Heritage Woods Catchment Homes, Port Moody

Catchment overview

What this page covers

Heritage Woods Secondary in Port Moody (1300 David Avenue) draws from the Heritage Mountain and Heritage Woods neighbourhoods, with boundary edges that touch Anmore, College Park, and parts of north Coquitlam. This guide walks through what the catchment typically covers, the housing stock and price bands inside it, the feeder elementaries and middle school, and exactly how to verify a specific address is in-zone before you write an offer — because catchment boundaries do shift, sometimes mid-year, and SD43 publishes the official map.

At-a-glance

Heritage Woods catchment at-a-glance

Median prices reflect the broader Heritage Mountain / Heritage Woods area in the most recent 12 months. Use these as directional benchmarks, not price quotes — variance by street and view premium is significant.

Median detached

$2.12M

Heritage Mountain + Heritage Woods combined, trailing 12 months

Median townhome

$1.18M

3-bedroom townhome, typical in-zone complexes

Avg days on market

37 days

Below Tri-Cities average of ~49 days

Grade range

8 to 12

Secondary school, approx. 1,400 students

Feeder elementaries

2 primary

Aspenwood + Heritage Mountain Elementary

Feeder middle

Eagle Mountain

Most in-catchment students route through Eagle Mountain Middle

Catchment boundaries

What the Heritage Woods catchment covers

The Heritage Woods Secondary catchment is anchored in Port Moody's Heritage Mountain and Heritage Woods neighbourhoods — the high-elevation residential zones above Barnet Highway, bounded roughly by Noons Creek to the west, David Avenue to the south, and the Coquitlam border to the east. A portion of Anmore sits inside the catchment, and a sliver of north Coquitlam near the eastern edge routes in as well.

Boundaries are drawn by SD43 and reviewed annually. Some streets along the perimeter have been historically re-zoned when enrollment pressures shifted — in particular, streets near the Coquitlam border have moved in and out of the catchment over the past decade. This is why confirming a specific address matters more than relying on a neighbourhood name.

Important: SD43 reserves the right to adjust catchment boundaries at any time, including mid-year. The only authoritative source is the district's current attendance boundary map, which I pull fresh on every property we evaluate together.

Neighbourhoods typically in-zone

Heritage Mountain. The classic Port Moody premium neighbourhood — quiet streets, larger lots, mountain views.
Heritage Woods. Newer subdivision east of Heritage Mountain, often with modernized construction.
Anmore (partial). Eastern and southern portions of the village — acreage-scale properties.
College Park (edge). A small eastern band routes to Heritage Woods.
Noons Creek corridor. The western boundary runs along the creek.
North Coquitlam edge. A narrow strip near the Port Moody/Coquitlam line, subject to boundary changes.

Housing types in-zone

Housing types inside the Heritage Woods catchment

Detached homes dominate the catchment, with a cluster of townhomes in the Heritage Woods subdivision and very limited condo inventory in the historic boundaries.

Detached

Single-family detached

$1.7M — $3.0M+

The majority of in-catchment inventory. Mix of original 1990s-2000s Heritage Mountain builds on 6,000–8,500 sqft lots and newer 2010s-present Heritage Woods construction on slightly smaller footprints.

View premiums push select homes well above $3M.

Townhome

Townhome / row

$900K — $1.4M

Several townhome complexes within the catchment — strong demand from families who want the school with a lower carrying cost than a detached.

Inventory is thin; well-priced townhomes move fast.

Condo / acreage

Limited inventory types

Varies widely

Very few condos inside the historic boundaries. Anmore acreage-scale properties ($2.5M+) sit in the eastern portion of the catchment for buyers wanting space.

Acreage in Anmore typically 1.0+ acres on septic and well.

The school itself

Heritage Woods Secondary — the school itself

Heritage Woods Secondary opened in 2004 and has developed a strong academic reputation in SD43, consistently performing well across provincial assessments and post-secondary placement metrics. The school offers a broad course catalogue including AP courses and has a well-regarded athletics program.

For families prioritizing school performance as the primary driver of a move, Heritage Woods sits alongside Dr. Charles Best and (more recently) Riverside Secondary as one of the most commonly-requested catchments in Tri-Cities real-estate conversations.

School	Heritage Woods Secondary
Address	1300 David Avenue, Port Moody, BC V3H 5K6
Grade range	8 to 12
District	SD43 (Coquitlam)
Approx. enrollment	~1,400 students
Programs	AP (Advanced Placement), core academics, strong athletics, arts
Feeder middle school	Eagle Mountain Middle (primary)
Feeder elementaries	Aspenwood Elementary, Heritage Mountain Elementary

The feeder cascade

Understanding which elementaries and middle school feed into Heritage Woods matters when you're buying for a younger child. An address may be in the Heritage Woods secondary catchment but in a different elementary boundary — that's a common gotcha.

Elementary

Aspenwood Elementary

One of two primary feeder elementaries. Draws from the core Heritage Mountain neighbourhood. Smaller school, strong community reputation.

Elementary

Heritage Mountain Elementary

The second core feeder. Covers much of Heritage Woods and eastern Heritage Mountain. Confirming which elementary boundary an address is in is a separate check from secondary.

Middle school

Eagle Mountain Middle (grades 6-8)

The primary in-catchment middle school that feeds into Heritage Woods. Some secondary students route in from other middle schools when enrollment balancing is required.

Secondary

Heritage Woods Secondary (grades 8-12)

The destination. Strong academic and athletic reputation. Most families buying in-catchment are buying with Heritage Woods as the end-state.

Confirm the address

How to verify a specific home is in the Heritage Woods catchment

Catchment boundaries shift. A home listed as 'Heritage Woods catchment' based on 2024 data may not be in-zone for a child starting in 2027. Here's the exact five-step process I run on every school-driven purchase.

Use the SD43 "Where's My School?" address look-up

The district publishes a public address look-up tool that returns the current elementary, middle, and secondary catchment for any address in SD43. This is the single most authoritative source.

Cross-check against the current attendance boundary map

SD43 publishes a PDF attendance boundary map updated annually. If an address sits within 50 metres of a catchment line, treat the look-up as provisional and assume a future re-zone is possible.

Ask the listing REALTOR to confirm in writing

If you're under consideration, request a written confirmation of current catchment from the listing agent. This isn't binding on the district but creates a paper trail.

Write a subject-to-catchment-confirmation clause

On school-driven moves where catchment is non-negotiable, I commonly include a subject clause that allows withdrawal if catchment confirmation doesn't match expectations. Your mortgage broker and I coordinate timing.

Run a historical re-zone check

I maintain a private tracker of streets that have moved between catchments in the last 3–5 years. If the address you're considering appears on that list, we need a more cautious approach.

The single most important step: Don't rely on the listing's 'school' field — that's often incorrect or outdated. The SD43 address look-up is the one truth source, and even then, boundary reviews happen annually. For a high-stakes purchase where the catchment is the whole point, I confirm within 48 hours of writing the offer.

Who this suits

Who this catchment is built for

Heritage Woods is a strong fit for some family profiles and a poor fit for others. Honest assessment matters more than chasing the school for its own sake.

This catchment fits if

✓ Families with children entering grades 6-12 in the next 1-3 years where academic rigor is the top priority.
✓ Buyers comfortable with a detached budget of $1.7M–$3.0M or a townhome budget of $900K–$1.4M.
✓ Move-up families relocating from east Vancouver, Burnaby, or north Coquitlam who want mountain-adjacent suburban quiet.
✓ Buyers who drive — Heritage Mountain is not a walk-to-SkyTrain neighbourhood.
✓ Families who value established, mature tree-lined streets and are willing to pay the premium for them.

Look elsewhere if

– Buyers who need a sub-$900K entry point — the catchment has effectively no inventory at that price.
– Families who prioritize walkability to transit, restaurants, and retail over school performance.
– Investors looking for cash-flow rentals — yields here are weak relative to Coquitlam Centre or Burquitlam.
– Buyers who dislike hill driving in winter — Heritage Mountain roads are steep and ice early.
– Families with kids two-plus years from starting school who may be better off waiting to see if the catchment holds.

Comparable catchments

If Heritage Woods isn't the right fit

Three other SD43 catchments families compare against Heritage Woods.

Dr. Charles Best Secondary (Coquitlam)

Peer alternative

The other top-performing SD43 secondary — catchment covers most of Westwood Plateau. Similar price bands, different neighbourhood feel.

Riverside Secondary (Port Coquitlam)

Newer challenger

Strong and rising academic profile with a newer building. Lower average catchment pricing than Heritage Woods.

Gleneagle Secondary (Coquitlam)

IB program

Hosts the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. A different academic model worth considering for IB-interested families.

How I actually work with you

A five-step process built around clarity, strategy, and no-surprise execution — whether you're buying your first home or selling a property you've owned for twenty years.

01

Evaluate — where you actually stand

We start with a real conversation about your goals, timeline, and numbers. I'll pull current comps, assess your buying power or home's true market value, and tell you exactly what the data says — not what you want to hear.
02

Strategize — a plan built for your situation

I build a written strategy around your priorities: target neighbourhoods, pricing strategy, timeline, financing structure, and the trade-offs at each decision point. Every recommendation comes with a reason.
03

Prepare — listings, offers, and due diligence

For sellers: pre-list prep, staging direction, pro photography, and a pricing framework that draws interest without leaving money on the table. For buyers: offer structure, subject clauses, and the due-diligence checklist for every property that matters.
04

Negotiate — protecting your position

This is where experience pays for itself. I negotiate price, terms, subjects, deposit, completion dates, and the small details that don't show up in listings but decide whether a deal closes well or falls apart.
05

Close — and stay with you after

From subject removal through completion and possession, I coordinate with lawyers, lenders, inspectors, and trades so nothing drops. After closing, I stay in your corner for everything from tax-assessment appeals to the next move.

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Frequently asked

Heritage Woods catchment — what buyers ask most

How do I know for certain an address is in the Heritage Woods catchment? +

Use the SD43 public address look-up tool, then cross-reference against the current district attendance boundary map PDF. Don't rely on the MLS 'school' field — it's frequently outdated. For a school-critical purchase, I confirm catchment within 48 hours of offer and often include a subject clause allowing withdrawal if catchment changes before completion.

Can the catchment boundary change after I buy? +

Yes. SD43 reviews attendance boundaries annually and reserves the right to adjust them, occasionally mid-year. Boundary changes usually happen when enrollment pressures cause overcrowding or underutilization at specific schools. If an address sits within 50 metres of a current boundary line, assume future re-zoning is possible and factor that into your decision.

What's the typical price band for a detached home in the Heritage Woods catchment? +

Detached homes currently run approximately $1.7M to $3.0M+, with a median around $2.12M over the trailing 12 months. View homes and newer Heritage Woods construction push toward and above $3M. Older original Heritage Mountain builds in cosmetic condition can occasionally surface below $1.7M.

Are there townhomes in the Heritage Woods catchment? +

Yes, though inventory is limited. A handful of townhome complexes sit inside the catchment, typically priced $900K to $1.4M for 3-bedroom units. Well-priced townhomes move quickly — families who can't stretch to detached treat these as the prized entry point.

Which elementaries feed into Heritage Woods Secondary? +

Aspenwood Elementary and Heritage Mountain Elementary are the two primary feeder elementaries, both within the catchment. Note that elementary catchment boundaries are drawn separately from secondary, so an address in the Heritage Woods secondary catchment may still be in a different elementary boundary — confirm each level independently.

Is Heritage Woods worth the premium over non-catchment homes in Port Moody? +

For families where a top-performing secondary is the primary reason for the move, the premium is generally justified by the combination of academic outcomes, post-secondary placement, and resale demand. For families who could be happy with a peer school (Dr. Charles Best, Riverside, Gleneagle for IB), you may save $150K–$400K by looking just outside the catchment.

About the author

Craig Johnston, REALTOR® — The Macnabs

I help families buy and sell homes across Coquitlam, Port Moody, and the Tri-Cities, with particular focus on school-driven moves. I've walked parents through every major secondary catchment in SD43, pulled mid-year boundary changes directly from the district, and negotiated subject-to-catchment-confirmation clauses more times than I can count. When a family says "we have to be in this catchment," I take it as the hardest constraint in the search.

My approach is methodical, not salesy. I research every property's current catchment before we write, flag edge-of-zone risks, and keep a private tracker of which streets have been re-zoned in the last three years so we don't walk into a surprise after closing.

Who this is for

Three kinds of people get the most out of this page.

Families buying for the catchment

Your offer, your price ceiling, your timing — all dictated by the school. Craig knows which streets actually feed the catchment vs which ones are on the edge.

Young families 3-5 years out

You're buying ahead of the enrolment, not behind it. Craig runs the 3-year demand forecast per school.

Relocating families new to the Tri-Cities

Every school here has a story. Craig tells you the real one.

The five-step protocol

Every Craig file runs on the same five steps. No exceptions, no improvisation.

Whether you're a first-time buyer at $850K or a luxury seller at $4.2M, the sequence is identical. The scale changes. The discipline doesn't.

Frame the file

Your numbers, your timeline, your non-negotiables, your trade-offs — written down before we pick any houses or pick any comps.

Run the market

Current supply, current absorption, current days-on-market, current buyer pool — per neighbourhood, per property type, not 'Metro Vancouver' averages.

Lock the strategy

Target neighbourhoods, target price band, target timeline, target offer structure. Written. Agreed.

Execute on offer / list

Whether buying or selling, the offer / listing is engineered — structure, contingencies, comps, pricing logic — not improvised.

Close + follow-through

Conditions, completion, possession, and the six-month check-in. Most agents stop at keys. Craig doesn't.

Answers Craig gives

The three questions people ask Craig most on this topic.

How do I know if a home is really in the catchment?

The School District 43 boundary map is the official record, but boundaries shift with enrolment pressure. Craig calls the specific school before you write an offer when catchment is the reason for the purchase.

What are the top-ranked Tri-Cities schools for 2026?

Heritage Woods Secondary, Dr. Charles Best Secondary, École Moody Middle French Immersion, and a handful of top-performing elementaries. The full ranking with year-over-year trend is in Craig's catchment briefing.

Does buying for the school guarantee my kid gets in?

No — but it gives you the strongest possible priority claim. Craig tells you the specific streets where the claim is strongest.