University Heights Calgary Real Estate (2026): Prices, Schools, Honest Take
University Heights is UofC-adjacent character — 1960s-1980s detached on big lots, walking distance to UofC campus, active R-CG infill. Detached from ~$680K.
University Heights homes for sale right now
Where University Heights Sits — and Who Lives There
University Heights sits between 24 Avenue NW (south), 32 Avenue NW (north), 24 Street NW (east), and 29 Street NW (west). Built 1962-1985.
Median age 42. Median household income ~$112K. UofC faculty, Foothills-area medical professionals, and families who bought when the streets north of 24 Avenue NW first went up. Strong student-rental and UofC employer-housing presence throughout the community.
University Heights Calgary Home Prices (May 2026)
| Property type | Benchmark price |
|---|---|
| Detached | $680K-$920K |
| Townhouse | $440K-$560K |
| Condo / apartment | $300K-$420K |
1960s-1980s detached on 50-ft lots trades $680-820K along the quieter streets off 24 Street NW; renovated + R-CG infill list $880-920K. The premium reflects the walk to UofC campus and being minutes from the Foothills Medical Centre payroll. Owners of updated originals here often selling your home into that same buyer pool.
Why Buyers Choose University Heights
- Walk to UofC campus
- Strong rental yield from UofC + Foothills Hospital
- 1960s-1980s character + big lots
- Active R-CG infill exit-strategy
- Banff Trail LRT 10-min drive
- Foothills Hospital 5 min
What to Watch For (The Honest Trade-Offs)
- Pre-1980 asbestos + knob-and-tube
- 1980s poly-B on renovations
- UofC student-rental density on some streets
- Active infill construction noise
- Property tax bump post-renovation
Comparable Calgary Neighbourhoods (For Reference)
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