Dalhousie Calgary Real Estate (2026): Prices, Schools, Honest Take
Dalhousie is established NW Calgary — UofC adjacent, Dalhousie LRT walkable, 1970s-1980s detached + townhomes, Northland Village + Market Mall accessible. Detached from ~$640K.
Where Dalhousie Sits — and Who Lives There
Dalhousie sits between Crowchild Trail (east), Shaganappi Trail (west), 32 Avenue NW (south), and Country Hills Boulevard (north). Built 1972-1990.
Median age 41. Median household income ~$98K. UofC faculty + students + Foothills Hospital medical + Chinese + Korean professional families. Dalhousie LRT is the daily commute anchor.
Dalhousie Calgary Home Prices (May 2026)
| Property type | Benchmark price |
|---|---|
| Detached | $640K-$870K |
| Townhouse | $420K-$540K |
| Condo / apartment | $290K-$400K |
1970s-1980s detached trades $640-780K. Renovated + LRT-walkable streets hit $870K. The premium over Brentwood reflects LRT proximity + slightly larger lots.
Why Buyers Choose Dalhousie
- Dalhousie LRT 5-10 min walk from most homes
- UofC + Foothills Hospital both 10 min
- Market Mall + Northland Village retail walkable
- Established 1970s-1980s stock + mature trees
- Strong rental yield from UofC + medical demand
- Active R-CG infill emerging
What to Watch For (The Honest Trade-Offs)
- 1970s asbestos + knob-and-tube on earliest phases
- Poly-B plumbing on 1980s renovations
- LRT pass-by noise on near-track streets
- UofC rental density on some streets
- 30-year systems at end-of-life on original-condition
Comparable Calgary Neighbourhoods (For Reference)
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