Living in Killarney/Glengarry, Calgary: Community Guide for Home Buyers

by George Brown

Quick answer: Killarney/Glengarry is an established inner-city community in southwest Calgary. Post-war bungalows sit beside newer infills and low-rise condos, and Westbrook CTrain station is just to the north.

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

What it's like to live in Killarney/Glengarry

Killarney/Glengarry runs from 17 Avenue SW south to Richmond Road SW, between 25A Street and 37 Street SW. The first subdivision plan was registered in 1906, and the land was annexed by the City in 1910. Most homes went up after the Second World War, many of them small bungalows.

Day to day, it's a quiet residential area with a busy edge. Shops line 17 Avenue, 26 Avenue and 37 Street SW, and Westbrook Mall is just north of the community. The City's Killarney Aquatic & Recreation Centre is on 29 Street SW, inside the community, and the community association runs a hall on 28 Street SW.

Types of homes

Since the early 2000s, many original bungalows have been replaced with newer infills, both detached and semi-detached. You'll also find row houses, duplex units and low-rise condo buildings, so the mix is wider than in many older communities.

Getting around

Westbrook CTrain station on the Blue Line sits just north of 17 Avenue SW, beside 33 Street SW. Bus routes run along 17 Avenue and 26 Avenue SW, and downtown is a short drive east.

Who Killarney/Glengarry suits

Killarney/Glengarry suits buyers who want an inner-city address close to the CTrain, without high-rise living. Newer infills appeal to families and move-up buyers. Condos and townhomes make it an option for first-time buyers and downsizers.

Buying tips for Killarney/Glengarry

Compare infills and original homes. Ask about the age of major systems in an older bungalow, and compare that against the layout and finishes of a newer infill.
Look at the lots next door. Redevelopment is common here. Walk the block and think about what could be built beside a home you like.
Read the condo documents. For condos and many townhomes, review the reserve fund study, recent board minutes and fee history before you firm up.

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Thinking about buying or selling in Killarney/Glengarry?

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.