Home Coquitlam, BC River Springs 1231 River Drive

1231 River Dr, Coquitlam BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3158919

12 days on the market

$1,299,999

Est. Mortgage $5,751/mo

Listing updated: Aug 30, 2026 at 06:13pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 02:30am

River Springs

4 Beds

2 Baths

1832 sqft

710 $ /sqft

146 $ Maint. fee

1980 built

OPEN HOUSE

12 days on the market

$1,299,999

Est. $5,751/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Aug 30, 2026 at 06:13pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 02:30am

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Exterior Front Photo of 1231 River Drive, Coquitlam, BC

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Family Room Photo of 1231 River Drive, Coquitlam, BC

Dining Area Photo of 1231 River Drive, Coquitlam, BC

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WATERFRONT living in the sought-after River Springs community! This updated 4 bed, 2 bath home offers 1,832 sqft of functional living space backing directly onto beautiful Oxbow Lake. The main floor features an open-concept layout with a bright living room, updated kitchen with quartz countertops, newer cabinetry, S/S appliances, laminate flooring. Off the dining area is a large covered sundeck overlooking the water & greenery. Downstairs has suite potential 3 beds, full bath, laundry, walk-out access to the backyard. Updates include HWT, flooring, vinyl siding, sundeck, cover, while the roof, gutters, windows were completed in 2011. Enjoy exclusive access to the River Springs Rec Centre, outdoor pool, tennis courts. Incredible location close to schools, trails, Coquitlam River & transit.

Open houses

06 Sep, 2026 (01:00 PM to 02:30 PM)

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	Full
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Forced Air, Natural Gas
# of Kitchens	2
Flooring	Mixed
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Tennis Court(s)
View Description	Water
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$1,299,999
Total Bedrooms	4
Total Bathrooms	2
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	1832
Year Built	1980
Age Of Building	46
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Stories	2
Building Amenities	Recreation Facilities
Building Name	River Springs
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$146
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Recreation Facilities
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Open, Front Access
Total Parking Spaces	4
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed
Pet Restrictions	Yes
Rental Suites	Other

Lot & Land

Lot Size	4037
MLS^® #	R3158919
Area	Coquitlam
Neighbourhood	River Springs
City	Coquitlam
Postal Code	V3E 1N7
Gross Taxes	$5,170.26
Zoning	RS-5

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3158919 / Active	08-25-2026	$1,299,999
to view full Property History (3 earlier records)

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Bedroom	10' x 10' ft
Main Level	Living Room	11'9 x 11'9 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	11'2 x 11'2 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	11'3 x 11'3 ft
Main Level	Foyer	6'5 x 6'5 ft
Below	Kitchen	6'7 x 6'7 ft
Below	Bedroom	11'4 x 11'4 ft
Below	Bedroom	11'2 x 11'2 ft
Below	Bedroom	10'5 x 10'5 ft
Below	Foyer	3'5 x 3'5 ft
Below	Laundry	5'8 x 5'8 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#3
Above Level	No	#3

Listed by: Royal LePage Sussex

NOTE: This representation is based in whole or in part on data generated by the Chilliwack & District Real Estate Board, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board or Greater Vancouver REALTORS^® which assumes no responsibility for its accuracy.

Map & Neighbourhood

Private Schools

Elementary, Secondary
British Columbia Christian Academy: Above Average 2.11 km 7.5/10
Secondary
Royal Bridge High School: Above Average 1.91 km 8.4/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound Shaughnessy St @ Parkland Dr: 0.16 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Douglas Colledge Station: 1.66 km

Crime Rate

Total Crime Rate: Below Average
Violent Crime Rate: Low
Property Crime Rate: Below Average

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 37.4%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 10.6%
Owner Occupied: Above Average 77.9%
Employment Rate: Above Average 75.7%

Noise/ Power Lines

Road/Hwy Noise: Unlikely
Railway/Sky train Noise: Unlikely
Airport/Port Noise: Unlikely
Close to major Power Lines: Unlikely

Other

Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR): Unlikely
Flood Area: Unlikely
Close to Cemeteries: Possible

Sell Speed & Competition

57 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $1,314,299

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 1.66 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Unlikely

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How RIVER SPRINGS compares

This property

12 DOM

Very fast

River Springs avg

32 DOM

Average

Coquitlam avg

32 DOM

Slower market

1231 River Drive has a sell-speed score of 57/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 1.1% below comparable active properties in River Springs, which is a strong competitive signal. The local market is currently a Balanced Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 16.7% and an area average of 32 days on market — conditions are balanced. With only 485 competing homes currently listed, this property has significant competition. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is may take several weeks to attract serious offers.

Climate Risk for V3E 1N7

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V3E 1N7, over the next 30 years. Projections use the 2041–2070 period (2050s) under a moderate emissions scenario (SSP2-4.5).

Flood Lower Risk

Outside of designated flood hazard zones. Under 10% of buildings in this area have flood risk over the next 30 years.

Fire Low

Located within the "Vancouver" WUI zone (Risk Class 5 — Low). Based on BC Wildfire Service provincial WUI Risk Class mapping; not a site-specific assessment.

Air Quality A / Excellent

Annual avg PM2.5 4.2 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: Pitt Meadows Meadowlands School, Pitt Meadows (~6.6 km). Annual avg AQHI 1.7 — Low Risk.

Heat Moderate

Coquitlam currently sees ~1 day above 30 °C per year (1981–2010 baseline), projected to rise to ~7 by the 2050s (SSP2-4.5 moderate emissions). Hottest day of the year: ~29.7 °C baseline, ~32.3 °C projected. Tropical nights (>18 °C): ~0 baseline, ~2 projected.

Precipitation Increasing

Annual precipitation ~2131 mm (1981–2010 baseline), projected ~2209 mm by the 2050s. Extreme 1-day rainfall: ~69.3 mm baseline, ~75.1 mm projected. Values vary modestly across the Lower Mainland.

Drought Stable

Longest annual dry spell (consecutive dry days): ~20 days baseline, ~22 days projected for the 2050s. CDD is used as a regional drought proxy; drought risk varies modestly across the Lower Mainland.

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop northbound pipeline rd @ el casa court · 991 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

18 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Leigh Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	6.6 / 10	Distance 1.30 KM
Glen Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	5.1 / 10	Distance 1.54 KM
Pinetree Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 1.63 KM
Pinetree Way Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 1.77 KM
des Pionniers-de-Maillardville	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 1.84 KM
Royal Bridge High School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.4 / 10	Distance 1.91 KM
Minnekhada Middle School	Public	Grades Served 6-8	Catchment Info —	5.9 / 10	Distance 2.03 KM
Walton Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.03 KM
British Columbia Christian Academy	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	7.2 / 10	Distance 2.11 KM
Hope Lutheran Christian School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	8.4 / 10	Distance 2.13 KM
Our Lady of the Assumption	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 2.26 KM
Canyon Springs Montessori	Independent	Grades Served K	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.31 KM
Coast Salish Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.5 / 10	Distance 2.35 KM
Birchland Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	5.4 / 10	Distance 2.60 KM
James Park Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	5.8 / 10	Distance 2.67 KM
Summit Middle School	Public	Grades Served 6-8	Catchment Info —	6.6 / 10	Distance 2.79 KM
Gleneagle Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 2.80 KM
Hampton Park Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 2.80 KM

Walkability & Transit Near 1231 River Drive

Car-Dependent 27

Walk Score - Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Some Transit 45

Transit Score - Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Somewhat
Bikeable 54

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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Property Taxes $431

Maintenance fee 146

Based on a 30-year fixed at 4% interest with 20% down ($260,000), the estimated monthly payment for this listing is $5,542/month — $4,965 principal & interest, $431 property tax, $146 maintenance fee.

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Listing data last synced: Aug 30, 2026

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At an estimated rental income of $4,918/month, this property runs a $680/month shortfall after mortgage and carrying costs. Break-even requires approximately 31% down.

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