Key Takeaways
- Austin Heights offers a range of home types: condos at a median asking price of $525,000, townhouses at $749,000 and detached houses at $1,699,500.
- Every single listing mentions transit access, and most highlight parks, trails and shops within reach.
- The neighbourhood suits first-time buyers looking for one-bedroom condos, young professionals seeking walkability, and families who want space and outdoor access.
- Many detached homes include suites or rental income potential, a draw for buyers who want a mortgage helper.
- Before you buy, understand what the listing descriptions emphasize and whether those priorities match your own daily life.
Stand at the window of a one-bedroom condo in Austin Heights on a weekday morning and you will see people heading to the SkyTrain, walking dogs along nearby trails, and stopping for coffee before work. This Coquitlam neighbourhood draws a mix of residents: first-time buyers stretching to own something of their own, young professionals who want transit without the downtown price tag, and families who need space, a yard and schools they can walk to.
Right now, sixteen homes are listed for sale in Austin Heights. What sellers choose to highlight in their descriptions tells you what the neighbourhood offers and who it tends to suit.
What the Homes Look Like
Condos and apartments make up just over half the listings—nine of the sixteen homes on the market. The median asking price is $525,000, and these units have been listed for a median of 27 days so far. Most are one-bedroom layouts, with a median asking price of $499,000 for that bedroom count. A handful of two-bedroom condos are also available, with a median asking price of $562,000.
One townhouse is listed at $749,000, on the market for 40 days. It sits in the middle ground: more space than a condo, less land and maintenance than a detached house.
Six detached houses round out the inventory, with a median asking price of $1,699,500 and a median of 55 days on the market. These are family-size homes: five of them have four or more bedrooms, with a median asking price of $1,699,999 for that size. Two three-bedroom homes are also listed, at a median asking price of $1,193,500.
A quarter of all listings ask under $500,000. Another 37.5 percent fall between $500,000 and $749,999. At the top end, a quarter ask between $1,500,000 and $1,999,999, and one home is priced at $2,000,000 or above.
What Sellers Say About the Neighbourhood
Sellers write their own listing descriptions, and the words they choose most often point to what Austin Heights residents value day to day.
Every single one of the sixteen listings mentions transit—SkyTrain, bus routes or station access. That is not an accident. For buyers who commute, or who want the option to leave the car at home, transit matters.
Fourteen of the sixteen listings, or 87.5 percent, mention parks, trails or green space. Another 87.5 percent highlight shops, restaurants or cafés. Nine listings, or 56.3 percent, emphasize walkability: walking distance to amenities, steps to transit, errands on foot.
Private outdoor space—a yard, garden, patio, balcony or deck—appears in nine listings, again 56.3 percent. That feature matters more to families and to anyone who wants to sit outside with morning coffee or let a child play in the grass.
Seven listings, or 43.8 percent, mention a suite or rental income potential. These are typically detached houses with a basement suite or a laneway unit, marketed as a mortgage helper. For buyers stretching to afford a house, that income can make the numbers work.
Schools or school catchments appear in six listings, or 37.5 percent. Five listings mention a view, and another five highlight families or family living. Five also note a renovation or new construction, and five describe a quiet street or quiet setting. Only one listing mentions the water—ocean, beach, lake, river or seawall—so waterfront access is not a defining feature here.
Who Austin Heights Suits
First-time buyers often start with a one-bedroom condo. At a median asking price of $499,000, these units offer a foothold in the market, transit access and walkability. You trade space for location and affordability, and you join a building rather than own land.
Young professionals and couples without children tend to value transit, shops and trails more than yards or extra bedrooms. A one- or two-bedroom condo or a townhouse can suit that stage of life, especially if you work downtown or want the flexibility to walk, bike or take transit rather than drive everywhere.
Families with children look for three or four bedrooms, outdoor space and schools within reach. Detached houses in Austin Heights offer that, along with the possibility of a suite to offset the mortgage. The trade-off is price: at a median asking price of $1,699,500, you need substantial income, a large down payment or both. Some families choose a townhouse instead, accepting less space and no yard in exchange for a lower price and less maintenance.
Downsizers—empty nesters selling a family home—sometimes move into a condo or townhouse in the same neighbourhood to stay near friends, familiar shops and transit they know. A two-bedroom condo at a median asking price of $562,000 can work for that transition, though the current inventory is small.
What to Know Before You Buy in Austin Heights
Listing descriptions reflect what sellers think will attract buyers, but they are not an independent survey. Read them carefully and visit the neighbourhood yourself. Walk the streets at different times of day. Check how long it actually takes to reach transit, shops or trails from a specific address. Ask about strata fees, special levies and building age if you are buying a condo. For a house with a suite, confirm that the suite is legal and understand the responsibilities of being a landlord.
Borrowing costs matter. Even if you qualify for a mortgage, calculate what your monthly payments, property taxes, strata fees and utilities will add up to, and compare that total to your income. Leave room for maintenance, repairs and life.
If you want to know what your current home is worth, or if you are thinking about buying in Austin Heights, Renanza offers a free home valuation and can walk you through the Austin Heights market in detail. You can also explore the broader Greater Vancouver market and read more market news to understand what is happening across the region.
Austin Heights offers transit, trails, shops and a mix of home types. Whether it suits you depends on what you need day to day, what you can afford, and what you are willing to trade off. The sixteen homes listed right now show you the range of choices and the prices sellers are asking. The rest is yours to decide.
Sources
Renanza Realty — Analysis of active MLS® listings (CREA DDF®) — Austin Heights, Coquitlam, as of October 2026
Data last checked: 2026-10-05
