Highpointe: Maple Ridge's only concrete construction pre-sale, 153 units at 11641 227 Street by Concordia Properties.

Highpointe Condos & City Homes, Maple Ridge: Pre-Sale Review 2026

By Alex Dunbar, REALTOR · REAL Broker BC Ltd. · Updated April 2026

Highpointe is the outlier in Maple Ridge's pre-sale market. Only concrete construction project in the city, 39 floor plans from 443 to 1,532 sqft, Fraser River and mountain views, Lumon solariums on select units. 153 units across a 6-storey steel and concrete building at 11641 227 Street. In any other Metro Vancouver city, this spec sheet would price well above $700/sqft. In Maple Ridge, it starts in the low $400Ks. The question is whether the concrete premium makes sense in a market where most buyers come for affordability, not build quality. This review walks the pricing, the trade-offs, and who it fits.

Highpointe at a Glance

Condos above, ground-level city homes at street — Highpointe delivers both in one 6-storey concrete building.

Why Concrete Matters

Most Maple Ridge residential construction is wood-frame. Highpointe is steel and concrete. This matters for:

• Sound insulation. Concrete floors and walls reduce noise between units. If you've lived in a wood-frame condo and heard your neighbours, you understand this.
• Fire resistance. Concrete buildings have inherently higher fire ratings.
• Longevity. Longer structural lifespan, lower major-repair costs in the first 20-30 years.
• Resale perception. Concrete commands a premium in the Metro Vancouver resale market. Appraisers and buyers consistently value it over wood-frame.

Real quality differentiator, not marketing fluff. Downside: concrete costs more to build, reflected in the price.

Location: East Central Maple Ridge

The Fraser River frames the entire south-facing view — upper-floor Highpointe units look directly over this.

What's good: 7 acres of parkland adjacent (buffer + green space). Fraser River and Golden Ears mountain views from upper floors. B-Line express bus nearby (best transit option in Maple Ridge, connects to Coquitlam Centre SkyTrain).

What's not: Lougheed Highway adjacent (traffic noise, auto-oriented strip). Not walkable in the Town Centre sense. Town Centre services are 5-10 min by car. Car-dependent daily life.

Pricing (Verify Before Relying)

Sources conflict on Highpointe's current entry price, ranging from $385K to $530K for opening units. This is a $145K spread. Do not budget off this page, verify with Concordia's sales centre before making any commitments.

If entry is truly $385K, a handful of junior units may qualify for a partial federal GST rebate (up to ~$6,300). Most units will exceed the $450K threshold and owe the full 5% GST as out-of-pocket cost.

Versus Maple Ridge resale: resale condos in Maple Ridge run $500 to $650/sqft, mostly wood-frame. A concrete premium of $100 to $150/sqft is reasonable given build quality. Whether that's the right premium for your situation depends on how much you value sound insulation, fire resistance, and resale optics.

Who Should Buy

Interior render: loft-style city home with double-height ceilings and river-facing windows.

Good fit:

• Buyers relocating from a Vancouver or Burnaby concrete condo. You're used to the quality, don't want to downgrade to wood-frame.
• Quality-focused buyers. If resale optics matter to you long-term, concrete wins in the appraisal.
• Buyers who like a view. Fraser River and Golden Ears exposure on upper floors.
• Buyers who want a Lumon solarium. Enclosed glass balconies that extend living space year-round, rare outside downtown Vancouver towers.

Not a good fit:

• First-time buyers comparing strictly on price. Inspire starts at $344,900 in a more walkable location.
• Buyers who need pricing certainty before committing. Public data conflicts.
• Buyers who need developer certainty. Concordia Properties has limited public track record. Ask for references.
• Transit-dependent buyers. B-Line helps but no SkyTrain. Daily Vancouver commute is 60-90 min.

Highpointe vs Maple Ridge Alternatives

What the Developer Won't Put on the Brochure

1. The $145K spread in reported pricing is a red flag for clarity

Different aggregators list different starting prices ($385K vs $530K). That's a huge gap. Either initial pricing has moved significantly, or current inventory is at the high end. Ask the sales centre for the actual current price sheet.

2. Concordia Properties is not a household name

Limited public data on prior projects. Ask specifically what they've completed in Metro Vancouver and where you can visit. For a 3+ year concrete construction timeline, developer execution matters.

3. Lougheed Highway means real traffic noise

Concrete helps with internal sound, but exterior traffic noise is a different conversation. Request a site visit and evaluate the ambient noise from the proposed floor and orientation of your unit.

4. The 39 floor plans across 153 units means almost unique layouts

That's good for selection, harder for comparison. Don't assume a unit at your target sqft is available at the advertised entry price. Many floor plans have only 4-5 units each.

5. Completion timeline isn't in public materials

Confirm the projected move-in date and understand how it impacts your deposit hold period and mortgage rate strategy.

Alex Dunbar Personal Real Estate Corporation

REAL Broker BC Ltd.  |  Living in the Lower Mainland

I help buyers compare Maple Ridge pre-sales against each other and against resale. If you're weighing Highpointe's concrete premium against Inspire's entry price or a Kanaka Springs townhome, let's run the numbers together.

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Pricing, availability, and timelines are based on publicly available information as of April 2026 and may not reflect current conditions. Public pricing data conflicts, verify directly with Concordia Properties or your REALTOR before making a purchase decision.