If you have been watching your property assessment and feeling pretty good about it, here is a reality check. The city says your home is worth one thing. The actual market is saying something different - and the gap is bigger than most people realize.
Let us break it down by property type, because houses and condos are telling two very different stories right now.
The average sale price for a house in Lincoln Park sits at $1,250,000, with a price per square foot around $628. On the surface, that sounds solid. But dig a little deeper and the trend is worth watching.
On the neighbourhood leaderboard, Lincoln Park houses rank 6 out of 6 for growth in Port Coquitlam. That is bottom of the pack right now. The one bright spot - we rank 1 out of 6 for price, meaning Lincoln Park is still among the most expensive neighbourhoods in the city. We have the prestige, but the momentum has stalled.
The condo picture is a bit more complicated. The HonestDoor Price for condos comes in at $1,309,400 - but that number has dropped 11.80% from the previous period, which is a significant move in a short time. Meanwhile, the predicted market value sits at $680,179, which is actually tracking below the 3-month moving average of $684,235.
The condo Airbnb ranking is genuinely interesting. Lincoln Park condos sit at number 1 in Port Coquitlam for short-term rental income potential. If you own a condo here and have not thought about that angle, it is worth a conversation.
Here is the thing about your city assessment - it is a snapshot from the past. It does not know what happened in the market last month, last quarter, or even last year in real time. It is a static number that gets updated once a year, and by the time it lands in your mailbox, the market has already moved on.
The HonestDoor Price is the real-world check. It is pulling in current sales data, neighbourhood trends, and live market signals to give you a number that reflects what a buyer would actually pay today - not what the city guessed six months ago.
In Lincoln Park right now, the average assessed value is $1,282,877. The average HonestDoor Price is $1,228,308. That is a gap of roughly $54,000 - or 4.25% lower than what the city has on the books. If you are making any financial decisions based on your assessment alone, you are working with an outdated map.
With 521 properties assessed in Lincoln Park and neighbourhood growth down 0.04% year over year, this is exactly the kind of market where checking your HonestDoor Price is not optional - it is just smart.
If you are thinking about listing this summer, here is the honest take.
Lincoln Park is not a market that is falling off a cliff. We are still among the most expensive neighbourhoods in Port Coquitlam - that price rank of 1 out of 6 means something. But the market is taking a breather. Values are trending below their 3-month averages, transaction volume is thin, and the growth rank sitting at the bottom of the local leaderboard tells you buyer urgency is not exactly at a fever pitch right now.
Compared to nearby neighbourhoods, Oxford Heights is slightly more expensive but growing slower. Birchland Manor is cheaper but actually growing faster at -0.03% versus our -0.04%. The differences are small, but they matter when you are pricing a listing.
What does that mean for you practically? A few things.
Bottom line - Lincoln Park is still a quality neighbourhood with strong prices. But right now, the data says this is a market where preparation and realistic pricing wins. Check your HonestDoor Price, know your number, and make the move on your terms.
lincoln park | port coquitlam | october 2026This information is all based on our opinions based on the information available to us. Everyone's situation may be different and you should reach out to us for more personalized information.