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Coquitlam Real Estate

Coquitlam anchors the northeast sector of Metro Vancouver, connected downtown by the Millennium/Evergreen Line. Newer town-centre density around Lincoln and Lafarge Lake sits alongside larger established neighbourhoods and the more rural north toward Burke Mountain.

Market snapshot

The Coquitlam market right now

Coquitlam currently has 1,142 active listings. Most homes for sale are priced between $499K and $2.28M, with a median around $985K. Condos and apartments make up the largest share of the market.

1,142
Active listings
1,142
For sale
$985K
Median list price
$499K–$2.28M
Typical range
$686
Median price / sq ft
52
Median days listed
108
New in last 7 days
2010
Median year built

Coquitlam prices by bedrooms

BedroomsActive listingsMedian asking price
1173$498K
2333$675K
3204$1.07M
4+410$1.75M

Figures reflect current active MLS® listings and update as the market moves.

Buying a home in Coquitlam

BC's 2023 small-scale multi-unit housing legislation now allows three to four units on most single-family lots in larger municipalities, which is reshaping what detached lots are worth. Check the lot's current zoning with the municipality, and get a home inspection and a title search before removing subjects.

Budget for BC's property transfer tax on top of the price — it's charged on the purchase and first-time buyers and new builds may qualify for exemptions. See our BC & Alberta closing costs checklist.

Living in Coquitlam

Coquitlam is a city of 148,625 people (2021 census) in the northeast of Metro Vancouver, where the Coquitlam River meets the Fraser. It borders Burnaby and Port Moody to the west, New Westminster to the southwest and Port Coquitlam to the southeast, with Burke Mountain, Eagle Ridge and Coquitlam Mountain forming its northern edge.

Its history shows in its neighbourhoods: Maillardville, founded by French-Canadian mill workers from Quebec, became the largest francophone centre west of Manitoba, and still shapes the city's French-language schools and street names.

Coquitlam neighbourhoods at a glance

The southwest is the city's original core: Maillardville and Austin Heights, where older homes on larger lots, many near Como Lake, are increasingly being rebuilt. Coquitlam Centre is the designated regional town centre, with high-density housing around the mall and Lafarge Lake. Burquitlam has grown rapidly since the SkyTrain extension opened.

On the slopes, Westwood Plateau was developed from 1990 into about 4,500 upscale homes and two golf courses, and development has since moved to Burke Mountain in the northeast, where new neighbourhoods are still being built. Ranch Park, Eagle Ridge and Central Coquitlam round out the mix.

Getting around

The Millennium Line's Evergreen Extension, open since December 2016, connects Burquitlam, Lougheed and Coquitlam Centre to the rest of the SkyTrain network, and the West Coast Express commuter train stops at Coquitlam Central. Highway 1 and the Lougheed Highway (Highway 7) cross the city. Public schools are run by School District 43 (Coquitlam).

Common questions

Buying in Coquitlam

If yours isn't here, ask us directly — we'd rather answer it now.

Where is new housing being built in Coquitlam?

Mainly on Burke Mountain in the northeast, and in high-density form around the SkyTrain stations in Burquitlam and Coquitlam Centre.

Does SkyTrain go to Coquitlam?

Yes. The Millennium Line's Evergreen Extension has run through Burquitlam, Lougheed and Coquitlam Centre since December 2016, and the West Coast Express stops at Coquitlam Central.

How big is Coquitlam?

148,625 people at the 2021 census.

How much does a home cost in Coquitlam?

The median asking price for homes currently for sale in Coquitlam is about $985,000, and most are listed between $499,000 and $2,280,000. These figures come from active MLS® listings and move with the market.

How many homes are for sale in Coquitlam right now?

There are 1,142 active listings on this page's search, 108 of them new in the last 7 days. Listings are updated continuously from the MLS®.

How much is a 3-bedroom home in Coquitlam?

Median asking prices by bedroom count in Coquitlam right now — 1 bedroom: about $498,000; 2 bedrooms: about $675,000; 3 bedrooms: about $1,072,000; 4+ bedrooms: about $1,750,000. Based on 1,120 active listings.

What is the price per square foot for homes in Coquitlam?

The median asking price per square foot of living area is about $686 across homes currently listed in Coquitlam. Location, age and building type move this a lot, so compare within a neighbourhood.

How long have homes in Coquitlam been on the market?

The typical active listing here first came on the market about 52 days ago. That's days listed so far, not time to sell, but a long figure usually signals more room to negotiate.

Can non-Canadians buy a home in Coquitlam?

Generally not right now. Since January 1, 2023, the federal Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act has barred most non-Canadians from buying residential property, with exceptions such as permanent residents and some work-permit holders. The ban has been extended before, so confirm its current status and get legal advice on your situation.

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