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Coquitlam West · Luxury Estate · Half-Acre
There are properties that come to market, and then there are properties that define a market. 805 Rochester Avenue in Coquitlam West is firmly the latter — a custom-built, half-acre luxury estate that has quietly sat on one of the neighbourhood’s most coveted streets since 1997, and is now available for the first time in nearly a decade.
With over 8,400 square feet of refined interior living, a resort-calibre backyard, and genuine subdivision potential under Coquitlam’s evolving zoning landscape, this is a property that serves two very different buyers simultaneously: the family looking for a forever home, and the investor with an eye on long-term land value.
“Properties like this don’t come to market often — half an acre, fully built out, in an established Coquitlam neighbourhood with real development upside.”
We’ve had the opportunity to walk through 805 Rochester, and the scope of what’s been built here is genuinely rare for the Tri-Cities. This post breaks it down room by room, neighbourhood context included, so you can decide whether it deserves a showing.
Full property video produced by Joel McCready, Rennie & Associates
The property announces itself before you step inside. A gated driveway leads to a triple-car garage, flanked by mature professional landscaping that has had nearly three decades to establish itself. The exterior — a refined combination of mixed stone and stucco beneath a concrete tile roof — sits with the quiet confidence of a home that was built without compromise.
At 74 feet of frontage on Rochester Avenue, the presence on the street is substantial. From the aerial view, what becomes immediately clear is the sheer scale of the lot relative to the surrounding neighbourhood — the pool, the outdoor dining areas, and the lush greenery occupy a footprint that simply doesn’t exist in newer Coquitlam developments.
Drone view of the rear grounds — pool, hot tub, and mature landscaping across a half-acre lot
The main floor of 805 Rochester spans 3,510 square feet and is organized around a simple but powerful idea: everything a family needs on a single level, executed at the highest possible standard.
The formal living room — 14’8″ x 15’2″ — features vaulted ceilings and anchors the front of the home with the kind of proportions that make furniture look intentional. Natural light moves through the space in a way that only comes from thoughtful architectural planning, not renovation retrofitting.
The dining room (14’1″ x 15’11”) sits adjacent, sized for a table of twelve without feeling crowded — the kind of room where holiday dinners happen and linger. A family dining room off the kitchen (11’9″ x 11′) provides the everyday counterpart.
Formal dining room — proportioned for entertaining at scale
The kitchen (13’1″ x 16’2″) is equipped with high-end appliances and connects directly to the family room — the classic great room configuration that has become the standard for good reason. It functions as the operational heart of the home, with the bar room (5’8″ x 5’4″) nearby for when the occasion calls for it.
One of the most practically significant features of this home is the main-floor primary bedroom — 18’8″ x 17’1″, with its own walk-in closet (12′ x 7’6″). For families with aging parents, for buyers planning decades ahead, or simply for those who prefer not to climb stairs at the end of the day, this is a detail that quietly elevates the home’s long-term livability.
The primary ensuite features a luxury jetted soaker tub, a detail that reflects the overall philosophy of this build: nothing was an afterthought.
Primary ensuite — jetted soaker tub with luxury finishes throughout
A dedicated main floor office (11’7″ x 16’3″) rounds out the main level — a proper room, not a converted closet. In an era where remote work is a permanent reality for many buyers, this is a meaningful addition.
Dedicated main floor office — purpose-built, not repurposed
The upper floor adds 1,816 square feet across four additional bedrooms, each with its own walk-in closet — a level of storage that’s increasingly rare even in luxury builds. The bedrooms range from generous to expansive (up to 16′ x 37’2″ for a combined space), and the upper bathrooms are finished to the same standard as the rest of the home.
For families with children, the kids’ bedroom is bright, well-proportioned, and feels genuinely considered — not simply a box to check on the listing.
Upper floor kids’ bedroom — bright, proportioned, and thoughtfully finished
The fully finished lower level adds another 3,090 square feet and is where the home genuinely separates itself from anything else on the Coquitlam market. This isn’t a basement — it’s an entertainment complex.
Lower level: wine cellar and custom bar — the home entertains as hard as it relaxes
If the interior is impressive, the rear grounds are extraordinary. Approximately 2,000 square feet of outdoor living space wraps around a sun-drenched pool and hot tub, framed by mature professional landscaping that took years to establish and cannot be replicated quickly or cheaply.
The rear grounds — pool, hot tub, and outdoor dining on a half-acre lot in Coquitlam West
Outdoor dining, firepit, and the kind of backyard that ends pool envy permanently
Aerial view of the full rear grounds — the scale only becomes apparent from above
The home spans three full levels with 28 rooms. The floor plan below illustrates how the space is distributed — main floor primary living, upper family wing, and a fully developed lower entertainment level.
iGuide professionally measured floor plan — 8,416 sq ft across three levels
Beyond the home itself, 805 Rochester Avenue carries a compelling development story. The property is currently zoned R1, with the listing noting potential for R2 rezoning that could allow for multiple lots — buyers are advised to verify directly with the City of Coquitlam.
BC Assessment values the property at $3,733,000 (2026), with land assessed at $2,170,000. The last recorded sale was in September 2017 at $3,051,000. The current ask of $5,750,000 reflects both the improvements and the land value trajectory in one of Metro Vancouver’s most active municipal planning environments.
*Subdivision potential and R2 rezoning should be verified directly with the City of Coquitlam. Buyer or buyer’s agent to verify all measurements and data if deemed important.
Rochester Avenue sits in Coquitlam West — one of the most established and sought-after pockets in the Tri-Cities. The area is characterized by larger lots, mature tree canopy, and a mix of long-time owners and families who have specifically sought out this part of Coquitlam for its scale and relative tranquility compared to newer developments.
Proximity to amenities is strong without being urban. Lougheed Highway and the Lougheed Town Centre SkyTrain station are minutes away, Mundy Park and the Como Lake trail network are accessible for outdoor recreation, and the area sits close enough to Port Moody and Burnaby to give buyers genuine flexibility in their daily patterns.
For families, the school proximity here is a genuine selling point. Lord Baden-Powell Elementary is an 8-minute walk. Our Lady of Fatima — a Catholic independent school with French Immersion — is even closer at 0.5 km. At the secondary level, Centennial Secondary’s AP Program and Port Moody Secondary’s IB Program are both reachable within 10 minutes by car.
805 Rochester Avenue is not a home for everyone — and that’s precisely what makes it right for the buyer who finds it. It suits three distinct buyer profiles:
The luxury family buyer who wants scale, privacy, and resort-quality outdoor living within an established neighbourhood — and doesn’t want to wait years for landscaping to mature or a renovation to finish.
The multigenerational household that needs a main-floor primary bedroom, multiple bedrooms across two upper floors, and the kind of common spaces that allow extended family to gather without collision.
The long-term investor who sees a half-acre lot in Coquitlam West with subdivision potential and understands what that means over a 10–15 year horizon as Metro Vancouver’s housing density continues to evolve.
The property is listed by Joel McCready PREC* at Rennie & Associates Realty. Showings are by appointment only.
The Macnabs work with buyers across the Tri-Cities. If 805 Rochester Avenue — or a property like it — is on your radar, we’d be glad to talk through the numbers and arrange a showing.
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