Located in Northwest Calgary, Hidden Valley and Hanson Ranch offer families a wide variety of housing options, where homes range from townhomes & starter homes, to large homes backing onto a pond in a variety of architectural styles. Hidden Valley is also home to 3 schools, making this neighbourhood a popular destination for all. Access to and from the community is a breeze, bordered by Beddington and Shaganappi Trail, Country Hills Blvd and Stoney Trail, offering quick access to Deerfoot Trail and the Queen Elizabeth Highway (QE2).

Recreation

Hidden Valley has access to an excellent path system that connects to the City of Calgary path system. It is also minutes away from Nosehill Park, one of Canada's largest municipal parks. Green spaces and…

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836 - 15 Avenue SWArriva Calgary Condos

Emerald Stone was one of the first luxury high rises in revitalizing Connaught back in 2004. Located only a half of a block away from Mount Royal Village Shops, Emerald Stone is a vibrant green glass and red bricked building soaring 23 floors. Complete with a golf simulator, games room and a gym all on the main floor, Emerald Stone is one of the few buildings you'll actually use the amenities.  If you are looking to buy in Emerald Stone you can view listings here.

Most of the 160 condos in the building are well designed with one bedroom and bathroom starting at 650 sq ft and going up to 765 sq ft for those with a den. The four corners of the building are reserved for the 2 bedroom and 2 bath units and they are very bright with…

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Silver Springs is a beautifully treed, well established neighborhood located on the north embankment of the Bow River in northwest Calgary. The community offers stunning views of Canada Olympic Park and the Rocky mountains. This is a very active community with a large sports program. Parks and greenspaces are scattered throughout the neighbourhood and it is also home to one of Calgary's few remaining outdoor pools. Built between 1972 and 1980, this mature established community offers a variety of housing from duplexes and townhomes, to detached homes of all styles and sizes.

Recreation

A popular site for recreation and outdoor enthusiasts is the Bowmont Natural Environment Park, which runs along Silver Springs' South end. Walking and bike trails…

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433 - 11th Avenue SEArriva Calgary Condos

Ahhhh Arriva . . .

Built in 2007 Arriva came to change Calgary's skyline and had an affect like no other condo tower in Calgary before. The Arriva highrise was completed at the tail end of Calgary's biggest real estate boom and it offered lifestyles that most baby-boomers and young professionals had to notice. Tucked away in East Victoria Park, the towering 36 stories stood out like something from Dubai or Hong Kong. 

It was also one of the first to offer high-end commercial space at the foot of the building - which meant that you could wine and dine without leaving the building. Nowadays some of it's best views of downtown and it's prestige of the highest residential tower in Alberta have been taken away by the Guardian…

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Established in 1998, this beautiful community is blessed with a gently rolling topography which gives many of the homes spectacular mountain views. There is a mixture of homes for everyone - from apartment condos and townhouses, starter to estate homes, and villas for the empty nesters. Royal Oak is comprised of the "subdivisions" of Royal Oak Estates at the South end of the community, the Royal Highlands and Royal Elm in the middle, and The Cascades in the North.

Recreation

Royal Oak is situated near the Northwest edge of Calgary and boasts wide open spaces dotted with recreational spaces for the young and young at heart alike. Royal Oak is situated near the Northwest edge of Calgary and boasts wide open spaces dotted with recreational spaces for…

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Arbour Lake is Northwest Calgary's only lake community, featuring a trout stocked, 10 acre lake, mountain views, and a plethora of parks and walkways. Located in the community is the brand new state of the art public high school, Robert Thirsk.

Recreation

Recreation opportuities abound in Arbour Lake, with swimming, boating, fishing, and skating areas and facilities to choose from. Within the community is also the newly built Crowfoot Library offering stunning mountain views and access to resources for learning, enrichment, and enjoyment. Walking paths, ravines, and greenbelts make this beautiful area a very walk-friendly community.

Schools

Arbour Lake School (Gr. 5-9) is a large middle school with over 800 students that strives to personalize…

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The Hamptons is one of the Northwest Calgary real estate golf communities. This highly sought after, affluent community is well-suited for executive lifestyles. The prestigious Country Club of The Hamptons is a championship 18-hole golf course that winds through this exclusive estate community offering picturesque fairways, immaculate greens, sparkling ponds and an abundance of wildlife.

Recreation

The Hamptons is rich in amenities including an Olympic size hockey rink, tennis courts, ball diamonds, soccer pitches and a state-of-the-art playground. An annual HOA fee of $200 ensures the community stays in tip-top shape year-round with enhanced area maintenance. The Hamptons Community Association is very active in putting on several initiatives and…

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Citadel is a well established family-oriented Northwest Calgary real estate community. It is beautifully maintained throughout the year and offers a plethora of pathways, parks, playgrounds and recreational spaces. Many of the homes in Citadel offer stunning mountain and ravine views. Citadel was one of the first communities in Northwest Calgary to adopt a Home Owner Association (HOA) fee, and has a busy community association run entirely by volunteers. 

Curious about potential neighbours in Citadel? Citadel is a strong family-oriented community with over 10,000 residents and 30% of them are children.

2015 Real Estate in Citadel: 

  • 140 single-family homes sold last year
  • Average sale price for single-family homes was $479,215
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Edgemont is a northwest Calgary community (the largest in the quadrant), and an area that our team works in frequently. Edgemont was almost 30 years in the making with final phases were completed back in 2005. With one of the highest elevations (1245m at its highest) in the City of Calgary, stunning views of the city and mountains are a given. The Eastern edge of Edgemont also borders Nose Hill Park, one of the largest municipal parks in Canada and North America. 

The area features pathways through beautiful ravines, tennis courts, skating rinks, and playgrounds. The Edgemont Community Centre has much to offer with gym facilities, banquet & meeting rooms, and many activities facilitated by the community. 

Below is a look at how real estate stacked…

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To maintain the integrity of the MLS® System, CREB® has decided to align community names, boundaries and districts with that of the City of Calgary. These community changes will come into effect January 5, 2016, and will turn the current 4 quadrants into 8 districts. 

This change is happening because many community names no longer exist or aren't even officially recognized by the City of Calgary, causing a lot of confusion. This will make the data and resources more reliable for everyone who uses them. 

The MLS® System is a powerful tool, but only if we maintain its integrity. Aligning with the City of Calgary community names and districts will clean up our data and create a more reliable tool for all. Alignment will also provide clarity and…

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