Craig Johnston Personal Real Estate Corporation · Brokerage: Royal LePage Elite West
For buyers matching a budget to a neighbourhood. Every buyer asks this question three different ways. Here is the answer: six Coquitlam areas, three price ranges, what you actually get at each one, and my honest read on which fits which stage of life.
Reviewed: October 29, 2026 · Market data: GVR September 2026 · BCFSA Licence: 187645 · Brokerage: Royal LePage Elite WestUnder $900,000: mostly a one- or two-bedroom concrete condo, often near Burquitlam, Lougheed or Coquitlam Centre SkyTrain. $900,000 to $1.5 million: a three-bedroom townhome in Burke Mountain, Westwood Plateau or Eagle Ridge, or an older detached home in Maillardville or central Coquitlam. $1.5 million and up: a detached family home in Westwood Plateau, Burke Mountain or Eagle Ridge, or a large condo or sub-penthouse near Coquitlam Centre.
In September 2026, Coquitlam’s benchmark prices were $1,584,400 for a detached home, $976,600 for a townhouse and $640,100 for an apartment.
The ranges below are budget bands, not statistics. For scale: in September 2026, 25 of 46 Coquitlam detached sales and 19 of 26 townhouse sales were between $900,000 and $1,499,999, and 59 of 63 condo sales were between $400,000 and $899,999 (Greater Vancouver REALTORS® REALTOR® Report). Prices move month to month, so ask me for a fresh read on the area you’re considering.
Each area shows what you typically get under $900,000, from $900,000 to $1.5 million, and from $1.5 million up, with my read on each.
SkyTrain-driven. Popular with first-time buyers and investors.
What you get: A one- or two-bedroom concrete condo, built 2012 or later, within walking distance of Burquitlam or Lougheed Station.
My take: A common first-buyer and investor range. Read the strata’s depreciation report first.
What you get: A three-bedroom townhome with tandem parking, typically in an older strata. Few detached options.
My take: The weakest range in this area. You can pay more than a condo for less than a typical townhome. Consider stretching to Westwood Plateau or dropping to the condo range.
What you get: An older detached home on a large lot, often bought for the land as much as the house.
My take: Only buy if you understand the redevelopment potential under the City’s plans. Otherwise you can overpay for an old house.
Older detached entry points and character homes. School catchment varies.
What you get: A half-duplex, an older starter home, or a small lot with renovation work ahead.
My take: First-time buyers: bring a contractor to showings. The numbers can look great on paper until the inspection.
What you get: A three- or four-bedroom detached home, built in the 1970s to 1990s, usually partly updated.
My take: Prices vary widely by lot and condition. Check the school catchment for the exact address with the SD43 school locator before you write, since boundaries can change street to street.
What you get: An updated detached home on a larger lot, often with a suite.
My take: A strong move-up choice if you value lot size and suite income over Burke Mountain new-build finishes. Confirm the suite is permitted.
Lafarge Lake, Pinetree Village, towers and walkable amenities.
What you get: A two-bedroom concrete condo, built 2015 or later, with amenities, many within walking distance of SkyTrain.
My take: A popular range for downsizers who want to walk to everything.
What you get: A penthouse condo or a three-bedroom townhome with a double garage.
My take: In my experience, large condos here are scarcer than townhomes, which can help at resale. Compare recent sales of both before you decide.
What you get: A large corner unit or sub-penthouse with mountain views and full amenities.
My take: Mostly buyers trading down from detached homes. Ask how many similar units have sold recently, so you know how easy it would be to resell.
Established enclaves, the golf course and established school catchments.
What you get: Mainly condos. The Westwood Plateau townhouse benchmark was $1,037,100 in September 2026, so townhomes under $900,000 are rare.
My take: See Westwood Plateau condos, or look at Burke Mountain presales for a townhome.
What you get: A three-bedroom townhome with a double garage, typically built 2005 or later.
My take: School catchment matters to many buyers here. Compare recent sales on both sides of a catchment boundary before you write.
What you get: A detached family home, often with mountain views, typically built in the 1990s or 2000s.
My take: The main move-up range. Check roof age and whether Poly-B plumbing has been replaced. See the 12 red flags.
Newest homes, newest schools and an active presale pipeline.
What you get: An assignment of a presale townhome contract, with a deposit-based purchase.
My take: One of the few routes into Burke Mountain under $900,000. Assignment rules vary by developer, so don’t sign without legal review.
What you get: A three-bedroom townhome, built 2015 or later. Freehold options are rare but exist.
My take: A common choice for young families moving up from a condo. Check the school catchment for the exact address.
What you get: A newer detached home, with part of the 2-5-10 home warranty often still in place.
My take: I know these streets and builders well. Have me walk the home with you before you write.
Mature streets in north-central Coquitlam, mostly 1980s and 1990s homes.
What you get: Very few detached homes at this price.
My take: Look at the townhome range below, or at Maillardville.
What you get: A townhome with a double garage, or a smaller 1980s detached home with suite potential.
My take: Worth a look for buyers who value a quiet street over a new build.
What you get: A larger lot with a 1980s or 1990s detached home, often partly updated.
My take: You often get more lot for your money than in newer areas. The trade-off is finish, so budget for renovations.
That’s what the 20-minute call is for. No pitch, just the shortlist you need so you can stop browsing every listing from Port Moody to Maple Ridge.
Bring your pre-approval amount and what you can’t live without. We’ll narrow six areas to two.
Book the 20-min call →Source: Greater Vancouver REALTORS® MLS® HPI and monthly statistics, September 2026. Neighbourhood benchmarks vary; see home values by neighbourhood.
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Per Greater Vancouver REALTORS®, the Coquitlam detached benchmark was $1,584,400 in September 2026. Prices vary meaningfully by area and lot; see the neighbourhood benchmarks for each area. The area breakdown above shows realistic ranges.
Realistically, a one- or two-bedroom concrete condo, often near Burquitlam, Lougheed or Coquitlam Centre SkyTrain, often in a building from 2012 or newer. Detached homes at this price are very rare in Coquitlam, and townhomes in this range are uncommon and usually older.
Generally, yes. The Coquitlam townhouse benchmark was $976,600 in September 2026, so $1.2 million buys an above-benchmark townhome, including in Burke Mountain and Westwood Plateau.
A detached family home, typically in Westwood Plateau, Eagle Ridge or a newer Burke Mountain build. With the detached benchmark at $1,584,400 in September 2026, $1.8 million puts you above the benchmark. Remember that from $1.5 million, most lenders require 20% down.
It depends on what you need. Burquitlam is a common choice for condos under $900,000 because of transit and newer buildings. Burke Mountain is a common choice for townhomes between $900,000 and $1.5 million. Westwood Plateau and Eagle Ridge are common choices for detached homes above $1.5 million. The area breakdown above covers each combination.
Have a question about a specific home or street? Book a 20-minute call or see what your current home is worth.
I’ve lived in the Tri-Cities for more than 47 years and on Burke Mountain for more than nine. I work every part of Coquitlam, so when a budget points to a different area than you expected, I can show you why, with recent sales that are accurate comparables.
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 current sales for the specific home, and confirm catchments with SD43.
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