Living in Falconridge, Calgary: Community Guide for Home Buyers

Quick answer: Falconridge is an established northeast Calgary community from 1979. It has a real mix of homes, from detached houses to townhomes and duplex units, and buses connect it to the Blue Line CTrain.

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

What it's like to live in Falconridge

Falconridge sits between Falconridge Boulevard and 68 Street NE, from McKnight Boulevard north to 64 Avenue NE. Taradale is to the north.

Falconridge shares its community association with Castleridge. The association site at 95 Falshire Drive NE has two halls, outdoor skating and hockey rinks, outdoor basketball and a free FITPARK exercise area that opened in 2022. Public schools in the community include Falconridge Elementary, Grant MacEwan Elementary, O. S. Geiger Elementary and Terry Fox Junior High.

Types of homes

About half the homes are detached houses. The rest are townhomes, semi-detached homes, units in duplexes and some low-rise condos. Most homes were built between 1961 and 1990, so expect older homes, many of them updated over the years.

Getting around

There's no CTrain station inside Falconridge. Bus Route 55 Falconridge connects to McKnight–Westwinds station on the Blue Line, just north of the McKnight Boulevard and Métis Trail interchange. McKnight Boulevard runs along the community's south edge.

Who Falconridge suits

Falconridge suits first-time buyers, families and investors who want a choice of home types in an established community. Townhomes and duplex units can be a practical first step into ownership.

Buying tips for Falconridge

• Get a thorough inspection. Most homes were built between the 1960s and 1980s. Check the roof, windows, electrical, plumbing and furnace, and ask what's been updated.
• Check any basement suite. If a home has a second unit, confirm whether it's legal and registered with the City before you count on rental income.
• Read the condo documents. Many townhomes here are condos. Review the reserve fund study, board minutes and fee history before you firm up an offer.

See homes for sale in Falconridge

My Falconridge 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 Falconridge?

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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