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Alberta · Local guide

Calgary Real Estate

Calgary's four quadrants and dozens of communities give buyers genuine range — mature inner-city neighbourhoods with established trees and older schools, newer builds on the city's edges with larger lots, and everything in between.

Market snapshot

The Calgary market right now

Calgary currently has 6,528 active listings. Most homes for sale are priced between $255K and $1.11M, with a median around $550K. Detached houses make up the largest share of the market.

6,528
Active listings
6,528
For sale
$550K
Median list price
$255K–$1.11M
Typical range
$401
Median price / sq ft
40
Median days listed
597
New in last 7 days
2006
Median year built

Calgary prices by bedrooms

BedroomsActive listingsMedian asking price
1623$250K
21,693$350K
31,720$560K
4+2,410$765K

Figures reflect current active MLS® listings and update as the market moves.

Buying a home in Calgary

In Alberta, ask the seller for a current Real Property Report (RPR) with the municipality's compliance stamp — it confirms the house, garage and fences sit where they should. A home inspection and a review of the title for caveats round out the standard conditions.

Alberta has no land transfer tax — buyers pay land titles registration fees instead, which makes closing costs noticeably lower than in BC or Ontario. See our BC & Alberta closing costs checklist.

Community first, then the house

School catchment, commute, and community amenities (pathways, community leagues, outdoor pools and rinks) tend to matter as much as the house itself. Catchment boundaries for the Calgary Board of Education and Calgary Catholic School District don't always follow the community lines you'd expect, so we confirm the specific catchment for a listing rather than assuming from the neighbourhood name.

Alberta has no provincial land transfer tax — a real difference from BC — but budget for legal fees, title insurance, and Alberta's Land Titles registration fees, plus a home inspection on any resale purchase.

What tends to move first

Bungalows and two-storeys with a legal basement suite or clear suite potential draw strong interest from buyers managing a mortgage with rental income, or planning for multigenerational living. Proximity to a C-Train line, a strong school, or a community with an outdoor pool consistently shows up as a differentiator in what sells quickly.

Common questions

Buying in Calgary

If yours isn't here, ask us directly — we'd rather answer it now.

Which Calgary quadrant should I focus on?

It depends on your commute, budget and lifestyle — the SW and NW skew toward established, higher-priced communities near the river and pathways; the NE and SE offer more relative affordability and newer construction. We'll match quadrants to your actual priorities.

Does Calgary have a land transfer tax like BC?

No — Alberta doesn't levy a land transfer tax. You'll still pay Land Titles registration fees and legal costs, which are meaningfully lower than BC's Property Transfer Tax on a comparable purchase.

Is now a good time to buy in Calgary?

That depends on the specific community and property type — Calgary's market has moved differently across price bands in recent years. Ask us for current inventory and days-on-market data for the segment you're watching.

How much does a home cost in Calgary?

The median asking price for homes currently for sale in Calgary is about $550,000, and most are listed between $255,000 and $1,115,000. These figures come from active MLS® listings and move with the market.

How many homes are for sale in Calgary right now?

There are 6,528 active listings on this page's search, 597 of them new in the last 7 days. Listings are updated continuously from the MLS®.

How much is a 3-bedroom home in Calgary?

Median asking prices by bedroom count in Calgary right now — 1 bedroom: about $250,000; 2 bedrooms: about $350,000; 3 bedrooms: about $560,000; 4+ bedrooms: about $765,000. Based on 6,446 active listings.

What is the price per square foot for homes in Calgary?

The median asking price per square foot of living area is about $401 across homes currently listed in Calgary. Location, age and building type move this a lot, so compare within a neighbourhood.

How long have homes in Calgary been on the market?

The typical active listing here first came on the market about 40 days ago. That's days listed so far, not time to sell, but a long figure usually signals more room to negotiate.

Can non-Canadians buy a home in Calgary?

Generally not right now. Since January 1, 2023, the federal Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act has barred most non-Canadians from buying residential property, with exceptions such as permanent residents and some work-permit holders. The ban has been extended before, so confirm its current status and get legal advice on your situation.

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