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Fairview Calgary Real Estate (2026): Prices, Schools, Honest Take

By , REALTOR® · KO Realty7 min read
The short version

Fairview is established inner-SE value — 1950s-1960s bungalows, Heritage LRT adjacent, active R-CG infill. Detached from ~$520K.

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Where Fairview Sits — The Neighbourhood at a Glance

Fairview sits between Macleod Trail (east), 14 Street SW (west), Heritage Drive (south), and 75 Avenue SW (north). Built 1953-1968.

Median household income: $84,000 before tax (2021 Census, City of Calgary community profile). First-time buyers and investors are both active here.

Fairview Calgary Home Prices (May 2026)

Property typeBenchmark price
Detached$520K-$700K
Townhouse$360K-$460K
Condo / apartment$250K-$340K

1950s-1960s bungalows on 50-ft lots trade $520-620K. Renovated + early infill list $660-700K. Inner-S value play with LRT walkability.

Why Buyers Choose Fairview

  • Heritage LRT 5-10 min walk
  • 1950s-1960s character on big lots
  • Glenmore Reservoir + Heritage Park 5 min
  • Active R-CG infill emerging
  • 15-min drive to downtown
  • Strong rental yield

What to Watch For (The Honest Trade-Offs)

  • Pre-1968 asbestos + knob-and-tube + lead pipes — rigorous inspection mandatory
  • 1980s poly-B on renovations
  • Property crime above SE average
  • Macleod Trail noise on east-edge lots
  • School catchment is mid-tier

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the average home price in Fairview Calgary?
As of May 2026: detached $520K-$700K, townhouses $360K-$460K, condos $250K-$340K. 1950s-1960s bungalows on 50-ft lots trade $520-620K. Renovated + early infill list $660-700K. Inner-S value play with LRT walkability.
Is Fairview a good neighbourhood to buy in 2026?
Fairview is established inner-SE value — 1950s-1960s bungalows, Heritage LRT adjacent, active R-CG infill. Detached from ~$520K, with those 50-ft R-CG lots opening the door to legal basement suites — weigh that against the pre-1968 systems in the watch-for list above.
What's the commute from Fairview to downtown Calgary?
18-32 min off-peak up Macleod Trail or Elbow Drive by car; the Heritage LRT station on the east edge puts a one-seat Red Line ride to downtown within a 5-10 minute walk for most of Fairview.
Is Fairview Calgary safe?
Fairview ranks at or around Calgary average for crime per 2024 Calgary Police Service data. Property crime — break-ins and vehicle theft along the Macleod Trail commercial edge — is the primary concern here rather than violent crime. Standard inner-city precautions apply.
What's the schools situation in Fairview?
Fairview School and Fairview Baptist sit within the community, but CBE and Catholic catchments split by exact address across Heritage Drive and 14 Street SW — confirm the boundary for your specific block before assuming.
What should I watch for when buying in Fairview?
Pre-1968 asbestos + knob-and-tube + lead pipes — rigorous inspection mandatory 1980s poly-B on renovations Property crime above SE average
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