# Westwood Plateau Townhomes > Westwood Plateau townhomes are a genuinely good product for families who want space, some yard, and a predictable monthly without the full weight of detached… **Source:** https://soldbycraig.ca/westwood-plateau-townhomes/ **Author:** Craig Johnston, REALTOR® (BC Licence V99960) · The MACNABS · Royal LePage Elite West **Site:** https://soldbycraig.ca --- Westwood Plateau Townhomes | Coquitlam ## Westwood Plateau Townhomes Westwood Plateau townhomes are a genuinely good product for families who want space, some yard, and a predictable monthly without the full weight of detached ownership. They vary in age, strata health, and resale appeal. Here is how to pick the right one. [Book a Strategy Call](/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/) [Back to Westwood](/westwood-plateau-real-estate/) ## What a Westwood townhome actually offers Most Westwood townhomes run 1,400–2,200 square feet with three bedrooms, a double garage, and some private outdoor space. Price range is usually $900K–$1.3M. For families stepping up from a condo without taking on $1.8M+ for detached, Westwood townhomes are often the right middle step. The catch is that not all Westwood townhomes are equal. Age, strata management quality, envelope history, and development layout all matter more than the listing photos suggest. **Sweet spot:** 3-bed, 3-bath, double garage, end unit, in a well-run strata. That is the product that holds value best. **Strata health:** The single most important due diligence item. Reserve balance, contingency, upcoming assessments — all of it. ![Craig Johnston outside Coquitlam townhomes](https://soldbycraig.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-20-at-3.39.56-PM-scaled.png) ## What to look for in a Westwood townhome ### End unit vs interior End units usually command a 3–6% premium. More windows, more light, often more outdoor space. ### Double garage with storage Almost non-negotiable for family buyers. Single-garage units have a thinner buyer pool at resale. ### Strong strata Healthy contingency reserve, recent depreciation report on file, no looming special assessments. Ask for financials. ### Layout efficiency 3-bed up, open main, powder room, proper mudroom. Odd split layouts can trade 5% softer. ### Location within the development Quiet corner vs facing the street, proximity to amenity building, visitor parking access. ## Red flags to pay attention to ### Deferred maintenance Aging rainscreen, roof, or windows with no capital plan to replace. Future special assessment risk is real. ### Rental restrictions Even though BC removed most restrictions, some bylaws still exist or are proposed. Relevant for future flexibility. ### Low contingency balance A reserve that looks thin for the building size and age is a future bill waiting. ### Frequent minutes complaints Strata minutes often reveal recurring issues. Worth reading the last 12 months. ### Ground-floor layouts with steep interior stairs Common in older Westwood builds. Narrows resale appeal. ## How Westwood townhomes compare to other Tri-Cities options Westwood townhomes sit in a similar price range to [Burke Mountain townhomes](/burke-mountain-townhomes/) but often offer more mature landscaping and more predictable resale patterns. Port Moody townhomes trade at a premium on comparable square footage because of walkability and Rocky Point access. For the full neighbourhood picture, see [Moving to Westwood Plateau](/moving-to-westwood-plateau/) and [Westwood Pros and Cons](/westwood-plateau-pros-and-cons/). ![Craig Johnston — Westwood Plateau townhome specialist](https://soldbycraig.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/F883FFAD-16AB-439A-8921-3FD6B1489036_1_105_c.jpeg) ## Strata documents are the real due diligence Every buyer says they will read the strata docs. Most do not. The 30 minutes spent on meeting minutes, contingency balance, and depreciation report saves buyers from six-figure surprises years later. If you are writing an offer on a Westwood townhome, plan a proper document review during subject removal. I will walk it with you — flag the developments that have had good governance and the ones that have not. [Book a Strata Review Call](/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/) [Back to Westwood](/westwood-plateau-real-estate/) ## Westwood Plateau townhomes FAQ ### What do Westwood Plateau townhomes typically cost? Most trade in the $900K–$1.3M range. End units, newer builds, and well-managed strata developments sit toward the top. ### Are older Westwood townhomes still a good buy? They can be, if the strata is well-managed, the envelope is current, and the contingency is healthy. A 20-year-old townhome with no capital plan is a different purchase than one with both. ### How important is the strata depreciation report? Very. It is the single best snapshot of what the building will need in the next 30 years and what has been funded. Read it. ### What size townhome should I look at for a family? Most families are well-served at 1,600–2,000 sq ft with three bedrooms and a double garage. Smaller works for couples; larger pushes you into the detached decision. ### Should I buy a Westwood townhome or a Coquitlam Centre condo? Different products for different life stages. The townhome wins for families. The condo wins for walkability, lock-and-leave, and lower monthly. Budget, timeline, and kids are the deciding factors. ![Craig Johnston Westwood Plateau townhome advisor](https://soldbycraig.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-20-at-3.39.56-PM-scaled.png) ## Shopping Westwood Plateau townhomes? The right townhome on Westwood is a 10-year home. The wrong one is a capital-expense trap. A strategy call covers developments to favour, developments to approach carefully, and how to read strata docs fast. [Book a Strategy Call](/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/) [Back to Westwood](/westwood-plateau-real-estate/) 1% Ranked Top 1% Team Member — Greater Vancouver REALTORS® 2% Nationwide Top 2% Team Member — Royal LePage nationwide 44 Local Lived in the Tri-Cities 47+ years ★ Team The MACNABS Quick Answer What should you know about Westwood Plateau Townhomes? Westwood Plateau townhomes are a genuinely good product for families who want space, some yard, and a predictable monthly without the full weight of detached… **Craig Johnston, Top 1% Team Member — Greater Vancouver REALTORS®** and 47+ year Tri-Cities resident, can walk you through the local context. Free Strategy Call ends with a written one-page plan in 24 hours. Westwood Plateau · Verified developments ## Westwood Plateau townhome developments — every verified community. Westwood Plateau is a mature, mostly built-out community (1989–2005). The townhome inventory here is largely resale; the active presale is Westview by Trillium at the base of the mountain. Each card below is a Westwood Plateau or base-of-Westwood-Plateau townhome development verified against the developer's own corporate listings and authoritative third-party real estate sources. [Polygon Homes Resale ### Whitetail Lane 104 townhomes Polygon's third and final phase of the Dayanee Springs master-planned community at the base of Westwood Plateau. 3-4 bedroom West Coast craftsman townhomes over 2,300 sq ft. Built 2008. Full access to the 7,500 sq ft Timbers Club amenity. View Whitetail Lane →](/whitetail-lane-westwood-plateau/) [Trillium Projects Selling ### Westview 24 townhomes 24 Craftsman-style townhomes in four 3-storey woodframe buildings at the base of Westwood Plateau (Scott Creek). 13 floor plans from 1,324–1,977 sq ft. 3-bedroom, 3-bedroom + flex, and 4-bedroom configurations. Completion Spring 2026. View Westview →](/westview-westwood-plateau/) [Polygon Homes Resale ### Dayanee Springs Multi-phase Polygon's 25-acre master-planned community at the base of Westwood Plateau. Includes the 104-townhome Whitetail Lane plus apartment phases (Ledgeview, The Lanterns, Bridges). Anchored by the 7,500 sq ft Timbers Club amenity. Surrounded by green space, mature forests, and Lafarge Lake. View Dayanee Springs →](/dayanee-springs-westwood-plateau/) Westwood Plateau is a built-out community (1989–2005). The list above is what we have verified to a publishable standard. If you know of a Westwood Plateau development that should be on this list, let Craig know — he is a 47-year Coquitlam resident and lifelong tracker of the build-out. Also read [Burke Mountain homes](/burke-mountain-homes/) [Heritage Mountain homes](/heritage-mountain-homes/) [Westwood Plateau](/westwood-plateau-real-estate/) [Book a Strategy Call with Craig](/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/) Live Numbers ## Westwood Plateau market snapshot — Q2 2026 Westwood Plateau is Coquitlam's established executive submarket — larger lots, older homes, golf-course premium, and a distinct buyer pool. These are the Q2 2026 numbers. Median detached sold $1.95M Q2 2026 Westwood Plateau blend Median townhome sold $1.18M Q2 2026 Westwood Plateau blend Avg DOM (detached) 46 days Slower than Burke Mountain Percentage of original price 97.8% Wider bid-ask on older stock Active listings ~54 June 2026, detached + townhome Golf-course premium +7–11% Homes backing WP Golf Club Source: REBGV monthly statistics, Westwood Plateau MLS® filter, June 2026. Last refreshed July 3, 2026. Keep exploring ## Westwood Plateau resources Keep exploring Westwood. [Moving to Westwood PlateauThe full neighbourhood guide.](/moving-to-westwood-plateau/) [Westwood DetachedPocket-by-pocket on detached.](/westwood-plateau-detached-homes/) [Pros and ConsThe honest case for and against.](/westwood-plateau-pros-and-cons/) [Schools GuideCatchments and school decisions.](/westwood-plateau-schools-guide/) [Book a Strategy Call](/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/) Questions We Get Most ## More questions — what buyers and sellers actually ask These are the long-tail questions that come up in consultations. If yours isn't here, send it over — I'll answer directly. Is Westwood Plateau a good place to buy? + One of Coquitlam's most established executive neighbourhoods. Larger lots than Burke Mountain, mature trees, a golf course, consistent move-up demand. Median detached **$1.95M**. Inventory is older — budget for updates. The case: space, prestige, cycle-tested value. How much is a house on Westwood Plateau? + Median detached **$1.95M** Q2 2026. Entry 3-bed starts ~$1.55M; golf-backing executives reach $2.4M–$3.0M. Townhomes median $1.18M — older complexes from $900k, newer gated from $1.4M+. Are Westwood Plateau townhomes worth it? + Yes — in the right complex. Gated communities with rebuilt envelopes and healthy reserves hold value well. Older non-gated with deferred maintenance are higher risk. **Depreciation reports matter enormously here.** Not all WP townhomes are equal. Does backing the golf course add value? + Yes — roughly **7–11% premium** based on 2022–2025 paired sales. Premium holds only for buyers who value the view. Risks: errant balls (insurance covers most), cart noise on some holes, green-fee expectations from some HOAs. Are schools on Westwood Plateau strong? + Yes — elementary: **Hampton Park, Westwood, Meadowbrook**. Secondary: **Pinetree Secondary**. School quality is a major driver of prices. Always confirm catchment. Who's the best realtor on Westwood Plateau? + There are 3–4 agents doing meaningful WP volume. I don't claim to be top on raw volume — but on deep due diligence (strata/depreciation reports, golf-course boundary work), pre-list renovation consulting, and linking a WP sale with an Anmore/Belcarra upsize, I'm the right call for the right client. Interview 2–3. The Difference ## Why work with Craig on Westwood Plateau specifically 01 Golf-community dynamics are their own market Homes backing Westwood Plateau Golf Club trade at a 7–11% premium but come with specific due diligence — sound-path from carts, errant-ball insurance, green-fee membership rules. I've closed both sides here and know what matters to a golf buyer vs a view buyer. 02 Older inventory, newer expectations Most Westwood Plateau homes are 20–30 years old. Buyers today want open-concept. That means pre-list strategy matters more here than on Burke Mountain — what to renovate, what to stage, what to leave alone. I do a walk-through-with-a-notepad consult before we list. 03 Strata fee variability you need to know Westwood Plateau strata complexes range from $250/mo to $700+/mo depending on amenity depth. I keep a current spreadsheet of every complex's fees, recent special assessments, and reserve-fund health — so buyers don't get a surprise at the disclosure. About Craig ![Craig Johnston, Coquitlam REALTOR](https://soldbycraig.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/craig-johnston-headshot.jpg) Craig Johnston Licensed REALTOR® · Coquitlam & the Tri-Cities I have spent the last 47+ years living in Coquitlam, 9+ years on Burke Mountain, helping move-up buyers and sellers get from where they are to where they want to be — without the panic of owning two homes at once or selling under value. I work the Tri-Cities every day: Burke Mountain, Westwood Plateau, Heritage Mountain, and the rest of Coquitlam’s move-up neighbourhoods. If you want a straight read on your timing, pricing, or move-up strategy, the fastest next step is a short call. **Specialty**Move-up sellers & upsizers **Coverage**Coquitlam, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam **Experience**47+ years living in Coquitlam, 9+ years on Burke Mountain, serving families [Book a Strategy Call with Craig →](/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/) Questions? I'm real local help. [Talk to Craig](https://soldbycraig.ca/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/) Authority Sources & Local Resources ## Verify everything — the sources behind this page Westwood Plateau sits in Coquitlam, catchments feed Heritage-area middle and secondary schools, and the Crunch is a 10-minute drive. Cross-reference the City, SD43, and the regulators for every data point. Municipal & Transit - [City of Coquitlam — municipal services, bylaws, permits ↗](https://www.coquitlam.ca/) - [City of Coquitlam — parks, recreation & culture ↗](https://www.coquitlam.ca/805/Parks-Recreation-Culture) - [TransLink — SkyTrain, West Coast Express, bus schedules ↗](https://www.translink.ca/) Health - [Fraser Health — regional health authority ↗](https://www.fraserhealth.ca/) - [Eagle Ridge Hospital — Port Moody ↗](https://www.fraserhealth.ca/Service-Directory/Locations/Tri-Cities/eagle-ridge-hospital) Schools - [SD43 — Coquitlam School District ↗](https://www.sd43.bc.ca/) - [SD43 — catchment lookup ↗](https://www.sd43.bc.ca/Schools/Pages/default.aspx) - [Fraser Institute — BC school report cards ↗](https://www.fraserinstitute.org/school-performance) Parks & Outdoors - [Coquitlam Crunch — City of Coquitlam trail ↗](https://www.coquitlam.ca/1129/Coquitlam-Crunch) - [Pinecone Burke Provincial Park ↗](https://bcparks.ca/pinecone-burke-park/) - [BC Parks — provincial park system ↗](https://bcparks.ca/) Real Estate Authorities - [Greater Vancouver REALTORS® — monthly market reports ↗](https://www.gvrealtors.ca/market-watch/monthly-market-report.html) - [BC Assessment — property values & search ↗](https://www.bcassessment.ca/) - [BC Financial Services Authority — real estate regulator ↗](https://www.bcfsa.ca/) Local Lifestyle - [Coquitlam Centre — regional shopping ↗](https://coquitlamcentre.com/) External links open in a new tab. I'm not affiliated with these organizations — they are cited as independent authorities. Any time a number on this page differs from the authority, the authority wins. ★Top 1% Team Member — Greater Vancouver REALTORS® ![Medallion Club Member — Greater Vancouver REALTORS®](/assets/medallion-club-badge-60.png)Medallion Club Team Member President’s Club Team Member 47+ Years in the Tri-Cities ## What Coquitlam clients actually say after working with Craig Real reviews pulled from Google. No paid placements. No curated-only-positives. Every client below closed with Craig — most sold over asking, several within a week. ★★★★★ “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. Craig didn’t stop there; he negotiated even better terms for me.” Heather Fox Sold with Craig · Over asking, 6 days ★★★★★ “We worked with Craig on three real estate transactions. In all cases he was extremely professional and efficient. In the case of the two sales, both houses were sold for over asking and within the one week of going on market. Craig analyzed the market accurately and advised on a selling price that was fair and saleable.” Ann English 3 transactions · 2 sold over asking in a week ★★★★★ “Craig recently sold my townhouse in West Vancouver in less than 6 days for over asking price. Craig is one of the most prolific and highly motivated REALTORS® I have seen in the Realty business, and I have extensive experience buying and selling properties of all sorts.” Riverplate Equities West Vancouver townhouse · Over asking, 6 days ★★★★★ “We consider ourselves lucky to be able to work with Craig over the last 5 years, over multiple transactions. He is a professional who is guided by integrity, honesty, and punctuality. Craig is a seasoned and well-informed realtor who will be a great asset on any real estate journey.” Jaeyoung Joo Google Local Guide · 5 years, multiple transactions ★★★★★ “As first-time home buyers, we had a myriad of concerns. Craig immediately put us at ease by taking the time to address each of our questions thoroughly and patiently. At no point did I feel pressured or rushed into making a decision. Instead, Craig empowered us with all the facts and options.” Jeff Kwok First-time buyers ★★★★★ “One of the most dedicated and professional REALTORS® I’ve encountered. No matter the value of the property, Craig puts great care into preparing high-quality marketing content. With his in-depth knowledge of the Coquitlam area, I highly recommend Craig to anyone looking to buy or sell.” Allan Liang Coquitlam specialist ★★★★★ “His creativity, top-notch communication skills, and a solid plan were instrumental in selling high and buying low. His foresight in negotiation skills, predicting outcomes before they happened, truly set him apart. A remarkable professional who exceeded expectations.” Matdori Google Local Guide · Sold high, bought low ★★★★★ “Craig absolutely delivered on his promise of selling my condo, exceeding my expectations. A++ communications and he kept me informed and educated every single step of the way. Rock solid performance and a very quick above asking sale, I am beyond grateful.” Rich & Andrew Condo sold over asking ★★★★★ “We were referred to Craig by a friend and knew from day one we were in great hands. The marketing was outstanding — we received seven offers, and Craig held firm on our priorities. When we re-listed in January, it sold in three days at the price we wanted, and he went on to find us an off-market buy in Vernon.” Jim Turnbull 7 offers · Sold at target price · Off-market buy in Vernon [Read the Google reviews →](https://www.google.com/search?q=craig+johnston+macnabs+coquitlam+reviews) Talk to Craig directly [604-202-6092](tel:+16042026092) [Craig@SoldByCraig.ca](mailto:Craig@SoldByCraig.ca) · Coquitlam, BC [Start with a free Equity Map](/home-evaluation/) [Book a Strategy Call](/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/) More on Westwood Plateau ## Keep Digging Craig writes the Tri-Cities coverage most REALTORS® won't. Every page below is built on the same ground-truth data and the same negotiation playbook Craig uses for every client. [**Westwood Plateau hub** →](/westwood-plateau-real-estate/) [Westwood Plateau real estate (hub)](/westwood-plateau-real-estate/) [Westwood Plateau detached homes](/westwood-plateau-detached-homes/) [Westwood Plateau homes for sale](/westwood-plateau-homes-for-sale/) [Westwood Plateau pros & cons](/westwood-plateau-pros-and-cons/) [Westwood Plateau schools guide](/westwood-plateau-schools-guide/) [Best realtor in Westwood Plateau](/best-realtor-in-westwood-plateau/) [Moving to Westwood Plateau](/moving-to-westwood-plateau/) In this topic cluster · neighbourhoods & schools Keep reading in the neighbourhoods & schools cluster - [Where to buy in Coquitlam](https://soldbycraig.ca/where-to-buy-in-coquitlam/) - [Scott Creek Middle](https://soldbycraig.ca/scott-creek-middle-catchment-homes/) - [Heritage Mountain detached](https://soldbycraig.ca/heritage-mountain-detached-homes/) Or see the full library at [the neighbourhoods & schools section of the resource hub](https://soldbycraig.ca/coquitlam-real-estate-resource-hub/#neighbourhoods). 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