Living in Erin Woods, Calgary: Community Guide for Home Buyers

Quick answer: Erin Woods is a southeast Calgary community established in 1981. Most homes are detached houses from the 1980s and 1990s, and it has its own elementary school, sports fields and a bus link to the Blue Line CTrain.

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

What it's like to live in Erin Woods

Erin Woods sits west of 52 Street SE and north of Peigan Trail, with rail lines along its north and west edges. The area was annexed by Calgary in 1961 but wasn't developed until about 20 years later.

It's a quiet, mostly residential community. The community association hall at 83 Erin Park Drive SE sits near sports fields, ball diamonds and a playground, and volunteers keep an outdoor rink going most winters. Erin Woods School is the local public elementary school, now Kindergarten to Grade 6.

Types of homes

About 81% of homes are detached houses, and about 10% are row houses. There are a few low-rise apartments, semi-detached homes and duplex units. Most homes were built between 1981 and 2000, so expect bi-levels and two-storey homes from that era.

Getting around

There's no CTrain station in Erin Woods. Bus Route 135 links the community to Marlborough station on the Blue Line. By car, Peigan Trail and 52 Street SE connect to Deerfoot Trail and the rest of the city.

Who Erin Woods suits

Erin Woods suits families and first-time buyers who want a detached home with a yard in an established community. It also works for people who drive to work in the southeast industrial areas.

Buying tips for Erin Woods

• Check the big-ticket items. Most homes were built in the 1980s and 1990s. Ask about the age of the roof, furnace, hot water tank and windows.
• Visit near the rail lines. Rail lines run along the north and west edges of Erin Woods. If a home is close to the tracks, visit at different times to see how much you notice them.
• Test the commute. There's no CTrain station in Erin Woods. Try the bus to Marlborough station, or the drive on Peigan Trail and 52 Street, at rush hour before you buy.

See homes for sale in Erin Woods

My Erin Woods 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 Erin Woods?

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.

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