Ten Days and One Walk-Away: How My Buyers Got 2802–3080 Lincoln Avenue, Coquitlam
New clients, three condos in the same North Coquitlam tower, and one clear favourite. Here's why we walked away from the first negotiation, how we came back, and how my buyers secured the home for $5,000 under the reduced asking price.
Quick Answer
My buyer clients bought 2802–3080 Lincoln Avenue, Coquitlam on October 23, 2026 for $665,000, against an original asking price of $699,900 ($34,900 or 5.0% less), and $5,000 below the sellers' reduced price. It's a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 876 sq ft northeast-facing corner condo with a 174 sq ft terrace, a second balcony and mountain views. We offered the sellers flexible moving dates at no cost to my buyers, walked away when the price wasn't right, and came back when the sellers reduced and relaunched. From our first meeting to securing the home took ten days.
The purchase at a glance
| Detail | This home |
|---|---|
| Address | 2802–3080 Lincoln Avenue, Coquitlam, BC V3B 0L9 |
| MLS® number | R3178049 |
| Original asking price | $699,900 |
| Sold price | $665,000 (−$34,900, −5.0%; $5,000 under the reduced price) |
| Sold | October 23, 2026 |
| Home | 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 876 sq ft corner home, built 2016 |
| Outdoor space | 174 sq ft terrace plus a second balcony |
| Strata fee | $412.58 a month (garbage pickup, gas, hot water, management, recreation facility, snow removal, water) |
| Property taxes | $2,681.79 (2025) |
| Parking and storage | 1 secure stall with an upgraded EV charger, 1 storage locker |
| I represented | The buyers |
The home
This corner home faces northeast, so it gets bright mornings without the strong afternoon heat, and 8'5" ceilings make it feel airy. The kitchen opens to the dining and living areas. Upgrades include Mohawk waterproof, scratch-resistant laminate floors, modern roller blinds and custom closet organizers. There are two good-sized bedrooms, two full bathrooms and in-suite laundry.
The outdoor space is what sets it apart: a 174 sq ft private terrace and a second balcony, both with unobstructed views toward Mount Baker. The Onni-built concrete tower has a heated outdoor pool, a hot tub, a sauna, a fitness centre, a concierge, a party room and guest suites.
Three condos, one clear favourite
My buyers were new clients who knew exactly what they wanted: the home, the location and the lifestyle. We narrowed the search and toured three condos in the same North Coquitlam building. Each had something going for it, but one stood out right away. With its corner layout, mountain views and outdoor space, 2802 was the one. Now we had to make the numbers work.
The first offer: firm on price, flexible on dates
We prepared an offer and went through the entire contract together over Zoom. I stayed in close contact with the listing agent. The sellers had an open house coming up, and I didn't want to hand them an offer they could use to create urgency with other buyers, so we held back, asked more questions and worked on an offer the sellers would find appealing.
One advantage we had was flexibility. My clients weren't tied to fixed completion dates, so we gave the sellers flexibility on their moving timeline. It was a real benefit to them and cost my buyers nothing. On price, we came in firm, based on what we believed the home was worth. After two days of negotiating, the sellers wouldn't move far enough, so we walked away. My buyers weren't going to overpay just because it was their favourite.
Coming back at the right number
Walking away didn't mean we stopped paying attention. Another conversation with the listing agent gave me a clearer picture of where the sellers needed to be, and I talked it through with my buyers. Then the sellers reduced their price and relaunched the listing.
By then my buyers knew what else was on the market and how much they liked this home. They decided that coming up in price made more sense than continuing the search and settling for something they wanted less. We went back with a new offer and secured the home for $5,000 below the reduced asking price, at $665,000.
The homework before going firm
With an accepted offer, we turned to the details. We reviewed the strata documents, the financials, the property disclosures and the other information, and worked through the conditions so my clients knew exactly what they were buying. Ten days after we first met, they had secured the home they wanted. My approach to the documents is in how I review strata documents.
What buyers can take from this purchase
- Know your number before you fall in love. My buyers decided what the home was worth to them, and held to it the first time.
- Walking away is a negotiating position. So is knowing when to come back.
- Offer what costs you nothing. Flexible dates helped the sellers without costing my buyers a cent.
- Don't skip the strata homework because you're excited. The documents, the financials and the disclosures were all read before my clients went firm.
More on structuring offers in how to write a winning offer in a buyers' market. If you're starting a condo search, a 20-minute strategy call is the quickest way to begin.
About North Coquitlam
3080 Lincoln Avenue sits across from Glen Park, within walking distance of shopping, restaurants, cafés, recreation and rapid transit. Coquitlam Centre is close by, and Lincoln SkyTrain Station connects to Burnaby, Vancouver and the rest of Metro Vancouver. Douglas College, the Coquitlam Public Library and the Evergreen Cultural Centre are nearby, and Lafarge Lake and Town Centre Park offer trails, green space and sports facilities. More in my Coquitlam Town Centre guide.
Frequently asked questions
What did 2802-3080 Lincoln Avenue, Coquitlam sell for?
It sold on October 23, 2026 for $665,000. The original asking price was $699,900, so that is $34,900 (5.0%) less, and it was $5,000 below the sellers’ reduced price. Craig Johnston represented the buyers.
Why did the buyers walk away the first time?
After two days of negotiating, the sellers would not come down far enough, and the buyers were not willing to overpay just because it was their favourite home. They came back after the sellers reduced the price and relaunched the listing.
How long did the purchase take?
Ten days from the first meeting with the buyers to securing the home, including two rounds of negotiation.
What concession did the buyers offer that cost them nothing?
Flexibility on the sellers’ moving timeline. The buyers were not tied to fixed completion dates, so offering flexible dates helped the sellers without costing the buyers anything.
What does the strata fee include at 3080 Lincoln Avenue?
For this home the strata fee was $412.58 a month and included garbage pickup, gas, hot water, management, the recreation facility, snow removal and water.
What amenities does 3080 Lincoln Avenue have?
The Onni-built concrete tower has a heated outdoor pool, a hot tub, a sauna, a fitness centre, a concierge, a party room and guest suites. This home also came with secure parking with an upgraded EV charger and a storage locker.
Sources & Methodology
Sold price, asking price, sale date, MLS® number and property details come from my own transaction records and the listing page on this site. The sale story is my own account of the transaction.
- 2802–3080 Lincoln Avenue, Coquitlam. MLS® R3178049. Listing page. Buyer represented by Craig Johnston.
- Craig Johnston, REALTOR® (BCFSA Licence #187645). 47+ year Tri-Cities resident, Member of a Top 1% Team at Greater Vancouver REALTORS®, 2023–2025.
Methodology: difference = sold price minus asking price; percentage = that difference divided by the asking price, rounded to one decimal place. One sale is not a measure of the wider market. Last reviewed November 1, 2026. General information only; not legal, tax or financial advice.
Signed: Craig Johnston, REALTOR® (BCFSA Licence #187645) · Royal LePage Elite West · Helping Tri-Cities families move up
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