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Lower Mount Royal homes for sale
Lower Mount Royal is a compact inner-city community in southwest Calgary, just south of 17 Avenue SW. It sits on flat ground below Upper Mount Royal, and most homes are apartment-style condos within walking distance of 17 Avenue shops and restaurants. Browse current listings below, updated daily from the MLS®.
An escarpment along Cameron Avenue and Royal Avenue separates it from Upper Mount Royal to the south. The Beltline is just north across 17 Avenue SW.
See it on the map →Many buildings date from the 1960s through the 1980s, with some older ones from before 1961. Detached houses are rare here.
The City's West Elbow plan, which covers Lower Mount Royal, aims to improve parks, open spaces and the Elbow River valley across the area.
The City's West Elbow plan names both 17 Avenue SW and 14 Street SW as Neighbourhood Main Streets. Downtown is to the north, through the Beltline.
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 Lower Mount Royal listing →
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Buying in Lower Mount Royal: what to check
Many buildings here are several decades old. Review the reserve fund study, recent board minutes and any planned repairs before you firm up.
Confirm whether the unit comes with parking and storage, and whether it's titled, assigned or not included.
Units close to 17 Avenue SW or 14 Street SW can be busier, especially on weekends. Visit at different times of day.
Who Lower Mount Royal suits
Lower Mount Royal suits people who want a condo on quieter streets while staying a short walk from 17 Avenue SW. It's a good fit for first-time buyers, downsizers and people who work downtown.
Read my full Lower Mount Royal community guide →Lower Mount Royal area facts
- Population
- 2,990 (2021 Census)
- City ward
- Ward 8
- Established
- 1904 (Mount Royal area established)
- Good to know
- Separated from Upper Mount Royal by an escarpment along Cameron and Royal Avenues
Sources: calgary.ca · en.wikipedia.org
Development updates, local events and what's happening in Lower Mount Royal, from local news outlets.
See the latest Lower Mount Royal news →My take on the streets, schools, commute and what homes cost to own here.
Read my Lower Mount Royal guide →Lower Mount Royal FAQ
Where is Lower Mount Royal?
Lower Mount Royal is in southwest Calgary's inner city, just south of 17 Avenue SW and east of 14 Street SW.
How is it different from Upper Mount Royal?
Lower Mount Royal is the flat northern section, and most homes are condos. Upper Mount Royal sits above an escarpment along Cameron and Royal Avenues.
What types of homes are for sale in Lower Mount Royal?
Most homes are apartment-style condos, mainly in low-rise buildings, plus some high-rise units and a few row houses.
Is Lower Mount Royal walkable?
Yes. 17 Avenue SW, with its shops, restaurants and bars, runs along the north edge.
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