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Port Moody, BC · The City Master Guide

Port Moody, BC — explained properly, by someone born here.

Port Moody is the smallest of the three Tri-Cities cities — but it punches above its weight. Inlet waterfront, two Evergreen SkyTrain stations, a craft-brewery district that defines the city's identity, and ten distinct neighbourhoods. June 2026 GVR® detached HPI sits at $1,947,300 (-7.3% YoY) — the highest of the three Tri-Cities cities. This is the straight-talk parent guide, with a deep-dive page for every Port Moody neighbourhood below. Built by Craig Johnston, REALTOR® V99960.

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Quick answer · What is the Port Moody real estate market like in 2026?

Port Moody is the smallest of the three Tri-Cities municipalities, made up of ten distinct neighbourhoods — Moody Centre, Brewers Row, Inlet Centre & Newport Village, Suter Brook Village, Klahanie, Heritage Mountain, Heritage Woods, Rocky Point & Old Orchard, Ioco & April Road, and Glenayre. June 2026 GVR® data: detached HPI $1,947,300 (-7.3% YoY), townhouse $993,800, apartment $698,300. Two Evergreen SkyTrain stations (Moody Centre + Inlet Centre) put downtown Vancouver 30–40 minutes away. By Craig Johnston, REALTOR® V99960 — born in Port Moody, raised on Ioco Road, and a 47+ year Coquitlam resident.

Market snapshot · June 2026

The numbers, before the story.

Port Moody trades at the top of the Tri-Cities by detached benchmark — driven by smaller inventory, Inlet-waterfront premiums, and Heritage Mountain catchment demand. Limited supply tightens days-on-market; the city's urban-village identity holds value differently than Coquitlam's larger suburb-rural mix. Here's the current pulse, with each figure linking to live listings.

Source: REBGV / GVR® monthly statistics, Port Moody submarket, June 2026 release. Last refreshed July 3, 2026.

Who Port Moody is for

Four buyers Port Moody is built for.

Port Moody is not Coquitlam. The buyer profiles, the lifestyle promises, and the resale stories are different. If your situation matches one of these four, the neighbourhood grid below maps which pocket fits.

01
The urban-village family

Wants walkable daily life — coffee in the morning, brewery on the weekend, kids on bikes to school. Lives at Suter Brook, Newport Village, or central Moody Centre. Pays the premium because walkability + Inlet trails + breweries is the lifestyle promise.

02
The Heritage Mountain catchment family

Specifically buying for Heritage Woods Secondary catchment + larger detached lots on the mountain. Long-stay forever-home decision. Premium pricing but premium resale stability through any market cycle. The view-streets are the rarest inventory in the city.

03
The brewery-district professional

Single or couple, downtown-Vancouver work pattern, prioritizes Brewers Row + Rocky Point + SkyTrain access over yard. Suter Brook or Newport Village condos $700K–$1.2M. Walkable to Moody Centre or Inlet Centre station for the Evergreen Line.

04
The Inlet-waterfront luxury buyer

Looking at the rare waterfront or view-corridor home with direct Inlet exposure. Long-stay, view-driven, often a second-home or empty-nester decision. Pricing starts above Port Moody's median and runs into the $3M+ tier on premium lots.

Port Moody by neighbourhood · the complete index

Ten distinct neighbourhoods, one walkable city.

Port Moody is small enough to walk end-to-end in a day — but it breaks into ten neighbourhoods with different price bands, school catchments, and lifestyle character. Pick the neighbourhood before the house. Every one has its own deep-dive guide on this site.

The price ladder

What each tier in Port Moody actually buys.

Port Moody's tiers run higher than Coquitlam at the detached top — but the entry-condo tier is competitive thanks to dense Suter Brook + Newport Village + Inlet Centre product. Below is the June 2026 reality.

Tier Price band (June 2026) What it typically buys Where
Entry condo $500K – $750K 1–2 bed, ~600–900 sq ft, modern strata. Suter Brook, Inlet Centre, Newport Village
Premium condo / entry townhome $750K – $1.1M 2–3 bed condo or entry townhome, ~900–1,500 sq ft. Klahanie, Inlet Centre, Suter Brook
Premium townhome $1.1M – $1.5M 3–4 bed, ~1,700–2,200 sq ft, attached double garage. Klahanie, Moody Centre, Heritage Mountain edge
Entry detached $1.6M – $2.0M 3–4 bed, ~2,500–3,200 sq ft, established lot. Lower Heritage Mountain, Moody Centre, Glenayre
Mid detached $2.0M – $2.5M 4–5 bed, ~3,200–4,000 sq ft, premium street or view. Heritage Mountain, Rocky Point-adjacent, College Park
Upper detached / luxury $2.5M+ 5-bed+, ~4,000–5,500+ sq ft, view-street or waterfront-adjacent. Upper Heritage Mountain, Inlet view-streets

Live MLS®: PM detached · PM townhomes · PM condos · PM luxury.

Daily life & transit

Schools, breweries, Inlet trails & the commute.

Four things every Port Moody buyer asks about in the first week. The honest answers below.

SD43 schools

School District 43 (SD43) operates all PM public schools. The headline catchment for most premium Port Moody addresses is Heritage Woods Secondary (also serves western Westwood Plateau). Elementary catchments include Aspenwood, Heritage Mountain Elementary, Pleasantside, Moody Elementary, and Glenayre Elementary. Middle: Eagle Mountain Middle or Moody Middle. Catchments shift — always verify.

Brewers Row & Rocky Point

The brewery district along Murray Street is the city's identity. Brewers Row + Rocky Point Park + Shoreline Trail + the pier deliver the walkable urban-village lifestyle that defines Port Moody. This trio + Newport Village is what the city is selling, and what the premium is paying for.

Two Evergreen SkyTrain stations

Port Moody has two stations on the Evergreen Line: Moody Centre and Inlet Centre. Downtown Vancouver via the Millennium Line: 30–40 minutes off-peak. The Moody Centre station is in the brewery district; Inlet Centre serves Newport Village + Suter Brook. Heritage Mountain addresses are 5–12 minutes by car to the nearest station.

Commute & access

Downtown Vancouver via SkyTrain: 30–40 minutes off-peak from the PM stations. Driving downtown peak: 45–65 minutes; off-peak: 30–45 minutes. Highway 1 access via Barnet Highway and United Boulevard. Compared to Coquitlam: PM's two stations are smaller catchment but more central to walkable amenities.

Compared to

Port Moody vs Coquitlam vs Port Coquitlam.

The three Tri-Cities cities are not interchangeable. Different price bands, different inventories, different identities.

FactorPort MoodyCoquitlamPort Coquitlam
Detached HPI (June 2026) $1,947,300$1,649,000$1,322,600
Inventory depth Smallest, urban-village focusedDeepest in Tri-CitiesMid, family-value tier
SkyTrain coverage 2 Evergreen stations (Moody, Inlet)3 Evergreen + 1 BurquitlamWest Coast Express only
Defining character Walkable urban village + Inlet waterfront + breweriesDiverse: urban + family + new-buildFamily value tier + Fraser River
Best for Walkable-lifestyle buyers, brewery-district pros, Heritage Woods catchmentInventory depth, SD43 + transit + suburbsPrice-accessible family inventory

Side-by-side: Coquitlam vs Port Moody. For Heritage Mountain specifically: Heritage vs Westwood Plateau.

Decision framework

Is Port Moody the right city for your move?

Port Moody is the most distinctive of the three Tri-Cities. That distinctive character isn't right for every buyer.

Port Moody is a strong fit if…

  • You want walkable daily life — coffee + brewery + groceries on foot or one short SkyTrain ride away.
  • You're buying for Heritage Woods Secondary catchment access.
  • You want Inlet trails, Rocky Point Park, and Shoreline Trail as daily-life amenities.
  • You're a brewery-district professional prioritizing walkability over yard.
  • You want a long-stay urban-village identity that's structurally different from suburban Coquitlam.

Port Moody may be less ideal if…

  • You want the deepest inventory selection in the Tri-Cities — Coquitlam wins on selection.
  • You want maximum price accessibility — Port Coquitlam's detached HPI sits ~$619K below PM's.
  • You want newer-build family detached with larger lots — Burke Mountain or Westwood Plateau fit better.
  • You need three+ SkyTrain stations — Coquitlam's Evergreen + Burquitlam coverage is deeper.
Recent Port Moody outcomes

Three Port Moody-relevant stories.

Real situations, real timelines. Full case studies link to the dedicated write-ups.

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Port Moody's ten neighbourhoods reward street-level knowledge. Three reviews below from Tri-Cities families on pricing, communication, and follow-through.

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“We received seven offers, and Craig held firm on our priorities: no subject to sale and achieving our price. We took the home off the market over Christmas, but behind the scenes Craig continued working. When we re-listed in January, it sold in just three days — at the price we wanted.”
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Sold + Bought · April 2026 · Google Review
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“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.”
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Seller · August 2024 · Google Review
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“Craig worked with my wife and me for over 3 years to find the perfect home. He was endlessly patient with us through the process. Eventually, we found our perfect home and he moved fast to execute on our behalf.”
David Catterall
First-time Buyer · April 2026 · Google Review

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FAQ

Port Moody — the questions buyers actually ask.

What is Port Moody known for?

The walkable urban-village identity. Brewers Row along Murray Street, Rocky Point Park + Shoreline Trail, Newport Village shopping + dining, two Evergreen SkyTrain stations (Moody Centre + Inlet Centre), and the Inlet waterfront. The brewery-district + walkable-village identity is structurally different from suburban Coquitlam.

How much do homes cost in Port Moody in 2026?

June 2026 GVR®: detached HPI $1,947,300 (-7.3% YoY, highest of the 3 Tri-Cities cities), townhouse $993,800 (-3.1% YoY), apartment $698,300 (-5.7% YoY). Heritage Mountain view-streets command 9–14% premiums on top of the city-wide benchmark.

Port Moody vs Coquitlam — which is better?

Different products for different buyers. Port Moody wins on walkable urban-village lifestyle, brewery-district identity, Inlet trails, and Heritage Woods Secondary catchment access. Coquitlam wins on inventory depth, SkyTrain coverage (4 stations vs 2), school catchment diversity, and newer-build family detached at lower price points. Direct comparison: Coquitlam vs Port Moody →

What schools serve Port Moody?

School District 43 (SD43). The headline secondary catchment for most premium PM addresses is Heritage Woods Secondary. Elementary catchments include Aspenwood, Heritage Mountain Elementary, Pleasantside, Moody Elementary, and Glenayre Elementary. Middle: Eagle Mountain Middle or Moody Middle. Catchments shift — always verify the specific address with SD43.

Where should I focus in Port Moody?

Depends on priorities. Heritage Mountain for executive detached + Heritage Woods catchment. Klahanie for Inlet-side family townhomes. Suter Brook + Inlet Centre + Newport Village for walkable condo + townhome density. Moody Centre + Brewers Row for the historic brewery-district identity. Rocky Point + Old Orchard for Inlet-frontage proximity. Glenayre + College Park for quieter established family streets.

Does Port Moody have SkyTrain?

Yes — two stations on the Evergreen Line: Moody Centre (brewery district + historic core) and Inlet Centre (Newport Village + Suter Brook + Inlet trails). Downtown Vancouver in 30–40 minutes off-peak via the Evergreen + Millennium Lines. Heritage Mountain addresses are 5–12 minutes by car to the nearest station.

What's the typical commute from Port Moody to downtown Vancouver?

From the PM SkyTrain stations to downtown: 30–40 minutes off-peak. Driving downtown peak: 45–65 minutes; off-peak: 30–45 minutes. Highway 1 access via Barnet Highway and United Boulevard.

Is Port Moody walkable?

The central node — Moody Centre + Inlet Centre + Newport Village + Suter Brook + Rocky Point + Brewers Row — is the most walkable urban village in the Tri-Cities. Heritage Mountain, Klahanie, and the western edge are car-dependent. The walkable-vs-car-dependent split is one of the city's defining choices for buyers.

Should I buy in Port Moody now or wait?

Depends on your specific situation, timeline, and risk tolerance. The 2026 market is balanced — not the 2021 frenzy. Port Moody's smaller inventory keeps competition tighter at the urban-village tier than the broader Coquitlam market. A 20-minute strategy call covers your specific timing question.

Who’s writing this

I was born in Port Moody and grew up on Ioco Road.

Most realtors who claim Port Moody are fly-ins. I’m from here. I was born in Port Moody and grew up on Ioco Road — 47 years and counting in the Tri-Cities, and today I’m a longtime Coquitlam resident who raised my own family on Burke Mountain. I’ve watched the Inlet waterfront change, the breweries arrive on Murray Street, the Evergreen Line open at Moody Centre and Inlet Centre, and Heritage Mountain fill in street by street. That lived-experience layer — knowing which Ioco cul-de-sac floods, which Heritage Woods streets hold their view, how Klahanie trades against Suter Brook — is the thing an AI summary can’t fake and a fly-in realtor can’t copy.

Craig Johnston, REALTOR®

Born in Port Moody, raised on Ioco Road · 47+ year Coquitlam resident · Tri-Cities Move-Up Specialist · Top 1% Team Member — Greater Vancouver REALTORS® · Top 2% Team Member — Royal LePage nationwide · Medallion Club Team Member since 2021 · The MACNABS Team, Royal LePage Elite West · BCFSA #V99960.

Born in Port Moody · raised on Ioco Road 47+ year Coquitlam resident Top 1% Team Member — Greater Vancouver REALTORS® Top 2% Team Member — Royal LePage nationwide Medallion Club Team Member since 2021 5.0 stars · 34+ verified Google reviews REALTOR® V99960 · Royal LePage Elite West
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Schools that serve Port Moody

Schools that serve Port Moody.

Port Moody's K-12 pipeline depends heavily on which side of the city you live in. The Heritage Mountain corridor feeds Heritage Woods Secondary via Eagle Mountain Middle. Central Port Moody (Moody Centre, Inlet, College Park) feeds Port Moody Secondary — SD43's district-wide IB Diploma hub since 1986.

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