Living in Cornerstone, Calgary: Community Guide for Home Buyers

Quick answer: Cornerstone is a large, newer community in northeast Calgary that is still being built. It offers new and resale detached homes, duplexes and townhomes, with pathways, parks and shops at Highstreet at Cornerstone.

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

What it's like to live in Cornerstone

Cornerstone sits east of 60 Street NE and north of Airport Trail, with Stoney Trail on its east side and Country Hills Boulevard NE running through the middle. Sales started in 2016, and the community is being built in phases. Anthem Properties expects it to be home to nearly 31,000 people when it's finished.

Highstreet at Cornerstone has a grocery store, a pharmacy and a Tim Hortons, and more shops and services are planned around Country Hills Boulevard and 60 Street NE. There are playgrounds, parks and pathways through green space and wetlands. Expect some construction nearby for a few more years.

Types of homes

Detached homes and duplexes make up most of the housing, along with townhomes and some low-rise condos. Builders offer front-drive homes, laned homes, zero lot line homes, courtyard homes and duplexes.

Getting around

Bus Routes 128 and 136 connect Cornerstone to Saddletowne CTrain station on the Blue Line. A future CTrain station is planned at 60 Street and Country Hills Boulevard NE, but no date has been set. Drivers have quick access to Stoney Trail, Airport Trail and Deerfoot Trail.

Who Cornerstone suits

Cornerstone suits families and first-time buyers who want a new or nearly new home. Duplexes and townhomes also give more options for investors and buyers on a budget. School sites are set aside, and a public high school has been announced.

Buying tips for Cornerstone

• Budget for the HOA. Every homeowner belongs to the Cornerstone Homeowners Association and pays an annual fee. Ask for the current amount.
• Compare new and resale. A resale home may come with finished extras and landscaping. A new build gives you choices, but check the timeline.
• Ask about schools. Most schools here are still planned. Confirm where your child would attend with the school board for your address.

See homes for sale in Cornerstone

My Cornerstone 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 Cornerstone?

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.