River Heights, Coquitlam, British Columbia Real Estate and Homes for Sale
In River Heights, around 70% of dwellings are single detached homes, and the rest are mainly duplexes and townhouses. This neighbourhood also has quite a good selection of housing sizes; there is a higher proportion of four or more bedroom homes in this neighbourhood. Homeowners occupy roughly 85% of the units in River Heights and renters occupy the remainder. A majority of the housing growth in this area occurred between 1980 and 1990. Read more about River Heights real estate
Browse River Heights Real Estate Listings by Property Type
-
Advertising
Transportation
The preferred way to move around in River Heights is usually a car. It is very convenient to park, and nearby highways, such as Trans-Canada Highway, are quite easy to drive to from anywhere in this area. On the other hand, public transit users may find limited choices in River Heights as a result of the service's low frequency. Nonetheless, house owners have access to a few bus lines, and bus stops are typically nearby. Cycling is occasionally challenging in River Heights as there are quite a few slopes. Nonetheless, the bicycling network is well-developed. It is also difficult for pedestrians to navigate River Heights as few common errands can be run on foot.
Services
Shopping for one's groceries often demands the use of a vehicle in River Heights. In terms of education, there are only a limited number of primary schools in this part of Coquitlam and therefore they can be a rather long walk away. Furthermore, River Heights does not contain any high schools. Moreover, parents may find it challenging for their kids to access daycares as a pedestrian.
Character
The character of River Heights is exemplified by its slower-paced atmosphere. It is very easy to access green spaces since there are about 10 of them close by for residents to unwind in. This part of Coquitlam is reasonably quiet overall, as the streets are usually peaceful - however noise can be an issue near Trans-Canada Highway or the railway line.