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

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

MacEwan Glen is affordable NW family — 1980s detached, established trees, walking distance to Beddington + Sandstone retail. Detached from ~$520K.

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Where MacEwan Glen Sits — The Neighbourhood at a Glance

MacEwan Glen sits between Centre Street North (east), Beddington Trail (south), 14 Street NW (west), and Country Hills Boulevard (north). Built 1981-1992.

First-time buyers are active at this affordable NW entry point, and Centre Street North BRT stops feed straight downtown.

MacEwan Glen Calgary Home Prices (May 2026)

Property typeBenchmark price
Detached$520K-$680K
Townhouse$370K-$460K
Condo / apartment$260K-$340K

1980s detached on 40-45 ft lots trades $520-620K. Renovated stock $640-680K. NW affordable family entry.

Why Buyers Choose MacEwan Glen

  • Detached under $600K — affordable NW value
  • Centre Street North BRT stops feed straight downtown, no transfer
  • Established 1980s mature trees
  • Country Hills Boulevard retail 5-min drive
  • Strong first-time buyer demand
  • Beddington Trail and Country Hills Blvd both feed Stoney Trail within minutes

What to Watch For (The Honest Trade-Offs)

  • Aluminum wiring on earliest 1981-1985 phase
  • Poly-B plumbing on later renovations
  • 30-year systems aging
  • Property crime runs a touch above the NW average along the Centre Street corridor
  • School catchment is mid-tier

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the average home price in MacEwan Glen Calgary?
As of May 2026: detached $520K-$680K, townhouses $370K-$460K, condos $260K-$340K. 1980s detached on 40-45 ft lots trades $520-620K. Renovated stock $640-680K. NW affordable family entry.
Is MacEwan Glen a good neighbourhood to buy in 2026?
MacEwan Glen is affordable NW family — 1980s detached, established trees, walking distance to Beddington + Sandstone retail. Detached from ~$520K. See the why-buyers + watch-for sections above for the honest trade-offs.
What's the commute from MacEwan Glen to downtown Calgary?
18-32 min off-peak by car; transit times vary by LRT proximity.
Is MacEwan Glen Calgary safe?
MacEwan Glen ranks at or below Calgary average for crime per 2024 Calgary Police Service data. Property crime is the primary concern; violent crime is well below city average. Standard urban precautions apply.
What's the schools situation in MacEwan Glen?
Catchment varies by exact address. For top-tier school catchments (Sir Winston Churchill HS, Ernest Manning HS, Western Canada HS), verify by specific address before assuming.
What should I watch for when buying in MacEwan Glen?
Aluminum wiring on earliest 1981-1985 phase Poly-B plumbing on later renovations 30-year systems aging
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