Rutland Park

Overview

Rutland Park occupies a compact rectangle in the inner southwest quadrant, roughly bounded by Richmond Road SW to the north, 37th Street SW to the east, Sarcee Trail to the west, and 33rd Avenue SW to the south. It is one of the smaller SW communities by both area and population, which gives it a distinctive character: a tight, walkable street grid with virtually no through-traffic, mature elm and ash trees overhanging most blocks, and a sense of settledness that larger communities often cannot replicate. The community sits immediately north of Glamorgan, east of Glamorgan’s commercial strip, and within a short walk of the Mount Royal University campus to the southeast.

The neighbourhood was developed almost entirely between 1954 and 1965. That narrow construction window produces a noticeably coherent streetscape: single-storey bungalows on 50-foot lots, brick and stucco exteriors, rear lanes with detached garages, and front yards that have had six decades to mature. A small townhouse complex at 4525 31st Street SW, built in 1956, anchors the northeast corner of the community and provides the most affordable entry point into the area. Over the past decade, a modest wave of semi-detached and detached infill has appeared, primarily along the Sarcee Road SW edge facing Rutland Park Community Association greenspace, where walkout lot topography and park adjacency have attracted custom builders.

Rutland Park’s size is both its limitation and its appeal. There is no commercial strip within the community itself: Richmond Road SW immediately to the north provides groceries, transit, and the Glamorgan Bakery; Glamorgan Shopping Centre is accessible on foot from most addresses. What the community offers instead is a quiet interior that is almost entirely residential, where the houses, trees, and community rink occupy the available space without interruption from arterial roads or commercial uses. For buyers who have looked at comparable inner-SW communities and found them either too large or too redeveloped, Rutland Park often reads as a version of the same idea at a more human scale.

David’s take

Housing stock

The dominant property type in Rutland Park is the original 1950s-1960s bungalow, and the category is more consistent than comparable inner-city communities at a similar price point. Lot sizes are typically 50 feet wide by 120 feet deep, with rear-lane access and a detached single or double garage. Most original homes run from roughly 1,000 to 1,500 square feet above grade, with a full finished or partially finished basement below. Condition within this category drives significant price variation: an unmodified or lightly updated bungalow has been trading in the mid-$600s to low-$700s, while a comprehensively renovated example on a good lot has cleared $950,000 to $1.18M. The community has seen fewer tear-downs than Altadore or Killarney, so the original streetscape is largely intact.

Semi-detached activity in Rutland Park has a distinctive character. The cluster of 2014-2018 semi-detached builds along Sarcee Road SW, immediately adjacent to Rutland Park Community Association greenspace, represents genuinely high-specification product: walkout basements, 10-foot ceilings, gas fireplaces, quartz countertops, and double garages. These homes have been trading in the high-$900s, with a narrow spread that reflects both the consistency of finish quality and the appeal of the park-facing lots. Two original-era semi-detached homes from the 1950s and 1960s also traded in the period, at $480,000 and $625,000, illustrating the wide range within the semi-detached label itself.

New detached infill exists but is genuinely thin. Only two new custom builds (a 2025 and a 2026 construction) transacted in the trailing twelve months, at $1,169,000 and $2,650,000 respectively. The wide gap between these two data points reflects very different lot sizes, finish levels, and buyer profiles rather than a deep or liquid infill market. The townhouse complex at the north end of the community provides the entry-level price point: five sales in the period, all between $329,000 and $365,000.

Type	Typical price range	Notes
Original or lightly renovated bungalow (built 1950s–1960s)	$675K – $795K	9 detached sales in 12 months; condition, renovation scope, and lot size drive variation from $648K to $1.18M within this category
Semi-detached (newer infill, 2014–2018 builds)	$625K – $960K	5 sales in 12 months; wide spread reflects mix of original-era and high-spec park-facing new builds
Row/townhouse (1956 complex at 4525 31 St SW)	$330K – $360K	5 sales in 12 months; the community's most affordable entry point; confirm condo fees and reserve fund before purchasing

Schools

Rutland Park School at 3630 36th Avenue SW is the designated neighbourhood public elementary for most Rutland Park addresses. Glamorgan School, one block to the south in the adjacent community, is also available as a CBE Traditional Learning Centre option for K-9 — families who prefer that programme’s structure can access it from most Rutland Park addresses. The community’s position close to Mount Royal University makes it a practical location for families where one parent is a student or faculty member. Catholic families are served by St. James School, the CSSD K-9 option at 2227 58 Ave SW that covers Rutland Park and a band of adjacent SW communities including Garrison Green, Lakeview, and North Glenmore Park. The senior high path for CBE families runs to Western Canada High School.

The vibe

Rutland Park’s daily character is defined by its small footprint. The interior streets carry almost no through-traffic. There’s no reason to drive in unless you live here or are visiting someone who does. On a weekday morning the streets are quiet. A few residents walking to the community rink or the park, others cycling south toward MRU or east toward the Glamorgan Shopping area. The rhythm is unhurried in the way that post-war crescents and short blocks naturally produce after they’ve been lived in long enough to settle.

The community association is the social anchor. An outdoor rink that operates through the winter, a playground, and greenspace that backs the Sarcee Road semi-detached cluster on its west side. The Glamorgan Bakery on Richmond Road SW, technically one community north, functions as a Rutland Park institution in practice. On weekend mornings, plenty of Rutland Park residents walk to it the same way Glamorgan residents do.

Walkable amenities are practical rather than curated. Glamorgan Shopping Centre along Richmond Road SW covers groceries, pharmacy, and transit connections east and west. Westhills Town Centre and the Signal Hill commercial node are a short drive for larger-format retail. The MRU campus immediately to the southeast is accessible on foot and by transit, and the campus library, fitness facilities, and public arts events are open beyond the student body. For buyers who want an inner-SW location without the density and commercial activity of Marda Loop or 17th Avenue SW, Rutland Park’s quiet interior is a worthwhile trade.

Commute

Rutland Park is well positioned for commuters who use the arterials that bracket it. Downtown is roughly 16 minutes by car outside peak hours via Richmond Road SW east to Crowchild Trail, or via 37th Street SW to Glenmore Trail. Foothills Medical Centre is approximately 14 minutes, which makes the community a practical choice for healthcare workers. The University of Calgary is about 19 minutes north on Crowchild. Calgary International Airport is roughly 34 minutes.

Calgary Transit routes along Richmond Road SW connect residents east toward downtown or west toward the Westbrook LRT station on the Red Line. The MRU campus immediately adjacent to the community is itself a transit hub with multiple routes. Door-to-door transit to downtown typically runs 25 to 30 minutes from most Rutland Park addresses. For residents who work at MRU or the Foothills hospital campus, the neighbourhood’s position between those two destinations on Crowchild Trail is a genuine practical advantage.

Recent sales

The Pillar 9 MLS feed shows 24 residential sales in Rutland Park over the trailing twelve months through mid-April 2026. For a small community, that volume is consistent with what the pre-batch data projected. The market breaks into three main segments: original bungalows, semi-detached (a mix of original-era and newer infill), and the townhouse complex at 4525 31st Street SW. New detached custom infill recorded two sales but at price points too far apart to characterise as a segment. The five featured sales below represent each of the main market tiers.

Featured recent sales

• 3512 Kerrydale Road SW. Sold $1,180,000 (101.8% of $1,159,000 list) in 5 days on market. Renovated bungalow, built 1956, on a 7,545 sq ft corner lot with attached double garage. Listed by CIR Realty.
• 3539 35 Avenue SW. Sold $977,000 (97.7% of $999,900 list) in 12 days on market. Extensively renovated bungalow, built 1956, with kitchen renovation, updated bathrooms, covered deck, and sunroom. Listed by RE/MAX Landan Real Estate.
• 3340 36 Avenue SW. Sold $750,000 (107.3% of $699,000 list) in 4 days on market. Well-maintained bungalow, built 1957, across from a school with established perennial gardens and a private rear yard. Listed by Real Estate Professionals Inc.
• 3907 Sarcee Road SW. Sold $980,000 (99.1% of $989,000 list) in 41 days on market. Semi-detached infill, built 2014, with walkout basement, hardwood floors throughout three levels, and park views. Listed by CIR Realty.
• 414, 4525 31 Street SW. Sold $365,000 (98.7% of $369,900 list) in 41 days on market. End-unit townhouse, built 1956, with 4 bedrooms and a finished basement. Listed by RE/MAX House of Real Estate.

Twelve-month aggregates by segment

• Original and character bungalows (Detached, built 1970 or earlier). 9 sales. Median sold price $750K, range $648K to $1.18M. Median 16 days on market, 97.7% sale-to-list. The dominant transaction type in Rutland Park; the wide price spread reflects how much renovation scope and lot quality drive individual outcomes.
• Semi-detached. 5 sales. Median sold price $957.5K, range $480K to $980K. Median 22 days on market, 99.1% sale-to-list. Wide range driven by the mix of original-era semis (1950s-1960s) and high-specification 2014-2018 infill builds. The three newer park-facing builds clustered tightly between $957K and $980K; the two original-era semis cleared $480K and $625K.
• Row/townhouse. 5 sales. Median sold price $347K, range $329K to $365K. Median 39 days on market, 98.4% sale-to-list. Narrow range reflects a single complex with consistent unit types; the longer median time on market is characteristic of buyer selectivity at this price tier rather than a pricing problem.

New detached infill (built 2018 or later) recorded 2 sales: a 2025 build at $1,169,000 and a 2026 custom build at $2,650,000. The gap between these two data points is too wide to produce a useful segment range; each is noted in the featured sales section.

Source: Pillar 9 MLS sold listings closed between April 2025 and April 2026, accessed 2026-04-19. Listing brokerage shown for each property per Pillar 9 attribution requirements.

FAQ

Is Rutland Park a good neighbourhood for families?

Yes, particularly for families who value a quiet, small-footprint community with walkable schools and a community rink. Rutland Park School is the designated public elementary for most addresses, and the community association operates an outdoor skating rink and playground that get consistent year-round use. The streets carry very little through-traffic, which makes the interior of the community genuinely low-speed and accessible for children moving around independently. The trade-off is that commercial amenities are limited within the community itself; groceries, pharmacy, and restaurants require a short walk north to Richmond Road SW or a drive to the Glamorgan Shopping area or Westhills.

What are the schools like in Rutland Park?

Rutland Park School at 3630 36th Avenue SW is the designated neighbourhood public elementary (K-6) and is within walking distance of most addresses in the community. Glamorgan School, immediately to the south, is also a public K-6 option serving parts of the broader area. The public junior high and senior high pathway continues through the CBE system from there; confirm current school boundaries with the CBE’s Find a School tool before purchasing, as inner-city boundaries can shift with enrolment changes. Catholic families have access to Bishop Carroll High School for senior secondary education, a self-directed learning model that draws students from across Calgary’s southwest. Mount Royal University’s campus immediately adjacent to the community is also a practical asset for families with university-age students or parents who work there.

How long does it take to get downtown from Rutland Park?

By car, roughly 16 minutes outside rush hour using Richmond Road SW east to Crowchild Trail or 37th Street SW south to Glenmore Trail. During morning peak traffic that can extend to 25 to 35 minutes depending on your destination and entry point. Calgary Transit routes along Richmond Road SW connect to downtown or to the Westbrook LRT station on the Red Line; door-to-door transit to downtown typically runs 25 to 30 minutes. The MRU campus immediately east of the community is also a transit hub with multiple routes.

Are there new infill builds available in Rutland Park?

New detached infill activity exists in Rutland Park but is thin. Two new custom builds sold in the trailing twelve months, at $1,169,000 and $2,650,000, reflecting wide variation in lot size and finish level rather than a deep infill market. The community has the R-CG zoning to support infill redevelopment on standard 50-foot lots, but the pace has been considerably slower than in Altadore or Killarney. The most active new-build segment is the semi-detached cluster along Sarcee Road SW, where a series of 2014-2018 high-specification builds have traded in the $957K to $980K range. If a brand-new detached home is your priority, Rutland Park is not the right community to run an active search in; buyers here are primarily choosing among original-era bungalows at various renovation stages.

How does Rutland Park compare to Glamorgan or Killarney?

Rutland Park and Glamorgan share a boundary, similar mid-century bungalow stock, and close proximity to Mount Royal University. The key difference is property type diversity: Glamorgan has a large townhouse segment (50 sales per year), more total inventory, and slightly lower median bungalow prices. Rutland Park is smaller and quieter, with a tighter bungalow market and a more distinctive semi-detached infill cluster along Sarcee Road. Killarney, closer to 17th Avenue SW and the downtown edge, sits at a higher price point across most categories and has experienced more significant infill redevelopment pressure over the past decade. Buyers who find Killarney too expensive and Glamorgan too townhouse-heavy often look seriously at Rutland Park as the middle ground.

What is the parking situation in Rutland Park?

Most detached homes in Rutland Park have rear-lane access and a detached single or double garage. Lot sizes are typically 50 by 120 feet, which is consistent with inner-city SW standards. Street parking on residential streets is generally available and low-pressure. The townhouse complex at 4525 31st Street SW provides one assigned stall per unit; if you’re purchasing there, confirm parking allocation and visitor parking provisions before completing the purchase. The community’s small footprint and residential character mean that parking pressures common near commercial areas do not extend into the interior streets.

Commute times

Downtown	16 min
University of Calgary	19 min
Foothills Hospital	14 min
Airport (YYC)	34 min