Bowness Real Estate
Bowness Real Estate Statistics
| Average Price | $733K |
|---|---|
| Lowest Price | $155K |
| Highest Price | $3M |
| Total Listings | 63 |
| Avg. Days On Market | 53 |
| Avg. Price/SQFT | $573 |
Property Types (active listings)
Bowness Real Estate For Sale
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- $100,000 - $200,000
- $200,000 - $300,000
- $300,000 - $400,000
- $400,000 - $500,000
- $500,000 - $600,000
- $600,000 - $700,000
- $700,000 - $800,000
- $800,000 - $900,000
- $900,000 - $1,000,000
- Over $1,000,000
Explore Bowness, AB Real Estate
Bowness is the oldest neighborhood in Calgary, covering 5.6 square kilometers with approximately 11,308 residents. It is home to Bowness Park, one of the most popular parks in the city, near the Bow River, a popular spot for picnics, summer sports, boating, and ice skating in the winter.
The neighborhood is characterized by tree-lined streets and a hillside layout offering an elevated view of the Bow River valley. Local real estate is primarily dominated by single-family homes, though there is a selection of condos and townhouses available. Single-family homes in the neighborhood include heritage bungalows, cottages, and Craftsman homes, along with modern two-storey infills.
Pricing in Bowness varies depending on property type. Condos can range in price between $150,000 and $300,000. Townhouses and laneway houses can range between $300,000 to $500,000, with single-family homes starting at $600,000 and going for up to over $1,000,000.
Bowness Schools
Bowness is served by the Calgary Board of Education. The neighborhood includes two elementary schools, a junior high school, and a high school. There is also a Catholic school in the area that serves students from kindergarten through grade 9.
- Schools in Bowness include:
- Belevedere Parkway Elementary
- Bowcroft Elementary
- Thomas B. Riley Junior High
- Bowness High School
- Our Lady of the Assumption
Things to Do in Bowness
Bowness is a historic neighborhood with a small-town charm and access to year-round recreation activities. The neighborhood is home to Bowmont, Edworthy, and Bowness Park, a 30-hectare multi-purpose green space popular with many Calgary locals. Bowness Park visitors can enjoy paddle boating and swimming in the summer and ice skating and cross-country skiing in the winter. Recreation facilities can be found at the Shouldice Athletic Park and Shouldice Pool. For those seeking shopping and dining experiences, Mainstreet Bowness features several locally owned boutiques and restaurants, including Angel's Drive In and Bow Cycle & Sports, with annual community events including the Stampede Breakfast & Parade and the Tour de Bowness bike race and street festival.
Location and Area Access
Bowness borders the Greenwood neighborhood to the west and the Bow River to the east, covering 5.6 square kilometers, and has a population of approximately 11,308 residents.
Downtown Calgary is a 20-minute drive via Bowness Road. The University of Calgary and major healthcare facilities like the Alberta Children’s Hospital and the Foothills Medical Centre are 10 to 20 minutes away. The Calgary International Airport is 20 to 30 minutes away.
Nearby destinations within easy reach include:
- Downtown Calgary (20 minutes)
- University of Calgary, Alberta Children’s, and Foothills (10 to 20 minutes)
- Calgary International Airport (20 to 30 minutes)
- Calgary Farmers’ Market West (10 minutes)
- Mainstreet Bowness (5 minutes)
- CF Market Mall (10 minutes)
- Bowness Park (5 minutes)
Bowness is primarily dominated by single-family homes, though there is a selection of condos and townhouses available. Single-family homes in the neighborhood include heritage bungalows, cottages, and Craftsman homes, along with modern two-storey infills. Pricing in Bowness varies depending on property type. Condos can range in price between $150,000 and $300,000. Townhouses and laneway houses can range between $300,000 to $500,000 with single-family homes starting at $600,000 and going for up to over $1,000,000. Bowness is served by the Calgary Board of Education. The neighborhood includes two elementary schools (Belevedere Parkway, Bowcroft) a junior high school (Thomas B. Riley Junior High), a high school (Bowness High School ), and a Catholic school serving students from kindergarten to grade 9 (Our Lady of the Assumption). Downtown Calgary is a 20-minute drive from most parts of Bowness via Bowness Road. The University of Calgary, Alberta Children’s Hospital, and the Foothills Medical Centre are 10 to 20 minutes away. Yes. Bowness is a well-regarded neighborhood in Northwest Calgary, as it offers a small-town feel, access to a number of local schools, and direct access to a number of parks, including the popular Bowness Park. The neighborhood is ideal for families due to its accessibility to numerous amenities and its proximity to downtown Calgary, a 20-minute drive away. Residents in Bowness can enjoy year-round recreation activities at Bowness Park and the Shouldice Athletic Park and Pool. Mainstreet Bowness offers small-town charm with boutique shopping and dining at locally owned restaurants and businesses, along with annual community events including the Stampede Breakfast & Parade and the Tour de Bowness bike race and street festival. Bowness Real Estate FAQs
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