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Crescent Heights homes for sale
Crescent Heights is an older inner-city community just north of downtown, across the Bow River. It mixes early 1900s character homes, newer infills and many low-rise condos, with McHugh Bluff and the skyline views on its south edge. Browse current listings below, updated daily from the MLS®.
It sits in Ward 7 and is part of the City's North Hill Communities Local Area Plan. Crescent Heights High School is in the community.
See it on the map →Many homes went up during a real estate boom in the 1920s, and some of those houses still stand today.
The City's North Hill plan lists the area's escarpments among the natural features to protect and better connect.
The North Hill plan names Centre Street N, 16 Avenue N, Edmonton Trail and 4 Street NW as Main Streets, and all four border or cross the community.
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Asking prices of homes listed for sale today, over $50,000. Updates every time the page loads. See every Crescent Heights listing →
Get to know Crescent Heights
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Buying in Crescent Heights: what to check
Over half the homes here are in low-rise apartment buildings. Review the reserve fund study, board minutes and fee history before you firm up.
Some homes date back to the early 1900s. Book an inspection that looks at wiring, plumbing, the foundation and the roof.
Homes near Centre Street, Edmonton Trail or 16 Avenue N can be busy. Visit at rush hour and in the evening.
Who Crescent Heights suits
Crescent Heights suits buyers who want to be close to downtown and like older streets and skyline views. Condos make it a fit for first-time buyers and investors, while character homes and infills appeal to families and move-up buyers.
Read my full Crescent Heights community guide →Crescent Heights area facts
- Population
- 6,240 (2021 Census)
- City ward
- Ward 7
- Established
- 1914 (as a neighbourhood); annexed by Calgary in 1911
- Community association
- Crescent Heights Community Association
- Schools in the community
- Crescent Heights High School
- Good to know
- McHugh Bluff, a park of about 27 hectares along Crescent Road NW, has a viewing platform overlooking the downtown skyline and the Bow River valley
Sources: calgary.ca · crescentheightsyyc.ca · calgarycommunities.com · en.wikipedia.org
Development updates, local events and what's happening in Crescent Heights, from local news outlets.
See the latest Crescent Heights news →My take on the streets, schools, commute and what homes cost to own here.
Read my Crescent Heights guide →Crescent Heights FAQ
Where is Crescent Heights in Calgary?
Crescent Heights sits just north of downtown, across the Bow River. It runs from Memorial Drive up to 16 Avenue N, between 4 Street NW and Edmonton Trail, so it spans the NW and NE quadrants.
What types of homes are for sale in Crescent Heights?
Most homes are condos in low-rise buildings. You'll also find character homes, newer infills, semi-detached homes and some high-rise units.
How do you get downtown from Crescent Heights?
It's a short trip across the Centre Street Bridge. Several Calgary Transit routes, including BRT service, run along Centre Street N.
Is there a high school in Crescent Heights?
Yes. Crescent Heights High School, which opened in 1915, is on 1 Street NW. Confirm school designations for a specific address with the Calgary Board of Education.
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