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

The short version

University Heights is UofC-adjacent character — 1960s-1980s detached on big lots, walking distance to UofC campus, active R-CG infill. Detached from ~$680K.

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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 typeBenchmark 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the average home price in University Heights Calgary?
As of May 2026: detached $680K-$920K, townhouses $440K-$560K, condos $300K-$420K. 1960s-1980s detached on 50-ft lots trades $680-820K. Renovated + infill list $880-920K. The premium reflects walk-to-UofC + medical employer proximity.
Is University Heights a good neighbourhood to buy in 2026?
University Heights is UofC-adjacent character — 1960s-1980s detached on big lots, walking distance to UofC campus, active R-CG infill. Detached from ~$680K. See the why-buyers + watch-for sections above for the honest trade-offs.
What's the commute from University Heights to downtown Calgary?
18-32 min off-peak by car via Crowchild Trail or 16 Avenue NW; add a short bus hop to Banff Trail or University LRT and it is a one-transfer ride downtown on the Red Line.
Is University Heights Calgary safe?
University Heights ranks at or below Calgary average for crime per 2024 Calgary Police Service data. On the student-rental streets near campus, break-ins and package theft are the everyday concern rather than anything violent. Ask about the exact block before assuming.
What's the schools situation in University Heights?
Catchment varies by exact address. For top-tier school catchments (Sir Winston Churchill HS, Ernest Manning HS, Western Canada HS), boundaries can split within a few blocks near 32 Avenue NW, so confirm the catchment for your exact address before you offer.
What should I watch for when buying in University Heights?
Pre-1980 asbestos + knob-and-tube 1980s poly-B on renovations UofC student-rental density on some streets