North Glenmore Park

Overview

North Glenmore Park occupies a specific and appealing position in Calgary’s inner-city southwest. The community sits immediately north of the Glenmore Reservoir, bounded roughly by 37th Street SW to the west, Crowchild Trail to the east, and the reservoir shoreline and North Glenmore Park itself to the south. To the north it blends into Altadore and South Calgary (Marda Loop), and to the south it shares the Glenmore Reservoir pathway and the Earl Grey Golf Course with Lakeview. It is a community that belongs firmly to the inner city in character and tenure, while offering reservoir and park access that most inner-city addresses cannot.

The neighbourhood was built primarily through the 1950s and 1960s, the same post-war development wave that shaped Altadore, Killarney, and other established SW communities. The original stock is predominantly single-storey bungalows and split-levels on 50-foot lots, built for families who wanted a quieter address without leaving the southwest quadrant. That original fabric is still substantially intact, though a growing share of the lots have been redeveloped into custom detached two-storeys and semi-detached infill pairs over the past decade. The result is a streetscape that mixes well-maintained 1950s originals with contemporary infills, much like Altadore did ten years ago but at a slightly later stage in that cycle.

What distinguishes North Glenmore Park from its immediate neighbours is a combination of qualities that are harder to replicate than they look. The community is quieter than living on the Marda Loop strip, less commercially dense than Altadore’s northern edge, and significantly more walkable to urban amenities than Lakeview to its south. The reservoir pathway is at the doorstep. The golf course and North Glenmore Park itself are within a short walk. And yet Marda Loop’s commercial strip, with its cafes, grocery options, and community amenities, is accessible on foot or by bicycle from most addresses. Buyers who want that combination of natural access and walkable urban proximity at a price point below Altadore’s ceiling have started to recognise North Glenmore Park as the answer to a question many inner-city SW buyers have been asking.

David’s take

Housing stock

North Glenmore Park’s housing mix reflects its 1950s-60s origins and the infill cycle that has been reshaping the community over the past decade. The foundation is the detached single-family home. Seventy-two percent of the 54 residential sales in the trailing twelve months were detached properties, one of the highest detached proportions of any inner-city SW community. That figure includes the full range from unrenovated post-war bungalows to brand-new custom two-storeys on the same 50-foot lots.

The character bungalow segment is the most active tier by volume and the one that shows the most competitive buyer behaviour. Twenty sales of detached homes built 1970 or earlier closed over the past year at a median of $977,500, with a sale-to-list ratio over 100 percent and a median of just 7 days on market. These are the homes that buyers are competing for. The semi-detached segment, with 13 sales, represents the community’s infill mid-tier: purpose-built pairs from the 2010s and newer builds from the last few years, trading at a wider price range that reflects the age and finish spread. New custom detached infills (2018 and later) produced 16 sales in the trailing year, ranging from just over $1M for a smaller production build to $2.93M for the most ambitious custom home. Two segments that would normally appear in this table are worth explaining directly. The 1971-2017 detached cohort, which would represent a renovated middle tier in most markets, shows only 3 sales in the trailing year. That is not a gap in the data; it reflects how North Glenmore Park owners in that era tend to behave: hold, renovate significantly, or sell to a builder. The row and townhouse tier shows only 1 sale in the trailing year, which is insufficient to publish a meaningful range. There is genuine attached product in the community, but it trades infrequently.

Type	Typical price range	Notes
Character home (1950s-60s bungalow)	$868K - $1.18M	P25 to P75 of 20 sales; well-maintained originals at the lower end, renovated examples push the upper range
Semi-detached infill	$887K - $1.18M	13 sales; newer 2025 builds anchor the upper end; older 2010s semis sit lower in the range
Detached infill (new, 2018+)	$1.26M - $2.51M	16 sales; purpose-built two-storeys on original 50-foot lots; premium custom builds reach $2.93M

Schools

North Glenmore Park families have a well-regarded public school path within the southwest boundary. The designated public elementary serves the community at the K-6 level, with Bishop Pinkham School at 3304 63 Ave SW handling the junior high years and Henry Wise Wood High School at 910 75 Ave SW providing the senior high option. Henry Wise Wood has a strong academic and arts programme and draws from several established SW communities. Catholic families are served by St. James School, which offers K-9 programming in a faith-based environment. Confirm current elementary designation for your specific address with the CBE Find a School tool before purchasing.

The vibe

The Glenmore Reservoir pathway is the defining outdoor amenity of daily life in North Glenmore Park, the same way it is in Lakeview to the south. The paved path runs along the reservoir’s north shore and connects into the broader loop that circles the reservoir. From most addresses in North Glenmore Park, the trailhead is a short walk. You can be running along the reservoir’s edge within five minutes of leaving your front door, year-round. On a weekday morning you’ll share the path with cyclists, dog walkers, and the occasional family with a stroller. On a summer weekend it gets busier, but the path is wide and well-maintained.

North Glenmore Park, the park itself, extends the outdoor experience considerably. The park runs along the south shore of the reservoir and includes picnic facilities, equestrian areas, and access to the Weaselhead Natural Area at the reservoir’s western tip. The Weaselhead is one of the most intact natural riparian environments inside Calgary’s city limits: over 100 hectares of cottonwood, wetland, and old-growth habitat, accessible by trail. Earl Grey Golf Club occupies the land between the park and the reservoir’s north shore, which adds another layer of amenity for golfers and locks in a land use along the community’s southern edge that isn’t going to change.

The relationship to Marda Loop is one of North Glenmore Park’s practical advantages over Lakeview, which sits further from the commercial strip. Most North Glenmore Park addresses are within a 15 to 20-minute walk of the 33rd Avenue SW commercial corridor, and an easy cycling distance. That proximity gives residents access to Marda Loop’s grocery options, independent restaurants, cafes, and the community association amenities (outdoor pools, skating rinks, pump track) without living on top of the commercial energy. The balance between natural access and urban convenience here is real, and it’s part of why the community is getting the attention it is.

Commute

North Glenmore Park’s location gives it a modest commute advantage over its neighbours further into the southwest. Driving downtown takes approximately 12 minutes outside peak hours, using Crowchild Trail north from the community’s eastern edge or cutting through to Macleod Trail depending on destination. Foothills Medical Centre is approximately 10 minutes to the north on Crowchild, a practical consideration for healthcare workers at one of Calgary’s major hospital clusters. The University of Calgary runs about 15 minutes north on Crowchild, slightly closer than from Lakeview or Signal Hill. Calgary International Airport is the longest trip at roughly 35 minutes, consistent with most SW Calgary communities at this distance from the core.

Calgary Transit bus routes serve the community with connections to the CTrain network. The Glenmore Trail corridor carries routes toward Chinook LRT Station on the Red Line; a typical door-to-door transit commute to downtown from North Glenmore Park runs 30 to 40 minutes, which reflects the community’s position between the inner city and the suburbs. For most households here, the car is the primary commute tool, and Crowchild Trail keeps driving times competitive.

Recent sales

The Pillar 9 MLS feed shows 54 residential sales in North Glenmore Park over the trailing twelve months through mid-April 2026. The five sales below represent a cross-section across the community’s main property types.

Featured recent sales

• 27 Langton Drive SW. Sold $2,850,000 (100.0% of $2,850,000 list) in 136 days on market. Custom detached infill, approximately 3,868 sq ft above grade, 5 bed/4 bath, built 2026. Listed by Sotheby’s International Realty Canada.
• 2014 52 Avenue SW. Sold $1,100,000 (122.4% of $899,000 list) in 1 day on market. Original bungalow, approximately 939 sq ft above grade, built 1945; sold well over asking in a one-day competition. Listed by RE/MAX Realty Professionals.
• 2426 53 Avenue SW. Sold $1,075,000 (97.8% of $1,099,000 list) in 244 days on market. Semi-detached infill, approximately 1,908 sq ft above grade, 4 bed, built 2025; patient sale in a competitive semi segment. Listed by eXp Realty.
• 2103 53 Avenue SW. Sold $685,000 (97.9% of $699,900 list) in 33 days on market. Modern two-storey row home, approximately 1,129 sq ft above grade, 3 bed/4 bath, built 2018. Listed by RE/MAX Realty Professionals.
• 6419 Larkspur Way SW. Sold $2,930,000 (100.0% of $2,930,000 list) in 0 days on market. Custom detached infill, approximately 3,568 sq ft above grade, 7 bed/4 bath, built 2025; sold at exact list price on the day of listing. Listed by RE/MAX Realty Professionals.

Twelve-month aggregates by segment

• Character homes (Detached, built 1970 or earlier). 20 sales. Median sold price $978K, range $660K to $1.68M. Median 7 days on market, 100.9% sale-to-list. The most competitive segment in the community: well-priced original bungalows are drawing multiple offers and selling over asking.
• New detached infill (built 2018 or later). 16 sales. Median sold price $1.80M, range $1.05M to $2.93M. Median 45 days on market, 97.9% sale-to-list. Premium custom builds at the upper end take longer to find their buyer; production-scale infills closer to $1M move faster.
• Semi-detached. 13 sales. Median sold price $1.13M, range $605K to $1.20M. Median 42 days on market, 98.8% sale-to-list. A wide spread in time on market across the segment; newer 2025 builds that priced too aggressively have taken longer to absorb.

Source: Pillar 9 MLS sold listings closed between April 2025 and April 2026, accessed 2026-04-18. Listing brokerage shown for each property per Pillar 9 attribution requirements.

FAQ

Is North Glenmore Park a good neighbourhood for families?

Yes, and consistently so. The community’s combination of quiet residential streets, reservoir pathway access, and proximity to Marda Loop’s community amenities (outdoor pools, skating rinks, pump track at the Marda Loop Communities Association) makes it a practical and appealing choice for families with children. The designated school path runs from the public elementary through A.E. Cross School (7-9) and Henry Wise Wood High School (10-12). Original bungalows start around $868K at the lower end of the market; newer detached infills for families needing more space run $1.26M and up.

How does North Glenmore Park compare to Altadore or Lakeview?

All three are established SW communities on similar 50-foot lot grids with post-war origins, but each has a distinct character. Altadore sits directly north of North Glenmore Park and has a higher density of walkable commercial (Marda Loop’s strip is in Altadore’s backyard), more transaction volume, and generally higher pricing at the top end. Lakeview sits directly south and west, sharing the reservoir but with larger original lots, fewer transactions per year, and a more pronounced ultra-premium custom infill market. North Glenmore Park sits between those two poles: closer to Marda Loop than Lakeview, quieter than Altadore, with the reservoir and park at the doorstep and a bungalow market that is currently moving faster than either neighbour.

Is there a difference between North Glenmore Park and North Glenmore?

The official City of Calgary community name is North Glenmore Park. In common use, residents and real estate professionals often shorten this to North Glenmore, and some MLS searches may show both forms. The community boundary, school boundaries, and community association are all based on the full North Glenmore Park designation. When searching for sold data or school information, use the full name to avoid missing records that might appear under alternate spellings.

What is the Glenmore Reservoir pathway like for residents?

The reservoir pathway is paved, well-maintained, and accessible year-round. It runs along the reservoir’s north and south shores and connects into a loop that extends to the Weaselhead Natural Area at the reservoir’s western tip. From most North Glenmore Park addresses, the trailhead is a five-minute walk or less. The pathway attracts runners, cyclists, and dog walkers on weekdays and gets busier with families on weekends. The reservoir itself is a drinking water source for the City of Calgary, so swimming is not permitted, but the pathway experience is comparable to any major urban trail in Canada.

How long does it take to get downtown from North Glenmore Park?

By car, roughly 12 minutes outside rush hour using Crowchild Trail north from the community’s eastern edge. Morning peak traffic can stretch that to 20 to 25 minutes depending on route and downtown destination. Calgary Transit bus routes connect to the CTrain network; a door-to-door transit commute to downtown typically runs 30 to 40 minutes from most North Glenmore Park addresses. For most households here, the car is the primary commute tool, though the proximity to Crowchild keeps driving times reasonable.

Are there new infill homes being built in North Glenmore Park?

Yes, and the infill cycle is active. Sixteen new detached builds (2018 or later) sold in the trailing twelve months, ranging from just over $1M for smaller production builds to $2.93M for a premium custom home on a larger lot. Semi-detached infill pairs are also appearing on lots where original bungalows have been cleared. The community’s R-CG and R-1 zoning patterns support continued infill on standard 50-foot lots. If you are buying an original bungalow, it’s worth knowing what neighbouring lots could support in future redevelopment, since the infill cycle hasn’t finished working through the community’s original stock.

Commute times

Downtown	12 min
University of Calgary	15 min
Foothills Hospital	10 min
Airport (YYC)	35 min