Sun Valley, Port Coquitlam - September 2026 Real Estate Report

Sun Valley, Port Coquitlam: Your Home Is Worth Less Than the City Thinks

If you have been glancing at your latest property assessment and feeling pretty good about yourself, hold on. The real-world numbers in Sun Valley are telling a different story right now - and it is worth knowing before you make any moves.

The Vibe: What Is Actually Happening in Our Neighbourhood

Let us break it down by property type, because houses and condos are not moving the same way.

Houses in Sun Valley

The city says our houses are worth an average of $1,260,593. But the HonestDoor Price - which pulls from real, current market activity - puts that number at $1,212,365. That is a gap of nearly $48,000, and the HonestDoor Price has slipped another 0.78% since last period. Recent sales back this up: the average sale price for houses is sitting at $1,045,000, with price per square foot around $776.

• Average assessed value: $1,260,593
• HonestDoor Price: $1,212,365 (down 0.78%)
• Average sale price: $1,045,000
• Price per square foot: $776
• Predicted market value: $1,221,926 (down from 3-month average of $1,244,513)
• Average rental estimate: $4,765 per month
• Rental yield: 4.41%
• Airbnb estimate: $237 per night
• Properties assessed this year: 925

On the neighbourhood leaderboard, Sun Valley houses rank 6 out of 6 for growth in Port Coquitlam right now. That is bottom of the pack. Price rank is a more respectable 3 out of 6 - so we are not cheap, but we are not growing. Values have shifted -2.91% recently, and the trend line is pointing down, not up.

How do we compare to the neighbours? Oxford Heights houses average $1,314,411 and Lincoln Park sits at $1,233,682 - both pricier than us. Birchland Manor comes in lower at $1,194,077. The catch? All three are also seeing declining growth, so this is not a Sun Valley problem alone. The whole pocket of Port Coquitlam is taking a breather.

Condos in Sun Valley

The condo picture is similar. The city assessed condos at an average of $653,683, but the HonestDoor Price is $614,944 - that is 5.93% below the assessed value, and it has dropped 1.16% from the previous period. The predicted market value sits at $622,143, which is already below the 3-month moving average of $634,010.

• Average assessed value: $653,683
• HonestDoor Price: $614,944 (down 1.16%)
• Predicted market value: $622,143
• 3-month moving average: $634,010
• Average rental estimate: $2,979 per month
• Rental yield: 3.60%
• Airbnb estimate: $148 per night
• Properties assessed this year: 109

On the condo leaderboard, Sun Valley ranks 4 out of 6 for growth - below average, but not last. Nearby, Birchland Manor condos average $773,045 and Lincoln Park sits at $666,157, both higher than us. If you own a condo here and are watching values, the direction is not encouraging in the short term.

The Secret Sauce: Why Your HonestDoor Price Matters More Right Now Than Your Assessment

Here is the thing about your city assessment - it is a snapshot from months ago, sometimes longer. It does not know what happened in the market last week, last month, or even last quarter. It is basically a photograph of a moving car.

The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time using actual sales data, current market signals, and neighbourhood trends. Right now in Sun Valley, that difference is not small. For houses, the gap between the assessed value and the HonestDoor Price is nearly $48,000. For condos, it is close to $39,000. If you are making any financial decision - refinancing, selling, even just benchmarking your net worth - using the city's number is like navigating with an old map.

With values down -2.91% for houses recently and the predicted value trending below the 3-month average, knowing your real number today is not just useful. It is necessary.

The "So What?" - Thinking About Selling This Summer?

Straight talk: Sun Valley is not in a seller's frenzy right now. There were only 3 property transactions recorded in 2026 so far, and houses are ranking last in the Port Coquitlam growth leaderboard. The market is cooling, not crashing - but the window for peak pricing may be narrowing.

If you are thinking about listing this summer, here is what the numbers are telling us:

• Do not anchor your price to the assessed value - it is running $48,000 high for houses and $39,000 high for condos compared to what buyers are actually paying.
• The 3-month moving average for houses is $1,244,513, but the current predicted value is already at $1,221,926. That gap is moving in the wrong direction.
• Buyers in this price range are paying attention. Overpricing will cost you time, and time on market costs you money.
• The rental story is decent - $4,765 per month for houses and $2,979 for condos - so investors are still interested, which keeps a floor under demand.

The move right now is to check your HonestDoor Price, understand where you actually sit in today's market, and price with the current data - not last year's assessment. Sun Valley is a solid neighbourhood with real demand. But this summer, realistic pricing wins. Wishful pricing sits.

This 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.