Home Coquitlam, BC Central Coquitlam 1979 Austin Avenue

1979 Austin Ave, Coquitlam BC V3K 3R5 – House for Sale – MLS® R3182727

1979 Austin Avenue, Coquitlam, British Columbia V3K 3R5

Coquitlam Houses for Sale

2 days on the market

$1,167,000

Est. monthly cost $5,110/mo

Updated with MLS® - Nov 11, 2026 at 10:45am

4 Beds

3 Baths

2277 sqft

513 $ /sqft

1965 built

NEW 19.5% cheaper than comps

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Discover this spacious 4-5 bedroom family home offering exceptional versatility, extensive upgrades and views stretching to Orcas Island on clear days! Featuring a stunning renovated kitchen, updated bathrooms, new windows, two fireplaces and a spacious primary bedroom with walk-in closet. The lower level offers flexible living space and a fabulous retro-inspired recreation room, perfect for entertaining! Recent 2026 improvements include a main bathroom, appliances, hot water tank, backyard fencing, landscaping and additional parking. The convenient drive-through garage is a rare bonus! Ideally located near Mundy Park, excellent schools, Austin Heights shopping & transit with easy access to SFU. A wonderful combination of modern updates, vintage charm & a family-friendly neighbourhood.

Building 18 fields Inside & out 14 fields Lot & land 10 fields

Building Details

Price	$1,167,000
Total Bedrooms	4
Total Bathrooms	3
Full Bathrooms	3
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	2277
Year Built	1965
Age Of Building	61
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Stories	2
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Carport Single, Open, RV Access/Parking, Front Access, Asphalt
Total Parking Spaces	5
Rental Suites	None

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	Partially Finished
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features	Storage
Fireplace	2
Heating Type	Hot Water
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Hardwood, Carpet
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Garden, Balcony
View Description	CITY
Roof	Concrete
Structures	Residential Detached

Lot & Land

Lot Size	8105.5
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	62.35
MLS^® #	R3182727
Area	Coquitlam
Neighbourhood	Central Coquitlam
City	Coquitlam
Postal Code	V3K 3R5
Gross Taxes	$4,884.52
Zoning	RES

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3182727 / Active	11-09-2026	$1,167,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	10' x 10' ft
Main Level	Kitchen	10' x 10' ft
Main Level	Dining Room	10' x 10' ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	10' x 10' ft
Main Level	Bedroom	10' x 10' ft
Above Level	Bedroom	10' x 10' ft
Above Level	Bedroom	10' x 10' ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#4
Main Level	Yes	#4
Above Level	No	#3

Listed by: RE/MAX Crest Realty

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, sell speed & climate

SkyTrain 3.23 km · crime below average · sell-speed score 60/100 (moderate pace) · flood lower risk · wildfire low

Map & area Sell speed Climate risk

Map & Neighbourhood

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Groceries (1 nearby)

Coquitlam farmers market · 786 m · Supermarket

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop northbound schoolhouse st @ austin ave · 960 m · Transit

Private Schools

Elementary, Secondary
Traditional Learning Academy: Above Average 1.35 km 8.4/10
Elementary, Secondary
Traditional Learning Academy: Above Average 1.35 km 8.4/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Eastbound Austin Ave @ Linton St: 0.09 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Port Moody Station: 3.23 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Average 27.6%
No Certificate/Degree: Average 12.8%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 56.8%
Employment Rate: Above Average 70%

Noise/ Power Lines

Road/Hwy Noise: Possible
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: Unlikely

Sell Speed & Competition

60 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $1,449,936

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 3.23 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Possible — major road nearby

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How CENTRAL COQUITLAM compares

This property

2 DOM

Very fast

Central Coquitlam avg

57 DOM

Average

Coquitlam avg

57 DOM

Slower market

1979 Austin Avenue has a sell-speed score of 60/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 19.5% below comparable active properties in Central Coquitlam, which is a strong competitive signal. The local market is currently a Buyer's Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 9.1% and an area average of 57 days on market — buyers have more leverage. With 464 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 V3K 3R5

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V3K 3R5, 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 4.1 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline. Nearest station: Port Moody Rocky Point Park, Port Moody (~3.6 km). Annual avg AQHI 1.8 — 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.

Schools NearBy

27 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Mundy Road Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 397 m
Encompass 10-12	Public	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 684 m
Centennial Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 759 m
Continuing ED SD 43	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 776 m
R C Macdonald Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	7.2 / 10	Distance 1.31 KM
Traditional Learning Academy	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.35 KM
Ecole Maillard Middle	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 1.36 KM
Cabe Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 1.40 KM
Inquiry Hub	Public	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	8.5 / 10	Distance 1.40 KM
Suwa'lkh School	Public	Grades Served 6-12	Catchment Info —	3.6 / 10	Distance 1.40 KM
Apex	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.6 / 10	Distance 1.40 KM
Coquitlam Open Learning	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.5 / 10	Distance 1.40 KM
Hillcrest Middle School	Public	Grades Served 6-8	Catchment Info —	6.6 / 10	Distance 1.47 KM
Como Lake Middle School	Public	Grades Served 6-8	Catchment Info —	5.4 / 10	Distance 1.63 KM
Cape Horn Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.8 / 10	Distance 1.64 KM
Parkland Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	5.3 / 10	Distance 1.70 KM
Customized Learning Centre (CLC)	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.73 KM
Queen of All Saints Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.6 / 10	Distance 2.02 KM
Baker Drive Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 2.50 KM
Lord Baden-Powell Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 2.54 KM
Riverview Park Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.56 KM
Ranch Park Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	6.5 / 10	Distance 2.59 KM
Harbour View Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	7.2 / 10	Distance 2.74 KM
Alderson Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 2.83 KM
Our Lady of Fatima	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 2.91 KM
Maples School Program	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.93 KM
Children of Integrity Montessori	Independent	Grades Served K-6	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.99 KM

Pre-computed routes from 1979 Austin Ave, Coquitlam, BC

1979 Austin Ave, Coquitlam, BC Port Moody 3.2 km

79 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Port Moody → Waterfront
79 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Port Moody → Metrotown
74 min
SFU Burnaby via Port Moody → Production Way
54 min
Richmond Centre via Port Moody → Brighouse
104 min
YVR Airport via Port Moody → YVR-Airport
105 min

By car (off-peak)

Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview
24 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy
15 min
SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way
7 min
Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd
28 min
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
31 min

Calculate your commute

1979 Austin Ave, Coquitlam, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 3.2 km from Port Moody, with a 79 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Eastbound Austin Ave @ Linton St (0.09 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Some Transit (45/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 1979 Austin Avenue

Somewhat Walkable 57

Walk Score - Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Some Transit 45

Transit Score - Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Bikeable 65

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Costs & calculators

Monthly cost about $5,110/month · rent estimate $3,571/month · owning catches up with renting by year 10 · cash flow if rented −$1,867/month

Mortgage Cash flow Rent estimate Rent vs own

Mortgage Calculator for 1979 Austin Avenue

$5,110 /month

Principal & Interest $4,703

Property Taxes $407

Maintenance fee $0

The estimated monthly cost of 1979 Austin Avenue, Coquitlam is $5,110: $4,703 principal and interest with 20% down over 30 years at 4.45%, plus $407 property tax.

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All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.

Investment Cashflow Calculator

−$1,867 /month

Mortgage Payment $4,703

Monthly Cash Flow −$1,867

Break Even Down Payment 52%

Cap Rate -1.9%

Cash on Cash -9.6%

If 1979 Austin Avenue, Coquitlam were rented at $3,571 a month with 5% vacancy, it would fall $1,867 a month short of the mortgage and carrying costs; about 52% down would break even.

All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.

Estateblock Rent Estimate for 1979 Austin Avenue, Coquitlam

$3,571 / month

Rent $3,571

Own $5,110

Principal: $1,512/mo Interest, tax, insurance, fees: $3,598/mo

Example shown is the principal portion at year 5 of the mortgage. It grows over the loan: ~$1,266/mo (year 1) → ~$2,945/mo (year 20) → ~$4,392/mo (year 29).

Net cost to own at year 5 ~$3,598/mo About $27/mo more than renting

EstateBlock estimates 1979 Austin Avenue, Coquitlam would rent for about $3,571 a month.

Approximate estimates for informational purposes only, not financial advice. Assumes a new 30-year fixed mortgage at the rate shown; actual rent, payments, and equity will vary by loan terms and market conditions. Consult a licensed professional before deciding.

Rent vs own: 1979 Austin Avenue

Rent vs own

Owning catches up by year 10

With 20% down ($233,400) at 4.45%: renting is cheaper at first, but principal paydown closes the gap

Principal paid off by year 5 $83,196

Principal paid off by year 10 $187,082

Assumes 20% down payment, 4.45% fixed rate, 30-year amortization. Rent line = full rent (money gone). Own line = interest + property tax + fees, excluding principal (money you keep as equity). No appreciation, investment returns or transaction costs included.

Renting 1979 Austin Avenue, Coquitlam is cheaper at first, but owning catches up by year 10, with $83,196 of principal paid off by year 5 and $187,082 by year 10.