Living in Crescent Heights, Calgary: Community Guide for Home Buyers

by George Brown

Quick answer: Crescent Heights is an older inner-city community just north of downtown, across the Bow River. Most homes are low-rise condos, with character homes and infills on quieter streets, and downtown is a short trip over the Centre Street Bridge.

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

What it's like to live in Crescent Heights

Crescent Heights sits on the hill north of the Bow River. It runs from Memorial Drive up to 16 Avenue N, between 4 Street NW and Edmonton Trail, so it covers parts of both the NW and NE quadrants. It was annexed by the City in 1911, and many homes went up during a building boom in the 1920s.

Day to day, it's close to everything. McHugh Bluff runs along Crescent Road NW, with pathways, an off-leash area and a viewing platform that looks over the downtown skyline. Rotary Park hosts outdoor art exhibits, and the community association runs a garden and other local events.

Types of homes

Low-rise apartment buildings make up over half of the homes here, with some high-rise units as well. You'll also find character homes from the early 1900s, newer infills and semi-detached homes, mostly on the side streets.

Getting around

Centre Street N is a main transit corridor, with several bus routes, including BRT service, heading downtown. The Centre Street Bridge crosses the Bow River into the core, and Edmonton Trail and 16 Avenue N (the Trans-Canada Highway) border the community.

Who Crescent Heights suits

Crescent Heights suits buyers who want to be close to downtown and like older streets and skyline views. Condos make it a good fit for first-time buyers and investors, while character homes and infills appeal to families and move-up buyers.

Buying tips for Crescent Heights

Read the condo documents. Review the reserve fund study, recent board minutes and fee history before you firm up an offer.
Inspect older homes closely. Some homes date back to the early 1900s. Book an inspection that looks at wiring, plumbing, the foundation and the roof.
Think about traffic. Homes near Centre Street, Edmonton Trail or 16 Avenue N can be busy. Visit at rush hour and in the evening.

See homes for sale in Crescent Heights

My Crescent Heights 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 Crescent Heights?

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.