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Central Port Coquitlam: the city's walkable downtown core
Central Port Coquitlam covers the area around Shaughnessy Street and Wilson Avenue — Port Coquitlam's main commercial strip, city hall, library, the West Coast Express station, Gates Park and Lions Park. It is the most walkable part of the city for day-to-day needs.
Houses here sit on smaller lots than Glenwood or Mary Hill, and many were built in the late 1960s. The neighbourhood also has the city's highest concentration of newer strata townhomes, with several complexes built in the 2000s along main corridors. For a buyer who wants to be inside the city on foot, this is the part of Port Coquitlam to start from.
A Cityecho neighbourhood guide for Central Port Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam. Local facts checked October 5, 2026. Listing figures pulled October 5, 2026 at 11:10 p.m. PT from the MLS® feed.
- West Coast Express
- Port Coquitlam Station on Shaughnessy Street; five trains westbound to Vancouver between 6:04 a.m. and 8:04 a.m. on weekdays
- Gates Park
- Soccer and softball fields on the Coquitlam River, a starting point for the Traboulay PoCo Trail downtown section
- Downtown Shaughnessy
- Grocery, restaurants, library, city hall, pubs and coffee shops along Shaughnessy Street between Lougheed Highway and Wilson Avenue
- Multi-unit housing
- Most RS-zoned lots here qualify for four to six units without rezoning under Port Coquitlam's small-scale housing rules
Central Port Coquitlam homes, by the numbers
Every figure here is worked out from all the active MLS listings in the Central Pt Coquitlam board area at the time shown. The Port Coquitlam-wide number under each one shows how central PoCo compares with the rest of the city.
houses
- Houses listed
- 17
- Coquitlam-wide: 149
- Median asking price
- $1,600,000
- Coquitlam-wide: $1,348,000
- Median days listed
- 125
- Coquitlam-wide: 60 days
- Median lot size
- 4,329 sq ft
- Coquitlam-wide: 6,000 sq ft
townhomes
- Townhomes listed
- 14
- Coquitlam-wide: 66
- Median asking price
- $859,450
- Coquitlam-wide: $899,900
- Median days listed
- 33
- Coquitlam-wide: 26.5 days
- Median strata fee
- $428 a month
- Coquitlam-wide: $433 a month
Getting around from Central Port Coquitlam
The West Coast Express at Port Coquitlam Station runs five trains westbound between 6:04 a.m. and 8:04 a.m. on weekdays and five eastbound between 4:24 p.m. and 6:54 p.m. There is no weekend or holiday service. For trips outside those windows, TransLink bus routes along Shaughnessy and Lougheed connect to Coquitlam Central SkyTrain Station, which has daily service on the Evergreen Extension.
The Traboulay PoCo Trail's downtown section starts at Gates Park and follows the Coquitlam River south to the city's commercial core. From there it links to the South Pitt River section, which passes Lions Park and the Citadel Landing boardwalk. The full loop is 25 kilometres.
Three things buyers check closely in Central Port Coquitlam
- Lot size and multi-unit potential
- Central Port Coquitlam lots are smaller than those in Glenwood or Mary Hill. Most are well above the 280 m² threshold for four units under the City's small-scale housing rules, and those within 400 metres of frequent bus service on Shaughnessy or Lougheed may qualify for six. For a buyer interested in adding units, check the exact lot size in PoCoMAP and ask the City's Planning Department what the rules allow.
- Suite permit and pre-1993 rules
- Most Central Port Coquitlam houses were built in the late 1960s, making the pre-1993 development-permit requirement for basement suites applicable here. Ask for the building permit and the development permit for any described suite, and check whether the suite in the listing matches the permitted drawings.
- The townhome strata documents
- The newer strata townhomes in this area were built in the 2000s, which means they are past their initial envelope warranty period but often before significant capital expenditures. Read the depreciation report and the contingency reserve fund balance, and compare the upcoming expenditures listed in the report against the reserve balance.
Central Port Coquitlam homes for sale now
These load live from the MLS feed. Switch between houses and townhomes, or open the map to see where each sits relative to Shaughnessy Street.
17 houses in Central Port Coquitlam, listed as of October 5, 2026 at 11:10 p.m. PT
3152 LANCASTER PLACE
Port Coquitlam BC V3C 3J7
MLS® R3170543
Listed by LeHomes Realty Premier
2357 HAWTHORNE AVENUE
Port Coquitlam BC V3C 1X1
MLS® R3164539
Listed by First Stay Realty Inc.
1759 WARWICK AVENUE
Port Coquitlam BC V3C 1L4
MLS® R3149531
Listed by RE/MAX City Realty
2363 HAWTHORNE AVENUE
Port Coquitlam BC V3C 1X1
MLS® R3149381
Listed by RE/MAX City Realty
2259 CENTRAL AVENUE
Port Coquitlam BC V3C 1V7
MLS® R3145081
Listed by Royal LePage Global Force Realty
2155 RINDALL AVENUE
Port Coquitlam BC V3C 1T9
MLS® R3145104
Listed by Pacific Evergreen Realty Ltd.
2257 HAWTHORNE AVENUE
Port Coquitlam BC V3C 1W7
MLS® R3143907
Listed by eXp Realty
2351 HAWTHORNE AVENUE
Port Coquitlam BC V3C 1X1
MLS® R3141830
Listed by Stonehaus Realty Corp.
1737 ANDERSON WAY
Port Coquitlam BC V3C 4R4
MLS® R3131766
Listed by Royal LePage West Real Estate Services
If you are selling a Central Port Coquitlam home
Buyers in this area often compare an older house close to the city core against a newer townhome a few blocks away. For a house, your advantages are the lot, the commute distance to the station and the potential to add units. Have your permit records ready and be prepared to discuss the multi-unit potential directly.
Buyers who have already looked at Glenwood or Citadel will ask why your Central PoCo house is priced where it is relative to those areas. Know your answer before the first showing.
Questions people ask about Central Port Coquitlam
How much does a house in Central Port Coquitlam cost?
On October 5, 2026 at 11:10 p.m. PT, 17 houses were listed for sale in the Central Port Coquitlam board area. Their median asking price was $1,600,000, and the middle half were asking between $1,299,000 and $1,600,000. These are asking prices; sale prices can differ.
Is Central Port Coquitlam walkable?
Central Port Coquitlam is the most walkable part of the city. The West Coast Express station, city hall, the library, grocery stores, restaurants, and Gates Park are all along or near Shaughnessy Street, which runs through the neighbourhood. Most addresses can reach daily needs without a car.
How big are lots in Central Port Coquitlam?
For the 16 houses listed in the Central Port Coquitlam board area on October 5, 2026 at 11:10 p.m. PT that stated a lot size, the median lot was 4,329 square feet.
Do Central Port Coquitlam houses have suites?
Of the 17 houses listed in the Central Port Coquitlam board area on October 5, 2026 at 11:10 p.m. PT, 9 said whether they have a suite: 1 described a legal suite, 3 an unauthorized suite, 0 another arrangement, and 5 no suite. This is what the listings state; the City's permit records are the only proof of a legal suite.
How many units can I build on a lot in Central Port Coquitlam?
Most RS-zoned lots in Central Port Coquitlam are above the 280 m² size threshold that allows four units without rezoning under Port Coquitlam's small-scale housing rules. Lots within 400 metres of frequent bus service along Shaughnessy or Lougheed Highway may qualify for six units. Check PoCoMAP for the exact lot size and contact the City's Planning Department for a written answer on a specific address.
How long are Central Port Coquitlam homes taking to sell?
On October 5, 2026 at 11:10 p.m. PT, the 17 houses listed in the Central Port Coquitlam board area had been listed for a median of 125 days, counted from each listing's contract date. 3 of them were asking less than their first list price. On October 5, 2026 at 11:10 p.m. PT, the 14 townhomes listed in the Central Port Coquitlam board area had been listed for a median of 33 days, counted from each listing's contract date. 5 of them were asking less than their first list price.
How many bedrooms do Central Port Coquitlam houses have?
Of the 17 houses listed in the Central Port Coquitlam board area on October 5, 2026 at 11:10 p.m. PT, 5 had five bedrooms or more, 4 had four, 5 had three, and 3 had two or fewer. Bedroom counts come from the listing, and a bedroom in a basement suite is usually counted with the rest.
What are townhome strata fees like in Central Port Coquitlam?
Across the 14 townhomes listed in the Central Port Coquitlam board area on October 5, 2026 at 11:10 p.m. PT that stated a strata fee, the median was $428 a month. Fees depend on the building, the size of the home and what the fee covers, so read the strata budget for the one you are considering.
Who is a real estate agent for Central Port Coquitlam?
Michael Lee is a REALTOR® with eXp Realty and the agent behind Cityecho. He works across Port Coquitlam, including the Central Port Coquitlam board area. On October 5, 2026 at 11:10 p.m. PT, 17 houses were listed there at a median asking price of $1,600,000. Ask him through the contact page on this site, and he will go through the specific homes and the recent sales behind them with you.
From the Market Journal
Sources
Local facts on this page were checked against these sources on October 5, 2026. Listing figures come from active MLS® listings, pulled October 5, 2026 at 11:10 p.m. PT. School catchments, bylaws and project dates change, so confirm them for a specific address.
Nearby neighbourhoods
Glenwood
Port Coquitlam's largest and most affordable single-family area, with 1960s bungalows on generous lots, mature street trees, and a short walk to the West Coast Express.
Read the Glenwood guideCitadel
Port Coquitlam's highest-priced neighbourhood, set on a hill above the Fraser River with large 1990s family homes, Colony Farm Regional Park on its western edge, and schools close enough to walk.
Read the Citadel guide
Looking at a home in Central Port Coquitlam?
Send Michael the address. He can go through the listing, the multi-unit potential and the commute options with you.