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Belcarra detached homes for sale

July 2026 Market Pulse Coquitlam sales-to-listings ratio · Detached 36% · Townhome 36% · Apartment 42% — July 2026 GVR® data · get the full read by email.

Every active Belcarra detached and waterfront home — from Bedwell Bay through Whiskey Cove — live from the Greater Vancouver MLS® feed.

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The honest answer in 30 seconds

Belcarra is a scarcity market — roughly 700 residents, a finite shoreline, and months can pass between sales, so no monthly index means anything here. What sets price is the property itself: waterfront versus view versus forest position, moorage rights, lot usability and renovation state can fairly move value by seven figures. The honest approach is an individual assessment, not a formula — the Belcarra market report explains how to read this market.

Belcarra · detached

Belcarra detached homes: a rare waterfront market

Belcarra is a tiny, coastal village on Indian Arm next to Port Moody — one of the region's most exclusive and unusual detached markets. Its distinctiveness is essential context for the listings below.

The character

Small and waterfront

Belcarra is among the region's smallest, most exclusive communities, set along the Indian Arm shoreline with a scale and setting no inland neighbourhood matches.

The setting

Park and sea

Belcarra Regional Park, with its shoreline, trails and beaches, is woven into the community — immediate access to marine parkland is a big part of the appeal.

The market

Distinct and view-driven

Homes here trade on water views, privacy and one-of-a-kind settings, typically well above any standard municipal benchmark — a niche luxury market read best through live comparables.

How much do Belcarra detached homes cost?

Belcarra isn't broken out separately by GVR; the nearest municipal reference is the Port Moody detached benchmark ($1,967,700, July 2026 GVR®). Belcarra's waterfront and view homes commonly sell well above that figure, so use it only as a reference point and rely on live comparables.

What makes Belcarra unique?

Its coastal seclusion — a small waterfront village on Indian Arm wrapped by regional parkland, reached via Port Moody along Ioco Road. Servicing and access can be particular, so confirm the details on any specific home.

Who is Belcarra best for?

Buyers drawn to coastal seclusion and outdoor living who value setting over convenience. It's a niche market, and the right buyer usually knows it when they see it.

Belcarra is a distinct waterfront village bordering Port Moody; the Port Moody benchmark above is the nearest GVR reference, not a Belcarra-specific index — Belcarra’s market typically runs higher. For the full picture, see the Belcarra area guide.

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Quick Answer

What is actually available in Coquitlam right now?

Coquitlam covers four broad inventory pools: detached (Burke Mountain newer builds, Westwood Plateau executive, Central Coquitlam established, Eagle Ridge value-tier), townhomes (Burke and Burquitlam newer stock, central Coquitlam mid-tier), condos (Coquitlam Centre high-rise, Burquitlam transit-adjacent), and luxury ($2M+ Anmore/Westwood/Heritage). Craig Johnston, REALTOR® V99960 — Top 1% Team Member, Greater Vancouver REALTORS® — runs daily MLS-filtered alerts customised to your timeline and non-negotiables. Free Strategy Call → written 24-hour plan.

Quick answers

Quick answers about buying in Belcarra

The high-frequency questions I'm asked in almost every first client meeting, answered in 40–60 words each. Longer explanations follow in the sections below.

How much do Belcarra homes cost in 2026?

Belcarra isn't broken out separately by GVR, so the nearest municipal reference is the Port Moody detached benchmark ($1,967,700, July 2026 GVR®). Belcarra's waterfront and view homes commonly sell well above that figure — use it only as a reference point and rely on live comparables.

Is Belcarra a good place to buy right now?

For buyers drawn to coastal seclusion and outdoor living, Belcarra is a rare and enduring market. It's a niche choice that rewards buyers who value setting over convenience and take a long view.

What makes Belcarra different?

Belcarra is a tiny waterfront village on Indian Arm, wrapped by Belcarra Regional Park and reached via Port Moody along Ioco Road. Its scale, coastal setting and parkland access are unlike anywhere else in the Tri-Cities; servicing and access can be particular, so confirm details per home.

How much is property transfer tax on a Belcarra home?

BC's Property Transfer Tax is 1% on the first $200K, 2% from $200K to $2M, 3% from $2M to $3M, and 5% above $3M on residential. A $2M purchase pays about $58,000. First-time buyers get a full exemption up to $835K and a partial phase-out to $870K — verify current BC thresholds before relying on them.

What are schools and services like in Belcarra?

Belcarra falls within School District 43, with services reached via Port Moody. Confirm the current school catchment for a specific address with SD43, as assignments can change over time.

How does Belcarra's market behave?

Belcarra is one of the region's smallest, most exclusive markets — very few sales, each home unique, and value driven by waterfront, views and privacy. Comparables and local knowledge matter more than any benchmark.

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Current market snapshot

July 2026 GVR® benchmark prices for Port Moody — the Greater Vancouver REALTORS® municipality that includes Heritage Mountain and borders Anmore and Belcarra. No fabricated metrics.

Detached benchmark
$1,967,700
Port Moody detached HPI benchmark, July 2026 GVR® (−4.6% YoY).
Townhouse benchmark
$983,400
Port Moody townhouse HPI benchmark, July 2026 GVR® (−3.0% YoY).
Apartment benchmark
$688,300
Port Moody apartment HPI benchmark, July 2026 GVR® (−5.8% YoY).
Composite benchmark
$1,041,700
Port Moody all-property-types HPI benchmark, July 2026 GVR® (−5.0% YoY).
The Difference

Why work with Craig on your Belcarra purchase

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I cover the whole Tri-Cities, not just one neighbourhood
Belcarra buyers often end up in a different home than where they started looking. I work every Tri-Cities submarket — Coquitlam, Port Moody, Heritage Mountain, Anmore, Belcarra and Port Coquitlam — so your search isn't constrained by my blind spots.
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I'm data-first on pricing
Every offer I write references recent sold comps — not list prices, not assessed values, not seller expectations. If we're offering $1.85M, you'll see the three recent comparables that justify it.
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I work with your mortgage broker, not around them
Pre-approval quality varies. I work with your lender directly on the offer structure, financing conditions, and timing — because a blown financing condition is the #1 reason deals fall apart in BC.
About Craig
Craig Johnston, Coquitlam REALTOR

Craig Johnston

Licensed REALTOR® · Coquitlam & the Tri-Cities

I have spent the last 47+ years living in Coquitlam, 9+ years on Burke Mountain, helping move-up buyers and sellers get from where they are to where they want to be — without the panic of owning two homes at once or selling under value. I work the Tri-Cities every day: Burke Mountain, Westwood Plateau, Heritage Mountain, and the rest of Coquitlam’s move-up neighbourhoods.

If you want a straight read on your timing, pricing, or move-up strategy, the fastest next step is a short call.

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Experience47+ years living in Coquitlam, 9+ years on Burke Mountain, serving families
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