Living in Dover, Calgary: Community Guide for Home Buyers

by George Brown

Quick answer: Dover is an established southeast Calgary community, developed from 1970. It has a mix of detached homes, townhomes and low-rise condos Valleyview Park and quick access to Deerfoot Trail and Peigan Trail.

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

What it's like to live in Dover

Dover sits between 26 Avenue SE and Peigan Trail. The irrigation canal and 24 Street SE run along its west side, near Deerfoot Trail and the Inglewood golf course, and Forest Lawn is to the north.

Valleyview Park is the best-known green space. It has soccer fields, a ball diamond, beach volleyball courts, a spray park, a pond and playgrounds, plus views of the mountains and downtown. The community association runs an outdoor rink in winter, and local schools include Valley View School, West Dover School and Ian Bazalgette School. Dover is named after Mary Dover, a former Calgary alderman.

Types of homes

About 41% of homes are detached houses and about 30% are apartments in low-rise buildings. Semi-detached homes and townhomes each make up about 12%, and there are some duplex units. Most homes were built between 1961 and 1980, with a smaller number from the 1990s and 2000s.

Getting around

There's no CTrain station in Dover. Bus Route 155 links the community to Franklin station on the Blue Line. Peigan Trail runs along the south edge and Deerfoot Trail is just west, so driving to downtown or the southeast industrial areas is straightforward.

Who Dover suits

Dover suits first-time buyers and families who want an established community close to downtown and main roads. Condos and townhomes offer an easier way in, while detached homes give more room inside and out.

Buying tips for Dover

Look at the age of the home. About two-thirds of Dover's homes were built between 1961 and 1980. Ask about the roof, furnace, windows, electrical and plumbing, and what has been updated.
Read the condo documents. About 30% of homes here are in low-rise apartment buildings. Review the reserve fund study, board minutes and bylaws before you firm up an offer.
Check any basement suite. If a home has a suite, confirm whether it's legal and registered with the City before you count on rental income.

See homes for sale in Dover

My Dover 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 Dover?

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.