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If you are wondering where the Coquitlam real estate market is heading in 2026, January’s numbers give us a clear starting point. Inventory has increased, sales have slowed compared to last year, and prices have adjusted across all property types.
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Detached Homes
- Sales: 24 homes sold
- Active Listings: 397
- Benchmark Price: $1,647,800
- Average Days on Market: 52 days
- Year-over-Year Price Change: -6.3%
Townhomes
- Sales: 17 homes sold
- Active Listings: 139
- Benchmark Price: $982,500
- Average Days on Market: 45 days
- Year-over-Year Price Change: -7.2%
Condos
- Sales: 45 units sold
- Active Listings: 488
- Benchmark Price: $668,800
- Average Days on Market: 49 days
- Year-over-Year Price Change: -8.0%
Sales-to-Active Ratios: What Kind of Market Is This?
| Property Type | Sales-to-Active Ratio | Market Type |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6.0% | Buyer’s Market |
| Condos | 9.2% | Buyer’s Market |
| Townhomes | 12.2% | Balanced Market |
Detached and condo segments are clearly in buyer’s market territory, while townhomes are sitting right on the edge of balanced conditions .
What this means: Buyers have more leverage right now, especially in detached and condo categories.
Market Trends: Month-over-Month & Year-over-Year
Month-over-Month Trends
Compared to December 2025:
- Detached sales dropped from 51 to 24.
- Condo sales dropped from 70 to 45.
- Townhome sales dropped from 27 to 17.
Inventory increased slightly across most categories. January typically starts slower after the holiday season, but the larger year-over-year declines show a more cautious buyer pool.
Year-over-Year Trends
Across all property types:
- Prices are down between 6% and 8% year over year.
- Sales activity has slowed significantly.
- Inventory levels are higher, especially for condos.
This combination creates a more balanced and healthier long-term market after the rapid price growth seen in past cycles.
Neighbourhood Highlights and Long-Term Trends
Looking at benchmark pricing trends over the past decade, Coquitlam has seen strong long-term appreciation despite short-term corrections .
Notable January 2026 Highlights:
Detached:
- Burke Mountain: $1,968,100
- Westwood Plateau: $1,686,000
- Central Coquitlam: $1,683,100
Condos:
- Coquitlam West: $702,100
- North Coquitlam: $657,500
- New Horizons: $745,300
Townhomes:
- Westwood Plateau: $1,127,300
- Burke Mountain: $1,010,100
- Coquitlam West: $1,096,500
Long-term price charts show steady growth from 2006 to 2022, followed by market normalization. Short-term dips are part of typical real estate cycles.
What this means for you
- Take advantage of increased inventory.
- Negotiate with confidence, especially on condos and detached homes.
- Focus on long-term value, not short-term headlines.
- Price strategically from day one.
- Prepare your home carefully to stand out.
- Expect longer marketing times compared to peak years.
- Watch condo inventory closely. This may offer strong entry points.
- Focus on neighbourhoods with long-term transit and development growth.
- Consider cash flow and interest rate positioning carefully.
Need Guidance? Let’s Talk.
Whether you’re thinking about buying, selling, or simply curious about your home’s current value, we’re here to help you make informed moves.
Visit our Coquitlam’s Neihborhood Guide to explore insights, schools, lifestyle amenities, and up-to-date market trends, everything you need to make confident, informed decisions.
Contact details
Sayed Najibi
Personal Real Estate Corporation
Phone: 604-649-6520
Website: www.sngroup.ca