New Homes in Calgary (2026): New Communities, Builders and What to Know

by George Brown

Quick answer: Calgary's new homes are mostly on the edges of the city. In the south, look at Belmont, Pine Creek, Legacy, Walden and Alpine Park. In the southeast, Seton, Mahogany, Rangeview and Hotchkiss. In the north, Livingston and Carrington, and in the northeast, Cityscape, Cornerstone and Redstone. Each has a master developer that plans the community and several builders that sell the homes. I'm George Brown, a Calgary REALTOR® with LPT Realty, and I help buyers compare new builds and resale homes side by side.

New Calgary communities at a glance

Community	Area	Developer	Good to know
Belmont	South	Anthem United	City fieldhouse and library under construction, targeted for spring 2027
Pine Creek	South	Anthem	Along 210 Avenue SW, built around wetlands and ponds
Legacy	South	WestCreek Developments	In the Pine Creek Valley, from condos to estate homes
Walden	South	Genstar	East of Macleod Trail, shopping at the Gates of Walden
Alpine Park	Southwest	Dream	Launched 2021, walkable streets and a future village centre
Seton	Southeast	Brookfield Residential	Urban district with the South Health Campus, YMCA and library
Mahogany	Southeast	Hopewell Residential	Private lake access for residents
Rangeview	Southeast	Genstar	Next to Seton, opened 2021 with a garden-to-table theme
Hotchkiss	Southeast	Qualico, Hopewell, NuVista	East of Stoney Trail, north of Highway 22X
Livingston	North	Brookfield Residential	Master-planned community on the north edge
Carrington	Northwest	Mattamy, Genstar	Just north of Stoney Trail, mostly detached homes
Cityscape	Northeast	Mattamy Homes	Built around a 115-acre environmental reserve
Cornerstone	Northeast	Anthem	Large community still being built, new and resale homes
Redstone	Northeast	Qualico	On the northeast edge, mostly built in the last ten years

What new homes cost

New-build prices depend on the community, the builder and the home type. As an example, Mattamy Homes listed attached homes in Cityscape from about $460,000 and detached homes from about $597,000 in November 2026. Most new communities have townhomes and duplexes in the $450,000 to $600,000 range and detached homes from the $600,000s up. Remember that GST applies to new homes, and you may qualify for a rebate. Ask me for a side-by-side with resale homes nearby.

New build or resale?

A new build gives you a warranty, modern layouts and lower maintenance for the first years. Resale homes usually come with finished basements, mature trees, landscaping and fences, and you can move in sooner. Once you add GST, upgrades and landscaping to a new build, a resale home in the same community can come out cheaper, so it's worth comparing both.

What to check before you sign with a builder

Bring your own REALTOR® on the first visit. The builder's sales staff work for the builder. On most new builds, the builder pays my commission, not you.
Read the purchase agreement and deposit schedule. New-build deposits can be large and are paid in stages.
Price the upgrades. Show homes are full of upgrades. Ask what the base price includes.
Check the Alberta New Home Warranty coverage. Every new home in Alberta must have warranty coverage.
Ask about GST and the rebate. GST applies to new homes. Rebates can lower it on many homes.
Plan for the possession date. Builds can be delayed, so plan your lease or current sale with some room.

Frequently asked questions

Which Calgary communities are still building new homes?

Belmont, Pine Creek, Legacy, Walden, Alpine Park, Seton, Mahogany, Rangeview, Hotchkiss, Livingston, Carrington, Cityscape, Cornerstone and Redstone all have builders selling new homes.

Do I need a REALTOR® to buy a new build in Calgary?

You don't have to have one, but it helps. Your agent checks the contract, compares the price with resale homes and negotiates upgrades. On most new builds, the builder pays the buyer agent's commission.

Is GST charged on new homes in Calgary?

Yes. GST applies to newly built homes. Rebates are available on many homes, depending on the price and your situation.

Thinking about a new build in Calgary?

Call or text me at (403) 616-6309. I'll compare new builds and resale homes in the communities you like, so you can see the real cost of each before you visit a show home. Search Calgary homes for sale.