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 Crowchild Trail to the west, 19th Street SW to the east, and Earl Grey Golf Club to the south. To the north it blends into Altadore, and it shares the Glenmore Reservoir pathway and Earl Grey Golf Club with Lakeview, across Crowchild Trail to the west. 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 west. 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 lower price than Altadore have started to recognise North Glenmore Park as the answer to a question many inner-city SW buyers have been asking. Measured the same way over the same window, the twelve months to August 2026, detached homes sold at a median of $1,175,000 here against $1,390,000 in Altadore.

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. Of the 48 residential sales over the twelve months to August 2026, 39 were detached, 81.3% of the market. That figure includes the full range from unrenovated post-war bungalows to brand-new custom two-storeys on the same 50-foot lots.

Detached homes sold at a typical $1,175,000 (average $1,386,241), ranging from $660,000 to $2,850,000, and the middle sale took 20 days. Their typical build year was 1975, but that year falls in the thinnest part of the detached market: only 4 of the 39 detached sales were built between 1971 and 2017. The rest were either original stock built 1970 or earlier or new builds from 2018 on, and those two groups trade like separate markets.

Detached homes built 1970 or earlier, the community’s original stock, were the larger of the two groups at 19 sales. They sold at a typical $1,010,000 (average $1,027,868), ranging from $660,000 to $1,747,500, with a typical build year of 1961. The middle sale took 8 days and the average was 22, both well below the community-wide 23 and 42.

Detached homes built 2018 or later made up 16 sales, at a typical $1,493,450 (average $1,769,213), ranging from $1,050,000 to $2,850,000, with a typical build year of 2025. They took far longer to sell, a typical 56 days and an average of 59. The top of the community’s price range, $2,850,000, is in this group.

Three groups are given here only as counts: the 4 detached homes built 1971 to 2017, already inside the 39 detached, 8 semi-detached homes and 1 row and townhouse sale. There is genuine attached product in the community, but the row and townhouse side of it trades infrequently. The detached segment accounts for 39 of the 48 residential sales, and the 8 semi-detached sales and the 1 row and townhouse sale are the difference. The community’s $580,000 low is one of those semi-detached or row and townhouse sales, not a detached one: the lowest detached sale was $660,000.

Type	Median sale price	Sales
Detached	$1,205,000	30
Semi-detached	$945,000	7
All home types	$1,099,500	38

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 Central Memorial High School at 5111 21 Street SW as the designated senior high. 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 west. 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 north 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 community’s southern edge and the reservoir’s north shore, which adds another layer of amenity for golfers.

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 western 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

North Glenmore Park had 48 residential sales over the twelve months to August 2026. Community-wide, the middle sale took 23 days. The average shown in the page header is the average across all 48 sales, 42. By group, the original detached stock built 1970 or earlier took a typical 8 days, detached homes as a whole 20, and detached homes built 2018 or later 56.

At the median, sellers got 98.17% of their asking price.

The blended median sale price was $1,092,000 and the mean was $1,285,758, which puts the average $193,758 above the middle sale. The header’s average sale figure is that mean, so it reads higher than what the middle North Glenmore Park sale actually closed at. Half of all sales closed between $945,000 and $1,480,000. The original stock’s $1,010,000 median falls inside that band, and the $1,493,450 median for the new builds sits just above its top.

The full range ran from $580,000 to $2,850,000. The top is a detached home built 2018 or later. The bottom is not a detached sale at all: it is a semi-detached or row and townhouse sale. The lowest detached sale was $660,000. If you are shopping for a house here, start from the detached figures in the table above rather than from the community low.

Sales data current as of 2026-08-31. Includes 48 residential sales in North Glenmore Park over the twelve months to August 2026. Source: Pillar 9 MLS® System. Copyright 2026 Pillar 9. All Rights Reserved.

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 Bishop Pinkham School (7-9) and Central Memorial High School (10-12). Over the twelve months to August 2026, detached homes built 1970 or earlier, the community’s original stock, sold at a typical $1,010,000, ranging from $660,000 to $1,747,500; newer detached homes built 2018 or later, for families needing more space, sold at a typical $1,493,450.

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). Lakeview sits to the west across Crowchild Trail, sharing the reservoir but with larger original lots. Measured the same way over the same window, the twelve months to August 2026, Altadore recorded 168 residential sales, Lakeview 86 and North Glenmore Park 48, and detached homes sold at a median of $1,390,000 in Altadore, $1,175,000 in North Glenmore Park and $975,000 in Lakeview. 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. Its original detached stock, built 1970 or earlier, sold at a median of 8 days on market, against 11 days for the same group in Altadore.

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 western 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 detached homes built 2018 or later sold over the twelve months to August 2026, at a typical $1,493,450, ranging from $1,050,000 to $2,850,000, with a typical build year of 2025. Semi-detached infill pairs are also appearing on lots where original bungalows have been cleared. Calgary’s 2024 citywide R-CG rezoning was repealed effective August 4, 2026, and almost all lots went back to their earlier districts, so check a specific lot’s current zoning before assuming what it can support. 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.