Austin Heights Real Estate

Austin Heights sits in the geographic centre of Coquitlam, and that central position is its defining advantage — residents are equidistant from virtually everything the Tri-Cities offers. The Austin Avenue commercial strip gives the neighbourhood a genuine village feel that most Coquitlam areas lack: independent restaurants, cafés, a pharmacy, and services within walking distance of most homes. It’s one of the few Coquitlam neighbourhoods where daily errands don’t require a car.

The school catchment is one of Austin Heights’ strongest selling points. Austin Heights Elementary is well-regarded within SD43 Coquitlam, and the neighbourhood’s central location means secondary students have practical access to multiple high schools depending on their exact street. The combination of a walkable elementary school and a tight-knit community feel makes Austin Heights consistently popular with families who want neighbourhood character alongside school quality.

The location also works well for commuters. Austin Heights sits close to the Lougheed Highway corridor, putting Burnaby and New Westminster within easy driving distance, and the neighbourhood is a short drive from both Burquitlam and Lougheed SkyTrain stations. It’s not a walk-to-transit neighbourhood, but the access is among the better options in central Coquitlam for buyers who need flexibility between driving and transit.

The housing stock is a mix of detached homes built across several decades — from 1950s bungalows to 1980s two-storeys to newer infill builds — giving buyers a wider range of price points and renovation profiles than more homogeneous neighbourhoods like Burke Mountain. Lot sizes tend to be solid, and the mature street trees and established landscaping give Austin Heights a warmth that newer subdivisions take decades to develop. It’s a neighbourhood that consistently punches above its price point on liveability.