Coquitlam townhomes for sale

The 2026 Coquitlam townhome median sits around $1.08M–$1.20M depending on complex, age, and location. Burke Mountain townhomes trade $1.15M–$1.45M; Westwood Plateau townhomes run $1.05M–$1.35M; older Coquitlam Centre stock can be found $950K–$1.10M. New construction is typically $1.25M+.

Townhomes are strata-titled (shared walls, shared ownership of common property, strata council, monthly fees, depreciation report). Duplexes in BC can be either strata-titled or fee-simple. Fee-simple duplexes have no strata structure and trade at a 10–15% premium over equivalent strata townhomes.

Very — townhomes are the most popular family housing type at the $1M–$1.35M price tier. Most have 3 bedrooms, attached garage, small private yard, and strata amenities. Newer complexes (Kentwell, Partington Creek, Smiling Creek) have strong family demographics and walkable schools.

2026 Coquitlam townhome strata fees run $280–$480 per month. Newer complexes with limited amenities are at the lower end; older complexes with extensive landscaping or recreational amenities are at the upper end. Townhome fees are lower than condos because less common property to maintain.

Burke Mountain has the widest townhome price range in Coquitlam — new Onni/Mosaic presales list $1.25M–$1.55M; Smiling Creek mid-2010s complexes resale $1.15M–$1.35M; older Burke complexes $995K–$1.15M. The premium for new construction is 15–25% over resale.

Depreciation report health (30-year CRF funding level), special-levy history, rental-cap bylaws, pet bylaws, age of roof and envelope, parking allocation, and the last 2 AGM minutes to see what owners are actually discussing. Red flags: >3 special levies in 5 years, CRF <10% of recommended, active litigation.

Most Coquitlam townhome stratas post-2023 cannot prohibit rentals due to provincial legislation changes, but age-restriction bylaws (55+) and short-term rental restrictions remain enforceable. Review the specific bylaws before offering. Long-term rental yields are similar to condos but with slightly higher operating costs.

Excellent — at the $1.0M–$1.25M range, Coquitlam townhomes offer 1,400–1,800 sqft, attached garage, three bedrooms and a yard, typically in a child-friendly strata complex. The most common move-up path is condo → townhome (age 30–35) → detached (age 35–45). Townhomes are often the 7–10 year middle step.

End units have one shared wall instead of two, typically have more windows and light, often have a slightly larger yard, and trade at a 4–8% premium over interior units in the same complex. Interior units are quieter (on average, less wind exposure) but feel darker. Most families prefer end units.

2026 year-over-year: townhomes are up approximately 3–5% in Coquitlam, with Burke Mountain and Westwood Plateau leading and older City Centre stock trailing. Townhome appreciation has been steadier than condo or detached over the last 5 years — less volatile in both directions.

On a $1.1M townhome resale: PTT $20,000, legal/notary $1,900, inspection $500, adjustments $1,000, title insurance $350. Total closing costs around $23,800. On a new presale add 5% GST ($55,000) with no rebate above $450K. Budget 2–3% of purchase price.

2026 median DOM for Coquitlam townhomes: 22–35 days. Correctly-priced townhomes in strong catchments sell inside 18 days in peak season; older units in weaker complexes run 50–70 days. Townhome market is more efficient than detached — small pricing errors correct quickly.