Heartwood, Burke Mountain: 81 Townhomes Near Harper Park
A StreetSide (Qualico) community of three-storey townhomes, most with rooftop decks, completed in 2025.
Heartwood, by StreetSide Developments (Qualico), is an 81-home, 3–4 bedroom, 5-phase townhome community at 3535 Highland Drive near Harper Park. It was completed in 2025, and as of October 2026 it’s down to its final homes. Here’s the resident’s read.
The fact sheet
| Developer | StreetSide Developments (Qualico) ↗ |
| Homes | 81 townhomes in 18 buildings |
| Bedrooms | 3–4 bedroom |
| Status | Final homes; completed 2025 (October 2026) |
| Standout | Rooftop decks on most homes |
Views: check the specific home
I couldn’t verify a published claim that Heartwood overlooks the Fraser Valley, so don’t assume any home has a view until you’ve stood in it. A real, protected view is one of the few things you can’t renovate into a home later, so on resale a genuine view unit is a different asset than an interior one in the same complex. If you’re buying here, check what the specific home’s outlook actually is.
Five phases, and what that means
Heartwood was built in five phases and completed in 2025. In a phased community, each phase reached occupancy on a different date, and that date matters: BC's 2-5-10 home warranty on a home starts at first occupancy or title transfer, whichever comes first. So two Heartwood homes can have different amounts of coverage left. As of October 2026, only a few final move-in-ready homes may remain, so most future sales here will be resale. StreetSide Developments is part of Qualico, and Qualico has published details of the project, including its 81 three-storey homes.
Who it fits
Heartwood suits buyers who want a 3-bedroom, 3-bedroom-plus-den or 4-bedroom townhome near Harper Park, and who are willing to compare plans, phases and outlooks home by home rather than choosing on the community name alone. If a view matters to you, make sure the specific home actually delivers it.
Living at Heartwood: location and daily routine
Heartwood sits at 3535 Highland Drive in the Smiling Creek part of Burke Mountain, a three-storey townhome community of 81 homes in 18 buildings that StreetSide finished in 2025. Qualico describes it as the first townhome development of its size and scale built on a mountainside in BC, which is worth keeping in mind on a visit: grades, steps and driveway slopes vary from building to building.
Parks and trails. Harper Park is the closest green space. The City expanded it in 2020 to 4.4 hectares, with about 620 metres of trails, picnic tables, rest areas and a wooden bridge over Smiling Creek. Qualico also points to nearby trails and parks more broadly, and Burke Mountain's larger trail network is a short drive up the mountain.
Getting around. Most Heartwood owners will drive for errands today. For transit, TransLink route 191 connects the Princeton Avenue area of Burke Mountain with Coquitlam Central Station, where you can transfer to the Millennium Line SkyTrain or the West Coast Express. Routes and stops change, so check the TransLink trip planner from the specific address before you count on it for a commute.
What is coming. The City broke ground on the Burke Mountain Village community centre and Burke Village Park on May 12, 2026, with both expected to open in 2029. The plan includes pools, a double gym, a fitness centre, a library branch, and about 120,000 sq ft of retail and commercial space including a grocery store. Until then, larger shopping trips mean heading down the hill.
Schools. SD43 draws catchments by address, and they can change. Check the specific Heartwood address in the SD43 School Locator rather than relying on a complex-wide answer.
When I show Heartwood, I suggest visiting on a weekday morning and again at the weekend. You get a feel for the school-run traffic on Highland Drive, how busy the visitor stalls are, and how the sun moves across the rooftop decks.
Buying at Heartwood now: what I check
Heartwood is at the stage where you may be choosing between one of StreetSide's final homes and a resale from an owner. The checks overlap, but not completely.
- Strata documents. For a resale I ask for the Form B information certificate, which now has to include a summary of the strata's insurance, plus recent minutes, the budget and the bylaws. For a developer sale I read the disclosure statement and the interim budget, since early strata fees are based on the developer's estimate.
- Depreciation report. Stratas with five or more lots now need a depreciation report every five years. A complex this new may not have its first one yet, so I ask when it is due.
- Bylaws. Since November 24, 2022, a BC strata cannot restrict long-term rentals; the only age bylaw allowed is 55+. A strata can still restrict or ban short-term rentals, so read the bylaws if that matters to you.
- Warranty left. BC's 2-5-10 warranty covers 2 years of materials and labour, 5 years of building envelope and 10 years of structure, from first occupancy or title transfer, whichever is first. It stays with the home on resale. I confirm the dates on BC Housing's New Homes Registry and get the policy in writing.
- Phase and plan. The 25 or so plans range from about 1,458 to 2,331 sq ft, with 3-bed, 3-bed plus den and 4-bed layouts. I compare the phase, the plan, whether there is a rooftop deck, and what the home actually looks out on.
- Parking. Every home has a two-car garage, but some are tandem. I check the garage layout, whether an EV charger was installed, and which outside stalls, if any, belong to the home.
None of this tells you a price. It tells you which homes are worth comparing, and what to put in your subjects.
How Heartwood compares
| Community | Builder | Homes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heartwood (this page) | StreetSide (Qualico) | 81 | Final homes |
| Terrayne | Townline | 159 | Selling now |
| Culmena | Tangerine | 107 | Selling now |
| Amber Gate | JPS Developments | 52 | Final homes |
| Ridgewood | Polygon Homes | 101 | Completed · resale |
Status checked October 1, 2026 against developer websites, then MLS® where a developer site was unavailable. Releases change week to week, so confirm with the developer, or see every Burke Mountain development.
Heartwood: your questions, answered
Do all Heartwood homes have rooftop decks?
No. Qualico describes rooftop decks on most Heartwood homes, not all, alongside private patios and balconies. Before you book a showing, ask for the floor plan of the specific home so you know whether it has a rooftop deck and how it is reached. I also check the strata plan to see how the deck is designated, because that tells you what the strata maintains and what is yours to look after.
Are the garages at Heartwood side-by-side or tandem?
Both exist. Qualico says each home has a private two-car garage, and published plan summaries show that some of the 81 homes have the two spaces in tandem (one behind the other) rather than side by side. If you run two full-size vehicles, ask for the plan and measure the garage in person. Qualico listed electric vehicle charging as an optional upgrade, so confirm whether a charger was actually installed in the home you are viewing.
Does it matter which of the five phases a Heartwood home was built in?
Yes, mainly for warranty timing. BC's 2-5-10 home warranty covers 2 years for materials and labour, 5 years for the building envelope and 10 years for structure, starting at first occupancy or title transfer, whichever comes first. Heartwood's phases reached occupancy at different times through 2025, so each home's clock started on a different day. I ask the seller for the warranty policy and expiry dates in writing, and check the home on BC Housing's New Homes Registry.
If a final Heartwood home is still unoccupied, when does its warranty start?
For the home itself, coverage starts at first occupancy or title transfer, whichever comes first, so a home nobody has occupied would generally start its clock when you take title. Common property is different: its coverage started when the first home in the strata was occupied or transferred, so some of it has already run. Ask StreetSide for the warranty documents for both the home and the common property before you commit.
Do Heartwood homes have Fraser Valley views?
I could not verify a published claim that Heartwood has Fraser Valley views, so I treat outlook as a home-by-home question. The 18 buildings sit at different heights and angles on a slope, so two homes with the same plan can look out on very different things. Stand on the rooftop deck or upper floor at the time of day you would use it, and check what could be built in front of it before paying more for an outlook.
How close is Heartwood to Harper Park, and what is there?
Heartwood is at 3535 Highland Drive, near Harper Park, a City of Coquitlam park off Harper Road in the Smiling Creek neighbourhood. The City expanded the park to 4.4 hectares (10.8 acres) in 2020, with about 620 metres of trails, interpretive signs, picnic tables, rest areas and a wooden bridge over Smiling Creek. The City describes it as a trail and picnic park rather than a sports park.
What is different about buying a move-in-ready Heartwood home from StreetSide versus a resale?
A home bought new from the developer carries GST, while a previously occupied home generally does not; a qualifying first-time buyer may be able to claim the federal first-time home buyers' GST rebate on a new home. A developer sale comes with the disclosure statement and full unit warranty from your possession date. A resale comes with a Form B and some strata history. If you are weighing both, book a strategy call and I'll lay the two side by side.
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Sources & methodology
Community details (developer, home count, bedroom mix, 5-phase structure, and rooftop decks) reflect StreetSide Developments’ published Heartwood information. The status (final homes, completed 2025) was checked October 1, 2026. The rest is my own knowledge of the community as a Burke Mountain resident. This guide reflects my professional opinion and experience and is not financial, legal, or tax advice.
Craig Johnston is a REALTOR® with Royal LePage Elite West — a Top 1% Team (2023–2025) (Greater Vancouver REALTORS®) and Top 2% Team nationwide (Royal LePage), 2023–2025. He has lived on Burke Mountain for 9+ years and in the Tri-Cities for 47+ years.
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