Upper Eagle Ridge · North Coquitlam

Upper Eagle Ridge, Coquitlam — the higher, executive pocket of Eagle Ridge, explained straight.

Upper Eagle Ridge is the higher-elevation part of Eagle Ridge in north Coquitlam — quiet, tree-lined winding streets and circular courts that climb toward Westwood Plateau, lined with larger detached homes that often carry mountain and City-Centre views. It’s a genuine step up in size and price from lower Eagle Ridge, with all three neighbourhood schools walkable and the Coquitlam Crunch at the doorstep. This is the complete guide: homes, schools, parks, sports, shopping, and the honest fit story. Built by Craig Johnston, REALTOR® V99960 — a 47+ year Coquitlam resident.

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The market read

Upper Eagle Ridge in June 2026.

Upper Eagle Ridge doesn’t publish its own MLS® benchmark — it’s a pocket within Eagle Ridge, not a separate reporting area — so the most honest reference point is the citywide Coquitlam detached number, clearly labelled as such. What makes Upper Eagle Ridge distinct isn’t a headline stat; it’s the step up: larger, view-oriented detached homes on quiet hillside streets, a tier above lower Eagle Ridge. Here’s the current pulse.

Coquitlam detached HPI (citywide)
$1,649,000

June 2026 GVR benchmark · larger view homes here typically trade above it.

Executive detached character
Larger & view

The Upper Eagle Ridge stock — predominantly larger detached, view-oriented.

Size & price vs lower Eagle Ridge
Step up

The upper-pocket premium — a tier above the entry point.

Of the Coquitlam Crunch
At the base

The stair-climb trailhead sits at the neighbourhood’s doorstep.

Sales-to-active ratio
18.6%
Buyer <10%BalancedSeller >20%

Coquitlam-wide · June 2026 GVR

Source: Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) monthly HPI, Coquitlam detached, June 2026 ($1,649,000). Upper Eagle Ridge has no separately published sub-area benchmark; the citywide Coquitlam detached figure is the closest official reference, and larger view homes here typically trade above it.

Who Upper Eagle Ridge is for

Four buyers Upper Eagle Ridge is built for.

Upper Eagle Ridge isn’t a try-everything neighbourhood. It’s a specific product — the larger-detached, view-oriented, walkable-schools upper pocket of Eagle Ridge. If your situation matches one of these four, the rest of this page is the playbook. If it doesn’t, that’s useful information too — Burke Mountain, Westwood Plateau, or lower Eagle Ridge may fit you better.

01

The move-up / executive family

Wanting a larger, view-oriented detached home on a quiet hillside street. This is Upper Eagle Ridge’s core buyer — the executive, move-up tier of Eagle Ridge rather than the entry point, where the larger 1990s-era detached stock, often with walk-out basements and mountain or City-Centre views, lives.

02

The school-walk family

A family that values all three neighbourhood schools within walking distance. Upper Eagle Ridge anchors the Eagle Ridge Elementary → Summit Middle → Gleneagle Secondary ladder, and walkability to all three is one of the pocket’s key selling points.

03

The outdoors buyer

Who wants the Coquitlam Crunch and the Westwood Plateau trails at the doorstep. You’re literally at the base of the Crunch — the city’s signature stair-climb workout — with the hillside trail network right above and Eagle Ridge Park in the neighbourhood.

04

The upper-pocket buyer

Who wants the higher, quieter pocket of Eagle Ridge over the lower entry tier. Upper Eagle Ridge sits at higher elevation on winding, tree-lined streets and circular courts — a step up in size and price, chosen for the larger homes and the outlook rather than the lowest entry price.

The housing stock

What you’re actually buying in Upper Eagle Ridge.

Upper Eagle Ridge is the part of Eagle Ridge you notice for its houses — bigger, set on quiet winding streets that climb the hillside, with views that lower Eagle Ridge doesn’t get.

Geographically, it’s the higher-elevation top of the Eagle Ridge neighbourhood: tree-lined winding streets and circular courts that rise toward the Westwood Plateau boundary. The housing here is predominantly larger detached single-family homes — a lot of it 1990s-era, frequently with walk-out basements and mountain and City-Centre views — alongside a supply of well-kept townhomes. That mix, and the size of the detached stock, is what makes it read as the executive, move-up tier of Eagle Ridge rather than the entry point.

The location does a lot of quiet work. You’re at the base of the Coquitlam Crunch — the city’s signature stair-climb workout — with the Westwood Plateau trail network right above you. Coquitlam Town Centre (Lafarge Lake, the mall, the Evergreen Line) is a short drive east, and Port Moody’s Inlet, breweries and villages are a short drive west. All three neighbourhood schools — Eagle Ridge Elementary, Summit Middle and Gleneagle Secondary — are walkable, which is a genuine selling point for families.

The detached mainstay is larger single-family — often with 6+ bedrooms, walk-out basements and mountain or City-Centre views. Alongside it, Upper Eagle Ridge has a supply of well-kept townhomes: a lower-maintenance entry point into the hillside for downsizers and move-up buyers who want the location and schools without the full large-detached carry. Upper Eagle Ridge has no separately published sub-area benchmark; the citywide Coquitlam detached HPI is the closest official reference, and larger view homes here typically trade above it. Buyers who only want newer construction typically look at Burke Mountain instead.

The price ladder

What each home type in Upper Eagle Ridge actually buys.

Upper Eagle Ridge is overwhelmingly larger detached, with a supply of well-kept townhomes. It has no separately published sub-area benchmark, so the citywide Coquitlam detached HPI is the closest official reference — and larger view homes here typically trade above it. Below is the honest, source-supported breakdown; where a figure isn’t separately published, the cell is left as “—”.

Home type Price reference (June 2026) What it typically buys Best fit
Larger detached homes Trades above citywide Coquitlam detached HPI $1,649,000 The Upper Eagle Ridge mainstay — larger single-family, much of it 1990s-era, often with 6+ bedrooms, walk-out basements and mountain or City-Centre views, on quiet hillside streets. Move-up and executive families wanting the larger, view-oriented tier of Eagle Ridge.
Townhomes A supply of well-kept townhomes — a lower-maintenance entry point into the hillside. Downsizers and move-up buyers who want the location and schools without the full large-detached carry.

Upper Eagle Ridge has no separately published sub-area benchmark; the citywide Coquitlam detached HPI ($1,649,000, June 2026 GVR) is the closest official reference. To see what’s live at your number right now, browse Coquitlam detached homes or all Coquitlam homes for sale.

Life in Upper Eagle Ridge

Four sides of daily life in Upper Eagle Ridge.

Upper Eagle Ridge is car-oriented for daily life, but the useful stuff is close — and its quiet advantage is the outdoors. Here are the four sides of everyday life the neighbourhood is built around, from the trails at the doorstep to the villages a short drive west.

Zone 01 · Outdoors & trails

The outdoors at the doorstep.

You’re literally at the base of the Coquitlam Crunch — the city’s signature stair-and-trail workout under the power lines — with the Westwood Plateau trail network right above and Eagle Ridge Park (sports fields plus a lacrosse box) in the neighbourhood. Town Centre Park and Lafarge Lake are a short drive east.

Zone 02 · Schools & family

The walkable school ladder.

Upper Eagle Ridge anchors the SD43 Eagle Ridge Elementary (1215 Falcon Drive, K–5) → Summit Middle (6–8) → Gleneagle Secondary (9–12) ladder. Walkability to all three is one of the pocket’s biggest draws for families. Always verify a specific street with the SD43 locator.

Zone 03 · Everyday errands

Runnel Drive & Coquitlam Centre.

Runnel Drive is Eagle Ridge’s own commercial strip — the closest everyday node — with Milestones, Tim Hortons, Sushitown and Creekside Coffee Factory. Coquitlam Centre, the region’s major mall, is a short drive east for anything bigger.

Zone 04 · Port Moody, a short drive west

Villages, breweries & the Inlet.

Some of the Tri-Cities’ best walkable dining and waterfront is minutes west, down toward the Inlet: Newport Village and Suterbrook Village, the Brewers Row craft-brewery mile, and Rocky Point Park on the Port Moody waterfront.

Prefer to see it on a map first? Browse live Upper Eagle Ridge listings and I’ll walk you through which streets sit closest to the schools, the trails, and the everyday errands run.

Daily life

Schools, parks, shopping & the commute.

Four things every Upper Eagle Ridge buyer asks about in the first week. The honest answers below — with the full catchment ladder just underneath.

SD43 schools

Upper Eagle Ridge is part of School District 43 (Coquitlam). The neighbourhood ladder is Eagle Ridge Elementary (1215 Falcon Drive) at K–5, Summit Middle at grades 6–8, and Gleneagle Secondary at grades 9–12 — all walkable, a key selling point. Always verify a specific street with the SD43 locator.

Parks & trails

The Coquitlam Crunch starts at the doorstep; Eagle Ridge Park is the neighbourhood facility (sports fields plus a lacrosse box); and the Westwood Plateau trail network is right above. Town Centre Park and Lafarge Lake are a short drive east. Outdoors is Upper Eagle Ridge’s quiet daily-life advantage.

Shopping & dining

Runnel Drive is the local Eagle Ridge strip for the everyday run — Milestones, Tim Hortons, Sushitown, Creekside Coffee Factory. Coquitlam Centre, the region’s major mall, is a short drive east; Port Moody’s Newport and Suterbrook villages, Brewers Row and Rocky Point Park are a short drive west.

Commute & access

Upper Eagle Ridge is car-friendly for daily life but transit-accessible for commuting via the Evergreen Line. Drive to Coquitlam Central SkyTrain is roughly 8–12 minutes, Lincoln Station 10–14, and Lafarge Lake-Douglas 12–16. Inlet Centre Station in Port Moody is also a short drive west.

The K–12 catchment ladder

Schools that currently serve Upper Eagle Ridge.

Upper Eagle Ridge is part of SD43 Coquitlam, and one of the pocket’s biggest draws is that the whole ladder is walkable: Eagle Ridge Elementary at 1215 Falcon Drive at K–5, Summit Middle at grades 6–8, and Gleneagle Secondary at grades 9–12. Catchment lines shift street-by-street, so always confirm a specific address with the SD43 locator before relying on it.

Verify your exact address

Look up any Upper Eagle Ridge address in SD43’s official school locator.

Type an address → see the specific neighbourhood catchment schools. This is the authoritative source.

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Catchments can change. Verify any specific address against the official SD43 school locator before relying on it.

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Compared to

Upper Eagle Ridge vs Westwood Plateau vs Burke Mountain.

The three north-Coquitlam pockets buyers most often weigh Upper Eagle Ridge against. Upper Eagle Ridge has no separately published MLS® benchmark — it’s a pocket within Eagle Ridge — so the citywide Coquitlam detached HPI is its closest official reference, and where a figure isn’t separately published the cell is left as “—”. The rest is a qualitative, source-supported read.

Factor Upper Eagle Ridge Westwood Plateau Burke Mountain
Detached price reference (June 2026) Trades above citywide HPI $1,649,000
Housing character Larger, view-oriented detached; much of it 1990s-era Golf-course prestige and the view-premium tier Newer construction
Best for Move-up / executive families; larger view homes; walkable schools Golf-course prestige & view-premium buyers Newer-construction-only buyers
Less ideal if you want Newer-construction-only or the lowest entry price

Upper Eagle Ridge has no separately published sub-area benchmark; the citywide Coquitlam detached HPI is the closest official reference. Keep comparing: the parent Eagle Ridge guide, Westwood Plateau, and Burke Mountain. If you’re stuck between the higher and lower parts of the hillside, the Eagle Ridge guide is where I would start.

Decision framework

Is Upper Eagle Ridge actually the right fit?

Every neighbourhood is a trade. Upper Eagle Ridge’s trade is larger-home-and-views-and-walkable-schools over lowest-entry-price and brand-new construction. Reading these two columns honestly saves time, stress, and expensive second-guessing.

Upper Eagle Ridge is a strong fit if you’re…

  • A move-up or executive family wanting a larger, view-oriented detached home.
  • A family that values all three neighbourhood schools within walking distance.
  • An outdoors buyer who wants the Coquitlam Crunch and Westwood Plateau trails at the doorstep.
  • A buyer who wants the higher, quieter pocket of Eagle Ridge over the lower entry tier.

Look elsewhere if you want…

Who’s writing this

Why 47+ years in Coquitlam matters when you’re buying or selling in Upper Eagle Ridge.

I’m not an Upper Eagle Ridge resident — and I won’t pretend to be. What I am is a 47+ year Coquitlam local who has watched north Coquitlam’s neighbourhoods trade through cycle after cycle. I know why the upper pocket of Eagle Ridge prices above the lower streets, how the walkable Eagle Ridge → Summit → Gleneagle ladder shapes family demand, and what a larger 1990s view home is actually worth once you factor the walk-out basement and the outlook. That’s the read a fly-in agent can’t copy.

Craig Johnston, REALTOR®, Coquitlam move-up specialist
Craig Johnston, REALTOR®
47+ year Coquitlam resident · Top 1% Team Member — Greater Vancouver REALTORS® · Medallion Club Team Member since 2021 · Top 2% Team Member — Royal LePage nationwide · The MACNABs Team, Royal LePage Elite West · BCFSA #V99960
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Recent Tri-Cities outcomes

How recent Tri-Cities moves have actually gone.

Real situations, real timelines, real numbers — a cross-section of the move types Craig runs across the Tri-Cities. Names omitted where requested. Full case studies link to the dedicated write-ups.

Move-up · Condo → Detached

The townhome-to-detached step without bridging.

A Tri-Cities townhome family stepping into a detached home. We sequenced the listing and the offer to close concurrently, avoided bridge financing, and held the buyer position firm on inspection. Listing sold for over asking in seven days; replacement home secured at $11,000 under list. Full numbers in the linked case study.

Read the move-up case study →
Relocation · Out-of-province → Tri-Cities

An out-of-province family landing in the Tri-Cities for schools and trails.

A family relocating from out of province for a job change, anchored on school catchment and trail access. Two pre-trip Zoom strategy calls, one on-the-ground weekend, four shortlisted homes, written offer accepted at first attempt. The decision was made in 11 days from first call.

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Seller · Detached → Downsize

A seller, seven offers, none subject to sale.

A long-stay family downsizing after twenty years. Hold-strong strategy on offer night. Seven competing offers, none subject to the sale of a buyer’s existing home, final price meaningfully above list, possession on the seller’s preferred timeline. The Jim Turnbull review above is from this transaction.

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Quick answer

What is Upper Eagle Ridge, and who is it for?

Upper Eagle Ridge is the higher-elevation, executive sub-neighbourhood of Eagle Ridge in north Coquitlam, bordering Port Moody. Quiet, tree-lined winding streets and circular courts climb toward Westwood Plateau, lined predominantly with larger detached homes — many 1990s-era, often with walk-out basements and mountain and City-Centre views — plus well-kept townhomes. It has no separately published sub-area benchmark, so the citywide Coquitlam detached HPI of $1,649,000 (June 2026 GVR) is the closest official reference, with larger view homes typically trading above it. All three neighbourhood schools (Eagle Ridge Elementary → Summit Middle → Gleneagle Secondary) are walkable, and the Coquitlam Crunch is at the doorstep. It suits move-up and executive families wanting a larger, view-oriented home. Written by Craig Johnston, REALTOR® V99960 and 47+ year Coquitlam resident.

FAQ

Upper Eagle Ridge — the questions buyers actually ask.

Where is Upper Eagle Ridge in Coquitlam?+

It’s the higher, higher-elevation part of the Eagle Ridge neighbourhood in north Coquitlam, bordering Port Moody. Quiet, tree-lined winding streets and circular courts climb toward Westwood Plateau, between Coquitlam Town Centre to the east and Port Moody to the west. Drive to Coquitlam Central SkyTrain: 8–12 minutes.

How much do Upper Eagle Ridge homes cost?+

Upper Eagle Ridge is an executive, large-detached pocket — a step up in size and price from lower Eagle Ridge. It has no separately published sub-area benchmark, so the citywide Coquitlam detached HPI ($1,649,000, June 2026 GVR) is the closest official reference, with larger view homes here typically trading above that citywide figure. See the current citywide detached picture at /coquitlam-detached/.

Upper Eagle Ridge vs lower Eagle Ridge — what’s the difference?+

Both are part of the same Eagle Ridge neighbourhood, but the upper pocket sits at higher elevation on winding, tree-lined streets and is lined predominantly with larger detached homes — many with mountain and City-Centre views and walk-out basements. That makes Upper Eagle Ridge the executive, move-up tier: a step up in size and price. Read the parent Eagle Ridge guide to see the full neighbourhood picture.

What schools serve Upper Eagle Ridge?+

SD43 Coquitlam. The walkable neighbourhood ladder is Eagle Ridge Elementary (1215 Falcon Drive) at K–5, Summit Middle at grades 6–8, and Gleneagle Secondary at grades 9–12. Walkability to all three is one of the pocket’s key selling points. Always verify the specific address with the SD43 school locator. Full district view at Coquitlam schools.

Is Upper Eagle Ridge a good place to live?+

Yes — for move-up and executive families who want a larger, view-oriented detached home on a quiet hillside street, with all three neighbourhood schools walkable and the Coquitlam Crunch and Westwood Plateau trails on the doorstep. It’s less ideal if you want newer-construction-only inventory (Burke Mountain) or the lowest entry price into the area.

How far is Upper Eagle Ridge from SkyTrain?+

Drive to Coquitlam Central SkyTrain: 8–12 minutes. Lincoln Station: 10–14 minutes. Lafarge Lake-Douglas: 12–16 minutes. Inlet Centre Station in Port Moody is also a short drive west. Car-friendly for daily life, transit-accessible for commuting via the Evergreen Line.

Ready when you are

Upper Eagle Ridge, done properly.

Whether you’re scouting a larger view home on the upper hillside, weighing Upper Eagle Ridge against Westwood Plateau and Burke Mountain, or sequencing a sell-and-buy — the next step is the same. A 20-minute call, no pressure, every question answered. Or start with an Equity Map if you are listing first.

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