For sale50$899,500
8519 48 Avenue NW
5 bed4 bath2,009 sq ft
HouseMLS® A2314392
Calgary · Neighbourhood
Bowness Real Estate
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Market snapshot
The Bowness market right now
Bowness currently has 98 active listings. Most homes for sale are priced between $162K and $1.23M, with a median around $687K. Detached houses make up the largest share of the market.
- 98
- Active listings
- 98
- For sale
- $687K
- Median list price
- $162K–$1.23M
- Typical range
- $448
- Median price / sq ft
- 35
- Median days listed
- 12
- New in last 7 days
- 1979
- Median year built
Bowness prices by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Active listings | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | $169K |
| 2 | 19 | $420K |
| 3 | 32 | $480K |
| 4+ | 38 | $862K |
Figures reflect current active MLS® listings and update as the market moves.
Neighbourhood guide
Living in Bowness
Bowness is a former town in northwest Calgary along the Bow River, and one of the city's oldest communities, with a distinct main street and a broad socioeconomic mix.
Location & boundaries
It sits in northwest Calgary, bounded by the Bow River to the north and east, 16th Avenue (the Trans-Canada Highway) to the south and Stoney Trail to the west. Montgomery lies across the river to the east.
History
Beginning as a ranch in 1890-91, it was named after Bowness-on-Windermere in England's Lake District. It incorporated as a village in 1948, became a town in 1951 and was annexed by Calgary in 1964.
Lifestyle
It is a riverside community ranging from modest older housing to renovated and riverfront homes, with a walkable main street and strong access to river parks.
Housing & property types
Housing is a mix of older single-family houses, former military housing, newer infill homes, condominiums and rental apartments.
Shopping & dining
Bowness Road, the community's Main Street, has been revitalized with independent shops, restaurants and cafes, including reused heritage buildings.
Parks & recreation
Bowness Park, between the Bow River and a lagoon, offers picnicking, boating and winter ice skating and connects to the regional pathway network; Baker Park lies across the river.
Schools
Public schools include Bowness High School and several elementary and junior schools under the Calgary Board of Education, along with Our Lady of the Assumption (K-9) in the Calgary Catholic School District.
Getting around
Calgary Transit buses serve the community, and the Trans-Canada Highway (16th Avenue) and Stoney Trail provide regional road access.
Community facilities
A branch of the Calgary Public Library occupies a repurposed commercial building on Main Street.
Who it may suit
May suit buyers wanting an older riverside community with parkland and a small main street.
Nearby neighbourhoods
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Neighbourhood snapshot — Calgary
Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population for Calgary, City (CY), Alberta. These figures describe the city as a whole, not this specific address — useful context, not a substitute for local knowledge. View source
Population
1,306,784
Total population
+5.5%
Growth since 2016
38
Median age
Income
$98,000
Median household income
Household
2.6
Avg. household size
26.4%
Live alone
62.5%
Families w/ kids
Housing
68.8%
Owned
31.2%
Rented
$456,000
Median dwelling value
Single-detached house55.0%
Apartment28.6%
Row house / townhouse9.7%
Other6.7%
Education
Highest credential, ages 25–64
Bachelor's degree or higher42.9%
Trades or college diploma28.1%
High school diploma21.4%
No certificate, diploma or degree7.6%
Commute
How residents get to work
Car, truck or van83.2%
Public transit8.8%
Walked4.2%
Bicycle0.9%
Other2.9%
Languages
Mother tongue, top responses
English64.1%
Punjabi3.4%
Tagalog3.2%
Cantonese2.5%
French1.2%
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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.
Common questions
Frequently asked
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How much does a home cost in Bowness?
The median asking price for homes currently for sale in Bowness is about $687,000, and most are listed between $162,000 and $1,225,000. These figures come from active MLS® listings and move with the market.
How many homes are for sale in Bowness right now?
There are 98 active listings on this page's search, 12 of them new in the last 7 days. Listings are updated continuously from the MLS®.
How much is a 3-bedroom home in Bowness?
Median asking prices by bedroom count in Bowness right now — 1 bedroom: about $169,000; 2 bedrooms: about $420,000; 3 bedrooms: about $480,000; 4+ bedrooms: about $862,000. Based on 94 active listings.
What is the price per square foot for homes in Bowness?
The median asking price per square foot of living area is about $448 across homes currently listed in Bowness. Location, age and building type move this a lot, so compare within a neighbourhood.
How long have homes in Bowness been on the market?
The typical active listing here first came on the market about 35 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 Bowness?
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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