Real Estate in Discovery Ridge calgary 

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Find the newest Discovery Ridge homes for sale below. 

Hidden away in it’s own little area, Discovery Ridge is waiting to be found by you. This community is a secret that can’t be kept with its remarkable views and incredible houses. The affluent neighbourhood of Discovery Ridge has homes for sale that will astound you. Real estate in Discovery Ridge is a pleasant blend of the stately homes and the affordable options for first-time buyers. 

 

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Discovery Ridge Houses For Sale

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79 Discovery Valley Cove Sw, Calgary
$2,149,900 ↓ $150,000 79 Discovery Valley Cove Sw Calgary Alberta 5 Beds 6 Baths 4,082 SqFt Residential MLS® # A2028732

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE (CENTRAL)
452 Discovery Place Sw, Calgary
$1,600,000 452 Discovery Place Sw Calgary Alberta 6 Beds 5 Baths 3,309 SqFt Residential MLS® # A2024594

Melcom Realty LTD.
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117 Discovery Ridge Terrace Sw, Calgary
$1,299,900 117 Discovery Ridge Terrace Sw Calgary Alberta 4 Beds 4 Baths 2,972 SqFt Residential MLS® # A2034146

FIRST PLACE REALTY
10 Discovery Ridge Way Sw, Calgary
$1,298,000 ↓ $52,000 10 Discovery Ridge Way Sw Calgary Alberta 3 Beds 4 Baths 2,917 SqFt Residential MLS® # A2032090

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE (CENTRAL)
234 Discovery Ridge Way Sw, Calgary
$799,999 ↓ $100,000 234 Discovery Ridge Way Sw Calgary Alberta 4 Beds 5 Baths 2,342 SqFt Residential MLS® # A2028259

COLDWELL BANKER COMPLETE REAL ESTATE
408-10 Discovery Ridge Close Sw, Calgary
$424,900 408-10 Discovery Ridge Close Sw Calgary Alberta 2 Beds 2 Baths 1,029 SqFt Residential MLS® # A2026747

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Everyone can find a home here in this community. There is more than meets the eye when first looking for homes in Discovery Ridge. Here’s what you need to know.

Homes For Sale in Discovery Ridge 

The community of Discovery Ridge is a southwest community that sits on the edge of Calgary’s western border. The community is tucked away, following the curve of Highway 8 as it snakes it way out west. The community sits alongside the elbow river before it’s trapped into the Glenmore Reservoir This makes for pleasant flats and a nice view riverside with the mountains as a backdrop. This a recent community, newly developed in response to the overwhelming need to expand in this section of the city. The only definable border is Glenmore Trail/Highway 8. The river and the golf course mark the soft edges on either side of it.

The people of Discovery Ridge are an upscale community. They prefer their isolation from the rest of Calgary while enjoying the best of what this area has to offer. The demographics are made up of nearly 4500 residents. Of those, 23% of them are immigrants. The average wage is incredibly high, double what Calgary normally makes as an earning income per household. They also enjoy predominantly living in single-family homes. Tasteful condos and modern duplexes make up the majority of the rest. These options suit every type of person who wants to live in Discovery Ridge. The people here are well-educated, higher than Calgary’s standard. They also enjoy living where they do with 50% of the community living at least 5 years in this area. There are several large families here, many households having at least 2 children in the home. The family-friendly environment is one reason why Discovery Ridge remains so popular with the people.

Discovery Ridge Community Association is a new volunteer organization that serves to unite the neighbourhood. They do that by first representing them to the council in matters of planning and development. They also offer several events throughout the year, initiatives led by the association that serve to unite and connect everyone here.  Another reason this neighbourhood is so popular is because everyone feels united to each other in this community.

Amenities near Discovery Ridge Real Estate

The Discovery Ridge residents have a lot to celebrate about where they live. First, they have a prime position to look out to the mountains out west. Their unspoiled backdrop is a major factor in determining why people live here. They also enjoy that unrestricted access to the mountains, not having to drive through the city to access Banff. The community also sits adjacent to Westhills Towne Centre, one of Calgary’s major shopping destinations throughout the city. This area has hundreds of stores, restaurants, professional services, and entertainment venues. This provides residents with no valid reason to venture any further to get anything they need or want.

For the outdoors people, there are several options. These include Griffith Woods Park along the Elbow River. These 93 hectares of natural parklands are well-populated with wildlife like deer, elk, moose, and sometimes bears. The paved pathways, gravel tracks, and benches provide a perfect location for walking and biking.

There are three excellent private golf courses in the community offering golfers an incredible experience with amazing holes with backdrops that can’t be beaten.


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Schools near Discovery Ridge Homes for Sale

There are a few schools in and around the neighbourhood, serving the student population well in Discovery Ridge. Griffith Woods School is a Kindergarten through to Grade 8 school with a complete regular program featuring all the major streams. Ernest Manning School is a high school nearby with excellent records in the public system. Farther out, we have A E Cross School, Bishop Carroll High School and Battalion Park School.  

Bishop Carroll has an excellent record with the Fraser Institute. It has a ranking of 36th in the province, even better than some private schools in the area. Battalion Park is an elementary school with great rankings. It placed 67th in the province recently and often ranks in the top 50 schools.

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