Port Coquitlam, BC, Buyer cash back
Port Coquitlam rebate realtor: a yard for less, with cash back
PoCo is the Tri-Cities' value pick. Buy here with our partner agent and half their commission comes back to you.
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Port Coquitlam
$840,300benchmark
$5,867your rebate at that price
Coquitlam
$981,400benchmark
$6,678your rebate at that price
PoCo's composite benchmark is about $141,000 below Coquitlam's. You give up SkyTrain at your door and the newest construction; you usually get a bigger lot, a garage and a quieter street.
What buying in Port Coquitlam is really like
Port Coquitlam is the most affordable of the Tri-Cities and still mostly ground-oriented: older detached houses on Mary Hill and Citadel Heights, plenty of 1990s townhouses in Riverwood and Oxford Heights, and a small condo market around the downtown. It suits buyers who want a yard without leaving Metro Vancouver.
At the $840,300 composite benchmark, the 50% rebate is about $5,867. On a typical PoCo detached house around $1,300,000, it is about $8,510.
Port Coquitlam composite benchmark $840,300, GVR August 2026.
What your budget buys in Port Coquitlam
- $550,000 to $650,000
- A two-bedroom condo near downtown PoCo.
- $800,000 to $900,000
- A townhouse in Riverwood or Citadel.
- $1,200,000 to $1,400,000
- A detached house on Mary Hill or Citadel Heights, often from the 1970s to 1990s.
Check these before you buy in Port Coquitlam
Floodplain streets
Some lower streets near the Coquitlam and Pitt rivers sit in floodplain areas. Check the city's flood mapping and ask your insurer.
1970s and 1980s houses
Much of the detached stock is 40 to 50 years old. Look at the roof, windows, electrical panel and plumbing material before you remove subjects.
Townhouse depreciation
Riverwood and Citadel complexes from the 1990s are reaching roof and siding replacement. Check the contingency reserve and planned levies.
Worked example, Citadel Heights house
A buyer purchases a 1980s house in Citadel Heights for $1,300,000. The buyer brokerage earns about $17,020 before GST. The buyer's share of about $8,510 covers a full roof replacement on a typical PoCo house.
Closing costs in Port Coquitlam, and where the rebate lands
A home at the PoCo benchmark bought by a first-time buyer. This is just above the $835,000 full-exemption limit, so only a partial exemption applies.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Property transfer tax (standard) | $14,806 |
| First-time buyer exemption, if eligible | −$6,304 |
| Lawyer or notary, title insurance (estimate) | $1,500 to $2,500 |
| Home inspection (estimate) | $500 to $900 |
| Your rebate after completion | +$5,867 |
BC property transfer tax: 1% on the first $200,000, 2% to $2 million, 3% above that, plus 2% on residential value over $3 million. First-time buyers can be exempt on the first $500,000 for homes up to $835,000, phasing out by $860,000. Newly built homes can be fully exempt up to $1,100,000, phasing out by $1,150,000. Eligibility rules apply; your lawyer or notary confirms.
Your Port Coquitlam rebate at other prices
| Price | Typical buyer-side commission | Your cash back (50%) | Typical listing-side commission | Seller saving (50%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500,000 | $7,820 | $3,910 | $9,180 | $4,590 |
| $675,000 | $9,833 | $4,916 | $11,543 | $5,771 |
| $850,000 | $11,845 | $5,923 | $13,905 | $6,953 |
| $1,050,000 | $14,145 | $7,073 | $16,605 | $8,303 |
| $1,350,000 | $17,595 | $8,798 | $20,655 | $10,328 |
Common BC split to the buyer brokerage: 3.22% on the first $100,000 and 1.15% on the rest, before GST. Your agent confirms the actual figure before each offer.
Work out your number
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