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Calgary · Deeply established, exceptionally vibrant, and rich in multicultural flavor, Forest Lawn - Forest Heights stands as one of East Calgary’s most resilient, affordable, and practical residential neighbourhoods.

Market Snapshot

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14
Active listings
$399,950
Median price
$200K – $600K
Price range
$374
Avg per sq ft
The Typical Home in Forest Heights
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
1,048 sq ft
1975 year built
Home Types
House8Townhouse6

How Forest Heights Compares

Versus the wider Calgary market · 6,669 active listings

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

Median home price27% below Calgary
Forest Heights
$399,950
Calgary avg
$549,000
Average price per sq ft16% below Calgary
Forest Heights
$374
Calgary avg
$447

About Forest Heights

Deeply established, exceptionally vibrant, and rich in multicultural flavor, Forest Lawn - Forest Heights stands as one of East Calgary’s most resilient, affordable, and practical residential neighbourhoods. Developed primarily throughout the 1960s and 1970s, this mature sector is highly celebrated for its massive lot footprints, incredible price-to-space value, and immediate front-row access to the culinary powerhouse of International Avenue. It serves as a premier destination for first-time buyers, multi-generational families, and savvy investors seeking a culturally diverse community with an exceptionally rapid commute to the downtown core.

Homes for Sale in Forest Heights

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4406 FORDHAM Crescent SE
HouseNew
5 days on market

$599,500

4406 FORDHAM Crescent SE

Forest Heights · Calgary, ABMLS® A2322200

4 bd·2 ba·1,225 ft²
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200 Fonda Drive SE
House
8 days on market

$375,000

200 Fonda Drive SE

Forest Heights · Calgary, ABMLS® A2322940

5 bd·2 ba·1,030 ft²
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520 Foritana Road SE
House
12 days on market

$489,900

520 Foritana Road SE

Forest Heights · Calgary, ABMLS® A2313243

3 bd·2 ba·1,393 ft²
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196 Fonda Drive SE
House
17 days on market

$424,900

196 Fonda Drive SE

Forest Heights · Calgary, ABMLS® A2320858

3 bd·3 ba·976 ft²
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25, 3745 Fonda Way SE
Townhouse
25 days on market

$199,900

25, 3745 Fonda Way SE

Forest Heights · Calgary, ABMLS® A2317772

2 bd·1 ba·910 ft²
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13, 4531 7 Avenue SE
Townhouse
44 days on market

$285,000

13, 4531 7 Avenue SE

Forest Heights · Calgary, ABMLS® A2311976

3 bd·2 ba·1,023 ft²
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520 43 Street SE
Townhouse
46 days on market

$359,000

520 43 Street SE

Forest Heights · Calgary, ABMLS® A2311368

3 bd·2 ba·1,199 ft²
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5203 Memorial Drive SE
House
47 days on market

$525,000

5203 Memorial Drive SE

Forest Heights · Calgary, ABMLS® A2310753

5 bd·2 ba·1,051 ft²
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3, 4543 7 Avenue SE
Townhouse
53 days on market

$269,000

3, 4543 7 Avenue SE

Forest Heights · Calgary, ABMLS® A2308990

3 bd·2 ba·595 ft²
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5207 5 Avenue SE
House
54 days on market

$510,000

5207 5 Avenue SE

Forest Heights · Calgary, ABMLS® A2308700

4 bd·2 ba·1,090 ft²
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65, 3705 Fonda Way SE
Townhouse
59 days on market

$208,900

65, 3705 Fonda Way SE

Forest Heights · Calgary, ABMLS® A2306896

2 bd·1 ba·1,183 ft²
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47, 3705 Fonda Way SE
Townhouse
83 days on market

$255,000

47, 3705 Fonda Way SE

Forest Heights · Calgary, ABMLS® A2299876

3 bd·1 ba·1,087 ft²
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Why People Love Forest Heights

Forest Heights delivers a highly grounded, exceptionally convenient lifestyle that pairs robust family-focused outdoor recreation with rapid cross-city transit connectivity.

  • Massive Lot Profiles & Laned Backyards: Built during a design era that prioritized unmatched breathing room, single-family properties in Forest Heights boast generous frontages, deep setbacks, and wide avenues. Winding crescents showcase well-built mid-century bungalows and split-levels, featuring expansive private backyards and traditional rear-alley lane access perfect for double detached garages, workshops, or future garden suites.
  • The International Avenue Culinary Powerhouse: Daily dining and shopping are an absolute luxury here. The community borders International Avenue (17th Avenue SE), Calgary's premier multicultural business district. Residents enjoy "step-out-your-door" access to an unparalleled selection of authentic global restaurants, diverse ethnic grocery markets, local artisan bakeries, and trendy independent boutiques.
  • The Sprawling Forest Heights Park & Hub: Outdoor wellness is completely woven into the community fabric. At the absolute heart of the sector lies an expansive central park network featuring extensive sports fields, baseball diamonds, and custom playgrounds. Paved pathway systems link seamlessly throughout the loops, providing an ideal setting for morning jogs and walking the family dog.
  • The Active Forest Heights Community Association: The social heart of the area is a highly supportive community hub. Backed by a passionate local population, the local association manages an array of popular youth sports programs, before-and-after school childcare initiatives, community garden plots, and an active outdoor winter skating rink that brings neighbours together.
  • Unparalleled Commuter & Transit Grid Logistics: Getting around Calgary is exceptionally rapid and uncomplicated from this location. Bounded closely by Deerfoot Trail, Barlow Trail, and 52nd Street SE, drivers can reach the downtown commercial core or the central industrial nodes in under 10 to 12 minutes, completely bypassing heavy suburban gridlock.

Top Questions About Living in Forest Heights

Where exactly is Forest Heights located?
Forest Heights is centrally nestled in a premium boundary corridor within the Greater Forest Lawn sector of the East quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is framed neatly by 8th Avenue SE to the north, 17th Avenue SE (International Avenue) to the south, 52nd Street SE to the east, and 36th Street SE to the west.
What schools serve children living in Forest Heights?
The community is fantastic for family education, hosting a diverse, mature educational catchment directly inside its borders. Public choices include Forest Heights School (K-5) right inside the community, alongside highly regarded separate Catholic options and nearby junior high and high school tracks, keeping morning school runs short and simple.
Are there mandatory HOA fees in Forest Heights?
No, Forest Heights is a traditional, fully developed residential community and does not have a mandatory Homeowners Association (HOA) fee or mandatory annual community dues. Property owners can choose to purchase an affordable, optional annual membership to the local community association to support neighbourhood park preservation, youth programming, and festive social events.
What recreational centers are close to the neighbourhood?
Beyond its internal sports fields, residents enjoy immediate 5-minute proximity to the Max Bell Centre for minor hockey and public skating, the Bob Bahan Aquatic Centre for indoor swimming and fitness, and the expansive family spray parks located at nearby Valleyview Regional Park.
What is the current real estate market like in Forest Heights?
The Forest Heights housing market is highly active, stable, and widely sought-after by first-time buyers and real estate investors looking for strong equity growth. The real estate inventory perfectly accommodates lower-barrier budgets, heavily featuring affordable multi-level townhomes, trendy semi-detached duplexes, and solid single-family character bungalows. Prices typically range from the low $350ks for modern townhouses to the $550k–$650k+ range for updated detached properties with excellent secondary suite potential.
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