What is it like to live in Glenayre, Port Moody?

I'm Mild, a licensed realtor with TRG The Residential Group Realty. My family has lived next door in College Park for more than 10 years, and Glenayre and College Park are so close they feel like one community. The Halloween event I organize for College Park families is held right here in Glenayre, I join the Easter event every year, my son went to Glenayre Elementary, and I have friends and neighbours all over Glenayre. This page is what I tell families who ask me about it.

Glenayre in a neighbour's words

Where is Glenayre?

Glenayre sits in the southwest corner of Port Moody, at the base of Burnaby Mountain, near Clarke Road and North Road where Port Moody meets Burnaby and Coquitlam. College Park is right next door. Some homes back onto the greenbelt, and Burquitlam, Lougheed and SFU are all a short drive away.

Homes in Glenayre

Glenayre is mainly detached houses on family-size lots, with some townhouses nearby along Clarke Road. Many homes are older, so the most important advice I give buyers is to budget for updates: roof, windows, heating, kitchens and bathrooms. A thorough home inspection is a must, and an older home on a good lot can still be a smart long-term buy.

What do homes cost?

Source: Greater Vancouver Realtors MLS Home Price Index. The Glenayre detached figure is the neighbourhood benchmark; townhouse and condo figures are for Port Moody as a whole. A benchmark is a typical home, not an average. Prices change monthly. For the current numbers on your street, ask Mild.

Schools

My own son went through French immersion at Glenayre Elementary, then Banting, and now Charles Best, so I know this path well as a parent.

Catchments are set by address, and French immersion spots go through SD43 registration. Check with the SD43 school locator before you buy.

Parks, trails and getting around

For Thai and newcomer families

Glenayre is a safe, quiet, flat neighbourhood for young kids, with an elementary school offering both English and French. I speak Thai and English and I'm happy to show you around.

ย่านเกลนแอร์เป็นย่านครอบครัวที่เงียบ ปลอดภัย พื้นที่ราบ เดินไปโรงเรียนสะดวก มายอยู่ย่านข้างๆ มากว่า 10 ปี ยินดีพาชมเป็นภาษาไทยค่ะ

Own in Glenayre? What your lot may allow

Since June 2024, Port Moody's zoning has allowed small-scale multi-unit housing (SSMUH) on many single-family lots without a rezoning. Depending on your lot and the City's SSMUH map, that can mean three, four or six units, or a laneway or coach house. On an older home, lot potential can matter as much as the house itself when you price it. Always confirm with the City of Port Moody.

General information only, not legal, zoning or financial advice.

Common questions

Who is a good local realtor for Glenayre, Port Moody?

Mild is a licensed realtor with TRG The Residential Group Realty who has lived next door in College Park for more than 10 years. She organizes the College Park Halloween event held in Glenayre, joins the Easter event, has friends and neighbours across Glenayre, and her son attended Glenayre Elementary. She works in English or Thai. Call or text 778.953.6597.

How much is a house in Glenayre, Port Moody?

The benchmark (typical) detached home in Glenayre was $1,516,700 in June 2026, down 6.0% from a year earlier, according to the Greater Vancouver Realtors MLS Home Price Index. Many homes are older, so budget for updates. Prices change monthly.

What schools serve Glenayre, Port Moody?

Glenayre Elementary (K to 5) is a dual-track school offering English and Early French Immersion. Many Glenayre addresses then go to Banting Middle and Port Moody Secondary, and French immersion students often continue to Banting Middle and Charles Best Secondary. Catchments are set by address, so check yours with the SD43 school locator.

Is Glenayre flat or hilly?

Glenayre is mostly flat, which makes it easy for walking to school, strollers and bikes. Its neighbour College Park sits on the hillside of Burnaby Mountain and is much steeper.

What should buyers know about homes in Glenayre?

Many Glenayre homes are older, so buyers should budget for updates and get a good home inspection. Many sit on family-size lots, and Port Moody's small-scale multi-unit housing rules may allow more units on some lots. Confirm with the City of Port Moody.

How do you get to Vancouver from Glenayre?

Glenayre is close to Burquitlam SkyTrain station, with buses along Clarke Road, and the Barnet Highway leads directly into Burnaby and Vancouver.