Living in Penbrooke Meadows, Calgary: Community Guide for Home Buyers

Quick answer: Penbrooke Meadows is an established southeast Calgary community, developed from 1969. Most homes date to the 1960s and 1970s, with detached homes, townhomes and duplexes, and MAX Purple runs along 17 Avenue SE on its south edge.

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

What it's like to live in Penbrooke Meadows

Penbrooke Meadows sits between Memorial Drive and 17 Avenue SE, from 52 Street to 68 Street. It's part of the Greater Forest Lawn area, named for the former Town of Forest Lawn, and International Avenue's shops and restaurants are close by.

It's a residential area with several parks and playfields. The community association hall at 6100 Penbrooke Drive SE runs sports programs and Girl Guides. There are three public elementary schools, G.W. Skene, James Short Memorial and Penbrooke Meadows School, plus St. Peter School, a Catholic elementary.

Types of homes

About 45% of homes are detached houses. Row houses make up about 22%, duplex units about 15% and low-rise apartments about 13%, with some semi-detached homes. About 81% of homes were built between 1961 and 1980, so expect plenty of bungalows and split-levels from that era.

Getting around

MAX Purple runs along 17 Avenue SE on the community's south edge, with stations at 52 Street and 61 Street SE, and heads west to downtown. Memorial Drive on the north edge and 52 Street on the west give quick road access to the rest of the city.

Who Penbrooke Meadows suits

Penbrooke Meadows suits first-time buyers and families who want a detached home or townhome in an established community. Transit on 17 Avenue SE also makes it a fit for people who commute downtown.

Buying tips for Penbrooke Meadows

• Look at the age of the home. About 81% of homes here were built between 1961 and 1980. Ask about the roof, furnace, windows and plumbing, and check what has been updated.
• Check the townhome setup. Row houses make up about 22% of homes. Many are in condo complexes, so review the fees, reserve fund and bylaws before you firm up an offer.
• Check any basement suite. If a home has a suite, confirm whether it's legal and registered with the City before you count on rental income.

See homes for sale in Penbrooke Meadows

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Thinking about buying or selling in Penbrooke Meadows?

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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