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Penbrooke Meadows is an established community in southeast Calgary, developed from 1969 between Memorial Drive and 17 Avenue SE. Most homes date to the 1960s and 1970s, with a mix of detached homes, townhomes and duplexes, and MAX Purple runs along its south edge. Browse current listings below, updated daily from the MLS®.
It's part of the Greater Forest Lawn area, named for the former Town of Forest Lawn. The shops and restaurants of International Avenue (17 Avenue SE) are close by.
See it on the map →About 45% of homes are detached, 22% are row houses and 15% are duplex units. Most were built between 1961 and 1980.
The Penbrooke Meadows Community Association hall is at 6100 Penbrooke Drive SE and runs sports programs and Girl Guides.
Memorial Drive along the north edge and 52 Street on the west give quick road access to the rest of the city.
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Buying in Penbrooke Meadows: what to check
About 81% of homes here were built between 1961 and 1980. Ask about the roof, furnace, windows and plumbing, and check what has been updated.
Row houses make up about 22% of homes. Many are in condo complexes, so review the fees, reserve fund 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 Penbrooke Meadows suits
Penbrooke Meadows suits first-time buyers and families who want a detached home or townhome in an established community. Transit along 17 Avenue SE also makes it a fit for people who commute downtown.
Read my full Penbrooke Meadows community guide →Penbrooke Meadows area facts
- Population
- 8,235 (2021 Census)
- City ward
- Ward 9
- Established
- 1969 (developed; annexed by Calgary in 1961)
- Community association
- Penbrooke Meadows Community Association
- Schools in the community
- G.W. Skene School, James Short Memorial School, Penbrooke Meadows School, St. Peter School
- Good to know
- Part of the Greater Forest Lawn area, named for the former Town of Forest Lawn that Calgary annexed in 1961
Sources: calgary.ca · calgarycommunities.com · en.wikipedia.org
Development updates, local events and what's happening in Penbrooke Meadows, from local news outlets.
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Where is Penbrooke Meadows in Calgary?
Penbrooke Meadows is in southeast Calgary. It's bounded by Memorial Drive to the north, 17 Avenue SE to the south, 52 Street to the west and 68 Street to the east.
What types of homes are for sale in Penbrooke Meadows?
About 45% of homes are detached. You'll also find townhomes, duplex units, low-rise condos and some semi-detached homes, mostly built in the 1960s and 1970s.
What schools are in Penbrooke Meadows?
Public schools include G.W. Skene, James Short Memorial and Penbrooke Meadows School. St. Peter School is the Catholic elementary school.
Is there transit to downtown?
Yes. MAX Purple runs along 17 Avenue SE on the community's south edge, with stations at 52 Street and 61 Street SE, and continues west to downtown.
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