Living in McKenzie Towne, Calgary: Community Guide for Home Buyers

by George Brown

Quick answer: McKenzie Towne is a southeast Calgary community built from 1995 with a small-town layout. It has shops on High Street, a mix of detached homes, townhomes and condos, three schools, and a residents association that runs the Towne Hall.

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

What it's like to live in McKenzie Towne

McKenzie Towne sits between Deerfoot Trail and 52 Street SE, south of 130 Avenue SE and north of Stoney Trail. It was planned on new urbanism ideas, with a town-style layout built around High Street.

High Street is the main shopping area, with a Sobeys and local shops and restaurants. Big-box stores along 130 Avenue SE are close by. The community also has pathways, ponds, a splash park, an outdoor rink and a skate park.

Types of homes

About half the homes are detached, based on the 2021 Census. The rest are a mix of low-rise apartment-style condos, townhomes and semi-detached homes. Most were built between the late 1990s and 2015.

Getting around

McKenzie Towne Terminal is next to High Street. Route 302 BRT runs from there to downtown and to South Health Campus, and Route 117 is an express to downtown. Deerfoot Trail and Stoney Trail are the main driving routes.

Who McKenzie Towne suits

McKenzie Towne suits people who like being able to walk to a coffee shop or grocery store. It works for families, first-time buyers looking at condos and townhomes, and downsizers who want a smaller home in an established area.

Buying tips for McKenzie Towne

Budget for the residents association. McKenzie Towne Council collects an annual fee, registered on title, to run the Towne Hall and community amenities. Ask for the current amount.
Compare the areas. Inverness, Elgin and Prestwick each have their own look. Walk a few streets in each before you decide.
Read the documents. For a condo or townhome, review the reserve fund study, board minutes and fee history, and check rules on pets, rentals and parking.

See homes for sale in McKenzie Towne

My McKenzie Towne 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.

Browse current McKenzie Towne listings →

Thinking about buying or selling in McKenzie Towne?

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.