# Heritage Mountain Schools Guide > Heritage Mountain is one of Port Moody's strongest school-anchored family neighbourhoods. Heritage Mountain Elementary, Moody Middle, and Heritage Woods… **Source:** https://soldbycraig.ca/heritage-mountain-schools-guide/ **Author:** Craig Johnston, REALTOR® (BC Licence V99960) · The MACNABS · Royal LePage Elite West **Site:** https://soldbycraig.ca --- Heritage Mountain Schools | Port Moody ## The Heritage Mountain Schools Guide Heritage Mountain is one of Port Moody's strongest school-anchored family neighbourhoods. Heritage Mountain Elementary, Moody Middle, and Heritage Woods Secondary are major reasons families prioritize this hill. Here is the honest school-focused buyer guide. [Moving to Heritage](/moving-to-heritage-mountain/) [Book a Strategy Call](/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/) ## Why schools drive Heritage Mountain pricing Heritage Woods Secondary has been one of the top-ranked public high schools in the region on multiple standard measures. That ranking translates directly into family-buyer demand for in-catchment homes. Heritage Mountain Elementary is the neighbourhood anchor for younger families. Moody Middle serves as the middle-school transition. Together, the three form a K–12 pipeline that is unusually cohesive compared with other Tri-Cities neighbourhoods. **K–12 pipeline:** Heritage families often go Heritage Mountain Elementary → Moody Middle → Heritage Woods Secondary within the same local catchment footprint. **Catchment premium:** In-catchment homes trade at real premiums versus adjacent-catchment homes with similar bones. ![Craig Johnston Port Moody school strategy REALTOR](https://soldbycraig.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/F883FFAD-16AB-439A-8921-3FD6B1489036_1_105_c.jpeg) ## School impact on Heritage homes ### Detached premium for in-catchment A meaningful premium attaches to detached homes confirmed in Heritage Woods catchment. Often 4–8% vs equivalent homes across the line. ### Townhome premium too Townhomes in-catchment move faster and hold value better than out-of-catchment townhomes with similar specs. ### Spring buyer window is intense February–May is when in-catchment homes see the strongest demand. Family buyers synchronizing with the school year. ### Private school proximity adds optionality Several Port Moody and Coquitlam private schools are within reasonable reach. Some Heritage families use both public and private pathways. ### Enrolment capacity matters Even in-catchment families can be overflowed during high-enrolment years. Verify current capacity with the district. ## Your buyer verification checklist ### Confirm current catchment with SD43 Use the address lookup — do not trust listings or neighbours. ### Ask about overflow plans Schools near capacity overflow to specific alternate catchments. Ask the district, not the agent. ### Check French immersion access French immersion in Port Moody is a separate access pathway, not strictly by catchment. ### Walk the route A 12-minute walk through the neighbourhood to Heritage Woods is different than a 3-minute drive to drop off. ### Review current programming Secondary school programming and course availability matters for later-year students. Check current offerings. ## How Heritage schools compare Heritage Woods Secondary has performed strongly on multiple ranking measures. That is part of why Heritage Mountain home prices are durable through market cycles — family demand is structural, not cyclical. For broader school guidance, see [Best Schools for Families Moving Up](/best-schools-for-families-moving-up-coquitlam-port-moody/) and [Burke Mountain Schools Guide](/burke-mountain-schools-guide/). ![Craig Johnston — Heritage Mountain school-strategy REALTOR](https://soldbycraig.ca/wp-content/uploads/craig-johnston-realtor.jpg) ## The school-first Heritage buyer plan If the school is your driver, pick the target secondary first, confirm the elementary feeder pattern, then search only in the confirmed catchment. This narrows inventory sharply — which is good. It means decisions get cleaner and you can be ready when the right home comes up. Be prepared to move fast in the spring. Heritage in-catchment listings can be under contract within two weeks of listing. [Book a School-First Call](/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/) [Moving to Heritage](/moving-to-heritage-mountain/) ## Heritage Mountain schools FAQ ### What secondary school serves Heritage Mountain? Heritage Woods Secondary for most of the neighbourhood. Verify the specific address with SD43 — edges vary. ### What elementary school is in the Heritage catchment? Heritage Mountain Elementary for most of the neighbourhood. Some edges may be served by adjacent schools. ### Does Heritage Woods Secondary have a strong reputation? Yes. It has ranked well on multiple standard measures over time. That reputation is reflected in Heritage-area home prices. ### Can I apply out-of-catchment to Heritage Woods? Cross-boundary applications are possible but not guaranteed. In-catchment buyers are prioritized. Buying in-catchment removes the uncertainty. ### Do Heritage schools feed directly into each other? Largely yes, which makes the K–12 pipeline unusually clean. That cohesion is part of why families prioritize the neighbourhood. ![Craig Johnston Heritage Mountain school REALTOR](https://soldbycraig.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-20-at-3.39.56-PM-scaled.png) ## Heritage school-driven search? The combination of Heritage Mountain Elementary + Moody Middle + Heritage Woods is a core reason families choose this hill. A strategy call builds the search backwards from the school you want your kids in. [Book a Strategy Call](/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/) [Moving to Heritage](/moving-to-heritage-mountain/) 1% Ranked Top 1% Team Member — Greater Vancouver REALTORS® 2% Nationwide Top 2% Team Member — Royal LePage nationwide 44 Local Lived in the Tri-Cities 47+ years ★ Team The MACNABS Quick Answer What should you know about Heritage Mountain Schools Guide? Heritage Mountain is one of Port Moody's strongest school-anchored family neighbourhoods. Heritage Mountain Elementary, Moody Middle, and Heritage Woods… **Craig Johnston, Top 1% Team Member — Greater Vancouver REALTORS®** and 47+ year Tri-Cities resident, can walk you through the local context. Free Strategy Call ends with a written one-page plan in 24 hours. Also read [Best schools in Coquitlam](/best-schools-in-coquitlam/) [French immersion](/french-immersion-schools-coquitlam/) [Private schools](/private-schools-coquitlam-area/) [Book a Strategy Call with Craig](/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/) Live Numbers ## Heritage Mountain market snapshot — Q2 2026 Heritage Mountain — technically Port Moody but often grouped with Coquitlam by buyers — trades as a premium view neighbourhood with a distinct inventory profile. Median detached sold $2.12M Q2 2026 Heritage Mountain blend Median townhome sold $1.28M Q2 2026 Heritage Mountain blend Avg DOM (detached) 41 days Comparable to Westwood Plateau Percentage of original price 98.1% Tight, view-buyer demand steady Active listings ~31 June 2026 — smaller inventory View premium +9–14% Water + mountain view streets Source: REBGV monthly statistics, Heritage Mountain MLS® filter, June 2026. Last refreshed July 3, 2026. Keep exploring ## Heritage Mountain resources Keep exploring Heritage. [Moving to Heritage MountainThe full guide.](/moving-to-heritage-mountain/) [Heritage Mountain HomesThe home-shopping hub.](/heritage-mountain-homes/) [Detached Homes GuidePocket-by-pocket on detached.](/heritage-mountain-detached-homes/) [Burke vs HeritageDirect comparison.](/burke-mountain-vs-heritage-mountain/) [Book a Strategy Call](/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/) Questions We Get Most ## More questions — what buyers and sellers actually ask These are the long-tail questions that come up in consultations. If yours isn't here, send it over — I'll answer directly. Is Heritage Mountain in Coquitlam or Port Moody? + Technically **Port Moody**, but often grouped with Coquitlam due to boundary location and amenity orientation. Matters for property tax (PoMo mill rate differs), school catchments (SD43 serves both), utilities. **Always confirm municipal address** — some streets literally have one side in each city. How much is a Heritage Mountain home worth? + Median detached Q2 2026: **$2.12M** (higher than Burke Mountain + Westwood Plateau due to view + lot size). Entry detached ~$1.7M; premier view homes $2.8M–$3.5M. Townhomes median $1.28M. Is Heritage Mountain a good investment? + Solid long-hold play — value has tracked steadily, inventory turnover is low (families stay 10+ years), supply stays tight. Risk: narrower re-sale pool than Burke Mountain. **5+ year holds are the sweet spot**; 1–2 year flips are harder. Heritage Mountain vs Westwood Plateau? + **Heritage:** view premium, Port Moody identity. **WP:** golf course, larger lots. Median $2.12M vs $1.95M detached. Schools comparable (Heritage Woods Secondary vs Pinetree Secondary). Heritage for view + PoMo ID; WP for lot size + golf. What schools serve Heritage Mountain? + Elementary: **Heritage Mountain Elementary**. Middle: Eagle Mountain. Secondary: **Heritage Woods Secondary** — one of BC's top-ranked public high schools, major driver of home values. For SD43 French Immersion, the Port Moody FI entry is École Glenayre. For French-first-language families, SD93 operates École des Pionniers-de-Maillardville in Port Coquitlam. Who is the best realtor for Heritage Mountain? + Port Moody has specialist agents; some Coquitlam agents work the Heritage boundary well. My case: I work Coquitlam + Port Moody + Anmore/Belcarra luxury as one connected market — useful when Heritage buyers/sellers move between all three. If your Heritage transaction links to an upsize/downsize next door, I coordinate it natively. The Difference ## Why work with Craig on Heritage Mountain specifically 01 I work the Coquitlam + Port Moody edge properly Heritage Mountain sits on the municipal boundary. Buyers often don't realize tax rates, school catchments, and transit access differ between the Port Moody and Coquitlam sides of Heritage. I map that for every client. 02 View valuation is a specialty On Heritage Mountain, a view can add 9–14% — but 'view' means different things. Inlet, mountain, partial, seasonal, obstructed. I walk the property at three times of day before we price it, and I brief every buyer on what their view will look like in December vs July. 03 Cross-municipal market knowledge Most Heritage buyers come from Coquitlam or sell into Anmore / Belcarra. I work all of those markets, which means I can coordinate concurrent buy/sell timing across municipal boundaries — a recurring pain point on the Heritage side. About Craig ![Craig Johnston, Coquitlam REALTOR](https://soldbycraig.ca/wp-content/uploads/craig-johnston-realtor.jpg) 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. **Specialty**Move-up sellers & upsizers **Coverage**Coquitlam, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam **Experience**47+ years living in Coquitlam, 9+ years on Burke Mountain, serving families [Book a Strategy Call with Craig →](/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/) Questions? I'm real local help. [Talk to Craig](https://soldbycraig.ca/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/) Authority Sources & Local Resources ## Verify everything — the sources behind this page Heritage Mountain sits inside Port Moody's boundary, so municipal services, parks, and zoning run through Port Moody City Hall — not Coquitlam. Every claim on this page is cross-verifiable against these authorities. Municipal & Transit - [City of Port Moody — municipal services ↗](https://www.portmoody.ca/) - [Port Moody — parks & recreation ↗](https://www.portmoody.ca/en/explore-and-play/parks-trails-and-natural-spaces.aspx) - [TransLink — SkyTrain, West Coast Express, bus schedules ↗](https://www.translink.ca/) - [TransLink — Evergreen Extension (Millennium Line) ↗](https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/skytrain) Health - [Fraser Health — regional health authority ↗](https://www.fraserhealth.ca/) - [Eagle Ridge Hospital — Port Moody ↗](https://www.fraserhealth.ca/Service-Directory/Locations/Tri-Cities/eagle-ridge-hospital) Schools - [SD43 — Coquitlam School District ↗](https://www.sd43.bc.ca/) - [SD43 — catchment lookup ↗](https://www.sd43.bc.ca/Schools/Pages/default.aspx) - [Fraser Institute — BC school report cards ↗](https://www.fraserinstitute.org/school-performance) Parks & Outdoors - [Belcarra Regional Park — Metro Vancouver ↗](https://metrovancouver.org/services/parks/parks-greenways-reserves/belcarra-regional-park) - [Buntzen Lake — BC Hydro recreation area ↗](https://www.bchydro.com/community/recreation_areas/buntzen_lake.html) - [Rocky Point Park — Port Moody ↗](https://www.portmoody.ca/en/explore-and-play/rocky-point-park.aspx) - [BC Parks — provincial park system ↗](https://bcparks.ca/) Real Estate Authorities - [Greater Vancouver REALTORS® — monthly market reports ↗](https://www.gvrealtors.ca/market-watch/monthly-market-report.html) - [BC Assessment — property values & search ↗](https://www.bcassessment.ca/) - [BC Financial Services Authority — real estate regulator ↗](https://www.bcfsa.ca/) Local Lifestyle - [Suter Brook Village — Port Moody ↗](https://suterbrook.com/) - [Brewers Row — Port Moody brewery district ↗](https://www.portmoody.ca/en/discover/brewers-row.aspx) External links open in a new tab. I'm not affiliated with these organizations — they are cited as independent authorities. Any time a number on this page differs from the authority, the authority wins. ★Top 1% Team Member — Greater Vancouver REALTORS® ![Medallion Club Member — Greater Vancouver REALTORS®](/assets/medallion-club-badge-60.png)Medallion Club Team Member President’s Club Team Member 47+ Years in the Tri-Cities ## What Coquitlam clients actually say after working with Craig Real reviews pulled from Google. No paid placements. No curated-only-positives. Every client below closed with Craig — most sold over asking, several within a week. ★★★★★ “Craig sold my property in just 6 days. After receiving one offer, he quickly reconnected with all the other REALTORS® who had viewed the property, and before I knew it, we had multiple offers — all over asking price. Craig didn’t stop there; he negotiated even better terms for me.” Heather Fox Sold with Craig · Over asking, 6 days ★★★★★ “We worked with Craig on three real estate transactions. In all cases he was extremely professional and efficient. In the case of the two sales, both houses were sold for over asking and within the one week of going on market. Craig analyzed the market accurately and advised on a selling price that was fair and saleable.” Ann English 3 transactions · 2 sold over asking in a week ★★★★★ “Craig recently sold my townhouse in West Vancouver in less than 6 days for over asking price. Craig is one of the most prolific and highly motivated REALTORS® I have seen in the Realty business, and I have extensive experience buying and selling properties of all sorts.” Riverplate Equities West Vancouver townhouse · Over asking, 6 days ★★★★★ “We consider ourselves lucky to be able to work with Craig over the last 5 years, over multiple transactions. He is a professional who is guided by integrity, honesty, and punctuality. Craig is a seasoned and well-informed realtor who will be a great asset on any real estate journey.” Jaeyoung Joo Google Local Guide · 5 years, multiple transactions ★★★★★ “As first-time home buyers, we had a myriad of concerns. Craig immediately put us at ease by taking the time to address each of our questions thoroughly and patiently. At no point did I feel pressured or rushed into making a decision. Instead, Craig empowered us with all the facts and options.” Jeff Kwok First-time buyers ★★★★★ “One of the most dedicated and professional REALTORS® I’ve encountered. No matter the value of the property, Craig puts great care into preparing high-quality marketing content. With his in-depth knowledge of the Coquitlam area, I highly recommend Craig to anyone looking to buy or sell.” Allan Liang Coquitlam specialist ★★★★★ “His creativity, top-notch communication skills, and a solid plan were instrumental in selling high and buying low. His foresight in negotiation skills, predicting outcomes before they happened, truly set him apart. A remarkable professional who exceeded expectations.” Matdori Google Local Guide · Sold high, bought low ★★★★★ “Craig absolutely delivered on his promise of selling my condo, exceeding my expectations. A++ communications and he kept me informed and educated every single step of the way. Rock solid performance and a very quick above asking sale, I am beyond grateful.” Rich & Andrew Condo sold over asking ★★★★★ “We were referred to Craig by a friend and knew from day one we were in great hands. The marketing was outstanding — we received seven offers, and Craig held firm on our priorities. When we re-listed in January, it sold in three days at the price we wanted, and he went on to find us an off-market buy in Vernon.” Jim Turnbull 7 offers · Sold at target price · Off-market buy in Vernon [Read the Google reviews →](https://www.google.com/search?q=craig+johnston+macnabs+coquitlam+reviews) Talk to Craig directly [604-202-6092](tel:+16042026092) [Craig@SoldByCraig.ca](mailto:Craig@SoldByCraig.ca) · Coquitlam, BC [Start with a free Equity Map](/home-evaluation/) [Book a Strategy Call](/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/) More on Heritage Mountain ## Keep Digging Craig writes the Tri-Cities coverage most REALTORS® won't. Every page below is built on the same ground-truth data and the same negotiation playbook Craig uses for every client. [**Heritage Mountain hub** →](/heritage-mountain-homes/) [Heritage Mountain homes (hub)](/heritage-mountain-homes/) [Heritage Mountain detached homes](/heritage-mountain-detached-homes/) [Heritage Woods PoMo vs Coquitlam](/heritage-woods-port-moody-vs-coquitlam/) [Moving to Heritage Mountain](/moving-to-heritage-mountain/) [Best realtor in Heritage Mountain](/best-realtor-in-heritage-mountain/) In this topic cluster · neighbourhoods & schools Keep reading in the neighbourhoods & schools cluster - [Moving to Port Moody](https://soldbycraig.ca/moving-to-port-moody-from-coquitlam/) - [Pinetree Secondary](https://soldbycraig.ca/pinetree-secondary-catchment-homes/) - [Ballantre](https://soldbycraig.ca/ballantre/) Or see the full library at [the neighbourhoods & schools section of the resource hub](https://soldbycraig.ca/coquitlam-real-estate-resource-hub/#neighbourhoods). [Book a Strategy Call](/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/) [Home Eval](/home-evaluation/) More Tri-Cities guides ### Explore the neighbourhoods connected to this page - [→ Maillardville (Coquitlam) guide](/maillardville-coquitlam-guide/) - [→ Port Moody luxury homes](/port-moody-luxury-homes-for-sale/) - [→ Eagle Ridge (Coquitlam) guide](/eagle-ridge-coquitlam-deep-dive/) - [→ Ranch Park (Coquitlam) guide](/ranch-park-coquitlam-guide/) - [→ Anmore estate homes & acreage](/anmore-estate-homes-acreage-guide/) - [→ Moving to Port Moody from Vancouver](/moving-to-port-moody-from-vancouver/) Continue your research ## More on Heritage Mountain — built by a Tri-Cities specialist. 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