What a 2026 build in Capitol Hill teaches you about $/sqft
- Asking, September 28, 2026
- $1,288,000
- What I'd pay
- $1,225,000
- Against asking
- -4.9%
- Overall
- 7.1/10
My read
This is a brand new infill in a community that's been quietly redeveloping for years, and the price tells you something about where the inner NW is heading. When you're looking at new builds like this, the number to watch is $/sqft against other new builds nearby, not against the older bungalows down the street.
The play
Walk this one with the area comps printed out, especially the 18 Avenue and 17 Avenue NW listings, and compare finish level room by room rather than just looking at price. Ask about the new home warranty coverage and get the builder's spec sheet so you know exactly what's included versus upgraded. New construction like this is easier to evaluate on condition, so spend your energy confirming lot size, garage wiring, and warranty terms.
Risks
- Worth confirming the final landscaping and any Alberta New Home Warranty documentation since this is a 2026 completion.
- Worth measuring the lot in person, at 279 m² it's narrower than some inner-city lots and worth seeing how that affects yard space and setbacks.
- Worth asking whether the detached garage has been finished with the 200amp panel or if EV/hot tub wiring is rough-in only.
Outcome and record of changes
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Listing photos courtesy of KIC Realty. View the original listing on REALTOR.ca
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Listing brokerage: KIC Realty. Original listing on REALTOR.ca.
An opinion of value, not a formal appraisal or CMA, written from the listing, the photos and market data on the day shown. Verify everything before relying on it. Not intended to solicit clients currently under contract with another REALTOR®.