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Dover homes for sale
Dover is an established community in southeast Calgary, developed from 1970 between 26 Avenue SE and Peigan Trail. It offers a mix of detached homes, duplexes, townhomes and low-rise condos, with Valleyview Park and its mountain and city views. Browse current listings below, updated daily from the MLS®.
The irrigation canal and 24 Street SE form the west edge, near Deerfoot Trail and the Inglewood golf course. Forest Lawn is across 26 Avenue SE to the north.
See it on the map →About 41% of homes are detached and 30% are low-rise apartments. Most were built between 1961 and 1980, with some newer homes from the 1990s and 2000s.
The park also has beach volleyball courts and a ball diamond, with views of the mountains and downtown. The community association runs an outdoor rink for shinny and pleasure skating.
Peigan Trail runs along the south edge, and Deerfoot Trail is just to the west, giving easy road access to downtown and other parts of the city.
Check the drive to downtown →Tap a card for more detail.
Asking prices of homes listed for sale today, over $50,000. Updates every time the page loads. See every Dover listing →
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Buying in Dover: what to check
About two-thirds of Dover's homes were built between 1961 and 1980. Ask about the roof, furnace, windows, electrical and plumbing, and what has been updated.
About 30% of homes here are in low-rise apartment buildings. Review the reserve fund study, board minutes and bylaws before you firm up an offer.
If a home has a suite, confirm whether it's legal and registered with the City before you count on rental income.
Who Dover suits
Dover suits first-time buyers and families who want an established community close to downtown and main roads. Condos and townhomes offer a way in, while detached homes give more space.
Read my full Dover community guide →Dover area facts
- Population
- 10,795 (2021 Census)
- City ward
- Ward 9
- Established
- 1970 (developed; annexed by Calgary in 1961)
- Community association
- Dover Community Association
- Schools in the community
- Valley View School, West Dover School, Ian Bazalgette School, Holy Cross School
- Good to know
- Named after Mary Dover, a former Calgary alderman and daughter of A. E. Cross, one of Calgary's "Big Four"
Sources: calgary.ca · calgarycommunities.com · en.wikipedia.org · dovercommunitycalgary.com
Development updates, local events and what's happening in Dover, from local news outlets.
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Read my Dover guide →Dover FAQ
Where is Dover in Calgary?
Dover is in southeast Calgary. It runs from 26 Avenue SE south to Peigan Trail, with the irrigation canal and 24 Street SE along its west side.
What types of homes are for sale in Dover?
About 41% of homes are detached. You'll also find low-rise condos, semi-detached homes, townhomes and duplex units. Most were built in the 1960s and 1970s.
Is there a CTrain station in Dover?
No. Bus Route 155 connects Dover to Franklin station on the Blue Line.
How did Dover get its name?
According to the Dover Community Association, Dover is named after Mary Dover, a former Calgary alderman and the daughter of A. E. Cross, one of Calgary's "Big Four".
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