Coquitlam West Houses for Sale
Search all Coquitlam West houses for sale and real estate listings below. Coquitlam West is an urban neighbourhood in Coquitlam, BC. Lougheed Town Centre is a big mall just on the border of Coquitlam West, offering endless shopping. Brookmere Park is an open green space perfect for taking the pup or playing a game of baseball. The Vancouver Golf Club is in the centre of this neighbourhood and is a member-only course with beautiful views.
Coquitlam West has a diverse range of homes, townhomes, and apartment complexes. This area is fast growing and developing. The city of Coquitlam has a Burquitlam Lougheed Neighbourhood Plan, focused on developing neighbourhoods that are walkable and transit-oriented, with mixed housing types. To request up-to-date information about properties for sale in Coquitlam West, or to arrange a private showing, contact your Coquitlam real estate experts today!
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Real Estate in Coquitlam West
Coquitlam West is a neighbourhood along the border of Coquitlam and Burnaby. For this reason, locals call this area Burquitlam. The northernmost section of Burquitlam includes large lots and established family homes, often in the 3 to 5 bedroom range. These houses are found near Como Lake Ave, the main thoroughfare of this community. Many dwellings in this area have legal suites for a mortgage helper, fully fenced yards, and often attached or detached garages and workshops.
Coquitlam West proper, at the intersection of Como Lake Ave. and North Road, contains multiple newly built apartment buildings, including the recently finished Clarke & Como apartments. This rapidly growing area has apartment buildings being built and also being planned. These buildings are within walking distance to the SkyTrain for ease of commuting and proximity to amenities.
The south end of Burquitlam is a neighbourhood called Cariboo, just south of the Vancouver Golf Club. This is a quiet and established neighbourhood bordering on the culturally rich Maillardville. This area has predominantly single-family, two-story homes, with many houses being remodelled and upgraded. Some houses have been completely rebuilt for a modern outward appearance, lending to the neighbourhood’s curb appeal, and many homes offer attached single and double garages. Cariboo is part of the Burquitlam Lougheed Neighbourhood Plan, which was adopted in 2017 to ensure surrounding infrastructure and facilities will successfully support the neighbourhood's growth.
About Coquitlam West
This neighbourhood has a SkyTrain station, meaning access to downtown Vancouver in roughly 30 minutes. This makes Burquitlam a perfect neighbourhood for commuters to Vancouver proper. You will find all the necessary amenities close to Burquitlam station, including a Shoppers Drug Mart, Safeway, and many 4.5 star-rated family owned businesses and restaurants. Speckled within the neighbourhood you will find electric vehicle charging stations. Public transit in this area is accessible, with multiple bus routes through this neighbourhood which feed the Burquitlam SkyTrain and Coquitlam City Centre, a center for commuters from all over the lower mainland. There are multiple schools within Coquitlam West/Burquitlam, including a French immersion middle school.
This neighbourhood offers parks and green spaces, including Cottonwood Park, Burns Park, and the extensive Vancouver Golf Club. This park is touted as the oldest Golf Course in the Lower Mainland, established in 1911. Before 1910, this land was a sheep farm. The Vancouver Golf Club has a proud history of events and growth and is a breathtaking wedding venue.
In 2017, the City of Coquitlam adopted the Burquitlam Lougheed Neighbourhood Plan (BLNP), which promises to bring infrastructure, services, parks, etc., to accommodate the rapid growth in the area. This plan will be focused on medium-density homes and some single-family homes. Over 10,000 new homes are anticipated to be built in the region over the next 25 years.
Things to do in Coquitlam West
Golfing at the Vancouver Golf Course
Burquitlam is home to the Vancouver Golf Course, the oldest Golf Course in all of the Lower Mainland! This large and historically rich course is home to an impeccable 18 hole golf course. The park is over 176 acres and has instruction and coaching programs for those looking to get started with Golfing.
North Road’s Korea Town Centre
Explore authentic cuisine, fresh baked goods, and the Hannam Supermarket at the Korea Town Centre off North Road. These shops offer specialized goods and delicacies - to buy a meal or make at home!
Hard Rock Casino
While not in Coquitlam West, the Hard Rock Casino is a large entertainment space that hosts concerts and comedic acts. It is a 10 min drive or quick public transit ride from Coquitlam West. This casino has a fun music memorabilia gallery, including Katy Perry and Jimi Hendrix items!
Burquitlam Community Garden Park
The Burquitlam Community, Organic Gardens Society, operates this fun and public space, serving as an educational space where people can participate and learn about growing organic food! The space has bird boxes, rain barrels, rose gardens, compost boxes, and over 70 raised public growing beds! This space also provides fresh vegetables to the local food bank.
Como Lake Park
Located on Coquitlam West and Central Coquitlam border, Como Lake Park is a family-friendly, dog-friendly park with a trail and playground. This park has two parking lots and a bathroom with running water. This park has lovely views in any season, and its suburban location makes it a park that is not prone to overcrowding.
City Centre Aquatic Complex
This aquatic center is centrally located right next to Lafarge-Lake Douglas SkyTrain station. The amenities here include an Eight-lane Olympic-sized lap pool, a Free-form wave pool(with waves), and a relaxation area complete with a Dry Sauna, Steam Room and Whirlpool. There are various fitness courses, including Yoga and Pilates and this Aquatic Complex includes Adult and Kids drop-in and pre-registering activities.
