Cape Horn, Coquitlam — the family-friendly Fraser River bluff neighbourhood, explained straight.
Cape Horn is the quiet, established detached-home pocket in the southeast corner of Coquitlam — set mostly on a bluff overlooking the Fraser River, with quiet cul-de-sacs, river and Port Mann Bridge outlooks, good value, and quick Highway 1 access. This is the complete guide: homes, schools, parks, sports, shopping, and the honest value story. Built by Craig Johnston, REALTOR® (BCFSA Licence #187645) — a 47+ year Tri-Cities resident.
Sources: Greater Vancouver REALTORS® — Top 1% Team ranking (2023–2025) and Medallion Club Team (2021–2025) · Royal LePage — Top 2% Team ranking nationwide (2023–2025) · Craig's Google Business Profile — review rating and count. Updated October 2026.
GVR’s REALTOR® Report publishes a Cape Horn detached benchmark — $1,309,800 in September 2026, $274,600 below the citywide Coquitlam figure — but it rests on only a handful of sales a month (2 detached sales against 18 active listings), so the citywide number is shown alongside it. What makes Cape Horn interesting isn’t a headline stat; it’s the combination of value, views and access: established southeast-Coquitlam detached living on a Fraser River bluff, minutes from the Highway 1 interchange. Here’s the current pulse.
Home stock
Detached
Established value-tier detached homes — the Cape Horn mainstay.
Where it sits in Coquitlam
SE corner
Fraser River bluff · the wider Mundy/Cape Horn area.
School district
SD43
Cape Horn Elementary catchment · verify by address with the SD43 locator.
Source: GVR monthly statistics, September 2026. Coquitlam-wide benchmark detached HPI: $1,584,400. Cape Horn detached benchmark (GVR REALTOR® Report neighbourhood table): $1,309,800 — based on few sales, so read it alongside the citywide figure.
Neighbourhood market tracker · September 2026
Cape Horn: the market, month by month.
The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® benchmark for Cape Horn, by home type, with its trend over the last 3 months, how fast homes are selling, and how it compares with the city. Tell it whether you’re selling, buying, moving up or downsizing and it shows what matters for you. A benchmark describes a typical home here — your home’s value depends on its own lot, condition and street.
Detached
$1,309,800
−8.0% over 12 months
2 sales · 18 active listings 11.1% sales-to-active · small sample
Townhouse
No benchmark published for September 2026 — usually because there were no or too few reportable sales of this type.
Condo / apartment
No benchmark published for September 2026 — usually because there were no or too few reportable sales of this type.
Small sample: the detached figures rest on fewer than 5 sales or 10 active listings this month, so one sale can swing the ratio. Read them alongside the city figure and the trend over several months.
Every active MLS® listing mapped to the Cape Horn area, refreshed continuously. The search boundary is drawn to Cape Horn, so homes just outside the line — and nearby pockets — can appear; always confirm the exact street before relying on it. Questions on any listing? Book a 20-minute call with Craig.
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Across the Tri-Cities
How Coquitlam compares across the Tri-Cities.
Six months of MLS® benchmark prices for Coquitlam, Port Moody and Port Coquitlam on one chart, by home type. Each city’s map shows prices neighbourhood by neighbourhood.
Tri-Cities benchmark trend · September 2026
The Tri-Cities, side by side: 6 months of prices.
The MLS® benchmark price for Coquitlam, Port Moody and Port Coquitlam on one chart. Pick a home type, then hover or tap a month to see all three cities’ prices that month. GVR doesn’t publish a single Tri-Cities benchmark, so each city keeps its own line. Each city’s map shows prices neighbourhood by neighbourhood.
Coquitlam
$1,584,400
−6.6% over 12 months
46 sales · 470 active listings · 9.8% sales-to-active (buyer-leaning)
All of Coquitlam on one map: neighbourhoods, new developments, schools and SkyTrain.
Start with the neighbourhoods: tap one to see what it’s like and open my guide for it. Then add only the details you care about, like schools, groceries, new developments, parks or daycares, using Map layers and Places on the map. Check any address, or tap Show home prices to see what homes cost neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Burke Mountain has its own detailed developments map, linked from the gold pin.
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Benchmark prices for each neighbourhood, from the latest Greater Vancouver REALTORS® report.
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Cape Horn is a specific product for specific buyers — the established, value-tier, detached corner of southeast Coquitlam, on a Fraser River bluff. If your situation matches one of these four, the rest of this page is the playbook. If it doesn’t, that’s useful information too — Burke Mountain, Coquitlam Town Centre or Maillardville may fit you better.
01
The move-up family
Wanting an established detached home and a real lot in southeast Coquitlam. Cape Horn’s honest detached stock is the kind you can buy, live in, and improve over time — rather than pay a new-construction premium for upfront. This is Cape Horn’s most consistent buyer.
02
The value buyer
Willing to trade newest-build for space, quiet and a river outlook. Because Cape Horn sits away from the SkyTrain corridor and the Westwood hillside, it carries a genuine value edge for the space and the outlook you get. For the right buyer, that trade is the whole point.
03
The Cape Horn Elementary family
Orienting around the Cape Horn Elementary catchment. Cape Horn is part of School District 43, served by Cape Horn Elementary, with Montgomery Middle and Centennial Secondary among the catchment schools. Catchments shift street-by-street, so the address is chosen with the SD43 locator in hand.
04
The Highway 1 commuter
Prizing fast Highway 1 and United Boulevard access. The interchange near the Port Mann Bridge is right on the doorstep — quick highway access — giving quick routes south over the Fraser and west toward Vancouver.
The housing stock
What you’re actually buying in Cape Horn.
Cape Horn is overwhelmingly a detached-home neighbourhood — that’s the whole identity of the pocket: an established, value-tier corner of southeast Coquitlam set mostly on a bluff above the Fraser River.
The streets are quiet — think cul-de-sacs and low through-traffic — the lots are real, and the homes are honest detached stock a move-up family can buy, live in, and improve over time rather than pay a new-construction premium for upfront. Renovation upside is part of the appeal. Because it sits away from the SkyTrain corridor and the Westwood hillside, Cape Horn carries a genuine value edge for the space and the outlook you get.
Because much of Cape Horn sits on a bluff above the Fraser, a share of homes carry river and Port Mann Bridge outlooks. Those views — plus the fast Highway 1 access — are the neighbourhood’s distinguishing draw. Values move with the specific lot and outlook, so a home evaluation is the honest way to price one.
GVR’s Cape Horn detached benchmark was $1,309,800 in September 2026, against $1,584,400 citywide — a thin-sample neighbourhood figure, so the citywide number stays the steadier reference. Buyers who only want newer construction typically look at Burke Mountain instead; buyers who want a walkable-urban condo lifestyle at the SkyTrain look at Coquitlam Town Centre. Cape Horn is detached-family-value with a view, first and foremost — much like neighbouring Maillardville and Fraser Mills in the southwest.
The price ladder
What you can buy in Cape Horn.
Cape Horn is overwhelmingly a detached-home neighbourhood — that’s the whole identity of the pocket. GVR publishes a Cape Horn detached benchmark ($1,309,800, September 2026), but on few sales, so the citywide Coquitlam detached HPI is shown as the steadier reference. Below are the two honest ways homes trade here, what each gets you, and which buyer it tends to suit.
Tier
Price reference (September 2026)
What it typically buys
Best fit
Detached family homes
Citywide detached HPI: $1,584,400
Established family homes on quiet cul-de-sacs and bluff-side streets in southeast Coquitlam, with real lots and a genuine value edge. Renovation upside is part of the appeal. Cape Horn’s GVR detached benchmark: $1,309,800 (September 2026).
Move-up families wanting an established detached home and a real lot.
River-view & bluff homes
Position premium varies by outlook —
Because much of Cape Horn sits on a bluff above the Fraser, a share of homes carry river and Port Mann Bridge outlooks. Those views — plus fast Highway 1 access — are the distinguishing draw. Values move with the specific lot and outlook, so a home evaluation is the honest way to price one.
Value buyers who trade newest-build for space, quiet and a river outlook.
Because river outlook and lot position vary so much here, the honest way to value a specific home is a home evaluation. To see the current citywide detached picture, browse Coquitlam detached or the wider Coquitlam market.
Where on Cape Horn
Four things that define daily life in Cape Horn.
Cape Horn’s draw isn’t one thing — it breaks into a few distinct advantages, each source-supported and each part of why value-focused families land here. Knowing them before you tour saves months of false starts.
Zone 01 · The Fraser River bluff
Where the value-and-view story lives.
Cape Horn sits mostly on a bluff overlooking the Fraser River, with quiet cul-de-sacs and low through-traffic. A share of homes carry river and Port Mann Bridge outlooks — the neighbourhood’s distinguishing draw, alongside the fast highway access. Best for buyers who want space and an outlook without a new-build premium.
Zone 02 · Parks & the outdoors
Green space on the doorstep.
Mundy Park — Coquitlam’s largest urban forest, with trails, ball diamonds, a lacrosse box and the outdoor Spani Pool — is a short drive north. Colony Farm Regional Park’s meadows and marsh trails are close, and the Coquitlam River runs nearby. Best for families who want the outdoors minutes from the front door.
Zone 03 · Sports & recreation
A genuine entertainment cluster.
Southeast Coquitlam is a real recreation node: Planet Ice arenas, the SilverCity movie-theatre complex, and climbing, gymnastics and dance gyms nearby, with the Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex as the city’s main arena-and-pool hub. Best for active households that want it all a short drive away.
Zone 04 · Shopping & the commute
The commuter’s corner.
United Boulevard and the Highway 1 interchange near the Port Mann Bridge are right on the doorstep — quick highway access. The United Boulevard big-box district (IKEA, Real Canadian Superstore) and the Lougheed Highway commercial strip cover everyday errands. Best for commuters who want quick-out access.
Prefer to see it on a map first? Browse live Coquitlam listings and I’ll walk you through how each Cape Horn street sits relative to the bluff, the parks, and the Highway 1 ramp.
Daily life
Schools, parks, sports & the commute.
Four things every Cape Horn buyer asks about in the first week. The honest answers below — with the full catchment ladder just underneath.
SD43 schools
Cape Horn is part of School District 43 (Coquitlam). Cape Horn Elementary serves the neighbourhood at the elementary level, with Montgomery Middle and Centennial Secondary among the catchment schools. Catchments shift street-by-street, so always confirm a specific address with the SD43 locator.
Parks & trails
Mundy Park — Coquitlam’s largest urban forest, with trails, ball diamonds, a lacrosse box and the outdoor Spani Pool — is a short drive north. Colony Farm Regional Park’s meadows and marsh trails are close by, and the Coquitlam River runs nearby. The wider Tri-Cities trail network is on the doorstep.
Sports, shopping & entertainment
Southeast Coquitlam is a genuine entertainment cluster — a rare perk for a value-tier detached pocket. Planet Ice arenas, the SilverCity multiplex, and climbing, gymnastics and dance gyms are nearby, while the United Boulevard big-box district (IKEA, Real Canadian Superstore) and the Lougheed Highway strip cover everyday shopping and services.
Commute & access
Cape Horn is car-oriented for daily life, but the useful stuff is unusually close. United Boulevard and the Highway 1 interchange near the Port Mann Bridge are right on the doorstep — quick highway access, with quick routes south over the Fraser and west toward Vancouver. Coquitlam Centre mall is a short drive north.
The K–12 catchment ladder
Schools that serve Cape Horn.
Cape Horn is part of School District 43 (Coquitlam). Cape Horn Elementary serves the neighbourhood at the elementary level, with Montgomery Middle and Centennial Secondary among the catchment schools. Catchment lines shift street-by-street, so always confirm a specific address with the SD43 locator before relying on it.
Verify your exact address
Look up any Cape Horn address in SD43’s official school locator.
Type an address → see the specific neighbourhood catchment schools. This is the authoritative source.
Cape Horn vs Burke Mountain vs Coquitlam Town Centre.
Every neighbourhood is a trade. Cape Horn’s trade is value-view-and-access over new-build and walkable-urban transit. Cape Horn’s GVR benchmark rests on few sales, so the comparison below is mostly qualitative and source-based — unknown figures are left as “—” rather than fabricated.
Factor
Cape Horn
Burke Mountain
Coquitlam Town Centre
Median detached sold (September 2026)
Median not published; GVR Cape Horn detached benchmark $1,309,800 (citywide Coquitlam $1,584,400)
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Housing stock
Established detached homes
Newer construction
Walkable-urban condo lifestyle
Setting & access
Fraser River bluff, SE Coquitlam · fast Highway 1 / United Boulevard access
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Transit at the door · SkyTrain
Best for
Value move-up families wanting detached space, quiet & a river outlook
Newer-construction-only buyers
Walkable-urban, transit-at-the-door lifestyle
Less ideal for
Newer-build-only or walkable-urban buyers
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Cape Horn’s own GVR benchmark rests on few sales, so these comparisons are qualitative and source-based rather than a numeric matrix. If you want newer construction, that’s Burke Mountain; for a walkable-urban, transit-at-the-door lifestyle, see Coquitlam Town Centre.
Decision framework
Who Cape Horn is — and isn’t — for.
Every neighbourhood is a trade. Cape Horn’s trade is value-view-and-access over new-build and walkable-urban transit. Here’s the honest read on who wins with that trade and who should look elsewhere.
Cape Horn is a strong fit if you’re…
A move-up family wanting an established detached home and a real lot.
A value buyer who’ll trade newest-build for space, quiet and a river outlook.
More heritage character in the same value corner — Maillardville.
A new riverfront master-planned community — Fraser Mills.
Who’s writing this
Why 47+ years living in the Tri-Cities matters when you’re buying or selling in Cape Horn.
I’m not a Cape Horn resident — and I won’t pretend to be. What I am is a 47+ year Tri-Cities local who has watched the city’s neighbourhoods trade through cycle after cycle. I know why Cape Horn prices the way it does relative to the rest of Coquitlam, how a Fraser River outlook and quick Highway 1 access shape demand, how the Cape Horn Elementary catchment factors into family buyers, and what an established southeast-Coquitlam detached home is actually worth once you weigh lot, view and renovation. That’s the read a fly-in agent can’t copy.
Craig Johnston, REALTOR®
47+ year Tri-Cities resident · Earned on a Top 1% Team — Greater Vancouver REALTORS®, 2023–2025 · Earned on a Medallion Club Team, 2021–2025 · Earned on a Top 2% Team — Royal LePage nationwide, 2023–2025 · Royal LePage Elite West · BCFSA Licence #187645
“After searching for several years, I knew exactly what I was looking for—and Craig delivered. We viewed a handful of properties, and the home he ultimately found was exactly what I had been searching for. I couldn't believe how quickly he nailed it.”
Warren Chu
Buyer match after multi-year search · March 2026 · Google Review
“We had a fantastic experience working with Craig, who was recommended by a friend. He patiently guided us through the process to purchase our family forever home in Vancouver, explaining all the steps and answering all of our many questions. He was always responsive and available whenever we needed him and always felt like he wanted the absolute best for us.”
Susie N
Family home purchase · August 2026 · Google Review
“One of the sales was my Mom’s home. She is 97 and so this was a very emotional issue to be leaving her beloved home of so many years… Craig was extremely patient in explaining the market and was very sensitive to her concerns. We can’t thank him enough for his empathy and understanding in working with an elderly person through a difficult time in a very caring manor!”
Ann English
3 transactions · Sensitive elderly-client work · March 2024 · Google Review
Quick answer
What is Cape Horn, and who is it for?
Cape Horn is a family-friendly, established detached-home neighbourhood in the southeast corner of Coquitlam, set mostly on a bluff overlooking the Fraser River. It’s known for good value, quiet cul-de-sacs, river and Port Mann Bridge views, and excellent Highway 1 / United Boulevard access. It’s grouped with the wider Mundy/Cape Horn area and bounded roughly by Dawson Hill Road, United Boulevard and King Edward Street. GVR’s Cape Horn detached benchmark was $1,309,800 in September 2026, $274,600 below the citywide Coquitlam detached HPI ($1,584,400). It suits value-focused move-up families who want established detached streets, quiet cul-de-sacs, Fraser River outlooks and quick Highway 1 access. Written by Craig Johnston, REALTOR® (BCFSA Licence #187645) and 47+ year Tri-Cities resident.
FAQ
Cape Horn — the questions buyers actually ask.
Where is Cape Horn in Coquitlam?+
The southeast corner of Coquitlam, set mostly on a bluff overlooking the Fraser River. It’s bounded roughly by Dawson Hill Road to the north, United Boulevard to the east and King Edward Street to the west, and grouped with the wider Mundy/Cape Horn area. It has excellent Highway 1 and United Boulevard access near the Port Mann Bridge.
How much do Cape Horn homes cost?+
Cape Horn is an established, value-tier detached-home pocket in southeast Coquitlam. GVR’s Cape Horn detached benchmark was $1,309,800 in September 2026 — $274,600 below the citywide Coquitlam detached HPI ($1,584,400) — though it rests on only a handful of sales a month. Because river outlook and lot position vary so much here, the honest way to value a specific home is a home evaluation. See the current citywide detached picture at Coquitlam detached.
Why is Cape Horn good for commuters?+
Cape Horn sits right beside United Boulevard and the Highway 1 interchange near the Port Mann Bridge — quick highway access, giving quick routes south over the Fraser and west toward Vancouver. The United Boulevard big-box district (IKEA, Real Canadian Superstore) is on the doorstep, and the Lougheed Highway strip covers everyday shopping. See where to buy in Coquitlam to compare access.
What schools serve Cape Horn?+
SD43 Coquitlam. Cape Horn Elementary serves the neighbourhood at the elementary level, with Montgomery Middle and Centennial Secondary among the catchment schools. Catchments shift street-by-street, so always verify a specific address with the SD43 school locator. Full district view at Coquitlam schools.
Is Cape Horn a good place to live?+
Yes — for value-focused move-up families who want established detached streets, quiet cul-de-sacs, Fraser River outlooks and quick Highway 1 access in southeast Coquitlam. It’s less ideal if you want newer-construction-only inventory (Burke Mountain) or a walkable-urban condo lifestyle at the SkyTrain (Coquitlam Town Centre).
What is there to do near Cape Horn?+
Plenty. Mundy Park — Coquitlam’s largest urban forest, with trails, ball diamonds, a lacrosse box and the outdoor Spani Pool — is a short drive north. Colony Farm Regional Park’s meadows and marsh trails and the Coquitlam River are close. For recreation there’s Planet Ice (arenas), the SilverCity movie complex, and climbing, gymnastics and dance gyms — plus the full Coquitlam parks & trails network.
Ready when you are
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