Dalhousie Calgary - Real Estate, Houses for sale, Homes for sale, Listings, MLS
Are you looking for Dalhousie Calgary real estate? Find the newest Dalhousie Calgary houses for sale below. Rich in amenities and accessibility, Dalhousie real estate continues to be a hot commodity on the market. The people here value living in a community that meets their needs and allows them to commute with ease anywhere in Calgary. It borders many communities with strong school systems and excellent educational options.
Dalhousie Houses For Sale
Homes For Sale in Dalhousie
Dalhousie has a large and extensive community with over 9000 residents calling it their home. Only 58% of the residents live in single-family homes with the rest made up of townhomes, apartments and duplexes, in line with the Calgary average homeowner. It’s a family-friendly community, with over 85% showing they live in a family unit of some measure. To see more info on MLS listings Calgary click here to see similar properties.
The community stands tall in the northwest of Calgary as the place to be. Its access to good golf courses, great parks, and excellent biking trails make it perfect for the outdoor community. Aided by upmarket neighbours, Dalhousie homes maintain their value every year because of the community that supports them.
The working class community shows strong allegiance to their community with a very active community association. The Dalhousie Community Association works hard to create events and host facilities that the entire neighbourhood can enjoy. It has a community hall with several rooms to host functions, it arranges programs like soccer and child care, and it has a communal job board for opportunities in the area. It even hosts community-wide events such as a casino fundraiser, an artisan market, a community clean-up day, and a parade of garage sales with all of Dalhousie.
The neighbourhood is located along Highway 1A, John Laurie Blvd, Sarcee Trail and Shaganappi Trail. Residents can access any corner of Calgary easily and swiftly with their commuting options. Dalhousie also sits adjacent to Nose Hill Park, a popular recreational area for residents to enjoy.
Amenities near Dalhousie Real Estate
The primary benefit of living in Dalhousie is access to the Calgary rail transit system. The Dalhousie station connects this community with the rest of Calgary, putting downtown within reach of 20 minute transit times. The station aids to move 101 million travellers each year along the 118 km of C-Train tracks.
Dalhousie is primed for amenities with several shopping complexes within the community. The Dalhousie Station Shopping Centre is a complex full of 39 different shops and professional services. The shopping centre also holds one of the remaining stores for Chocolaterie Bernard Callebaut, a Calgarian chocolate maker whose chocolate has gained international notoriety.
Right next to Dalhousie is Northland Village, a mall complete with every type of retail and restaurant shoppers could want.
Biking trails wind their way through the houses and go through the several green spaces throughout the community. One such space is Dalton Park, a public area with a full-sized ball diamond and fields to play soccer, football, or any other sporting activities.
Schools near Dalhousie Homes for Sale
It’s prime real estate for Dalhousie residents to enjoy great schooling options. The communities of Dalhousie and Brentwood have excellent schools that serve the community well. These schools meet and exceed the needs of any student, and children travel from all over the northwest of Calgary to attend schools here.
The schools in Dalhousie are H.D. Cartwright School and Dalhousie School. As well, West Dalhousie School Elementary has ranked high in the last 5 years, reaching 167th in the province. It has a large population of ESL students and a strong focus on Special Needs education. St Dominic ranks a respectable 128th in the province.
Sir Winston Churchill High School is an excellent choice for senior high, ranking 15th last posting, and as high as 7th in the entire province in the last 5 years. It’s dedication to academic excellence is shown in its offered athletic programs, arts programs, and strong International Baccalaureate program, a program offered to top students around the world. Sir Winston Churchill has students from Edgemont, Dalhousie, Brentwood, Varsity, and a couple more northwest Calgary communities.
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