Bankview
Living in Bankview
Bankview is one of Calgary's oldest inner-city communities, sitting on a slope just south of 17 Avenue SW with views toward downtown. Rancher William Nimmons bought the land from the Hudson's Bay Company in 1882, built his home here in 1884 and later began selling lots, and in 1908 the City of Calgary bought the remaining land and laid it out on a grid. A 1950 redesign allowed higher-density apartment buildings, which is why low-rise apartments and condominiums now make up most of the housing.
Life here is about convenience. The restaurants, cafés and shops of 17 Avenue SW are at the north edge of the community, and downtown and the Beltline are a short trip away. The Calgary Bankview Community Association runs the community hall on 17 Street SW along with a tennis court, sports field, playground and basketball court, and hosts an annual Heritage Day with historic home walks.
- 17 Avenue SW restaurants, cafés and shops along the north edge
- Community hall, tennis court, sports field, playground and basketball court
- Small city parks and playgrounds throughout the neighbourhood
- Views toward downtown from many streets on the slope
- Short trip to the Beltline and downtown
New infill homes in Bankview
Bankview is mostly low-rise apartments and condominiums, with single-detached and semi-detached homes making up only about 12% of homes. About 6% of homes were built between 2011 and 2021, while about 20% date from 1960 or earlier, so new construction is limited and tends to stand out. The community has an area redevelopment plan that guides how older sites are redeveloped.
For buyers, newer infills, townhomes and condominium projects offer modern layouts and finishes close to 17 Avenue SW at prices that vary widely by home type. For builders and owners of older detached homes or walk-ups, lot size, zoning, views and street location all affect redevelopment value, so each site needs careful analysis. Ask us about off-market and coming-soon homes.
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Get a free pricing opinionLuxury homes in Bankview
Luxury in Bankview usually means a newer infill or townhome, a top-floor condominium, or a renovated character home with views toward downtown. Buyers pay a premium for quieter streets, outdoor space, garages and quick access to 17 Avenue SW and the Beltline.
Because higher-end homes in Bankview vary so much by type, view and finish level, each sale needs careful comparison. Live average and median prices for Bankview are shown at the top of this page, and we can prepare a detailed analysis for any property you are considering.
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Is Bankview a good place to live?
Bankview suits people who want an established inner-city community with views toward downtown, a strong community association and the shops and restaurants of 17 Avenue SW right at its north edge.
Are there new infill or new construction homes for sale in Bankview?
New construction in Bankview is limited and includes infills, townhomes and condominium projects that replace older homes and buildings. Inventory changes daily. You can see every current Bankview listing on this page, or set up alerts to hear about new infills and new construction as soon as they list.
How much do homes cost in Bankview?
Prices depend on the type of home, lot, street and finish level. Live average and median sale prices from the MLS® are shown at the top of this page and on the Bankview market stats page, and we can prepare a detailed price analysis for any Bankview property.
Is Bankview a good place to buy a first condo?
About 77% of Bankview homes are apartments and condominiums (2021 Census), so there is usually a wide range of condo options close to 17 Avenue SW and downtown. We can help you compare buildings, condo documents and fees before you buy.
How do I sell my Bankview home for top dollar?
Start with a pricing opinion based on recent Bankview sales of similar homes, then prepare and market the home properly. We offer a free, no-obligation evaluation and a full marketing plan for Bankview sellers.
Neighbourhood information from Wikipedia · the City of Calgary 2021 community profile · the Federation of Calgary Communities · the Calgary Bankview Community Association. Market figures on this page update automatically from the Pillar 9™ MLS® System.
