Last updated: May 2026 (using April 2026 REBGV data)
The Port Coquitlam Market Right Now
Port Coquitlam is the best-value family market in the Tri-Cities right now, and April 2026 confirmed it. Sixty residential sales for the month with a 13% month-over-month gain, balanced market conditions, and prices that come in meaningfully below Coquitlam, Port Moody, or Burnaby. If you want a real backyard, good schools, and access to the West Coast Express, this is where families keep landing.
What's actually happening on the ground is steady, not flashy. Active inventory climbed to 388 listings in April (up 79 from March), which means buyers have real selection across detached, townhouse, and condo segments. Detached prices softened slightly (average list dropped about $31K from March), but the median held flat at $1.4M. That tells you sellers are adjusting expectations but well-priced homes are still finding buyers. Citadel, Riverwood, and Glenwood are the most active detached pockets, while Central PoCo continues to attract townhouse and condo buyers who want walkability and West Coast Express access.
Port Coquitlam Market Stats (April 2026)
Detached Homes
$1.50M avg
Median: $1.40M
147 active listings · 50 day median DOM
Townhouses
~$925K
Active, family-driven
68 active listings · Tight inventory
Condos
~$600K
Balanced, accessible
154 active listings · Growing inventory
All Property Types
60 sales
+13% month-over-month
388 total active listings · Balanced market
Key indicators:
- Total Sales (April): 60
- Month-over-Month Sales Change: +13%
- Total Active Listings: 388 (up 79 from March)
- Detached Median Days on Market: 50 days
- Detached Average Days on Market: 84 days
- Detached Average List Price: $1,503,725 (down $31,221 from March)
- Detached Median List Price: $1,399,500 (flat from March)
- Market Condition: Balanced (per REW April 2026 Greater Vancouver Insights Report)
- Greater Vancouver Sales-to-Listings Ratio: 13.5% (balanced territory)
Data sourced from Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR), REW April 2026 Market Insights, and R3 Hayes Market Snapshot.
What's Actually Happening Behind the Numbers
Port Coquitlam's biggest advantage is the value gap with the rest of the Tri-Cities. A 4-bedroom detached in Oxford Heights or Riverwood routinely lists for $300K to $500K less than the same home in Westwood Plateau, and you're still minutes from the same SkyTrain access via Coquitlam Centre. That gap is why PoCo keeps absorbing family buyers from Coquitlam and Port Moody who hit their budget ceilings.
Detached inventory grew meaningfully in April with 147 active listings (up 15 from March). Citadel leads with 21 active listings, Glenwood close behind with 36, and Central Port Coquitlam holding 20. The average list price dipped $31K month-over-month, but the median held at $1.4M. Read between the lines: sellers are starting to price more realistically, and homes that come in at or below comparable sales are still moving in 50 days or less.
Townhouses are quietly outperforming. With just 68 active listings (up 20 from March) and steady family-buyer demand, well-priced 3-bedroom townhomes in Central PoCo and Mary Hill are still moving within 30 days. If you're a townhouse seller, this is a strong window.
Condos saw the biggest inventory jump, climbing to 154 active listings (up 41). That gives buyers leverage, but demand is still solid near the West Coast Express station and in newer developments. First-time buyers and Maple Ridge downsizers continue to land here at the $500K to $700K price point.
Selling in Port Coquitlam? Here's What to Know
Balanced markets reward sharp pricing. The 13% month-over-month sales gain tells you buyers are out there and engaged, but they're not in bidding wars. Price strategically and you'll get strong offers within 4 to 6 weeks. Price 5 to 10% above comparable sales and you'll watch your listing sit for 90+ days and reduce anyway.
On a $1.4M PoCo detached or a $900K townhouse, traditional commissions take a serious chunk. With One Percent Realty, you keep that money in your pocket.
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Explore Port Coquitlam Neighbourhoods
Port Coquitlam has distinct residential pockets, each with its own personality and price point. Here are the guides:
- Central Port Coquitlam, Downtown PoCo, West Coast Express access, condos and townhomes
- Citadel, Established family detached, top schools, scenic views, 21 active detached listings
- Riverwood, Newer family homes, riverfront trails, growing community
- Mary Hill, Mid-century family homes, established neighbourhood, view potential
- Lower Mary Hill, Walkable to downtown, affordable family pocket
- Oxford Heights, Hillside family homes, great value detached
- Lincoln Park, Affordable family detached, central location
- Glenwood, Family pocket, the most active detached market in PoCo with 36 active listings
- Birchland Manor, Quiet established detached pocket
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the average home price in Port Coquitlam?
As of April 2026, the average detached home list price in Port Coquitlam is $1,503,725 with a median of $1,399,500. Townhouses average around $925K, and condos around $600K. Total sales for April were 60 across all property types.
Is Port Coquitlam a buyer's or seller's market in 2026?
Balanced. April 2026 showed a 13% month-over-month sales gain with stable prices. Active inventory grew by 79 listings month-over-month, which gives buyers more leverage than they had earlier in the year. Well-priced listings move within 4 to 6 weeks.
Is Port Coquitlam cheaper than Coquitlam?
Yes. PoCo detached homes typically run $300K to $500K less than equivalent Coquitlam detached homes (especially compared to Burke Mountain or Westwood Plateau). Townhouses and condos are roughly 10 to 15% lower while still offering similar access to SkyTrain via the Evergreen Line.
Which Port Coquitlam neighbourhood is best for families?
Citadel and Riverwood lead for newer family detached homes with top schools and parks. Oxford Heights is the established family pocket with good value. Central PoCo is the strongest for townhouse and condo buyers who want walkability and West Coast Express access.
How does Port Coquitlam compare to Maple Ridge on price?
Port Coquitlam detached homes are slightly higher than Maple Ridge (around $200K to $300K more) but you're meaningfully closer to Vancouver via Highway 7 and have direct West Coast Express access at Central PoCo station. The tradeoff is shorter commute time for slightly higher purchase price.
How much can I save selling with One Percent Realty in Port Coquitlam?
Savings scale with your home's price. On a $1.4M PoCo detached, sellers often keep tens of thousands of dollars in equity that would otherwise go to commission. Use the calculator above to run your specific numbers based on your home's value.
Thinking About Buying or Selling in Port Coquitlam?
I'm Michael Bortolin, a 1% commission REALTOR® with One Percent Realty. I work all over the Tri-Cities including Citadel, Riverwood, Oxford Heights, Glenwood, and Central PoCo. I'll give you honest, neighbourhood-specific advice and protect your equity at closing.
Call or text: 604-446-1535
Email: bortolinrealty@gmail.com
