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Are you looking for Queensland Calgary real estate? Find the newest Queensland Calgary houses for sale below. Queensland, as well the micro-community of Queensland Downs contained within, is that neighbourhood that doesn’t even register on many searches. It’s a hidden community, tucked away from all major roads includes a gated access point that keeps all excessive traffic away. These homes for sale in Queensland are built for privacy and quiet, all while enjoying some of the best provincial park access in the city.Â
Queensland Houses For Sale
The community is situated to take advantage of the best that the south of Calgary offers. Find out more below about the popular real estate in Queensland.
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The community of Queensland contains the little Queensland Downs as part of the one big neighbourhood. Homes here are situated along the banks of the Bow River as it flows through the southeast of Calgary. The boundaries for this community are Bow Bottom Trail, Canyon Meadows Dr, and the river to the northeast. Although you find Diamond Cover here, it’s a separate community in and of itself.
The population of Queensland is now over 5000 residents, a consistent number of people living year, no matter what the turnover rate is. There are 1100 single-family homes here and a few hundred apartments and townhomes found throughout here as well. The median income is slightly higher here for the residents of Queensland as compared to other Calgarians. The community values education and strong employment, with high percentages of the population holding degrees and solid employment for long-term timeframes. The community seems to love where they live with statistics like 60% of the community living in Queensland for at least 5 years or more. Many have lived in their homes for 10-15+ years, a testament to how attractive living here is. Around 97% of the homes here with just handful that require repairs, a telling number even though the community has existed for 40-50 years. This is a home for young families, with households having more than one child living the house, on average. These families tend to be younger with a great number of preschool-aged kids living in the community.
The Queensland Community Association cares for everyone living here and wants to better the community by creating better bonds between people. The neighbourhood association does this with several initiatives and outreach events that target the community’s heart, like fmaily events, festivals, and programs aimed at adult education and young mothers. The association also stands up for residents by giving them a voice in front of city council.
Amenities near Queensland Real Estate
The main source of entertainment and recreation here i the river and Fish Creek Park. With many homes backing on the banks of the river, the community has several trails that follow along the river’s edge. Bikers, dog walkers, and joggers use these paths year round. Douglasbank Park is one example of the public ground here, extensive, wide paths that allow many to use these grounds at the same time. Several golf courses are also within reach like Blue Devil Golf Course and Maple Ridge Golf Course. These courses provide the golfers an exceptional challenge right here in the city. Â
As for firther amenities, the primary concerns of every resident is access to good shopping. The plaza found at the base of Canyon Meadows Dr is a good start with several business and commercial and retail stores found here. Beyond that, residents need only travel a few minutes along the easily-accessible Deerfoot Trail to find more options. Deerfoot Plaza is a destination for much of south Calgary, and it’s proximity to Queensland makes it a great choice for retail therapy.
Schools near Queensland Homes for Sale
Because of the high parent and child population living here, education options matter a great deal to residents of Queensland. Wilma Hansen School and Haultain Memorial School are found here. Wilma Hansen offers Grade 5-9 classes in a new move by the public school system to shrink elementary schools and expand the role of junior high classes. Haultain offers classes for Kindergarten through to Grade 6 with exceptional class sizes and teacher-student ratios. For further educational options, there are Don Bosco School, Andrew Sibbald School, and Prince of Wales School. The Fraser Institute ranks Don Bosco as 703rd in the province, Haultain as 487th in Alberta, and the Prince of Wales School as 189th in the province. The registered high schools are Dr EP Scarlett High School and Bishop Grandin High School.
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