Where to Buy Real Estate in Canada 2025: Calgary

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Looking for an up-and-coming neighbourhood? Greenwood-Greenbriar in northwest Calgary is gaining popularity, with new residential developments and easy access to some of the city’s favourite destinations. Approximately 37% of households in Greenwood-Greenbriar have children. While the community offers quick access to Highway 1 and Stoney Trail, many residents have a car to get around, as it currently holds a low accessibility rating of 0.5 out of 5 stars.

Calgary Farmers’ Market West is a new neighbourhood hotspot. Spanning 54,000 square feet and home to more than 60 local vendors, it’s a year-round destination for fresh produce and local goods, great for picking up groceries or meeting friends for lunch.

Do you love outdoor spaces? Greenwood-Greenbriar is close to Bowness Park, one of the city’s most popular parks. Bowness Park is just a 15-minute bike ride along the Bow River Pathway, with scenic walking, winter skating trails and boat rentals on the river. The neighbourhood is also a quick five-minute drive away from WinSport’s Canada Olympic Park, home of the 1988 Winter Olympics and one of the best places to learn to ski and snowboard. 

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Situated in the northeast quadrant, Abbeydale is a working-class neighbourhood primarily composed of single-family homes. Also located in the northeast are Calgary International Airport, the Calgary Zoo and multiple shopping complexes, giving Abbeydale residents easy access to some of the city’s most popular destinations. 

With an average price of $488,821 at the end of 2024, Abbeydale homes are significantly below the city average of $577,367, earning the neighbourhood a high value score of 4.1. Price growth has stayed relatively consistent, with five-year growth of 79%, three-year growth of 64%, and one-year growth of 49%.

Bordered by the Trans-Canada Highway and Stoney Trail, the neighbourhood is convenient for car owners, while those reliant on public transit face a longer commute to downtown. The closest C-train station, Marlborough, is about 15 minutes away by bus or 10 minutes by car, giving the neighbourhood a moderate accessibility score of 1.5.

Abbeydale is a relatively young neighbourhood: 20% of residents are 14 or younger, and 43% of households have children. Families in Abbeydale will appreciate the neighbourhood’s multiple playgrounds, the Abbeydale Park Baseball Diamond and the convenience of having Abbeydale Elementary School within the neighbourhood boundaries.

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Penbrooke Meadows has an average home price that is more affordable than 75% of neighbourhoods in Calgary, making this southeastern neighbourhood a top choice for budget-conscious buyers. At the end of 2024, the average price reached $434,157, marking a 41% increase from the end of 2023 and a 66% increase from the end of 2019, all of which contribute to its value score of 4.0.

Among the five highest-ranked Calgary neighbourhoods, Penbrooke Meadows leads in accessibility with a score of 2.3. Residents can drive to downtown Calgary in 15 minutes via Memorial Drive. Elliston Park, along with several grocery stores and restaurants, is just beyond the perimeter of the neighbourhood.

With multiple elementary schools within its boundaries, Penbrooke Meadows is a good choice for families with children, particularly as 43% of households have kids. Also within the neighbourhood are several parks and green spaces, giving children plenty of outdoor play options.

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