Every active Westwood Plateau condo, live from the Greater Vancouver MLS® feed, with what I check before a client writes: the complex’s age and envelope history, the strata documents, the full monthly cost and the commute down the hill.
Reviewed: October 29, 2026 · Market data: GVR September 2026 · BCFSA Licence: 187645 · Brokerage: Royal LePage Elite West
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The short answer · What does a Westwood Plateau condo cost?
The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® Westwood Plateau apartment benchmark was $633,300 in September 2026 (−6.7% year over year). In the same month, Coquitlam’s city-wide apartment benchmark was $640,100, where the median sale was $600,000. Plateau condos are few and most sit in older resort-style complexes, so the building’s age, envelope history, reserve fund and strata fees often matter as much as the unit. I price every Plateau condo from recent sales in the same complex first.
Neighbourhood market tracker · September 2026
Westwood Plateau: the market, month by month.
The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® benchmark for Westwood Plateau, by home type, with its trend over the last 3 months, how fast homes are selling, and how it compares with the city. Tell it whether you’re selling, buying, moving up or downsizing and it shows what matters for you. A benchmark describes a typical home here — your home’s value depends on its own lot, condition and street.
Detached
$1,733,500
−3.3% over 12 months
10 sales · 69 active listings 14.5% sales-to-active · balanced range
Townhouse
$1,037,100
−1.6% over 12 months
2 sales · 21 active listings 9.5% sales-to-active · small sample
Condo / apartment
$633,300
−6.7% over 12 months
5 sales · 25 active listings 20.0% sales-to-active · balanced range
Small sample: the townhouse figures rest on fewer than 5 sales or 10 active listings this month, so one sale can swing the ratio. Read them alongside the city figure and the trend over several months.
Filtered to Westwood Plateau apartment and condo inventory and refreshed continuously. Use the filters to narrow by price, beds and building, and check the exact address on the SD43 school locator before you rely on a catchment. Questions on any listing? Book a 20-minute call.
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Market snapshot · September 2026
Condo options across the Tri-Cities.
If a Plateau complex doesn’t fit, here’s how the neighbouring condo markets compare, plus the transit that makes the biggest difference for condo owners.
Tri-Cities benchmark trend · September 2026
The Tri-Cities, side by side: 6 months of prices.
The MLS® benchmark price for Coquitlam, Port Moody and Port Coquitlam on one chart. Pick a home type, then hover or tap a month to see all three cities’ prices that month. GVR doesn’t publish a single Tri-Cities benchmark, so each city keeps its own line. Each city’s map shows prices neighbourhood by neighbourhood.
Coquitlam
$1,584,400
−6.6% over 12 months
46 sales · 470 active listings · 9.8% sales-to-active (buyer-leaning)
Plateau condos are measured against the Coquitlam apartment benchmark, as are the Town Centre and Burquitlam towers on the Millennium Line.
Port Moody
Median apartment sale $710,000. Inlet Centre and Moody Centre stations are on the Millennium Line, and Moody Centre also has West Coast Express.
Port Coquitlam
There’s no SkyTrain station in Port Coquitlam, but downtown condos are near the West Coast Express station.
Source: Greater Vancouver REALTORS® MLS® HPI, September 2026. The Plateau benchmark rests on very few sales, so the best guide is recent sales in the same building. Anmore and Belcarra are low-density villages with no apartment benchmark in the monthly GVR data, so buyers who want to live near them usually look at Port Moody condos.
Westwood Plateau condos: the Plateau’s entry point.
Apartments are the smallest slice of Westwood Plateau’s housing. The community is mostly houses and townhomes, so the condo stock that does exist is usually the most attainable way into the area. Keep that in mind as you read the listings above.
Limited by design
The Plateau was planned mainly as detached homes and townhomes beside the golf course, so apartment buildings are few and concentrated in a small number of complexes. That is the area’s permanent character, not a temporary shortage, and it shapes both selection and how quickly good units go.
An attainable Plateau address
For buyers who want the Plateau’s setting, schools and greenery at a lower entry price, a condo is the neighbourhood’s most accessible price point.
First-timers and simplifiers
Plateau condo buyers are often first-time buyers, or owners who want a low-maintenance base in a well-regarded part of Coquitlam, trading space for location and simplicity.
If you’re set on a Plateau condo, set alerts early. With so few complexes, good units go quickly. I set MLS® alerts to the buildings that pass a first screen on age and envelope history, so you’re ready when the right unit lists.
Coquitlam · interactive map
All of Coquitlam on one map: neighbourhoods, new developments, schools and SkyTrain.
Start with the neighbourhoods: tap one to see what it’s like and open my guide for it. Then add only the details you care about, like schools, groceries, new developments, parks or daycares, using Map layers and Places on the map. Check any address, or tap Show home prices to see what homes cost neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Burke Mountain has its own detailed developments map, linked from the gold pin.
See its neighbourhood, the nearest schools, SkyTrain station and groceries, and typical prices nearby. Lookups use the Province of B.C.’s address service; nothing you type is saved.
Benchmark prices for each neighbourhood, from the latest Greater Vancouver REALTORS® report.
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Names appear as you zoom in. Numbered circles group places that sit close together: tap one to zoom in. Scroll or pinch to zoom, drag to move, or open the map full screen.
Which Plateau complexes to look at, and what I check first.
Westwood Plateau has some excellent condominium communities, particularly for buyers who value a quieter residential setting, surrounding greenery and a little separation from the activity of Coquitlam Town Centre. Developments I encourage buyers to explore include Silver Springs, Tamarisk, Tantalus, Summerlin, the Dayanee Springs communities such as Tamarack and Ledgeview, and Montreux along Parkway Boulevard. Each offers something different: some have larger layouts, some resort-style amenities, others more established landscaping or appealing outlooks.
I don’t rate a building because it’s popular or because a recognizable developer built it. I rate it on how it’s been maintained and managed. A well-managed older building can be a better purchase than a newer one with weak financial planning.
01
The strata documents
The depreciation report, contingency reserve fund, financial statements, meeting minutes and history of special levies come first. Many Plateau buildings are reaching an age where roofs, exterior assemblies, plumbing and mechanical systems need attention.
02
What the depreciation report really says
A depreciation report doesn’t automatically mean a special levy is coming. It shows what maintenance is expected, when, and how the strata plans to fund it.
03
Insurance and water damage
I look at the insurance deductibles and any history of water-damage claims before you remove subjects.
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Proactive or deferring?
The minutes show whether a strata deals with work when it comes due, or keeps putting it off. That record says as much about a building as its age does.
What a Plateau condo building’s age means for you.
Most Westwood Plateau condos are in complexes built from the late 1990s onward. Montreux on Parkway Boulevard was built in phases from 1998 to 2001, and the Dayanee Springs buildings came later, between about 2009 and 2012. Those dates matter more here than in most Coquitlam condo markets, because the late 1990s straddle two important changes in how BC builds and protects wood-frame homes.
The leaky-condo era
Coastal BC wood-frame buildings from the late 1980s to the early 2000s had widespread water-penetration problems: designs without roof overhangs, cladding that trapped moisture, and sheathing that broke down when wet. The province’s response, including the 1998 Barrett Commission, made rainscreen walls with a drainage cavity behind the cladding standard practice. Not every building from the era leaked, and many have since been fully rainscreened. For a Plateau complex from that period, you need to know which kind it is.
The 2-5-10 home warranty
BC made home warranty insurance mandatory for homes with building permits applied for on or after July 1, 1999: two years on labour and materials, five on the building envelope and ten on structure. Coverage stays with the home on resale, but even for Plateau buildings finished in the 2010s, the full ten years have now run out. What can still apply is warranty insurance on a building envelope renovation, which BC Housing requires for qualifying projects, generally those affecting 60% or more of a cladding surface above a cost threshold.
The four questions I ask about every Plateau unit
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Rainscreened?
Has the building been rainscreened, and when?
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Warrantied?
Was that work covered by building envelope renovation warranty insurance?
03
The next 10 years
What does the depreciation report say about windows, roof, decks and cladding over the next decade?
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The minutes
Do the last two years of minutes mention leaks, engineering reviews or a coming special levy?
The answers often explain why two similar-looking units in different Plateau complexes are priced so differently.
BC strata rules
The BC strata rule changes that affect a Plateau condo purchase.
BC’s strata rules have changed several times since 2022, and almost every change shows up in the paperwork for a Westwood Plateau condo. None of them makes a building good or bad on its own. Together, they give you far more information than condo buyers had a few years ago.
Item
Current BC rule
What to ask the strata
Form B information certificate
Strata must provide it within 7 days of a request; maximum $35 plus 25¢ per page. Must disclose the reserve balance, approved special levies, and parking and storage allocations, with the depreciation report and an insurance summary attached
Reserve balance, approved special levies, parking and storage allocation
Depreciation report
Since July 1, 2024, every 5 years for stratas of 5+ lots, and owners can no longer vote to defer it. Metro Vancouver stratas with no report, or one predating December 31, 2020, had until July 1, 2026. Must include a 30-year component inventory and at least three funding models
Date of the last report and which funding model the owners chose
Contingency reserve fund
At least 10% of the annual operating budget, since November 1, 2023
Is the reserve tracking the depreciation report’s plan?
Electrical planning report
Required in Metro Vancouver by December 31, 2026 for stratas of 5+ lots; disclosed on the Form B
Can the building support EV charging?
Rental bylaws
Long-term rental restrictions invalid since November 24, 2022; short-term rentals can still be restricted, with fines of up to $1,000 a day; only 55+ age bylaws allowed
Any short-term rental or age bylaws in force
2-5-10 warranty
Applies to permits from July 1, 1999; 5 years envelope, 10 years structure
Any envelope renovation and its warranty
Sources: gov.bc.ca strata housing pages (Form B, depreciation reports, legislative changes, short-term rental bylaws, electrical planning reports); BC Housing Regulatory Bulletin 3. In older complexes with pools and clubhouses, the 10% reserve minimum often matters, so compare it with what the depreciation report says the building actually needs. Checklist: BC strata document review checklist.
Two different lifestyles
Plateau condo or Town Centre condo?
I see these as two very different lifestyle decisions. You aren’t simply buying square footage; you’re buying the daily experience of living in that location.
A Plateau condo
Generally suits buyers who want a quieter residential setting, nearby trails, an established neighbourhood and, depending on the development, larger or more traditional layouts: downsizers, people working from home, or anyone who wants condo ownership without living in the middle of a busy urban centre. Often a better fit for someone with a vehicle who values a peaceful setting over immediate transit access.
Think about the resale audience, too. Town Centre generally attracts buyers prioritizing convenience and transit, while the Plateau appeals more to lifestyle-oriented buyers. Neither is automatically the better investment.
Getting to SkyTrain: most Plateau residents take route 187 or drive down to Coquitlam Central Station; the details are in the FAQ below.
How I work
How I help you buy a Westwood Plateau condo, step by step.
With a limited number of complexes on the Plateau, the building matters as much as the unit. This is how I check both before you commit.
Step 1
Shortlist by building, not just unit
I start with the Plateau complexes that fit your budget and needs, then sort them by age and envelope history. A 1998 wood-frame building that’s been rainscreened is a different purchase from one still facing that work. I set your MLS® alerts to the buildings that pass this first screen.
Step 2
Read the strata documents
For any unit you like, I get the Form B, depreciation report, two years of minutes, the current budget and the insurance summary. I look for special levies, envelope or roof projects, insurance deductibles and how the reserve fund compares with the depreciation report’s plan, then walk you through what I find.
Step 3
Test the daily routine
We check your real commute, including route 187 to Coquitlam Central Station or the drive to Lafarge Lake–Douglas. I confirm on the Form B which parking stall and storage locker belong to the unit, and what the strata fee covers, so your monthly budget reflects the real cost.
Step 4
Price it and write the offer
I price the unit from recent sales in the same complex, then similar-age buildings nearby. The offer includes subjects for financing and for reviewing the strata documents, giving you time to read them properly. You see the comparables and anything flagged in the documents before you sign.
Looking at a specific Plateau unit? Send me the address and I’ll tell you what recent sales in that complex point to, and what I’d want to see in its documents.
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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. He negotiated fairly and thoroughly with the sellers and was our advocate all throughout our first home purchase.”
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The closest published yardstick is the Greater Vancouver REALTORS® Westwood Plateau apartment benchmark, $633,300 in September 2026 (based on 5 sales). Coquitlam’s city-wide apartment benchmark was $640,100, with a median sale price of $600,000. Plateau condos are few and prices vary widely between complexes, so the best guide is recent sales in the same building. Compare units on the full monthly cost too: mortgage, strata fee and any approved special levy shown on the Form B.
Why are there so few condos on Westwood Plateau, and what does that mean for me?
Because the Plateau was planned mainly as detached homes and townhomes beside the golf course, its condos sit in a limited number of complexes. In practice, that means the most useful comparables for a unit are usually recent sales in the same complex, and good units can go quickly. Have your alerts set by building, your financing lined up and a plan for reviewing the strata documents before the right unit lists, so you can act without skipping your subjects.
Is a Westwood Plateau condo a good first purchase?
It can be, if you value the location and schools and want lower maintenance. As with any strata, review the financials, depreciation report and bylaws before you remove subjects, and confirm the school catchment for the exact address with SD43.
How do I find out whether a Plateau building has had envelope problems?
Ask for the paperwork rather than relying on the listing. The depreciation report, the last two years of minutes and any building envelope reports show past or planned envelope work, and the minutes often mention leaks or engineering reviews before a levy is approved. If the building was rainscreened, ask when, and whether the work was done under BC Housing’s building envelope renovation warranty. Build enough time into your strata-review subject to read all of it.
What should I do with a Plateau building’s depreciation report?
Ask for it with the Form B; every BC strata with five or more lots now needs a current one, so a Plateau building that can’t produce it is a red flag. Then compare the funding model the owners chose with the actual reserve balance on the Form B, and look at what the report schedules for windows, roof, decks and cladding over the next 10 years. A report doesn’t automatically mean a levy is coming; a big gap between its plan and the reserve is what to watch.
What should I compare between two Plateau condos besides price?
The full monthly cost: mortgage, strata fee and any approved special levy shown on the Form B. Check what the strata fee covers, and confirm on the Form B which parking stall and storage locker actually belong to the unit. Then compare the two buildings’ reserve funds, insurance deductibles and what their depreciation reports say is coming, since that is often why similar-looking units are priced differently.
Do the pools and clubhouses in Plateau condo complexes push strata fees up?
They add to costs. Pools, hot tubs, fitness rooms and clubhouses are common property, so the owners pay to run, insure and eventually replace them through strata fees and the contingency reserve fund. Since November 1, 2023, BC stratas must put at least 10% of the annual operating budget into the reserve fund. When you compare Plateau buildings, look at the budget lines for amenities and insurance, and at the depreciation report’s replacement timeline for big items like pool equipment.
How do I get from a Westwood Plateau condo to SkyTrain?
Most Plateau residents take the bus or drive down to Coquitlam Central Station. TransLink’s route 187 runs between Coquitlam Central Station and Parkway Boulevard on the Plateau. Coquitlam Central is on the Millennium Line and is also a West Coast Express stop. Lafarge Lake–Douglas, the line’s terminus beside Coquitlam Centre, is another option if you’re driving. Check current 187 frequencies with TransLink before you buy, as service levels change.
What is an electrical planning report, and does my Plateau condo strata need one?
It’s an engineer’s assessment of a building’s electrical capacity, mainly for planning electric-vehicle charging. BC stratas with five or more lots in Metro Vancouver, which includes every Plateau condo complex, must have one by December 31, 2026, and it must be disclosed on the Form B. If you drive an EV, the report shows whether the building can realistically support charging and what an upgrade might involve, which affects both convenience and future levies.
A buyer’s agent who reads the strata before the listing.
Craig Johnston, REALTOR®
I’ve lived in the Tri-Cities for more than 47 years and on Burke Mountain for more than nine. On Westwood Plateau, I help first-time buyers and downsizers compare the Plateau’s older resort-style complexes with newer towers closer to SkyTrain. With a Plateau condo, the strata documents tell you more than the listing does. I want my clients to read the reserve fund, the minutes and the envelope history before they fall for the view.
REALTOR® · BCFSA Licence #187645Royal LePage Elite WestEarned on a Top 1% Team — Greater Vancouver REALTORS®, 2023–2025Earned on a Top 2% Team — Royal LePage nationwide, 2023–2025Earned on a Medallion Club Team, 2021–20254.9 stars · 37+ Google reviews
Written and reviewed by Craig Johnston, REALTOR® (BCFSA Licence #187645), Royal LePage Elite West · Last reviewed October 29, 2026. This page is general information. Confirm prices with recent sales in the specific complex, strata details with the Form B and strata documents, and catchments with SD43.
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