Living in Martindale, Calgary: Community Guide for Home Buyers

Quick answer: Martindale is an established northeast Calgary community from 1983, with its own CTrain station on the Blue Line. Most homes are detached houses built between the 1980s and 2000s.

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

What it's like to live in Martindale

Martindale sits between Métis Trail and Falconridge Boulevard NE, from 64 Avenue NE north to 80 Avenue NE. Taradale is to the east and Saddle Ridge is to the north.

The Martindale Community Association funded an outdoor recreation site with basketball courts, a hockey rink, a Gaga pit, a playground and green space. Martindale also partnered with Taradale and Saddle Ridge on the Genesis Centre, which opened in 2012. Schools in the community include Crossing Park School, Manmeet Singh Bhullar School and École La Mosaïque.

Types of homes

About 85% of homes are detached houses. The rest are mostly units in duplexes and some townhomes. Most homes were built between 1981 and 2010, with the biggest share from the 1990s.

Getting around

Martindale station on the Blue Line opened in 2012, with platforms beside Martindale Boulevard. It sits between McKnight–Westwinds and Saddletowne stations, and Bus Route 60 serves it. There's no park-and-ride lot. For driving, Métis Trail runs along the west edge.

Who Martindale suits

Martindale suits families and multi-generational households who want a detached home with a CTrain station nearby. It's also a good fit for commuters who would rather take the train than drive.

Buying tips for Martindale

• Check any basement suite. If a home has a second unit, confirm whether it's legal and registered with the City. It matters for safety, insurance and any rental income you plan on.
• Ask about updates. Most homes were built between the 1980s and 2000s. Check the age of the roof, windows, furnace and hot water tank, and get a home inspection.
• Think about the CTrain line. Living near Martindale station is handy, but homes close to the tracks can hear trains. The station has no park-and-ride, so check street parking nearby.

See homes for sale in Martindale

My Martindale 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 Martindale?

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.