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$1,499,000

1221 ROCHESTER AVENUE

Coquitlam · MLS® R3172475

4 bed · 3 bath · 2,753 sq ft · 1 sq ft lot · 6 parking

House · Single Family · built 1987 · 2 days on market

Listed by Shon Sahota, Royal Pacific Realty (Kingsway) Ltd.

Realtor's description

Perched at the top of its own private driveway across from Maillard Middle School, this ultra-quiet, private 1-acre property offers elevation, seclusion, and convenience. The fully updated 2,751 square ft south-facing home is bright with natural light and captures beautiful city views. Backing onto a peaceful ravine, it offers a rare natural setting just steps to major schools and amenities. One of Central Coquitlam's largest usable backyards (approx. 25,000 sqft usable) provides incredible space for kids, entertaining, and future potential. Includes a 2 bdrm mortgage helper + a separate studio/rec room ideal for work-from-home or creative use. Features new bathrooms, a high-efficiency furnace with A/C, new laundry machines, and a brand-new deck.

Property details

Type: House, Single Family
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Living area: 2,753 sq ft
Lot: 1 sq ft
Parking: 6
Year built: 1987
Property tax: $5,989 / yr
Days on market: 2
MLS®: R3172475

Price check

Below typical for the area (-8.3%)

2026 assessment: $1,603,000 · asking is -6.5%
Price per sq ft: $544 vs $594 median for houses in Coquitlam for sale (440)

An estimate from public BC Assessment records, registered sales and the listings for sale right now, not an appraisal. Condition, renovations, views and lot all move real value.

Property insights

On market 2 days

The market here

Listed now: 55 days; median for 440 houses for sale; this one 2 days

Houses in Coquitlam. Sale prices register 1 to 3 months after a sale closes.

Monthly cost

$7,030/mo

Mortgage $6,531 · Tax $499

20% down at 4.34% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing.

estimated payment

$6,531/ monthly

loan $1,199,200

25-year amortization

down payment20% · $299,80020%+ down: no mortgage insuranceinterest rate4.34%Rates from Ratehub.ca (best 5-year fixed and variable), checked Oct 7, 2026. Semi-annual compounding; your lender's rate may differ.amortizationpayment frequency

total interest: $760,100
property transfer tax: $27,980; BC general rate
cash to close: $327,780; down + PTT
total paid: $1,959,300

Estimates only. Rates change daily and lenders qualify at the stress-test rate; first-time-buyer and newly-built PTT exemptions aren't applied. Talk to a mortgage broker before you offer.

If you rented it out

Suite rent: $1,708/mo
Your cost after the suite: $5,634/mo; vs $7,205 without it

Suite rent / moDown payment %Rate %

Costs: mortgage $6,531 · tax $499 · insurance ~$175 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.

Rent starts at CMHC's average for a 3+ bedroom (1-bedroom for the suite) in Coquitlam (CMHC Rental Market Survey, October 2025). Averages include long-time tenants, so new leases usually ask more; houses usually rent for more than apartments. 25-year mortgage; rental purchases need at least 20% down.

BC rules for landlords

Short-term rentals are limited to the host's principal residence in most communities. gov.bc.ca
Rent increases are capped once a year at the province's set amount. gov.bc.ca
The speculation and vacancy tax applies in many areas to homes not lived in or rented out. gov.bc.ca
Selling within two years of buying can trigger the BC home flipping tax. gov.bc.ca