Living in West Springs, Calgary: Community Guide for Home Buyers

by George Brown

Quick answer: West Springs is a newer family community on Calgary's west edge, south of Old Banff Coach Road and west of 69 Street SW. Most homes are detached houses, with a good number of townhomes, and the shops and restaurants of West 85th are in the community.

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

What it's like to live in West Springs

West Springs runs from 69 Street SW west toward the acreages of Springbank, with Old Banff Coach Road to the north and Bow Trail to the south. The land was annexed to Calgary in 1995, and the community got started in 2001. Wentworth, the western part, came later.

It's a family area. West Springs School and West Ridge School are in the community, and the West 85th shopping area along 85 Street SW has restaurants and shops. Westside Recreation Centre, Canada Olympic Park and Edworthy Park are a short drive away.

Types of homes

About 70 per cent of homes are detached houses. Townhomes make up a good share of the rest, along with semi-detached homes and low-rise apartment-style condos. Most homes were built after 2000.

Getting around

Most residents drive. Old Banff Coach Road and Bow Trail lead east toward downtown, and Stoney Trail is close by on the west. Calgary Transit Route 51 runs through West Springs and connects to 69 Street CTrain station, the west end of the Blue Line.

Who West Springs suits

West Springs suits families who want a newer detached home near schools, shops and the mountain highways. Townhomes and condos also make it an option for buyers who want to get into the west side at a lower entry point.

Buying tips for West Springs

Check for a residents association fee. Wentworth, in the west part of the community, has a residents association fee registered on title that owners can't opt out of. Ask your agent to check the title of any home you're considering.
Compare older and newer sections. Much of West Springs was built in the 2000s, while areas further west are newer. Compare lot size, finishes and updates, not just the age of the home.
Read the condo documents. For townhomes and condos, review the reserve fund study, recent board minutes and fee history before you firm up an offer.

See homes for sale in West Springs

My West Springs 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 West Springs?

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.