Living in Braeside, Calgary: Homes, Schools, Transit and What to Expect

Updated November 2, 2026 · Written by Justin Warthe, Team Lead, The Top Calgary Real Estate Team

Braeside is the quiet southwest Calgary community between Southland Drive and Anderson Road, 14 Street SW and 24 Street SW, a short walk or bus ride from the Red Line and next door to Southland Leisure Centre. It was annexed in 1956, developed from 1965, and offers a mix of detached homes, row houses and low-rise condos from the 1960s and 1970s. Here is what it is like to live there, what homes cost and the trade-offs to weigh before you buy.

Quick answer: Braeside is a quiet 1960s and 1970s community in southwest Calgary with its own K to 6 school, Southland Leisure Centre and a community hall with outdoor rinks, close to the Glenmore Reservoir and Fish Creek Park. The Red Line CTrain is a walk or short bus ride away. The Top Calgary Real Estate Team sells across southwest Calgary; call or text 403-620-8746 or book a call for a Braeside evaluation or buyer consultation.

Key takeaways

• Braeside has more attached housing than most 1960s communities: single-detached houses are 56% of homes, row houses 23% and low-rise apartments 18%, so there are entry-level options as well as full-lot houses.
• The housing stock is consistent in age: 89% was built between 1961 and 1980, which means mature trees and full lots, and a budget line for mechanical systems, windows and kitchens.
• Braeside School (public, K to 6) is inside the community, John Ware is the public junior high immediately north and Henry Wise Wood is the nearest public high school.
• Southland Leisure Centre, the Glenmore Reservoir, Fish Creek Provincial Park and the Southland and Anderson CTrain stations are all within a short drive, walk or bus ride.

Where Braeside is and how it was built

Braeside is bounded by Southland Drive to the north, Anderson Road to the south, 14 Street SW to the east and 24 Street SW to the west. It was annexed in 1956 and began developing in 1965, and the Braeside Community Association registered in 1967.

Homes in Braeside

Single-detached houses are 56% of homes, row houses 23% and low-rise apartments 18%, with semi-detached homes rare at 3%, according to the City of Calgary's 2021 census profile. The housing stock is consistent in age: 89% was built between 1961 and 1980. About 76% of households own, and the census counted 5,700 residents in 2,475 occupied dwellings.

Browse current Braeside homes for sale, or ask us about off-market Braeside listings that never reach the public sites.

What homes cost in Braeside (September 2026)

Source: CREB® September 2026 Calgary monthly statistics package (district and city benchmarks). CREB® district figures cover many communities; Braeside itself is priced from actual Braeside sales, which we pull for every evaluation. Ask us for the current Braeside numbers.

Schools

Braeside School is the Calgary Board of Education K to 6 school, with French as a second language in Grades 4 to 6, a music specialist and daily physical education. John Ware School is the public junior high immediately north, and Henry Wise Wood is the nearest public high school. St. Cyril School at 2990 Cedarbrae Drive SW is the Calgary Catholic K to 9 school serving Braeside, Cedarbrae, Oakridge, Palliser, Pump Hill and Bayview, and St. Benedict School at 10340 19 Street SW runs the Calgary Catholic Spanish bilingual program for Kindergarten to Grade 6.

School designations change; confirm the current designation for any address with the Calgary Board of Education or the Calgary Catholic School District before you buy.

Getting around

The nearest CTrain stops are Southland and Anderson on the Red Line. Anderson station at 11015 Anderson Station Way SW has 1,750 parking spaces and is across from Southcentre Mall, and from the middle of Braeside, Southland station is about a 30-minute walk or a short bus ride. By car, downtown is roughly 20 to 25 minutes via 14 Street or Macleod Trail outside rush hour.

Parks, recreation and shopping

Southland Leisure Centre at 2000 Southland Drive SW has pools, ice arenas and gyms. The community hall at 11024 Braeside Drive SW has outdoor skating and hockey rinks, playfields, basketball courts and a 240-person hall. Residents are close to the Glenmore Reservoir and Fish Creek Provincial Park, and Southcentre Mall is a few minutes east.

The trade-offs

Nearly nine in ten homes are from the 1960s and 1970s. Buyers should budget for updated mechanical systems, windows and kitchens, or price in the originals. Row-house and apartment buyers should review the condominium documents and reserve fund closely, since many of the attached complexes are of the same age.

Buying a home in Braeside

Braeside buyers usually want a full-lot home or an affordable townhouse near the Red Line and the reservoir. We will show you what the same budget buys here and in Southwood, Oakridge, Palliser and Cedarbrae, explain renovation costs and condo documents, and protect you on inspection and conditions.

• Early alerts: be the first to know about new Braeside listings, including coming-soon and off-market homes.
• Honest comparison: we sell across southwest Calgary every week, so we can show you what the same budget buys in Braeside and in Southwood, Oakridge, Palliser, Cedarbrae.
• Protection: inspection, condition and pricing advice from an agent who knows Braeside construction, builders and resale patterns.

Selling a home in Braeside

Braeside sellers get a team that prices from actual community sales rather than a district average, presents the lot, the updates and the location properly, and launches to the southwest Calgary buyers already in our database.

1. Pricing. We pull the last 90 days of Braeside sales and the active competition, and show you the price that sells in the first two weeks at full value.
2. Preparation. A room-by-room checklist, staging advice and the short list of fixes that return more than they cost.
3. Launch. Professional photography, video, floor plans, Realtor.ca, social media, and a pre-launch to our buyer database before the public sees it.
4. Showings and feedback. You hear what every buyer said within 24 hours.
5. Negotiation and closing. One lead negotiator on every offer, and an operations team that keeps conditions, deposits and possession on schedule.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Braeside a good place to live?

Braeside is a quiet 1960s and 1970s community in southwest Calgary. It has its own K to 6 school, Southland Leisure Centre and a community hall with outdoor rinks. The Glenmore Reservoir and Fish Creek Park are nearby. The Red Line CTrain is a walk or short bus ride away.

What types of homes are in Braeside?

Single-detached houses are 56% of the 2,475 homes. Row houses are 23% and low-rise apartments 18%. About 89% of the housing was built between 1961 and 1980.

Which schools serve Braeside?

Braeside School is the public K to 6 school inside the community, John Ware School is the public junior high and Henry Wise Wood is the nearest public high school. St. Cyril is the Calgary Catholic K to 9 school for the area. Confirm current designations for any address.

How much does a house cost in Braeside?

CREB® publishes district rather than community benchmarks: the South district detached benchmark was $709,400 in September 2026, Calgary's row benchmark $412,400 and its apartment benchmark $291,400. Braeside homes are priced from their own comparable set; ask us for current Braeside sales.

Do you also cover the rest of southwest Calgary?

Yes. See our SW Calgary realtor page, our first-time buyer realtor page, and our Calgary communities guide.

About The Top Calgary Real Estate Team

The Top Calgary Real Estate Team is a Calgary real estate team brokered by Real Broker and led by Justin Warthe. The team has sold more than $1 billion of Calgary and area real estate, has 180 five-star Google reviews, and helps clients buy or sell a home about every 48 hours. Our office is at 1907 34 Avenue SW in Marda Loop, and we work across Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, Okotoks, Chestermere, Strathmore, High River and the surrounding acreage country. Read our client reviews or book a call.

This page is general information, not legal, mortgage, tax or appraisal advice. A market evaluation from a REALTOR® is an opinion of value, not an appraisal. Benchmark prices are from the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB®) for September 2026 and change monthly.

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