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He even took time to meet with our parents and take us all to finalize homes.
Chestermere, Alberta
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Chestermere Market Snapshot (CREB, September 2026)
~32K
Population in 2025, up 9.2% in a year (Alberta Regional Dashboard)
$690,200
Residential benchmark; Calgary's is $566,700 (CREB, September 2026)
15 min
Drive to SE Calgary via Trans-Canada
$753,000
Detached benchmark (CREB, Sep 2026)
2.65 km²
Chestermere Lake: boating in summer, skating in winter
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The market right now
Here is where the Chestermere market actually sits right now. The residential benchmark price, down 0.2% year over year, is $690,200, and the detached benchmark is $753,000 (CREB, September 2026). Months of supply sits at 5.73 months, a buyer’s market (CREB, September 2026). Sales ran at a 38% sales-to-new-listings ratio (CREB, September 2026), and the live count of homes for sale is further up this page. The average price was $672,490 and the median was $605,000 (CREB, September 2026).
See the live Chestermere market data → Active listings, median price and new-build counts by community, straight from the MLS® feed.
I am not going to spin that. A 38% sales-to-new-listings ratio and 5.73 months of supply (CREB, September 2026) means sellers no longer set the terms the way they did a couple of years ago, and prices have softened slightly year over year. For a buyer, that is genuinely good news. You have more choice, more time to do inspections properly, and more room to negotiate than Chestermere has offered in a while. For a seller it means pricing to the current comparables matters more than ever, because buyers have options.
Families keep moving here for the same reasons regardless of the cycle. They come east for newer homes, more space and the lake, and they pay for it: the detached benchmark here ($753,000) sits above Calgary's South East district ($698,900) (CREB, September 2026). Chestermere is home to roughly 32,000 people and has been one of Alberta's fastest-growing municipalities, up around 9% year over year and about 42% over five years, so the demand story underneath these numbers is still very much intact.
How I represent Chestermere new-build buyers.
Independent buyer representation means I sit on the buyer's side of the table, not the builder's, so my job is to protect my client through the contract, the deposit structure, the upgrade decisions, and the warranty details, and to give a straight read on value against the other homes on the market. On a new build the builder usually pays the buyer-agent commission, and any buyer rebate or cash-back is a separate conversation handled case by case, never guaranteed, and disclosed to your lender.
New builds + buyer rebate →
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Living in Chestermere: homes near the lake, golf, mosques, churches & community, and recreation, gyms & clubs.
Chestermere vs Calgary lake communities: Chestermere vs Mahogany and Chestermere vs Auburn Bay. Against the other commuter town: Airdrie vs Chestermere.
Free tools: monthly market report and Chestermere listing alerts.
Community by community
Chestermere communities
Active listings, median list price and days on market for every community, refreshed from the MLS® feed, are on the live Chestermere market page and the community pages. The guides: Westmere · Waterford · Rainbow Falls · Dawson's Landing · Kinniburgh North · Kinniburgh South · Chelsea · South Shores · East Chestermere · West Creek · Bridgeport · The Cove · Waterford Estates.
Read my best communities in Chestermere guide → · Browse all live Chestermere listings →
Why Chestermere?
The Lake Lifestyle, Without Driving to Kelowna
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Chestermere Lake
A 2.65 km² recreational lake: boating, wakeboarding, canoeing and swimming in summer; skating and ice fishing in winter, about 15 minutes from south-east Calgary.
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15 Min to SE Calgary
Chestermere is its own city on Calgary's eastern edge. The Trans-Canada and Glenmore Trail put south-east Calgary about 15 minutes away and downtown roughly 20, traffic depending.
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Active New Development
Chelsea, Dawson's Landing, and other active communities mean new builds are still available at competitive pricing. Lock in a brand-new home in a growing city.
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Schools
Rocky View Schools runs the public schools; the Calgary Catholic School District runs Our Lady of Wisdom and St. Gabriel the Archangel. Growth has outpaced school space, so confirm the designated school for an address before you firm up.
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No Forecasts Here
Waterfront is finite, but the CREB benchmark was down 0.2% year over year in September 2026, with 5.73 months of supply. I will not tell you where prices go next; I will show you the lakefront sales that matter for the home you are looking at.
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Four-Season Recreation
The lake is the anchor, but Chestermere also offers pathway networks, community sports facilities, and quick access to Calgary's recreation infrastructure. Year-round lifestyle wins.
Chestermere Neighbourhoods
From Waterfront to Family Suburbs
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Kinniburgh
Larger, newer executive homes close to the lake, and some of the highest list prices in Chestermere outside the lakefront itself.
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Chelsea
A newer community with builders still active and some of the lower list prices in Chestermere.
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Dawson's Landing
Newer community with builder options still available. Modern layouts, competitive pricing, and quick Trans-Canada access. Strong choice for families looking for new construction value.
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Westmere
Established community close to Chestermere's commercial core, schools, and rec facilities. Good value for buyers who want a mature, settled neighbourhood without the premium of Kinniburgh.
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Waterfront Properties
Direct Chestermere Lake frontage is the thinnest supply in the city and trades at the top of the market. Ask me for the recent lakefront sales before you price or offer.
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Rainbow Falls
Parks, walking paths and community association programming, at a mid-range price point for Chestermere.
Selling
How I price a Chestermere home
A comparative market analysis is not a round number from a home-value website. I pull three to six recent, genuinely comparable Chestermere sales and active listings, matched on community, size, age, upgrades and lake proximity, then adjust for the real differences.
In a buyer's market the first two weeks bring the most attention, so price to the comparables from day one, present the home well, and keep it easy to show. I will not promise a price or a timeline to win the listing; you get the number, the comparables behind it, and one clear fee agreed in writing.
New builds
Which builders are in which community
These are the builders named in Chestermere new-build listings on the MLS® feed. Names are for identification only, not endorsement or affiliation. I represent you, not the builder, and each community links to its own page, rebuilt from the feed every day.
| Community | Builders named in current listings |
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| Bridgeport | NuVista Homes, Shane Homes, Sterling Homes |
| Chelsea | Sterling Homes, Trico Homes |
| Dawson's Landing | Broadview Homes, NuVista Homes, Trico Homes, Truman Homes |
| Kinniburgh South | Golden Homes |
| South Shores | Alliston Homes, Sunview Homes |
| Waterford | Douglas Homes, Green Cedar Homes, Prominent Homes |
| Waterford Estates | Truman Homes, Twenty First Century Homes |
The part worth knowing: bring me to the showhome on your first visit. Most builders will not let an agent represent you after you have registered on your own. On most new builds the builder pays the buyer-agent commission; any rebate is negotiated case by case, in writing, subject to brokerage approval, and disclosed to your lender.
FAQ
Chestermere Real Estate Questions, Answered
Considering a brand-new home in Chestermere? Read my honest guide to buying a new build in Calgary and area for how builder representation, deposits, warranty, and the first-time buyer GST rebate really work.
What is Chestermere known for?
Chestermere is known for Chestermere Lake, a 2.65 km² lake used for boating, wakeboarding and swimming in summer and skating in winter. It is its own city of about 32,000 on Calgary's eastern edge, and the community has grown quickly around the lake.
Is it cheaper to own in Chestermere than Calgary?
It depends which line of the bill you look at. Chestermere's 2026 residential municipal mill rate is 3.573, among the lowest in the region and below Calgary's, so on a $500,000 home the municipal portion of property tax works out meaningfully lower (City of Chestermere, 2026 tax rates). Utilities run the other way: Chestermere bills water, sewer and storm through its own municipal utility and those rates rose again effective February 2026, so budget more per month than a comparable Calgary home. Ask me for a full monthly carrying-cost comparison on a specific address before you decide.
Is Chestermere a good investment?
Honestly, it depends on the property and your timeline, and I will not promise appreciation. The current market leans to buyers, with the benchmark down 0.2% year over year and 5.73 months of supply (CREB, September 2026), which helps buyers who negotiate well. Over the longer term, Chestermere has real fundamentals: fast population growth, finite lake frontage, and a 15-minute commute to Calgary. I would rather show you the real numbers on a specific home than sell you a story.
Which Chestermere neighbourhood is best for families?
It depends on your budget and what you need close by, so I would rather match the community to the house than to a label. On price, Chelsea, Rainbow Falls and Waterford sit at the lower end of Chestermere's list prices and Kinniburgh North, East Chestermere and the lakefront at the top; the live figures for each are on the Chestermere market page. For schools, confirm the designated school for the exact address with Rocky View Schools or the Calgary Catholic School District before you firm up.
What is the average home price in Chestermere in 2026?
The residential benchmark price is $690,200, down 0.2% year over year, and the detached benchmark is $753,000 (CREB, September 2026). The average sale price was $672,490 and the median was $605,000 (CREB, September 2026). By community, list prices run from Chelsea at the lower end to East Chestermere and true lakefront at the top; the current medians for every community are on the live Chestermere market page.
Is Chestermere a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of the CREB September 2026 data, Chestermere is a buyer’s market: 5.73 months of supply and a 38% sales-to-new-listings ratio (CREB, September 2026). In plain terms, buyers currently have more choice, more time for due diligence, and more room to negotiate than they have had in a while, while sellers need to price to the real comparables because buyers have options.
Which Chestermere community fits my budget?
Chestermere has a price ladder for most budgets: townhomes at the entry point, then laned homes, duplexes, front-garage detached homes, and lakefront or waterfront at the top. For value, look first at Chelsea, Rainbow Falls and Waterford; for executive homes, Kinniburgh North and East Chestermere; for true lakefront, The Cove and the lake streets. The live median for each community is on the Chestermere market page. Tell me your budget and I will match you to the right community.
Do you help with new builds in Chestermere, and how does the commission work?
Yes. More than a third of active Chestermere listings are new builds (the live count is on the Chestermere market page). I act as an independent buyer's agent, so I represent you and not the builder. On a new build the builder usually pays the buyer-agent commission. Fees, commissions, and any buyer rebate or cash-back are always negotiable, set case by case in a written service agreement, subject to brokerage approval, disclosed to your lender, and may have tax effects, so talk to an accountant. There is no standard or fixed industry rate and no guaranteed rebate amount.
Why do families move from Calgary to Chestermere?
Most people I work with come east for newer homes, more space and the lake, and they pay for it: Chestermere's detached benchmark ($753,000) sits above Calgary's South East district ($698,900) (CREB, September 2026). Chestermere is home to roughly 32,000 people and has been one of Alberta's fastest-growing municipalities, up about 9% year over year and roughly 42% over five years. It sits about 15 to 20 minutes east of Calgary, and Chestermere Lake gives you real four-season recreation close to the city.
How do I choose a top Chestermere realtor?
Look for someone who actually works the Chestermere market, shows you real sourced data instead of hype, and is clear about who they represent. My genuine differentiators are a new-build buyer focus with live deals on the ground, independent buyer representation so I am on your side of the table, service in English, Bangla, Hindi, and Urdu for newcomer and South-Asian families, and honest data-first advice. I will not claim to be the number one or best agent as a fact. I would rather show you the numbers and let you decide. Call or text me at 403-888-4268 or on WhatsApp at wa.me/14038884268.
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What clients say
From clients whose home was in Chestermere. Each card says who wrote it and where it was posted.
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Emon has made finding a house very easy for us and he is realistic in what you can afford and doesn't make it about his profit. I wish i had someone like this before I bought my first house.
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Mohammad Emon is absolutely a gem in the Calgary market. Helped us a lot relocating from Toronto and was extremely knowledgeable. I will highly recommend him to anyone relocating to Calgary
