Living in Mount Pleasant, Calgary: Community Guide for Home Buyers

Quick answer: Mount Pleasant is an established northwest Calgary community just north of 16 Avenue N, about 4 km from downtown. It mixes older detached homes with newer semi-detached infills and duplexes, and Confederation Park runs along its north side.

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

What it's like to live in Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant runs from 16 Avenue N north to Confederation Park and 32 Avenue NW, between 2 Street NW and 10 Street NW. The area was annexed in 1910, and development began in 1912, so it's one of the city's older communities.

Day to day, the centre of the community is the hall, Sportsplex and outdoor pool on 22 Avenue NW, set around a popular playground. Confederation Park is close for walks, and the North Mount Pleasant Arts Centre is also here.

Types of homes

Detached homes are the most common, followed by semi-detached homes and duplex units. There are also some low-rise condos and row houses. More than a third of homes were built in 1960 or earlier, and about four in ten were built in 2001 or later.

Getting around

16 Avenue N, the Trans-Canada Highway, runs along the south edge, and MAX Orange BRT uses it. 4 Street NW runs through the middle. Downtown is about 4 km away via 10 Street NW.

Who Mount Pleasant suits

Mount Pleasant suits families and professionals who want an inner-city home near a big park and a community pool. Infills and duplex units can also work for first-time buyers.

Buying tips for Mount Pleasant

• Inspect older homes well. Many houses were built in 1960 or earlier. Check the foundation, electrical, plumbing and sewer line.
• Compare infills and originals. Look at lot size, age and updates, not just finishes.
• Check the local area plan. The North Hill Communities Local Area Plan supports more growth on Main Streets like 4 Street NW and 16 Avenue N. Ask what's planned nearby.

See homes for sale in Mount Pleasant

My Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant?

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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