Living in Taradale, Calgary: Community Guide for Home Buyers

Quick answer: Taradale is an established northeast Calgary community, founded in 1984. Most homes are detached houses built in the 2000s, and buses connect residents to the Blue Line CTrain at Saddletowne.

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

What it's like to live in Taradale

Taradale sits east of Falconridge Boulevard NE, between 64 Avenue NE and 80 Avenue NE. Saddle Ridge is to the north, Martindale is to the west and Falconridge is to the south.

It's a residential area with a strong community feel. Taradale, Martindale and Saddle Ridge worked together to plan and seed-fund the Genesis Centre, a multi-use community centre that opened in 2012. Local schools include Taradale Elementary School and Ted Harrison Middle School. Taradale and Martindale are reportedly named after a developer's children, Martin and Tara.

Types of homes

About two-thirds of homes are detached houses, and most were built between 2001 and 2010. You'll also find townhomes, units in duplexes, low-rise condos and some semi-detached homes. A smaller share of homes dates to the 1980s and 1990s.

Getting around

There's no CTrain station inside Taradale. Bus Routes 60 and 71 link the community to Saddletowne station, the end of the Blue Line, and Route 71 also runs to McKnight–Westwinds station. From Saddletowne, MAX Orange heads west to Brentwood.

Who Taradale suits

Taradale suits families who want a detached home in an established community, including buyers who need space for extended family. Townhomes and condos make it an option for first-time buyers in the northeast too.

Buying tips for Taradale

• Check any basement suite. Many Taradale homes have a second unit. If a home has a suite, confirm whether it's legal and registered with the City before you count on rental income.
• Look at the age of the home. Most homes here were built in the 2000s, with some from the 1980s and 1990s. Ask about the roof, furnace and hot water tank, and check what's been updated.
• Test the commute. There's no CTrain station inside Taradale. Try the bus to Saddletowne or McKnight–Westwinds station at rush hour before you buy.

See homes for sale in Taradale

My Taradale 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 Taradale?

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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