South Port Coquitlam
Citadel: large 1990s homes above the Fraser River
Citadel sits on a ridge above the south end of Port Coquitlam, with views toward the Fraser River and Colony Farm Regional Park running along its western edge. Most of the houses were built in the early 1990s on lots averaging around 5,200 square feet, and they are among the largest in Port Coquitlam by floor area — the median is over 3,100 square feet.
Castle Park Elementary and Citadel Middle School are within walking distance of most Citadel addresses. Riverside Secondary at the northern edge of the neighbourhood serves students in the upper grades. Colony Farm, a 260-hectare regional park laced with more than 15 kilometres of trails, is accessible from several points along the neighbourhood's western perimeter.
A Cityecho neighbourhood guide for Citadel, Port Coquitlam. Local facts checked October 5, 2026. Listing figures pulled October 5, 2026 at 11:10 p.m. PT from the MLS® feed.
- Location
- On a ridge above the south end of Port Coquitlam, west of Pitt River Road and south of Prairie Avenue
- Colony Farm
- 260-hectare regional park along the western edge with 15+ km of trails
- Schools within walking distance
- Castle Park Elementary and Citadel Middle School; Riverside Secondary at the northern edge
- Postal codes
- Mainly V3C
Citadel homes, by the numbers
Every figure here is worked out from all the active MLS listings in the Citadel PQ board area at the time shown. The Port Coquitlam-wide number under each one shows how Citadel compares with the rest of the city.
townhomes
- Townhomes listed
- 23
- Coquitlam-wide: 66
- Median asking price
- $939,800
- Coquitlam-wide: $899,900
- Median days listed
- 27
- Coquitlam-wide: 26.5 days
- Median strata fee
- $495 a month
- Coquitlam-wide: $433 a month
houses
- Houses listed
- 21
- Coquitlam-wide: 149
- Median asking price
- $1,559,900
- Coquitlam-wide: $1,348,000
- Median days listed
- 34
- Coquitlam-wide: 60 days
- Median lot size
- 5,279 sq ft
- Coquitlam-wide: 6,000 sq ft
Colony Farm Regional Park
Colony Farm runs along the western edge of Citadel between the Coquitlam River and the Mary Hill Bypass. Metro Vancouver Regional Parks operates it as a working ecological reserve and passive recreation area. The trail network includes more than 15 kilometres of paths through wetland, grassland and riparian forest, connecting at the south to the Traboulay PoCo Trail's South Pitt River section near the Citadel Landing boardwalk.
For a buyer, the park's value is that no development can occur on it, which means the western edge of Citadel backs onto permanent open space. The trade-off is that some lots along the park boundary have less privacy from other trail users than a home backing onto a standard fence line.
Four things to check before buying in Citadel
- The school catchment for the exact address
- Castle Park Elementary and Citadel Middle School serve most Citadel addresses, but School District 43 assigns catchments based on the street address, not the neighbourhood name. Check the exact address in SD43's school locator before you treat school proximity as a reason to choose one property over another.
- Suite permit and income assumptions
- About 42% of Citadel houses listed here describe a suite. Port Coquitlam requires a building permit for every secondary suite, and a development permit is required for a suite in a house built before 1993. Most Citadel houses were built in 1992 or 1993, so this boundary may apply. Check the City's permit records on PoCoMAP and ask for both permits before you include suite income in your purchase calculations.
- What the hillside slope means for the lot
- Citadel sits on a ridge, so some lots slope steeply from the street to the backyard. Look at the retaining walls from the downhill side, check where water runs across the lot during heavy rain, and ask your inspector to comment on drainage and any retaining structures.
- The multi-unit housing picture in Citadel
- Port Coquitlam allows three to six small-scale units on RS-zoned lots without rezoning. Citadel lots averaging around 5,200 square feet are above the 280 m² threshold for four units. Lots within 400 metres of frequent bus service on routes along Shaughnessy or Prairie Avenue may qualify for six. Ask the City's Planning Department for a written answer on a specific address.
Citadel 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 in the neighbourhood.
23 townhomes in Citadel, listed as of October 5, 2026 at 11:10 p.m. PT
146 1140 CASTLE CRESCENT
Port Coquitlam BC V3L 5R2
MLS® R3170540
Listed by Royal LePage Sterling Realty
1124 ORR DRIVE
Port Coquitlam BC V3C 6H2
MLS® R3169183
Listed by RE/MAX Sabre Realty Group
175 1140 CASTLE CRESCENT
Port Coquitlam BC V3C 5R4
MLS® R3168947
Listed by eXp Realty
14 915 FORT FRASER RISE
Port Coquitlam BC V3C 6K3
MLS® R3168662
Listed by Macdonald Realty Westmar
17 2560 PITT RIVER ROAD
Port Coquitlam BC V3C 0G6
MLS® R3167808
Listed by Multiple Realty Ltd.
1171 O'FLAHERTY GATE
Port Coquitlam BC V3C 6H2
MLS® R3165855
Listed by Royal LePage - Wolstencroft
138 1140 CASTLE CRESCENT
Port Coquitlam BC V3C 5R1
MLS® R3166595
Listed by RE/MAX Select Properties
18 788 CITADEL DRIVE
Port Coquitlam BC V3C 6G9
MLS® R3165887
Listed by Sutton Group - 1st West Realty
11 915 FORT FRASER RISE
Port Coquitlam BC V3C 6K3
MLS® R3165767
Listed by Royal LePage Elite West
If you are selling a Citadel home
Citadel commands Port Coquitlam's highest median house prices. Buyers willing to pay for the size and the park access will also ask detailed questions about school catchments, commute times and suite permit status. Have those answers ready in writing.
The West Coast Express at Port Coquitlam Station is the commute option many buyers will test. Know the walk time from your specific address to the station and what the bus alternative is for the return home when trains do not run on the schedule the buyer needs.
Questions people ask about Citadel
How much does a house in Citadel, Port Coquitlam cost?
On October 5, 2026 at 11:10 p.m. PT, 21 houses were listed for sale in the Citadel board area. Their median asking price was $1,559,900, and the middle half were asking between $1,175,000 and $1,730,000. These are asking prices; sale prices can differ.
What are typical lot sizes in Citadel?
For the 21 houses listed in the Citadel board area on October 5, 2026 at 11:10 p.m. PT that stated a lot size, the median lot was 5,279 square feet.
How many Citadel houses have a suite?
Of the 21 houses listed in the Citadel board area on October 5, 2026 at 11:10 p.m. PT, 16 said whether they have a suite: 1 described a legal suite, 8 an unauthorized suite, 0 another arrangement, and 7 no suite. This is what the listings state; the City's permit records are the only proof of a legal suite.
Which schools serve Citadel, Port Coquitlam?
Castle Park Elementary and Citadel Middle School are within walking distance of most Citadel addresses. Riverside Secondary is at the northern edge of the neighbourhood. School District 43 assigns catchments based on the exact street address, so check SD43's school locator tool before you rely on proximity. Catchments can change as the district adjusts boundaries.
What is Colony Farm Regional Park?
Colony Farm is a 260-hectare Metro Vancouver Regional Park along the western edge of Citadel. It has more than 15 kilometres of trails through wetland, grassland and riparian forest. The park connects at its south end to the Traboulay PoCo Trail near the Citadel Landing boardwalk. No development is permitted on the park, so it provides permanent open space along the neighbourhood's western boundary.
How big are Citadel houses?
On October 5, 2026 at 11:10 p.m. PT, the median asking price per square foot for houses listed in the Citadel board area was $508, across 21 listings with a median size of 3,167 square feet.
How long are Citadel homes taking to sell?
On October 5, 2026 at 11:10 p.m. PT, the 21 houses listed in the Citadel board area had been listed for a median of 34 days, counted from each listing's contract date. 6 of them were asking less than their first list price. On October 5, 2026 at 11:10 p.m. PT, the 23 townhomes listed in the Citadel board area had been listed for a median of 27 days, counted from each listing's contract date. 6 of them were asking less than their first list price.
How many bedrooms do Citadel houses typically have?
Of the 21 houses listed in the Citadel board area on October 5, 2026 at 11:10 p.m. PT, 14 had five bedrooms or more, 1 had four, 6 had three, and 0 had two or fewer. Bedroom counts come from the listing, and a bedroom in a basement suite is usually counted with the rest.
Who is a real estate agent for Citadel, Port Coquitlam?
Michael Lee is a REALTOR® with eXp Realty and the agent behind Cityecho. He works across Port Coquitlam, including the Citadel board area. On October 5, 2026 at 11:10 p.m. PT, 21 houses were listed there at a median asking price of $1,559,900. 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.
- Metro Vancouver Regional Parks, Colony Farm Regional Park
- City of Port Coquitlam, PoCoMAP property information
- City of Port Coquitlam, Secondary Suites
- City of Port Coquitlam, Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing
- TransLink, West Coast Express schedules
- City of Port Coquitlam, Traboulay PoCo Trail
- School District 43, School Locator
Nearby neighbourhoods
Central Port Coquitlam
Port Coquitlam's downtown core, with the West Coast Express station, city hall, Gates Park and Lions Park all within easy walking distance of most addresses.
Read the Central Port Coquitlam guideMary Hill
Port Coquitlam's largest-lot neighbourhood, with 1960s post-war homes on generous rectangular plots, a straight grid of streets, and direct access to the Traboulay PoCo Trail along the Pitt River.
Read the Mary Hill guide
Looking at a Citadel home?
Send Michael the address. He can go through the listing, the school catchment, the suite permit and the park boundary with you.