Living in Saddle Ridge, Calgary: Community Guide for Home Buyers

Quick answer: Saddle Ridge is a large, mostly detached-home community in northeast Calgary. It has its own CTrain station at Saddletowne, shops and restaurants around Saddletowne Circle, and schools from kindergarten to Grade 12.

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

What it's like to live in Saddle Ridge

Saddle Ridge sits on Calgary's northeast edge, north of 80 Avenue NE and east of Métis Trail, with Stoney Trail close by. It started as an acreage area and grew into a city neighbourhood from the mid-2000s. The newer Savanna area added more streets and parks.

Saddletowne Circle is the heart of the community, with shops, grocery stores and many South Asian restaurants. The Genesis Centre, just next door in Martindale, has a YMCA, a library branch and indoor fields. For time outside, there are playgrounds, pathways, Saddlecreek Ponds and Bear Park.

Types of homes

About two out of three homes are detached houses, and many have a basement suite. You'll also find townhomes, low-rise condos and some semi-detached homes. Most homes were built after 2000, so you won't find many older houses here.

Getting around

Saddletowne station on the Blue Line is inside the community, so many residents take the CTrain downtown. The MAX Orange bus to Brentwood and the Route 100 airport bus also stop there. Drivers use Métis Trail, 80 Avenue NE and Stoney Trail.

Who Saddle Ridge suits

Saddle Ridge suits families, multi-generational households and first-time buyers who want a detached home with CTrain access. It's also popular with newcomers to Calgary who want shops, services and places of worship close to home. Schools in the community include Saddle Ridge School, Peter Lougheed School, Nelson Mandela High School and Light of Christ Catholic School.

Buying tips for Saddle Ridge

• Ask about any suite. If a home has a basement suite, confirm it is legal and registered with the City before you count on rental income.
• Compare older and newer sections. Homes from the 2000s and newer homes in Savanna differ in finishes, lot size and layout. Look at both before you decide.
• Test the commute. Being near Saddletowne station makes the CTrain easy. If you drive, try Métis Trail and Stoney Trail at rush hour.

See homes for sale in Saddle Ridge

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Thinking about buying or selling in Saddle Ridge?

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.