Home Coquitlam, BC Coquitlam West 589 Foster Avenue

589 Foster Ave, Coquitlam BC – Duplex for Sale – MLS® R3123020

589 Foster Avenue, Coquitlam, British Columbia V3J 2L6

168 days on the market

$1,298,800

Est. Mortgage $5,746/mo

Listing updated: May 30, 2026 at 12:25pm

EstateBlock checked: Oct 21, 2026 at 02:10am

5 Beds

3 Baths

2349 sqft

553 $ /sqft

1964 built

Photos

Exterior photo of 589 Foster Ave, Coquitlam, BC – MLS® R3123020

Exterior Rear Photo of 589 Foster Avenue, Coquitlam, BC

Living Room Photo of 589 Foster Avenue, Coquitlam, BC

Highly desirable INVESTMENT opportunity with development potential. In the heart of Burquitlam. Situated on a large 6,788 SQFT lot, this renovated home w/ ample living space on two levels provides an exemplary opportunity for strong holding. Located in Coquitlam with 2 bedrooms upstairs and 3 bedrooms downstairs as well as 1 bedroom suite down with separate entrance. Side by side parking space. Exterior completely renovated with new siding and acrylic thermal windows, new roof, new deck, furnace as well as the hot water tank in 2013. Walking distance to Lougheed Mall and public transit. A magnificent home! Don't miss this opportunity and call for a showing.

Interior Features

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

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony
Roof	Other
Structures	Duplex, Residential Attached

Building Details

Price	$1,298,800
Total Bedrooms	5
Total Bathrooms	3
Full Bathrooms	3
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	2349
Year Built	1964
Age Of Building	62
Building Type	Half Duplex
Property Type	Residential
Stories	2
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Utility Type	Community, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Double, Front Access
Total Parking Spaces	3
Rental Suites	Unauthorized Suite

Lot & Land

Lot Size	6788
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	0
MLS^® #	R3123020
Area	Coquitlam
Neighbourhood	Coquitlam West
City	Coquitlam
Postal Code	V3J 2L6
Gross Taxes	$4,667.65
Zoning	RT1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3123020 / Active	05-06-2026	$1,298,800

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	18'0 x 18'0 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	11'0 x 11'0 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	12'0 x 12'0 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	13'0 x 13'0 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	12'0 x 12'0 ft
Below	Recreation Room	18'0 x 18'0 ft
Below	Kitchen	13'0 x 13'0 ft
Below	Bedroom	12'0 x 12'0 ft
Below	Bedroom	11'0 x 11'0 ft
Below	Bedroom	11'0 x 11'0 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#4
Below	No	#3
Below	No	#4

Listed by: Nu Stream Realty Inc.

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
Mediated Learning Academy: 1.22 km
Secondary
Coquitlam College: 0.83 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Eastbound Foster Ave @ Aspen St: 0.09 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Burquitlam Station: 0.66 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Below Average 26.8%
No Certificate/Degree: Average 13.2%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 52.6%
Employment Rate: Average 64.5%

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

54 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

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Price competition grade

No comparable data

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 0.66 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 COQUITLAM WEST compares

This property

168 DOM

Slower than area

Coquitlam West avg

25 DOM

Average

Coquitlam avg

25 DOM

Faster market

589 Foster Avenue has a sell-speed score of 54/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is has limited comparable pricing data available. The local market is currently a Balanced Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 18.1% and an area average of 25 days on market — conditions are balanced. With only 193 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 V3J 2L6

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V3J 2L6, 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 B / Good

Annual avg PM2.5 5.2 µg/m³ — meets Canada's CAAQS. Nearest station: New Westminster Sapperton Park, New Westminster (~3.4 km). Annual avg AQHI 0 — 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

Shopping (38 nearby)

Optical outlet · 478 m · Optician
Plaza hairstyling & barber shop · 497 m · Hairdresser
Jannat unisex salon · 508 m · Hairdresser

Restaurants (24 nearby)

North garden cafe restaurant · 544 m · Restaurant
Uncle faith's pizza · 548 m · Fast Food
Sushi california · 549 m · Restaurant

Groceries (8 nearby)

Safeway liquor · 657 m · Beverages
Pars international food · 676 m · Convenience
Bc liquor store · 736 m · Beverages

Cafes (7 nearby)

Coco fresh tea & juice · 642 m · Cafe
Illo kimbap cafe · 648 m · Cafe
Pokerrito · 661 m · Cafe

Healthcare (3 nearby)

Pharmasave · 521 m · Healthcare
Shoppers drug mart · 523 m · Healthcare
Shoppers drug mart · 726 m · Healthcare

Gyms (2 nearby)

Cameron recreation centre · 959 m · Gym
Temporary cameron community centre · 976 m · Gym

Transit (2 nearby)

Skytrain @ burquitlam station station · 660 m · Transit
Bus stop eastbound como lake ave @ banting st · 987 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

30 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Roy Stibbs Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	6.5 / 10	Distance 353 m
Mountain View Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	5.1 / 10	Distance 526 m
Lyndhurst Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 768 m
Miller Park Community School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	6.4 / 10	Distance 1.09 KM
Ecole Banting Middle	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.1 / 10	Distance 1.10 KM
Cameron Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.5 / 10	Distance 1.17 KM
Stoney Creek Community Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 1.30 KM
Lord Baden-Powell Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 1.37 KM
Customized Learning Centre (CLC)	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.76 KM
Como Lake Middle School	Public	Grades Served 6-8	Catchment Info —	5.4 / 10	Distance 1.85 KM
Burnaby Mountain Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 1.88 KM
Our Lady of Fatima	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 1.91 KM
Alderson Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 2.12 KM
Harbour View Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	7.2 / 10	Distance 2.20 KM
Cabe Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 2.24 KM
Port Moody Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 2.28 KM
Traditional Learning Academy	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.39 KM
Queen of All Saints Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.6 / 10	Distance 2.44 KM
St.Michaels School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.45 KM
Ecole Moody Middle	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.1 / 10	Distance 2.50 KM
Forest Grove Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.51 KM
Ecole Maillard Middle	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 2.56 KM
Seaview Community School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	4.8 / 10	Distance 2.66 KM
Parkland Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	5.3 / 10	Distance 2.67 KM
Home Learners Program	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	10.0 / 10	Distance 2.69 KM
Centennial Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.75 KM
Encompass 10-12	Public	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 2.79 KM
University Highlands Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 2.86 KM
Urban Academy Junior	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 2.87 KM
Urban Academy Senior	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 2.87 KM

Pre-computed routes from 589 Foster Ave, Coquitlam, BC

589 Foster Ave, Coquitlam, BC Burquitlam 0.7 km

42 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Burquitlam → Waterfront
42 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Burquitlam → Metrotown
37 min
SFU Burnaby via Burquitlam → Production Way
17 min
Richmond Centre via Burquitlam → Brighouse
67 min
YVR Airport via Burquitlam → YVR-Airport
68 min

By car (off-peak)

Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview
20 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy
11 min
SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way
3 min
Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd
25 min
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
27 min

Calculate your commute

589 Foster Ave, Coquitlam, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.7 km from Burquitlam, with a 42 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Eastbound Foster Ave @ Aspen St (0.09 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (75/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 589 Foster Avenue

Car-Dependent 70

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Some Transit 75

Transit Score - Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Somewhat
Bikeable 63

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Mortgage Calculator for 589 Foster Avenue

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Property Taxes $389

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With a 20% down payment, buyers can expect an estimated $5,350/month in total housing costs on this $1,298,800 property — $4,961 mortgage payment, $389 property tax.

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Based on $4,915/month estimated rent and $5,515/month in total housing costs, this property has a -$600/month cashflow. Break-even down payment: approximately 30%.

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