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Marda Loop Real Estate

Explore homes and condos for sale in Marda Loop, one of Calgary's neighbourhoods. Live MLS® listings, updated continuously, plus a direct line to a Renanza agent who knows the area.

Market snapshot

The Marda Loop market right now

Marda Loop currently has 167 active listings. Most homes for sale are priced between $281K and $1.93M, with a median around $885K.

167
Active listings
167
For sale
$885K
Median list price
$281K–$1.93M
Typical range
$532
Median price / sq ft
33
Median days listed
23
New in last 7 days
2010
Median year built

Marda Loop prices by bedrooms

BedroomsActive listingsMedian asking price
120$259K
229$350K
328$747K
4+86$1.38M

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

Neighbourhood guide

Living in Marda Loop

Marda Loop is a lively inner-city shopping and dining district in southwest Calgary, known for its walkable strip of independent shops, cafes, salons and pubs set among established residential streets. It has grown into one of the city's most popular outdoor retail villages.

Location & boundaries

The district is centred on 33rd and 34th Avenues SW between Crowchild Trail and 18th Street SW, plus Garrison Gate SW, and sits within the Altadore, South Calgary and Garrison Woods communities of the inner southwest.

History

The name combines 'Marda,' from the Marda Theatre (1953-1988, named for owners Mark and Mada Jenkins), with 'Loop,' recalling the streetcar turnaround that ran out to 34th Avenue and 20th Street from 1909 before looping back downtown. The former Currie Barracks lands nearby were redeveloped as Garrison Woods in the 2000s.

Lifestyle

It is a pedestrian-oriented district that draws shoppers, diners and nearby residents, and it hosts long-running community events including the Marda Gras street festival each August.

Housing & property types

The surrounding streets mix older single-family homes with a growing number of newer higher-density condominiums and mixed-use buildings such as the Treo development.

Shopping & dining

The core along 33rd and 34th Avenue SW is lined with small-scale independent retailers, coffee shops, restaurants, beauty salons and pubs.

Who it may suit

It may suit those wanting a walkable inner-city district with independent shops and dining close to downtown.

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%

Buying a home in Marda Loop

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

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

How much does a home cost in Marda Loop?

The median asking price for homes currently for sale in Marda Loop is about $885,000, and most are listed between $281,000 and $1,930,000. These figures come from active MLS® listings and move with the market.

How many homes are for sale in Marda Loop right now?

There are 167 active listings on this page's search, 23 of them new in the last 7 days. Listings are updated continuously from the MLS®.

How much is a 3-bedroom home in Marda Loop?

Median asking prices by bedroom count in Marda Loop right now — 1 bedroom: about $259,000; 2 bedrooms: about $350,000; 3 bedrooms: about $747,000; 4+ bedrooms: about $1,375,000. Based on 163 active listings.

What is the price per square foot for homes in Marda Loop?

The median asking price per square foot of living area is about $532 across homes currently listed in Marda Loop. Location, age and building type move this a lot, so compare within a neighbourhood.

How long have homes in Marda Loop been on the market?

The typical active listing here first came on the market about 33 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 Marda Loop?

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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