# Anmore, BC — the complete acreage & village guide > Anmore master guide — the village above Port Moody and Buntzen Lake. One-acre minimum zoning, $4.6M median estate, acreage and luxury homes. **Source:** https://soldbycraig.ca/anmore/ **Author:** Craig Johnston, REALTOR® (BC Licence V99960) · The MACNABS · Royal LePage Elite West **Site:** https://soldbycraig.ca --- Anmore, BC · the acreage village ## Anmore, BC — one-acre minimum, acreage village living. Anmore is the Tri-Cities' luxury acreage village — one-acre-minimum lot zoning, equestrian-friendly streets, no commercial core, and the Buntzen Lake / Indian Arm wilderness at the door. Limited inventory: a few dozen transactions a year. This is the straight-talk guide for the luxury buyer evaluating Anmore against Belcarra, Bowen Island, or staying on the city grid. Updated July 2026 · By [Craig Johnston, REALTOR®](/coquitlam-realtor-craig-johnston/) [Search Detached Homes](/anmore-detached/) [Book a Strategy Call](/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/) [Get a Free Equity Map](/home-evaluation/) Or call: [604-202-6092](tel:+16042026092) **5.0** across 34+ Google reviews **Top 1% Team** — GVR 47+ years in the Tri-Cities Top 1% TeamGreater Vancouver REALTORS® Medallion ClubTeam Member since 2021 ★5.0 · 34+Verified Google reviews Top 2% National TeamRoyal LePage Source: Royal LePage internal rankings & Craig's verified Google Business Profile. Updated July 2026. Free · one email per month ## Get the honest Tri-Cities market read — monthly, by email. Real GVR numbers. Plain-English explanation of what they mean for your move. No salesy fluff, no listings flood, no follow-up calls. Unsubscribe anytime. Rather have it as a PDF? [Get the Tri-Cities Pricing Cheat Sheet →](/tri-cities-pricing-cheat-sheet/) The market read ## Anmore in 2026. Anmore's market is structurally different from city-grid Tri-Cities municipalities. Very limited annual transaction volume. Three distinct price tiers driven by lot size, view, and house quality. Buyers and sellers both benefit from acreage-specific underwriting. Entry tier $1.8M–$2.6M 1-acre lot, mid-1990s+ build, no view. Mid tier $2.6M–$4M 1–2 acre, partial view or premium street. Luxury tier $4M+ 2+ acre, premium view, architect-built or recent estate. Annual volume ~30–50 Total detached transactions per year · tight market. Source: REBGV / GVR® monthly statistics & Anmore MLS® filter. Bands derived from rolling 12-month transaction analysis. Last refreshed July 3, 2026. Who Anmore is for ## Four buyers Anmore is built for. Anmore is a specific product for specific buyers. If your situation matches one of these four profiles, this page maps the tier, the street, and the diligence priorities. If not, Westwood Plateau or Belcarra may fit you better. 01 ### The forever-home estate family Buying for 20+ years. One-acre-minimum lots mean the next-door tear-down doesn't change your view or value. Equestrian, gardening, large-yard family living. Often the last move before retirement. 02 ### The view-driven luxury buyer Looking at Indian Arm, Burrard Inlet, or mountain-view lots. Premium pricing follows view permanence and lot orientation. Often a second-home or downsize-from-mansion decision. 03 ### The privacy-first executive Wants distance from neighbours, gated or end-of-cul-de-sac lots, room for an estate-style build. Often a relocation from Vancouver or West Vancouver looking for acreage at non-West-Van prices. 04 ### The equestrian / hobby-farm buyer Specifically needs horse-friendly zoning, paddock + barn capacity, and trail access to Buntzen Lake recreation. Anmore's by-laws permit equestrian use on 1+ acre lots — one of the few Tri-Cities locations where this works. The price ladder ## Three tiers, three different conversations. Anmore pricing depends on lot size, view permanence, and house quality. Below is the June 2026 reality — what each band gets you, and what diligence the band demands. | Tier | Price band | Lot / View | Best fit | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Entry | $1.8M – $2.6M | 1-acre lot, no view, mid-1990s+ build. | First-time acreage buyers, larger-family relocators. | | Mid | $2.6M – $4M | 1–2 acre, partial view or premium street position. | Move-up acreage, view-corridor buyers, equestrian families. | | Luxury | $4M+ | 2+ acre, premium Indian Arm or mountain view, architect-built. | Forever-home estate buyers, downsizers-from-mansion. | Dedicated price-band detail: [Anmore Acreage Price Bands 2026](/anmore-acreage-price-bands-2026/). Equestrian-specific: [Anmore Equestrian Acreage Guide](/anmore-equestrian-acreage-guide/). Daily life ## Schools, trails, equestrian & the commute. ### Schools (SD43) Anmore is served by **Anmore Elementary** (K-5, on Sunnyside Road), then most addresses feed into **Eagle Mountain Middle** and **Heritage Woods Secondary**. Private school options nearby in Port Moody. Catchments shift — always verify the specific address. ### Buntzen Lake & trails Buntzen Lake recreation area is the back-door amenity. Trails connect from Anmore into Buntzen, Indian Arm Provincial Park, and the broader Coast Mountain trail network. Hiking, mountain biking, and horse-trail riding all access this network. ### Equestrian & hobby-farm Anmore's 1-acre minimum lot zoning + permissive equestrian by-laws make it one of the few Tri-Cities locations where horses + hobby farming are practical. Paddock + barn capacity varies by lot — verify the specific property against current by-laws before transacting. ### Commute & access No SkyTrain in Anmore. Drive to Inlet Centre SkyTrain (Port Moody): 8–15 minutes. Downtown Vancouver by car: 50–75 minutes peak. Anmore is a car-dependent decision. The trade-off: rural privacy + acreage + Buntzen recreation are the lifestyle promise. Compared to ## Anmore vs the acreage alternatives. When luxury buyers look at acreage in Greater Vancouver, Anmore competes against Belcarra (waterfront village), Bowen Island, and West Vancouver's British Properties. Each has structurally different trade-offs. | Factor | Anmore | Belcarra | Bowen Island | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Defining feature | 1-acre min, equestrian-friendly, Buntzen access | Indian Arm waterfront village | Ferry-access island, 20-min sailing | | Entry detached | ~$1.8M | ~$2.0M (road-access) | ~$1.2M | | Luxury ceiling | $4M+ estate builds | $5M+ waterfront | $3M+ waterfront | | Commute to downtown | 50–75 min by car | 55–80 min by car | 20-min ferry + 35-min drive | | Best for | Acreage + equestrian families, view-driven luxury | Waterfront-luxury, boat-access buyers | Island-life buyers, ferry-commute professionals | Direct comparison: [Anmore vs Belcarra](/anmore-vs-belcarra/) · [Anmore vs Westwood Plateau luxury](/anmore-vs-westwood-plateau-luxury/) · [Belcarra vs Bowen Island](/belcarra-vs-bowen-island/). Decision framework ## Is Anmore the right fit? ### Anmore is a strong fit if… - You want acreage + privacy + 1-acre minimum lot certainty around you. - You're an equestrian / hobby-farm family needing zoning that supports it. - You're a forever-home estate buyer with a 20+ year horizon. - You value Buntzen Lake recreation + trail access as daily life. - You're a view-driven luxury buyer looking at Indian Arm / mountain corridors. ### Anmore may be less ideal if… - You need SkyTrain access or transit-oriented density. - You want walkable amenities — Anmore has no commercial core. - You're a first-time buyer or move-up family under $1.8M budget. - You want urban-village lifestyle — Port Moody fits that. - You want waterfront specifically — Belcarra is the better waterfront option. Who I am ## Acreage diligence is its own discipline. ![Craig Johnston, REALTOR®](https://soldbycraig.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/DSC1119-1-scaled.jpg) Craig Johnston, REALTOR® 47+ year Tri-Cities resident · Top 1% Team Member — Greater Vancouver REALTORS® · Medallion Club Team Member since 2021 · Top 2% Team Member — Royal LePage nationwide · The MACNABs Team, Royal LePage Elite West · BCFSA #V99960 [More about Craig →](/coquitlam-realtor-craig-johnston/) Anmore underwriting needs septic + well + slope + zoning diligence beyond a city-grid checklist. 5.0 stars across 34+ verified Google reviews. ★★★★★ > “We received seven offers, and Craig held firm on our priorities: no subject to sale and achieving our price.” Jim Turnbull Sold + Bought · April 2026 · Google Review ★★★★★ > “Craig sold my property in just 6 days. Before I knew it, we had multiple offers — all over asking price.” Heather Fox Seller · August 2024 · Google Review ★★★★★ > “Craig worked with my wife and me for over 3 years to find the perfect home. He was endlessly patient.” David Catterall First-time Buyer · April 2026 · Google Review Quick answer What is Anmore, BC? Anmore is a small village municipality in the Tri-Cities region of Greater Vancouver. Defined by 1-acre-minimum lot zoning, equestrian-friendly by-laws, no commercial core, and back-door access to Buntzen Lake and Indian Arm Provincial Park. ~30–50 detached transactions per year across three price tiers: entry ($1.8M–$2.6M), mid ($2.6M–$4M), and luxury ($4M+). Anmore Elementary serves K-5; most addresses feed into Eagle Mountain Middle + Heritage Woods Secondary. Car-dependent (no SkyTrain). Drive to Inlet Centre SkyTrain: 8–15 minutes. FAQ ## Anmore — the questions buyers actually ask. What is Anmore known for?+ One-acre-minimum lot zoning, equestrian-friendly by-laws, Buntzen Lake recreation access, and Indian Arm Provincial Park at the door. No commercial core — rural acreage character within 50–75 minutes of downtown Vancouver by car. How much do homes cost in Anmore?+ Three tiers: **Entry $1.8M–$2.6M** (1-acre, no view, mid-1990s+ build), **Mid $2.6M–$4M** (1–2 acre, partial view or premium street), **Luxury $4M+** (2+ acre, premium Indian Arm / mountain view, architect-built). Annual volume is tight: ~30–50 detached transactions per year. Anmore vs Belcarra — which is better?+ **Anmore** for 1-acre-minimum acreage, equestrian-friendly zoning, Buntzen Lake access. **Belcarra** for Indian Arm waterfront, boat-access lots, smaller village character. Direct comparison: [Anmore vs Belcarra →](/anmore-vs-belcarra/) What schools serve Anmore?+ SD43 Coquitlam. **Anmore Elementary** (K-5, Sunnyside Road) is the village school. Middle: **Eagle Mountain Middle**. Secondary: **Heritage Woods Secondary**. Private school options nearby in Port Moody. Catchments shift — always verify the specific address. Can you have horses in Anmore?+ Yes — Anmore's 1-acre-minimum lot zoning + permissive by-laws make it one of the few Tri-Cities locations where equestrian use is practical. Paddock + barn capacity varies by specific lot. Verify the specific property against current by-laws before transacting. Full detail: [Anmore Equestrian Acreage Guide](/anmore-equestrian-acreage-guide/). Does Anmore have SkyTrain?+ No SkyTrain in Anmore. Drive to Inlet Centre SkyTrain (Port Moody) is 8–15 minutes. Downtown Vancouver by car: 50–75 minutes peak. Anmore is a car-dependent decision — the trade-off is rural privacy + acreage + Buntzen recreation. What's acreage diligence in Anmore?+ Acreage buying needs more diligence than city-grid buying: **septic** (private system condition, age, capacity), **well** (water quality, flow rate), **slope** (geotechnical and erosion considerations), **zoning** (equestrian, secondary dwelling, agricultural use permissions), and **road access** (year-round maintenance). Each adds time and specialist cost to a transaction. Selling an Anmore acreage? ### Comp-backed Equity Map in 24 hours · acreage-specific underwriting. Personally prepared. Acreage comps need adjustment for septic + well + slope + view — not a Zestimate. [Get my Equity Map](/home-evaluation/) [How to sell on Anmore](/how-to-sell-on-anmore-acreage-2026/) Ready when you are ## Anmore, done properly, starts with one conversation. Twenty minutes is enough to map the tier, the street, the diligence priorities, and whether Anmore fits your situation versus Belcarra or staying on the city grid. [Book a 20-min Strategy Call](/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/) [Get a Free Equity Map](/home-evaluation/) Or call direct: [604-202-6092](tel:+16042026092) Schools that serve Anmore ## Schools that serve Anmore. Anmore's K-12 path is one of the cleanest in SD43 — Anmore Elementary (the only public school in the Village of Anmore) → Eagle Mountain Middle (next door to Heritage Woods) → Heritage Woods Secondary. SD43 has discontinued bus service, so plan around driving. Verify your exact address Look up any Anmore address in SD43’s official school locator. Type an address → see the specific neighbourhood catchment schools. This is the authoritative source. [Open SD43 school locator](http://mybaragar.com/index.cfm?event=page.SchoolLocatorPublic&DistrictCode=bc43) [or read SD43 catchment info →](https://www.sd43.bc.ca/Schools/Registration/Pages/default.aspx) [Elementary Grades K–5 ### Anmore Elementary The only public elementary in the Village of Anmore. View school →](/anmore-elementary-school-guide/) [Middle Grades 6–8 ### Eagle Mountain Middle Purpose-built middle (2014-15) in Anmore — adjacent to Heritage Woods Secondary. View school →](/eagle-mountain-middle-school-guide/) [Secondary Grades 9–12 ### Heritage Woods Secondary Urban-forest campus + 325-seat theatre. View school →](/heritage-woods-secondary-catchment-homes/) Interested in these schools? Explore homes for sale in the Anmore area. [Search Anmore homes →](/best-realtor-in-anmore/) [Free home evaluation](/home-evaluation/) School information is a starting reference. Catchments are assigned by SD43 based on your specific home address and can change between review cycles. **Always verify the definitive catchment for any specific home via the [SD43 school locator](http://mybaragar.com/index.cfm?event=page.SchoolLocatorPublic&DistrictCode=bc43) before writing an offer.** [Full Anmore schools hub →](/anmore-belcarra-schools/) Real recent outcomes ## Five named case studies. Real numbers. Anmore-relevant outcomes. [Case study hub ### Five named outcomes Susie + Hans first-time, Maple Ridge downsizer, Toronto relocator, plus two upsizer stories.](/coquitlam-real-estate-case-studies/) [Live sold inventory ### See all recent solds Royal LePage Elite West office sold list, updated live from MLS.](/sold/) [Currently featured ### Featured listings Current active Craig-represented listings across the Tri-Cities.](/featured/) [Your turn ### Get my Equity Map Comp-backed evaluation. 24-hour turnaround. Free.](/home-evaluation/) Go deeper · Anmore cluster guides ## Anmore deep dives — every angle, one click away. [Price bands ### Anmore Acreage Price Bands 2026 What $2M / $3M / $5M / $8M actually buys in Anmore acreage.](/anmore-acreage-price-bands-2026/) [Lifestyle guide ### Living in Anmore Village Acreage lifestyle, one-acre minimum, the daily realities.](/living-in-anmore-village/) [Equestrian ### Anmore Equestrian Acreage Guide Which lots permit horses, zoning, infrastructure, the honest equestrian read.](/anmore-equestrian-acreage-guide/) [Schools ### Anmore School Options Deep Dive Anmore Elementary in-village, SD43 secondary in Port Moody, the commute realities.](/anmore-school-options-deep-dive/) [Anmore vs Westwood ### Anmore vs Westwood Plateau Luxury Acreage privacy vs established executive — two $3M+ Tri-Cities luxury choices.](/anmore-vs-westwood-plateau-luxury/) Tri-Cities monthly ## Get the honest Tri-Cities market read, monthly. June 2026 Coquitlam detached HPI is $1,649,000, -4.8% YoY. What that means for your buy or sell decision — without the salesy fluff. One email per month. Unsubscribe anytime. No spam, no listings flood, no marketing automation games. Genuine monthly update from a 47+ year Tri-Cities resident. Choose your local specialist ## Best REALTOR® for your specific city [Best REALTOR® in Anmore](/best-realtor-in-anmore/) The Premium Collection · Anmore $3M+ ## Anmore acreage — the move-up-to-luxury bridge. The largest single jump in Tri-Cities real estate is the one from a $1.5–2M Coquitlam or Burke Mountain home into a $3M+ Anmore acreage. The math works because Anmore is the threshold — the cleanest transition from established family neighbourhood into private acreage living, with the school catchment and the trail network intact. Most of the consequential Anmore moves never appear on a generic search. They circulate through a network of agents who know who is actually buying. If a particular address interests you, the conversation is private. 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