Living in New Brighton, Calgary: Community Guide for Home Buyers

Quick answer: New Brighton is a family community in southeast Calgary, east of 52 Street SE and south of 130 Avenue SE. Most homes are detached houses from the 2000s and early 2010s, and residents have a private club, a 20-acre central park and a 12-acre pond.

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

What it's like to live in New Brighton

New Brighton sits east of 52 Street SE, with 130 Avenue SE on the north side and McIvor Boulevard SE to the south. It was established in 2002 and designed by Carma Developers.

Life here centres on the New Brighton Club, a private residents facility with a water playpark, tennis courts, an outdoor hockey rink and sports fields. There's also a 20-acre central park and a 12-acre pond. Shops and services along 130 Avenue SE are close by.

Types of homes

About 77% of homes are detached, and about 14% are townhomes. You'll also see some semi-detached homes and a few low-rise apartment-style condos. Most homes were built between 2001 and 2015.

Getting around

Route 151 New Brighton Express runs to downtown, and Route 152 links New Brighton Drive with McKenzie Towne Terminal and Copperfield Terminal on weekdays. For driving, 52 Street SE and 130 Avenue SE are the main roads, and Stoney Trail is a short drive south.

Who New Brighton suits

New Brighton suits families who want a detached home with a club, parks and a pond nearby. Townhomes make it a good option for first-time buyers who want to stay in the southeast.

Buying tips for New Brighton

• Budget for the residents association. Homeowners pay an annual fee for the New Brighton Club. Ask for the current amount and what it covers.
• Compare the phases. New Brighton was built out over more than a decade. Compare age, finishes and updates between phases.
• Read condo documents. For a townhome or condo, review the reserve fund study, board minutes and fee history before you firm up.

See homes for sale in New Brighton

My New Brighton 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 New Brighton?

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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