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Central Port Coquitlam houses

Houses for sale in Central Port Coquitlam

Central Port Coquitlam houses sit on smaller lots than Glenwood or Mary Hill but deliver something neither neighbourhood has: walking distance to the West Coast Express station, city hall, the library and the park system along the Coquitlam River.

Most houses here were built in the late 1960s. Buyers competing in this price range will also look at Glenwood, which offers more lot for the money, so the primary argument for Central PoCo is the daily-life convenience of being in the city's core.

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.

A renovated 1960s bungalow on a Central Port Coquitlam street with updated windows and a concrete driveway, one block from Shaughnessy
Typical build era
Late 1960s
Smallest lots in Port Coquitlam
Median around 4,300 square feet, smaller than Glenwood or Mary Hill but above the four-unit threshold
West Coast Express
Port Coquitlam Station within walking distance of most addresses
Suite permit requirement
Building permit plus development permit for houses built before 1993 — which includes nearly all Central PoCo houses

Central Port Coquitlam houses, by the numbers

Houses listed
17
Coquitlam-wide: 149
Median asking price
$1,600,000
Coquitlam-wide: $1,348,000
Middle half of asking prices
$1,299,000 to $1,600,000
Median days listed
125
Coquitlam-wide: 60 days
Median size
1,990 sq ft
Coquitlam-wide: 2,125 sq ft
Median asking price per sq ft
$797
Coquitlam-wide: $599
Median year built
1968
Coquitlam-wide: 1976
Median lot size
4,329 sq ft
Reported on 16 of 17

Bedrooms

2 or fewer
3
3
5
4
4
5 or more
5

Year built

Before 1980
14
1980 to 1999
2
Not stated
1

Suite, as stated on the listing

Legal suite
1
Unauthorized suite
3
No suite
5
Not stated
8

Price changes and new building

3 of 17 are asking less than their first list price.

Cityecho pulled these figures from the MLS® feed on October 5, 2026 at 11:10 p.m. PT: every active listing for houses in the Central Pt Coquitlam board area of Port Coquitlam. Prices are asking prices, and sale prices can differ. Days listed count from the listing contract date. The listings further down this page load live, so their count can differ from these figures.

What to check when buying a 1960s house in Central Port Coquitlam

Knob-and-tube or aluminium wiring
Houses from the late 1960s may have original knob-and-tube wiring, aluminium branch-circuit wiring, or a mix of both. Insurers flag these and lenders may require upgrades before approving a mortgage. Ask the inspector to identify all wiring types and the panel amperage. Get an electrician's estimate for any recommended upgrades before you finalize your offer price.
Plumbing material and condition
Galvanized steel supply pipes from this era are past their typical service life. Corroded pipe narrows the internal diameter over time and eventually fails. Ask the inspector to identify the supply and drain materials throughout the house, including under the slab if it is a slab-on-grade. Know which sections, if any, have been replaced.
Suite permit and flood construction level
Some Central Port Coquitlam properties are in a flood construction level area near the Coquitlam River. PoCoMAP shows whether the property is affected. If it is, a secondary-suite permit application will require a floodplain covenant review. Check PoCoMAP with the specific address before you price the suite income into your offer.
Multi-unit development potential
Even a smaller Central PoCo lot is likely above the 280 m² threshold that allows four units without rezoning, and lots within 400 metres of frequent bus service on Shaughnessy or Lougheed may qualify for six. This affects the price ceiling for the lot: a buyer who can add more units will pay more. Know what the zoning allows before you set your asking price if you are a seller, and before you negotiate if you are a buyer.

Central Port Coquitlam or Glenwood houses

Glenwood offers larger lots and lower prices per square foot; Central PoCo offers a shorter walk to the station, shops and parks. The two areas are a 10-minute walk apart.

Active housesCentral Port CoquitlamGlenwood
Houses listed1737
Median asking price$1,600,000$1,249,900
Middle half of asking prices$1,299,000 to $1,600,000$1,198,000 to $1,498,000
Median days listed12584
Median size1,990 sq ft2,065 sq ft
Median asking price per sq ft$797$610
Median year built19681968
Median lot size4,329 sq ft6,997 sq ft

Active MLS® listings pulled October 5, 2026 at 11:10 p.m. PT. All prices are asking prices.

Compare the walk to the West Coast Express station against the lot size difference. Neither is the better choice in general — the answer depends on your daily routine.

Central Port Coquitlam houses for sale now

Questions people ask about Central Port Coquitlam houses

What is the median price for a house in Central Port Coquitlam?

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.

What are typical lot sizes 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.

How many Central Port Coquitlam houses have a suite?

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.

What does a Central Port Coquitlam house cost per square foot?

On October 5, 2026 at 11:10 p.m. PT, the median asking price per square foot for houses listed in the Central Port Coquitlam board area was $797, across 17 listings with a median size of 1,990 square feet.

How long does it take to sell a house in Central Port Coquitlam?

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.

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 is the price range for houses in Central Port Coquitlam?

On October 5, 2026 at 11:10 p.m. PT, asking prices for the 17 houses listed in the Central Port Coquitlam board area ran from $899,800 to $3,999,900, with a median of $1,600,000. The cheapest and the dearest listing in a small area are often unusual properties, so the median describes the market better than either end.

Who is a real estate agent for Central Port Coquitlam houses?

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.

Weighing a Central Port Coquitlam house?

Send Michael the listing. He can go through the wiring, the suite permit and the multi-unit potential with you.

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