Port Moody · by neighbourhood · 2026
Port Moody is the smallest of the Tri-Cities municipalities, but it splits into seven distinct sub-neighbourhoods each with its own character. April 2026 Port Moody detached HPI benchmark $1,936,100; townhouse $961,400; apartment $703,400. Here's the honest neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood guide.
Quick Answer
What are the main neighbourhoods in Port Moody?
Port Moody splits into seven main sub-neighbourhoods: Heritage Mountain (hillside detached with view + Heritage Woods Secondary catchment), Klahanie (inlet-side townhomes, 2008–2015 build), Suter Brook Village (towers + townhomes, Inlet Centre SkyTrain), Newport Village + Inlet Centre (original walkable commercial core), Moody Centre (SkyTrain stop, brewery district edge), Brewers Row (craft beer corridor along Murray + Esplanade), Rocky Point + Old Orchard (waterfront character near Rocky Point Park). April 2026 Port Moody detached HPI benchmark $1,936,100 (-5.4% YoY). Each sub-neighbourhood has distinct character, product type, and price-point profile.
Port Moody by sub-neighbourhood
Port Moody buyers shopping the city by ZIP code miss what makes each sub-neighbourhood different. The Klahanie townhome buyer and the Heritage Mountain detached buyer are choosing fundamentally different lifestyles within the same municipality.
This page is the honest sub-area-by-sub-area read on each Port Moody neighbourhood — character, product type, lifestyle, and buyer profile.
Port Moody neighbourhoods · by area
The hillside residential community within Port Moody — mostly 1990s–2010s detached on 6,000–10,000 sq ft lots. View exposure from upper-elevation addresses; walkability to Newport Village from lower-elevation addresses. Heritage Woods Secondary catchment for most addresses. April 2026 detached typically $1.8M–$2.4M; upper-tier view $2.4M–$3.5M+.
Honest note
The Heritage Mountain master detached sub-segment of Port Moody. Best fit for move-up families wanting the school catchment + view + lifestyle mix. See Heritage Mountain master for the full deep guide.
Inlet-side village townhomes built 2008–2015 by Polygon and others. Family-oriented community with on-village parks, swimming pool (shared amenity), and the Inlet trail. Townhomes typically 1,400–2,200 sq ft; pricing $1.0M–$1.5M. Walking distance to Newport Village (10–15 minutes) and Inlet Centre SkyTrain (10–15 minutes).
Honest note
Strongest Port Moody first-time-buyer + young-family townhome neighbourhood. Strata fees are higher than typical PoMo because of shared amenities (pool, gym). Verify the depreciation report and any pending special levies before writing.
Mixed-product transit-oriented village around Inlet Centre SkyTrain station. Mostly 2008–2018 high-rise condos plus townhomes. Walking distance to Newport Village retail, Inlet Trail, Brewers Row. Condos $650K–$1.2M (1-bed to 2-bed+den); townhomes $1.1M–$1.5M. Strong empty-nester + professional-buyer demand.
Honest note
Best fit for buyers anchored on SkyTrain access + walkability. Building-specific quality varies — some Suter Brook towers have stronger reputations than others. Verify strata documents and any depreciation report findings before writing.
The original walkable village core of Port Moody — restaurants, grocery, retail, plus a mix of older and newer townhomes and lowrises. Walking distance to Inlet Centre SkyTrain. Townhomes $950K–$1.4M; condos $550K–$1.0M. Strong daily-life walkability that anchors the broader Port Moody identity.
Honest note
If walkability and daily-life amenities matter most, Newport Village delivers the strongest concentration. Strata buildings vary in age and quality — older 1990s buildings have more deferred-maintenance risk; newer 2010+ stock costs more per foot.
The Moody Centre SkyTrain station area — active transit-oriented redevelopment with new towers under construction through 2026. Older character homes along Henry Street and St. Andrews Street mix with new tower product. Pricing varies widely: older detached character $1.4M–$2M; new tower condos $650K–$1.4M.
Honest note
The Moody Centre area is in active transition. Buyers should research current and approved future development to understand which sightlines and street character may change. Older character homes have potential upside as the area densifies; new tower buyers should verify completion timing on pre-sale.
The brewery district along Murray Street and Esplanade Avenue between Moody Centre and Inlet Centre — multiple breweries, restaurants, tap rooms. Residential inventory along the corridor is mixed: older character homes, newer townhomes, and tower condos in the redevelopment phases. Lifestyle premium 5–10% on equivalent walkable-Brewers-Row addresses.
Honest note
Buyers paying the Brewers Row premium are paying for the cultural identity + walkability. Verify the brewery and restaurant lineup current; the corridor has rotated since 2020. Best fit for buyers who specifically value the brewery-corridor lifestyle.
Older character residential pockets near Rocky Point Park and the Inlet waterfront. Mostly older single-family detached on smaller lots (4,000–6,000 sq ft typical). Pricing $1.4M–$2.5M depending on lot, condition, and proximity to Rocky Point. The area has the strongest 'historic Port Moody' character feel.
Honest note
Buyers here are choosing the older character + waterfront-adjacent lifestyle rather than newer construction or large lots. Many homes have deferred-maintenance reality — renovation potential is real but budget accordingly.
Decision framework
1. Detached or condo/townhome? Detached anchors on Heritage Mountain (with the school catchment) or older character pockets in Rocky Point/Old Orchard/Moody Centre. Condo/townhome anchors on Klahanie, Suter Brook, Newport Village, or Moody Centre transit-oriented towers. Different product types, different sub-neighbourhoods.
2. SkyTrain access or walkability? Suter Brook (Inlet Centre) and Moody Centre (Moody Centre station) both deliver SkyTrain access. Newport Village and Brewers Row deliver walkability + nearby SkyTrain (5–10 minutes walk to Inlet Centre). Heritage Mountain lower-elevation walks to Newport Village; upper Heritage is car-dependent. Match the priority to the sub-neighbourhood.
3. School catchment matters or doesn't? Heritage Woods Secondary catchment is concentrated on Heritage Mountain. Other Port Moody sub-neighbourhoods feed into Port Moody Secondary or other SD43 secondary catchments. If schools are the primary driver, Heritage Mountain is the answer. If lifestyle is the primary driver, any of the seven sub-neighbourhoods could match.
Frequently asked
Newport Village + Inlet Centre is the original walkable commercial core. Suter Brook Village is similarly walkable with stronger SkyTrain access. The Brewers Row corridor is walkable but mostly commercial with mixed residential. Heritage Mountain (lower elevation) walks to Newport Village in 5–10 minutes.
Klahanie townhomes ($1.0M–$1.5M) and Suter Brook condos ($650K–$1.1M) are the strongest first-time-buyer neighbourhoods. Both deliver walkability, SkyTrain access, and modern-build product at first-time-buyer-feasible price points.
Heritage Mountain has the strongest school-catchment profile — most addresses fall into Heritage Woods Secondary catchment. Other Port Moody sub-neighbourhoods feed into Port Moody Secondary or other SD43 secondary catchments. Always verify the specific address through SD43.
Klahanie: townhome-only Polygon community on the Inlet side, with shared amenities (pool, gym), family-oriented buyer profile. Suter Brook: mixed product (towers + townhomes), built around Inlet Centre SkyTrain, more empty-nester + professional buyer profile. Klahanie is family-village character; Suter Brook is transit-oriented urban-village.
Moody Centre is in active transit-oriented redevelopment. Approved future development includes additional tower phases. Buyers anchoring on long-term hold can benefit from the area densification; short-term buyers face construction-disruption realities. Verify current and approved future development with City of Port Moody before assuming.
Brewers Row addresses (residential properties within walking distance of the Murray + Esplanade brewery corridor) typically command a 5–10% lifestyle premium over equivalent non-Brewers-Row Port Moody addresses. The premium reflects the cultural-identity lifestyle anchor that's been growing since the 2015 brewery cluster formed.
Yes — mostly older single-family detached on smaller lots. Many homes are 1950s–1980s build with various update levels. Buyers here are choosing the older character + waterfront-adjacent lifestyle. Renovation potential is real but budget for the deferred maintenance reality of older stock.
No — Klahanie is townhome-only and Suter Brook is mixed towers + townhomes. For detached in Port Moody, anchor on Heritage Mountain (mostly newer family detached) or the older character pockets in Rocky Point / Old Orchard / Moody Centre / Newport Village.
Suter Brook tower condos and townhomes (lock-and-leave urban living, walkable, SkyTrain access). Newport Village townhomes (walkability + character). Some empty-nesters specifically choose to downsize from Heritage Mountain into Suter Brook to stay within Port Moody but move from detached to condo. Multiple sub-neighbourhoods serve empty-nesters well.
Port Moody April 2026 detached HPI benchmark $1,936,100 (-5.4% YoY); Coquitlam April 2026 detached benchmark $1,635,700 (-7.7% YoY). Port Moody detached trades materially above Coquitlam detached at the same product tier, reflecting the smaller-municipal-character + walkability premium. Townhome and apartment benchmarks are closer between the two cities.
Port Moody buyers shopping by ZIP code miss what makes each sub-neighbourhood different. Craig Johnston has 47+ years across the Tri-Cities and the depth to help you choose the sub-neighbourhood that matches your priorities — not just the price band.
