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Calgary · Exceptionally charming, lushly canopied, and highly family-centric, Glendale stands as one of Southwest Calgary’s most stable and established inner-city residential gems.

Market Snapshot

Live MLS® data for Glendale · updated daily

9
Active listings
$900,000
Median price
$740K – $1.8M
Price range
$644
Avg per sq ft
The Typical Home in Glendale
4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
1,674 sq ft
1980 year built
Home Types
House9

How Glendale Compares

Versus the wider Calgary market · 6,669 active listings

Glendale sits at the premium end of Calgary — pricier both overall and per square foot.

Median home price64% above Calgary
Glendale
$900,000
Calgary avg
$549,000
Average price per sq ft44% above Calgary
Glendale
$644
Calgary avg
$447

About Glendale

Exceptionally charming, lushly canopied, and highly family-centric, Glendale stands as one of Southwest Calgary’s most stable and established inner-city residential gems. Developed primarily during the 1950s, this tranquil, mature enclave is highly celebrated for its massive property lots, elevated plateau topography framing mountain and city views, and an intensely active community spirit. It serves as a premier destination for first-time buyers, move-up families, and downsizers seeking a quiet, tree-lined retreat that pairs a quick 10-minute commute to the downtown core with effortless access to West-Side transit lines.

Why People Love Glendale

Glendale delivers a classic, highly connected, and grounded lifestyle that effortlessly pairs traditional suburban privacy with rapid inner-city convenience.

  • Massive Lot Profiles & Mid-Century Character: Built during a design era that prioritized unmatched personal space and deep setbacks, Glendale features exceptionally large property lots with wide frontages and generous backyards. Leafy, low-traffic avenues showcase a magnificent array of well-maintained mid-century bungalows and split-levels, which have made the community highly coveted for luxury custom infills and stylish modern architectural updates.
  • The Spectacular Glendale Park & Community Hub: At the absolute heart of the neighborhood lies an expansive central green corridor. The highly active Glendale-Glendale Meadows Community Association manages a fantastic multi-use facility, hosting a popular preschool, local youth sports leagues, tennis and pickleball courts, and a premier outdoor winter skating rink and pleasure skating loop that brings neighbours together.
  • Effortless C-Train Transit Logistics: You can completely skip the daily vehicle traffic and parking hassles here. The community benefits from outstanding transit proximity, sitting immediately adjacent to the 45th Street LRT C-Train Station on the West LRT line. Residents enjoy a quick, stress-free transit ride directly into downtown Calgary, SAIT, or the University of Calgary.
  • At the Crossroads of Premium Retail Hubs: Daily errands require virtually zero travel time. Glendale is framed closely by the upscale boutiques and specialty markets of West Hills Shopping Centre, the Signal Hill Towne Centre, and the trendy shopping strip along 17th Avenue SW. This grants instant access to major grocery stores, professional medical clinics, banking centres, and popular family restaurants.
  • An Outstanding, Mature Educational Catchment: Families are heavily drawn to the area because of its long-standing and top-performing educational infrastructure. The community hosts highly regarded elementary options right inside its borders, allowing children to safely walk or bike to class entirely along quiet residential streets lined with massive, decades-old evergreens.

Top Questions About Living in Glendale

Where exactly is Glendale located?
Glendale is centrally nestled in a premium boundary corridor within the highly popular Southwest quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is neatly bounded by 17th Avenue SW to the north, 26th Avenue SW to the south, Sarcee Trail to the west, and 37th Street SW to the east, putting it right at the absolute crossroads of southwest transit gates.
What schools serve children living in Glendale?
The community features an outstanding educational layout for growing families. Local designations include Glendale School (K-6) right inside the community, which features an acclaimed regular curriculum, while older junior high and high school students have short, direct paths to top-performing inner-city facilities in adjacent sectors, including A.E. Cross School and the prestigious Western Canada High School.
Are there mandatory HOA fees in Glendale?
No, traditional single-family homes and properties in Glendale do not have a mandatory monthly or annual Homeowners Association (HOA) fee. This keeps overall monthly living costs highly cost-effective. Property owners can choose to purchase an affordable, optional annual membership to the local community association to support neighbourhood park preservation, playground upgrades, and seasonal social festivals.
What parks and recreational centers are close by?
Beyond its internal neighborhood play parks, residents sit just minutes away from the sprawling off-leash trail networks of Edworthy Park and the winding pathways of the Bow River valley. It is also remarkably close to the indoor fitness amenities, public swimming pools, and ice rinks located at the Optimist Athletic Park and nearby recreation centers.
What is the current real estate market like in Glendale?
The Glendale housing market is highly stable, exclusive, and experiences exceptionally low inventory turnover because families tend to hold onto these assets for decades. The real estate inventory beautifully accommodates various lifestyles, heavily featuring solid single-family detached bungalows and bi-levels starting in the high $650ks to $750ks, up to spacious redeveloped properties and stunning modern luxury custom infills commanding anywhere from $900k to well over $1.4M+.
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