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Homes in Chinatown

Calgary · Richly historic, intensely flavorful, and bustling with cultural energy, Calgary’s Chinatown is one of the city's most distinctive and densely populated inner-city communities.

Market Snapshot

Live MLS® data for Chinatown · updated daily

29
Active listings
$324,900
Median price
$245K – $1.5M
Price range
$570
Avg per sq ft
The Typical Home in Chinatown
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
802 sq ft
2013 year built
Home Types
Condo28Townhouse1

How Chinatown Compares

Versus the wider Calgary market · 6,639 active listings

Chinatown offers relative value: homes here typically list below the Calgary median.

Median home price41% below Calgary
Chinatown
$324,900
Calgary avg
$549,000
Average price per sq ft28% above Calgary
Chinatown
$570
Calgary avg
$447

About Chinatown

Richly historic, intensely flavorful, and bustling with cultural energy, Calgary’s Chinatown is one of the city's most distinctive and densely populated inner-city communities. Nestled along the southern bank of the Bow River right next to the Downtown Core, this historic enclave is celebrated for its incredible walkability, traditional Asian architecture, and legendary culinary scene. It serves as an ultimate destination for urban professionals and investors seeking high-yield concrete condominiums and a 24/7 walkable lifestyle.

Homes for Sale in Chinatown

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110, 138 Waterfront Court SW
CondoNew
4 days on market

$319,000

110, 138 Waterfront Court SW

Chinatown · Calgary, ABMLS® A2320090

1 bd·1 ba·545 ft²
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1005, 205 Riverfront Avenue SW
Condo
11 days on market

$699,000

1005, 205 Riverfront Avenue SW

Chinatown · Calgary, ABMLS® A2322502

2 bd·2 ba·1,389 ft²
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357, 222 Riverfront Avenue SW
Condo
15 days on market

$288,000

357, 222 Riverfront Avenue SW

Chinatown · Calgary, ABMLS® A2321105

1 bd·1 ba·491 ft²
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201, 205 Riverfront Avenue SW
Condo
15 days on market

$400,000

201, 205 Riverfront Avenue SW

Chinatown · Calgary, ABMLS® A2319697

2 bd·2 ba·1,011 ft²
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47 Waterfront Mews SW
Townhouse
32 days on market

$615,000

47 Waterfront Mews SW

Chinatown · Calgary, ABMLS® A2315867

2 bd·3 ba·1,174 ft²
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311, 138 Waterfront Court SW
Condo
33 days on market

$339,000

311, 138 Waterfront Court SW

Chinatown · Calgary, ABMLS® A2301205

1 bd·1 ba·532 ft²
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606, 205 Riverfront Avenue SW
Condo
34 days on market

$335,000

606, 205 Riverfront Avenue SW

Chinatown · Calgary, ABMLS® A2314827

1 bd·1 ba·795 ft²
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501, 138 Waterfront Court SW
Condo
34 days on market

$324,900

501, 138 Waterfront Court SW

Chinatown · Calgary, ABMLS® A2313857

1 bd·1 ba·560 ft²
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317, 222 Riverfront Avenue SW
Condo
40 days on market

$315,000

317, 222 Riverfront Avenue SW

Chinatown · Calgary, ABMLS® A2313344

1 bd·1 ba·671 ft²
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312, 205 Riverfront Avenue SW
Condo
47 days on market

$244,900

312, 205 Riverfront Avenue SW

Chinatown · Calgary, ABMLS® A2311238

1 bd·1 ba·658 ft²
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503, 108 Waterfront Court SW
Condo
47 days on market

$284,800

503, 108 Waterfront Court SW

Chinatown · Calgary, ABMLS® A2311063

1 bd·1 ba·486 ft²
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416, 222 Riverfront Avenue SW
Condo
48 days on market

$315,000

416, 222 Riverfront Avenue SW

Chinatown · Calgary, ABMLS® A2311064

1 bd·1 ba·660 ft²
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Why People Love Chinatown

Chinatown delivers a high-density, cosmopolitan lifestyle that effortlessly pairs multi-generational heritage with modern, transit-oriented city living.

  • A Legendary Culinary and Shopping Mecca: For food lovers, Chinatown is unparalleled. The neighborhood is packed with award-winning dim sum parlours, late-night hot pot joints, authentic barbecue houses, bubble tea cafes, and specialized bakery shops. It also features traditional herbalists and bustling Asian grocery markets, making daily shopping a true cultural experience.
  • The Cultural Anchor of Chinatown Cultural Centre: Sitting proudly at the heart of the community is the spectacular Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre. Modeled after the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, its breathtaking, hand-painted central dome is a masterpiece of architecture. The facility serves as a massive community anchor, hosting cultural museums, language schools, martial arts classes, and major annual Chinese New Year festivals.
  • Effortless Walkability to the Downtown Core: You can completely ditch the daily vehicle commute here. Residents live within a 5-to-10-minute walk of Calgary's corporate oil and gas office towers, Bow Valley College, and the city's central business district. The neighborhood also borders the LRT C-Train line, offering free transit riding anywhere within the downtown perimeter.
  • Immediate Access to the Bow River Pathways: Despite its dense, highly urban concrete footprint, the community is deeply connected to nature. Chinatown’s entire northern perimeter runs along the scenic Bow River Pathway network. Residents can step out their front door and instantly access miles of paved paths for running, cycling, or crossing the pedestrian bridges over to the natural wetlands of St. Patrick’s Island and Prince's Island Park.
  • High-Yield Real Estate and Concrete High-Rises: From an investment perspective, Chinatown is highly sought-after. Winding avenues feature a premium mix of mid-century brick walk-ups and gleaming modern concrete high-rise condominium towers. Many of these units offer sweeping, unobstructed views of the Bow River valley and the downtown skyline, making them incredible long-term holding properties.

Top Questions About Living in Chinatown

Where exactly is Chinatown located?
Chinatown is centrally situated on the absolute northern rim of Calgary's inner city. It is a compact, highly efficient sector bounded by the Bow River and Memorial Drive to the north, 4th Street SW to the west, 3rd Avenue SE to the south, and Macleod Trail to the east, placing it right at the absolute crossroads of downtown transit gates.
What schools serve children living in Chinatown?
While heavily favored by urban professionals, investors, and downsizers, Chinatown offers access to mature inner-city educational catchments. Younger public students typically attend nearby Ramsay School or Connaught School, while older students are designated to the historic Mount Royal School (7-9) and the prestigious Western Canada High School (10-12), which features an elite International Baccalaureate (IB) program.
Are there mandatory HOA fees in Chinatown?
No, Chinatown is a public city-centre district and does not have a mandatory Homeowners Association (HOA) fee. However, because the real estate market consists heavily of multi-family high-rise apartment buildings and concrete complexes, buyers will pay standard monthly condominium fees to cover building insurance, professional building management, security, and concierge services if applicable.
What shopping and daily amenities are close to Chinatown?
Daily errands require zero vehicle travel. Beyond the neighborhood's specialty grocery markets, pharmacies, and traditional medicine shops, residents are just blocks away from the major retail complexes inside the CORE Shopping Centre (featuring Holt Renfrew and upscale fashion houses) and sit just minutes from the essential services, banks, and major medical clinics lining adjacent downtown avenues.
What is the current real estate market like in Chinatown?
The Chinatown real estate market is highly active, resilient, and ranks as a premium, low-vacancy sector driven by its unparalleled proximity to the corporate core. The inventory is heavily dominated by one- and two-bedroom concrete apartment units and upscale urban condominiums. Entry-level condos offer exceptional rental potential starting in the mid-$300ks, while premium multi-bedroom corner suites boasting unobstructed river and valley views command anywhere from $500k to over $750k+.
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