Living in Evergreen, Calgary: Community Guide for Home Buyers

Quick answer: Evergreen is one of Calgary's larger family communities, in the city's far southwest. It sits right on the south edge of Fish Creek Provincial Park, most homes are detached houses built in the 2000s, and Stoney Trail runs along its west side.

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

What it's like to live in Evergreen

Evergreen is bordered by Fish Creek Provincial Park to the north and 162 Avenue SW to the south. It includes Evergreen Estates, the older section north of Fish Creek Boulevard, which started in the late 1980s. The rest of the community followed from 1999.

Day to day, it's a suburban, family-focused place. Pathways and playgrounds connect the neighbourhoods, and Fish Creek Park is right next door. There are several schools in the community, from kindergarten up to junior high.

Types of homes

About three out of four homes are detached houses, including front-garage homes and laned homes with front porches. There are also townhomes, apartment-style condos and semi-detached homes. Most of the housing was built between 2001 and 2010.

Getting around

Stoney Trail SW runs along the west side of Evergreen, with interchanges at Fish Creek Boulevard and 162 Avenue SW. Highway 22X toward Bragg Creek is close by. Calgary Transit Route 52 links Evergreen to Fish Creek-Lacombe, Shawnessy and Somerset-Bridlewood CTrain stations on the Red Line.

Who Evergreen suits

Evergreen suits families who want a detached home, nearby schools and Fish Creek Park on their doorstep. Townhomes and condos also make it an option for first-time buyers in south Calgary.

Buying tips for Evergreen

• Know which part you're buying in. Evergreen Estates, north of Fish Creek Boulevard, is the older section from the late 1980s. The rest of Evergreen was mostly built in the 2000s. Compare age, updates and lot size.
• Ask about lots near the park. Homes backing onto Fish Creek Park or green space can have great views and trail access. Check privacy, grading and any rules that apply to those lots.
• Plan the commute. Downtown is a fairly long drive from here. Test your route at rush hour, whether you drive on Stoney Trail or take the bus to the CTrain.

See homes for sale in Evergreen

My Evergreen 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 Evergreen?

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.