Living in Chestermere, Alberta: Community Guide for Home Buyers

Quick answer: Chestermere is a lake city right on Calgary's east edge. It's built around Chestermere Lake, offers detached homes, townhomes and lakefront properties, and has quick road access to Calgary.

I'm George Brown, a Calgary REALTOR® with LPT Realty. Here's what buyers should know about Chestermere.

What it's like to live in Chestermere

Chestermere shares its west boundary with Calgary, so the city is only minutes away. Life here centres on Chestermere Lake. The lake began as a wetland and was turned into an irrigation reservoir by 1907. Families later built summer cabins along the shore.

The community became a summer village in 1977, a town in 1993 and a city in 2015. Today the lake is used for boating, paddling and fishing, the Calgary Yacht Club is based here, and the annual Chestermere Water Festival celebrates summer on the water.

Types of homes

Most homes are detached houses, with duplexes and townhomes in the newer neighbourhoods. Lakefront homes come up from time to time. Homes near the lake range from older properties to newer builds, so compare age and updates.

Getting around

Highway 1 (Trans-Canada) and Chestermere Boulevard, which becomes 17 Avenue SE in Calgary, are the main routes into the city. Calgary Transit extends its MAX Purple route into Chestermere during weekday morning and afternoon peak times. Most residents drive.

Who Chestermere suits

Chestermere suits families, boaters and anyone who wants lake life without moving far from Calgary. It's a good fit for people who work in east or southeast Calgary and want a smaller city with its own council and services.

Buying tips for Chestermere

• Ask about lake access. Confirm whether a home is lakefront, has shared access or is simply nearby, and ask about any rules on docks and boats.
• Test the commute. Drive Highway 1 or 17 Avenue SE at rush hour to see how long your trip takes.
• Review the title. Ask your agent to check the land title for registered restrictions, easements or fees before you firm up.

See homes for sale in Chestermere

My Chestermere homes for sale page shows every current listing, updated daily from the MLS®, plus live numbers on how many homes are for sale and the median asking price.

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Thinking about buying or selling in Chestermere?

I'm happy to walk you through the area, compare a few homes side by side, or tell you what your place could sell for. Call or text me at (403) 616-6309, or get a free home evaluation.