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Port Coquitlam
A compact, walkable city with a strong community feel.
Overview
Living in Port Coquitlam
Port Coquitlam is smaller and more self-contained than its neighbours, with a downtown core along Shaughnessy Street, family neighbourhoods in Citadel Heights and Mary Hill, and the Traboulay PoCo Trail circling the city.
The essentials
What shapes the market here.
Housing stock
Predominantly detached and townhomes, with newer low-rise condos near downtown. Many homes sit on generous lots by regional standards.
Transit
West Coast Express from Port Coquitlam Station; bus connections to Coquitlam Central and the Evergreen Line.
Lifestyle
The PoCo Trail, Gates Park, the community centre and a walkable downtown with independent businesses. Riverside access along the Pitt and Coquitlam rivers.
Schools
School District 43 (Coquitlam) serves Port Coquitlam. Catchments vary; confirm before relying on a specific school.
Real estate in Port Coquitlam
Working with Merv in Port Coquitlam.
Mervin Truong is a licensed real estate advisor with RE/MAX 2000 Realty and a member of Candid Real Estate Group, helping people buy, sell and invest in Port Coquitlam and across Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Every plan starts with how buyers are responding to comparable homes nearby.
Office
Mervin Truong Personal Real Estate Corporation
Candid Real Estate Group · RE/MAX 2000 Realty
15127 100 Ave #103
Surrey, BC V3R 0N9
Office 604-583-2000
Direct 778-885-9433
hello@mervintruong.ca
Market snapshot · September 2026
Port Coquitlam by the numbers.
Last month’s sales, listings and prices by home type, with thirteen months of context. Updated monthly from the board data.
Port Coquitlam
Detached houses · September 2026
Neither side has a clear edge in Port Coquitlam. About 17 of every 100 listings sold, and homes sold 3% under asking on average.
17%
Balanced market
Sales ratio: sales as a share of active listings this month.
- Sale price
- $1,262,500
- ▲ 5% vs Aug
- Price per sq ft
- $563
- ▲ 1% vs Aug
- Days on market
- 42
- ▲ 14% vs Aug
- Sale-to-list
- 97%
- ▲ 3% vs Aug
- Active listings
- 153
- ▼ 8% vs Aug
- Sales
- 26
- ▲ 44% vs Aug
View as table
| Month | Sale price | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $1,350,000 | 6 sales · 166 listings |
| Oct 2025 | $1,345,000 | 21 sales · 163 listings |
| Nov 2025 | $1,265,000 | 20 sales · 134 listings |
| Dec 2025 | $1,312,500 | 16 sales · 99 listings |
| Jan 2026 | $1,290,000 | 11 sales · 106 listings |
| Feb 2026 | $1,357,500 | 8 sales · 126 listings |
| Mar 2026 | $1,300,000 | 17 sales · 133 listings |
| Apr 2026 | $1,280,000 | 26 sales · 152 listings |
| May 2026 | $1,310,000 | 25 sales · 164 listings |
| Jun 2026 | $1,357,500 | 10 sales · 172 listings |
| Jul 2026 | $1,358,500 | 18 sales · 170 listings |
| Aug 2026 | $1,202,500 | 18 sales · 167 listings |
| Sep 2026 | $1,262,500 | 26 sales · 153 listings |
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| Month | Sales ratio | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 4% | 6 sales of 166 listings |
| Oct 2025 | 13% | 21 sales of 163 listings |
| Nov 2025 | 15% | 20 sales of 134 listings |
| Dec 2025 | 16% | 16 sales of 99 listings |
| Jan 2026 | 10% | 11 sales of 106 listings |
| Feb 2026 | 6% | 8 sales of 126 listings |
| Mar 2026 | 13% | 17 sales of 133 listings |
| Apr 2026 | 17% | 26 sales of 152 listings |
| May 2026 | 15% | 25 sales of 164 listings |
| Jun 2026 | 6% | 10 sales of 172 listings |
| Jul 2026 | 11% | 18 sales of 170 listings |
| Aug 2026 | 11% | 18 sales of 167 listings |
| Sep 2026 | 17% | 26 sales of 153 listings |
By community
Most competitive: Citadel (45%) · Most choice: Glenwood (3%)
| Community | Listings | Sales | Sales ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood | 39 | 1 | 3% |
| Citadel | 20 | 9 | 45% |
| Central Port Coquitlam | 17 | 0 | n/a |
| Oxford Heights | 15 | 5 | 33% |
| Mary Hill | 14 | 3 | 21% |
| Lincoln Park | 12 | 2 | 17% |
| Lower Mary Hill | 11 | 2 | 18% |
| Riverwood | 10 | 2 | 20% |
Competitive and choice readings need at least 10 listings; ratios above 100% mean last month’s sales exceeded this month’s listings.
Source: SnapStats® (snap-stats.com), compiled from Fraser Valley Real Estate Board and Greater Vancouver REALTORS® MLS® data captured October 1, 2026. Figures cover September 2026 versus the previous month. Accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed by the source; not intended to solicit properties already listed for sale.
FAQ
Questions buyers ask about Port Coquitlam.
Usually value and community scale. Similar budgets often buy more space here, with a town feel that some families prefer, at the cost of being a step further from SkyTrain.
It is one of the most sought-after pockets for families, with newer detached homes, parks and schools nearby. Inventory is limited, so timing matters.
Parts of the city sit on the floodplain behind dikes. It affects insurance and building requirements on some properties; it's a standard check in my due diligence.
About Port Coquitlam
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