Carrington Calgary Real Estate (2026): Prices, Schools, Vibe
Carrington is one of NW Calgary's newest growth communities (mostly built 2017-2025) — entry-friendly detached homes from ~$640K, modern townhouses from ~$400K, family amenities, and stock that is still mostly first-owner, so resale supply stays thin. Quick access to Stoney Trail keeps the airport + downtown commutes manageable. As of May 2026 it sits in the buyer's sweet spot for NW first-time buyers.
Carrington homes for sale right now
Condo buildings in Carrington
Each building page shows every unit for sale there, its condo fee and what the listings disclose, rebuilt daily from the MLS® feed.
- Carrington Square, 33 Carringham Gate NW
Where Carrington Sits — The Neighbourhood at a Glance
Carrington is bordered by Stoney Trail (north), 144 Avenue NW (south), Symons Valley Parkway (west), and 14 Street NW (east). It built out alongside Sage Hill, Evanston, and Livingston during the NW expansion of the past decade. The community is approximately 80% built-out, with the remaining lots clustered in the north phase along the Stoney Trail edge.
Most of the stock is still first-owner, so resale supply stays thin while the remaining phases finish. The community has its own retail node along 14 Street NW (Tim Hortons, banks, dental, small grocers) plus Symons Valley Square (5 min drive) for Walmart-tier shopping.
Carrington Calgary Home Prices (May 2026)
| Property type | Benchmark price | Typical sqft | $/sqft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | $640K–$780K | 1,900–2,500 | ~$315/sqft |
| Semi-detached / duplex | $520K–$610K | 1,500–1,900 | ~$320/sqft |
| Townhouse | $400K–$510K | 1,250–1,600 | ~$320/sqft |
| Condo / apartment | $310K–$410K | 850–1,150 | ~$360/sqft |
Carrington benchmark price-per-sqft sits 8-12% below comparable Aspen Woods / Cougar Ridge stock in SW Calgary and roughly in line with Sage Hill + Evanston in the same NW corridor. Where Carrington wins is move-in-ready new builds with full warranty + modern energy ratings (top quartile of Calgary in median build year).
Why Buyers Choose Carrington
- Entry-level NW detached still possible below $700K — increasingly rare across NW Calgary.
- New-build availability means full new-home warranty, modern energy ratings, low immediate maintenance.
- FHSA + RRSP HBP couples often land on Carrington — stack to $80-100K down and skip CMHC at this price point. See our FHSA vs RRSP HBP vs CMHC decision guide.
- Places of worship and grocery, with drive times: NorthGate mosque 8 min, Dashmesh Culture Centre gurdwara in the NE 15 min, halal and Filipino grocers along Beddington Trail.
- Stoney Trail access = 12 min to YYC airport, 18-25 min to downtown off-peak. Predictable commute math.
- Carrington School (CBE K-4) opened 2022 — newer building, walkable for most lots.
What to Watch For (The Honest Trade-Offs)
- Commute reality: 18-25 min off-peak to downtown becomes 35-45 min during Deerfoot rush. Verify on a real workday before committing.
- Middle + high school bus: Currently bused to Simons Valley + North Trail HS. CBE has signalled more NW capacity but timelines aren't firm.
- Wind exposure on north-edge lots along Stoney Trail can be a factor — older Calgarians remember pre-shelterbelt years here.
- Builder vs resale: Builder = 5% GST + possible federal rebate; resale skips both. Read the builder vs resale breakdown.
- Property tax bump in 2028 reassessments likely — newer-build assessments lag market by 1-2 years. Budget ~$3,800-$4,800/yr at the $700K-$800K detached range.
Comparable Calgary Neighbourhoods (For Reference)
- Sage Hill — Carrington's established NW neighbour, similar demo, $20-40K premium for older mature trees.
- Evanston — south of Carrington, built earlier (2008-2018), similar pricing.
- Livingston — east neighbour, newer pockets, slightly higher pricing on detached.
- Symons Gate / Symons Valley — north of Carrington, last frontier of NW Calgary build-out.
- Cornerstone — NE equivalent at slightly lower price point, similar demographic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Schools in Carrington
School catchments meaningfully affect home values + family priorities. Below are the primary schools serving Carrington.
School catchments change. For the most current catchment map for a specific address, contact Mohammad — he pulls them per-property when shortlisting.
Community + amenities
Carrington is still developing its retail core — most amenities are at adjacent Sage Hill or Beddington. Multiple parks + pathways.
Within 10–15 minutes:
Carrington fits best for
- → First-time NW Calgary buyers ($650K-$800K)
- → Newer-build seekers with school-zone strategy
- → Multi-gen families wanting modern layouts
- → Move-up families from NE on growth thesis
The value-tier NW Calgary growth community — newer stock + lower entry vs Sage Hill or Symons Valley.
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