The character-home buyer
Values heritage streets and walkability — original hardwood, mature trees, a real founding story. Comfortable with a reno project or an already-restored home.
Maillardville is Coquitlam’s historic French-Canadian neighbourhood on the city’s south slope near the Fraser River — heritage character homes and streets, plus newer townhomes and low-rise condos, anchored by Mackin Park and the annual Festival du Bois.
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GVR’s REALTOR® Report publishes Maillardville’s own benchmarks, each based on only a handful of sales a month. In September 2026 the detached benchmark sat $40,600 above the citywide Coquitlam figure, while townhouses sat $293,200 below and apartments $205,400 below. What makes it interesting is that attached-home pricing combined with genuine heritage character.
September 2026 GVR® neighbourhood benchmark.
September 2026 GVR® neighbourhood benchmark.
September 2026 GVR® neighbourhood benchmark.
September 2026 GVR® detached benchmark.
Source: Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) monthly HPI, Coquitlam detached, and GVR REALTOR® Report neighbourhood benchmarks for Maillardville, September 2026.
Values heritage streets and walkability — original hardwood, mature trees, a real founding story. Comfortable with a reno project or an already-restored home.
Wants a genuine cultural anchor and the French Immersion school pipeline — École Rochester Elementary through École Dr. Charles Best Secondary.
Wants an attainable, character-rich entry point into Coquitlam — Maillardville’s townhouse and apartment benchmarks sit well below the citywide figures.
Wants to be next to the Fraser Mills waterfront redevelopment as it builds out, without paying a new-build premium for the home itself.
Maillardville anchors the Coquitlam-side FI pipeline: École Rochester Elementary (Early FI) feeds École Maillard Middle, then École Dr. Charles Best Secondary. Centennial Secondary also serves parts of the area.
Maillardville’s own park at 1046 Brunette Avenue — fields, ball diamonds, tennis, trails, a spray park, a large skate park and Nelson Creek. Home of the annual Festival du Bois each March.
Founded in 1909 when Fraser Mills recruited French-Canadian mill workers from Quebec and eastern Ontario — still one of the largest francophone communities in Western Canada. Place des Arts, Église Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes and Heritage Square anchor the story.
Olivier’s Breads and French-inspired dining along the Brunette corridor for the walkable side; Schoolhouse Street and the United Boulevard district (including IKEA) for big-box retail, minutes away.
| Factor | Maillardville (GVR® benchmark) | Coquitlam city-wide (published HPI) |
|---|---|---|
| Detached benchmark | $1,625,000 | $1,584,400 |
| Townhouse benchmark | $683,400 | $976,600 |
| Apartment benchmark | $434,700 | $640,100 |
| Defining feature | French-Canadian heritage character | — |
Maillardville's GVR® benchmarks (September 2026) sit beside the citywide Coquitlam HPI for comparison — see the current picture at Coquitlam Detached Homes. For a deeper detached-only market read, see Maillardville detached homes.
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Quick answer
What homes are for sale in Maillardville, Coquitlam?
Maillardville is Coquitlam’s historic French-Canadian neighbourhood near the Fraser River, founded in 1909. Housing runs from original character detached homes to restored or rebuilt premium character homes, plus newer townhomes and condos near Brunette. It is anchored by Mackin Park, Place des Arts and the annual Festival du Bois. Maillardville's GVR® benchmarks (September 2026: detached $1,625,000, townhouse $683,400, apartment $434,700) sit beside the citywide Coquitlam detached HPI ($1,584,400, September 2026 GVR) for comparison.
Heritage character detached (original-condition entry homes through restored or rebuilt premium homes) plus newer townhomes and low-rise condos — the Mackin Parkside development is one example of the newer infill.
Coquitlam’s south slope near the Fraser River, adjacent to the Fraser Mills redevelopment and close to the New Westminster boundary.
Founded in 1909 when Fraser Mills recruited roughly 110 French-Canadian mill workers from Quebec and eastern Ontario — today one of the largest francophone communities in Western Canada. Place des Arts, Église Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes and the annual Festival du Bois at Mackin Park keep it alive.
SD43 Coquitlam — and the heart of the Coquitlam-side French Immersion pipeline: École Rochester Elementary feeds École Maillard Middle, then École Dr. Charles Best Secondary. Centennial Secondary also serves parts of the area.
Yes — for character-home buyers, francophone families, value or first-time buyers, and anyone who wants to be next to the Fraser Mills build-out. Less ideal if you want newer-construction-only inventory (Burke Mountain) or a large view lot (Westwood Plateau).
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Schools that serve Maillardville
Maillardville is part of SD43 Coquitlam and anchors the Coquitlam-side French Immersion pipeline. Catchment lines shift street-by-street, so always confirm a specific address with the SD43 locator.
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The Maillardville-area Early French Immersion host.
View school →The Coquitlam-side French Immersion middle continuation hub.
View school →SD43’s primary Coquitlam-side French Immersion secondary.
View school →A grade 9–12 option that also serves parts of the Maillardville area.
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