South Port Coquitlam
Mary Hill: large lots and post-war homes on PoCo's original grid
Mary Hill sits above the rail yards that gave Port Coquitlam its 'Port' in the city's name, on the rectangular grid that was laid out when the city incorporated in 1913. Most houses were built through the 1950s and 1960s on lots that are among the largest in the city, with a median around 8,800 square feet. The neighbourhood climbs gently up from the flat industrial area near the Pitt River to quieter residential streets above.
The Traboulay PoCo Trail's South Pitt River section passes through the lower reaches of the neighbourhood, connecting to Peace Park, Lions Park and the Citadel Landing boardwalk. Mary Hill is within a 15-minute drive of Port Coquitlam Station for the West Coast Express, and bus routes along Pitt River Road connect to the downtown core.
A Cityecho neighbourhood guide for Mary Hill, Port Coquitlam. Local facts checked October 5, 2026. Listing figures pulled October 5, 2026 at 11:10 p.m. PT from the MLS® feed.
- Lot sizes
- Median around 8,800 square feet, among the largest in Port Coquitlam — comparable to Glenwood but on a flat grid
- Traboulay PoCo Trail
- South Pitt River section passes through the lower part of the neighbourhood, connecting Peace Park, Lions Park and Citadel Landing
- History
- Part of the city's original 1913 grid, developed mostly through the 1950s and 1960s on land above the CPR rail yards
- Small-scale housing
- Most RS-zoned lots here are large enough for four units without rezoning; some near Lougheed may qualify for six
Mary Hill homes, by the numbers
Every figure here is worked out from all the active MLS listings in the Mary Hill board area at the time shown. The Port Coquitlam-wide number under each one shows how Mary Hill compares with the rest of the city.
- Houses listed
- 12
- Coquitlam-wide: 149
- Median asking price
- $1,339,850
- Coquitlam-wide: $1,348,000
- Median days listed
- 56
- Coquitlam-wide: 60 days
- Median lot size
- 8,805 sq ft
- Coquitlam-wide: 6,000 sq ft
The Pitt River trail and the neighbourhood setting
The Traboulay PoCo Trail's South Pitt River section runs along the eastern edge of Port Coquitlam, between the residential streets of Mary Hill and the industrial land near the river. Peace Park and Lions Park are both accessible from this section. The trail connects north to the downtown section at Gates Park and south to the Citadel Landing boardwalk before looping back through Colony Farm.
For a buyer in Mary Hill, the trail access is a real amenity that most of the neighbourhood can reach on foot within 10 to 15 minutes. The industrial uses along the river are visible from some lower streets, but the trail itself provides a paved and pleasant connection between the neighbourhood and the parks system.
What to check before buying in Mary Hill
- The lot and its development potential
- Mary Hill lots are among the largest in Port Coquitlam. A lot of 8,800 square feet is well above the 280 m² (about 3,014 square feet) threshold for four units under the City's small-scale housing rules. Near Lougheed Highway and bus corridors, a lot may qualify for six units. This makes the lot worth more to a developer than a comparable lot in Citadel. Know what the zoning allows for the specific address before you set a price as a seller or evaluate a price as a buyer.
- The age of the house systems
- A Mary Hill house from the 1960s likely has a 100-amp electrical panel, original galvanized supply pipes and an older forced-air furnace. Ask the inspector to document the age and condition of all three and to identify any aluminium branch-circuit wiring. Galvanized pipe reduces water pressure as it corrodes, and the internal diameter narrows over decades until sections fail. Know the replacement estimate before you finalize your offer.
- Suite permit and pre-1993 rules
- About 41% of Mary Hill houses listed here describe a suite. All were built before 1993, making a development permit plus a building permit required for any secondary suite in Port Coquitlam. Ask for both permits before you include suite income in your calculations. The suite can still serve its purpose without a permit, but unpermitted work transfers the responsibility to you at closing.
- The industrial setting near the rail yards
- The lower streets of Mary Hill sit above Port Coquitlam's original rail yards. Some properties near the bottom of the hill have direct sightlines to or hear noise from the industrial area. Walk the specific block at different times of day before you decide whether the industrial activity is acceptable for your household.
Mary Hill homes for sale now
These load live from the MLS feed. Open the map to see where each sits relative to the Pitt River trail and the downtown core.
12 houses in Mary Hill, listed as of October 5, 2026 at 11:10 p.m. PT
1315 WESTERN PLACE
Port Coquitlam BC V3C 4J8
MLS® R3167616
Listed by Century 21 In Town Realty
1908 WARWICK CRESCENT
Port Coquitlam BC V3C 1L8
MLS® R3163756
Listed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd.
2152 PITT RIVER ROAD
Port Coquitlam BC V3C 1R4
MLS® R3162130
Listed by Stilhavn Real Estate Services
1617 STELLA PLACE
Port Coquitlam BC V3C 2R4
MLS® R3159905
Listed by Royal LePage Elite West
1617 WESTERN DRIVE
Port Coquitlam BC V3C 2X1
MLS® R3158849
Listed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd.
1619 STELLA PLACE
Port Coquitlam BC V3C 2R4
MLS® R3157425
Listed by RE/MAX All Points Realty
1630 PITT RIVER ROAD
Port Coquitlam BC V3C 1P4
MLS® R3152539
Listed by RE/MAX Sabre Realty Group
1866 EASTERN DRIVE
Port Coquitlam BC V3C 2T6
MLS® R3145907
Listed by RE/MAX All Points Realty
1470 JUNE CRESCENT
Port Coquitlam BC V3C 2Y1
MLS® R3145888
Listed by Engel & Volkers Vancouver
If you are selling a Mary Hill home
Mary Hill's large lots are the main selling point for buyers who want development potential. Have the lot dimensions in hand along with a clear answer on what the zoning allows under the small-scale housing rules. A buyer weighing Mary Hill against Glenwood or Citadel will be doing that comparison on price per square foot of land.
Be prepared for questions about the industrial area below. Walk buyers through the difference between the lower streets and the quieter streets further up the hill so they can decide which part of the neighbourhood fits their situation.
Questions people ask about Mary Hill
How much does a house in Mary Hill, Port Coquitlam cost?
On October 5, 2026 at 11:10 p.m. PT, 12 houses were listed for sale in the Mary Hill board area. Their median asking price was $1,339,850, and the middle half were asking between $1,237,250 and $1,662,375. These are asking prices; sale prices can differ.
What are lot sizes like in Mary Hill?
For the 12 houses listed in the Mary Hill board area on October 5, 2026 at 11:10 p.m. PT that stated a lot size, the median lot was 8,805 square feet.
Do Mary Hill houses have suites?
Of the 12 houses listed in the Mary Hill board area on October 5, 2026 at 11:10 p.m. PT, 8 said whether they have a suite: 1 described a legal suite, 4 an unauthorized suite, 0 another arrangement, and 3 no suite. This is what the listings state; the City's permit records are the only proof of a legal suite.
How old are Mary Hill houses?
The median build year for the 12 houses listed in the Mary Hill board area on October 5, 2026 at 11:10 p.m. PT was 1967.
Why does Mary Hill have the city's largest lots?
Mary Hill was part of Port Coquitlam's original 1913 city grid, laid out when land was plentiful and lots were planned for single-family houses with large yards. Development happened mostly through the 1950s and 1960s on those original surveyed plots, which were never subdivided further. The result is a neighbourhood where lots of 8,000 to 10,000 square feet are common, compared with newer neighbourhoods like Citadel or Riverwood where lots run 4,000 to 5,000 square feet.
What is the Traboulay PoCo Trail in Mary Hill?
The South Pitt River section of the Traboulay PoCo Trail runs along the eastern edge of Port Coquitlam, passing through Peace Park, Lions Park and the Citadel Landing boardwalk. This section is accessible from the lower streets of Mary Hill on foot. The full trail is a 25-kilometre loop around the city.
How long are Mary Hill homes taking to sell?
On October 5, 2026 at 11:10 p.m. PT, the 12 houses listed in the Mary Hill board area had been listed for a median of 56 days, counted from each listing's contract date. 3 of them were asking less than their first list price.
How many bedrooms do Mary Hill houses have?
Of the 12 houses listed in the Mary Hill board area on October 5, 2026 at 11:10 p.m. PT, 5 had five bedrooms or more, 7 had four, 0 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 Mary Hill, Port Coquitlam?
Michael Lee is a REALTOR® with eXp Realty and the agent behind Cityecho. He works across Port Coquitlam, including the Mary Hill board area. On October 5, 2026 at 11:10 p.m. PT, 12 houses were listed there at a median asking price of $1,339,850. 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
Citadel
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 guideCentral 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 guide
Looking at a house in Mary Hill?
Send Michael the address. He can go through the lot size, the multi-unit potential, the suite permit and the trail access with you.