Inglewood on a Saturday morning runs on the smell of fresh bread from Ollia Macarons and Tea, the sound of someone testing a guitar in a window along 9th Ave SE, and a steady stream of people walking the river path toward the Bird Sanctuary with a coffee in hand. It has been a neighbourhood since 1875 — Calgary's first — and 9th Avenue SE still feels like it knows that.

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Housing + prices

Inglewood's stock ranges from pre-1950 brick bungalows and century-era character homes to 2018–2024 modern infills and purpose-built low-rise condos — often on the same block. The main strip's cachet means detached homes command a premium over comparable inner-city pockets. Based on active listing data from mid-2026 (defensible community ranges, not exact CREB benchmarks):

| Type | 2026 typical range | Notes | |---|---|---| | Condo / apartment | ~$320K–$500K | low-rise, older stock; newer builds push higher | | Townhouse / semi-detached | $550K–$780K | mid-range; new infill semis at the top | | Detached infill | $850K–$1.1M | modern builds; character homes vary widely |

The CREB May 2026 citywide detached benchmark is $747,800 and apartment benchmark $300,400 — Inglewood detached runs above citywide given inner-city land values.

Getting around

Inglewood is bus-served rather than LRT-connected. Routes along 9th Ave SE and 17th Ave SE connect to downtown and the broader network. The river pathway puts downtown on foot in roughly 25 minutes on a clear day; by car it's 8–12 minutes via 9th Ave or Macleod Trail. Parking is available but weekend 9th Ave street parking fills quickly. Cyclists have direct access to the Bow River Pathway system for a flat, fast downtown run.

Who it fits / who it doesn't

Fits:

  • Buyers who want a real main street — breweries, live music, independent shops — within three blocks of their front door
  • Character-home buyers who can spend $850K+ and want the craftsmanship bungalow-and-infill mix that new suburbs can't replicate
  • Condo buyers wanting inner-city energy at entry-level pricing around $320K–$450K

Doesn't fit:

  • Buyers who need big-box retail or a Costco run without a 20-minute drive
  • Families who prioritise a fully car-free lifestyle — transit serves the area but isn't LRT-level frequency
  • Buyers needing sub-$500K detached options — consider Mission for inner-south variety or Bridgeland for comparable infill stock with stronger school-zone access

FAQ

How much does a house in Inglewood Calgary cost in 2026?

Detached infills and character homes run roughly $850K–$1.1M based on active listing data as of mid-2026. Townhouses and semis sit in the $550K–$780K range. Condos and low-rise apartments start around $320K–$500K. These are defensible community ranges, not exact CREB benchmarks — ask for a current CMA before making an offer.

How do you get downtown from Inglewood without a car?

Bus service runs along 9th Ave SE and connects to downtown. The walk across the river and into the core is around 25 minutes on the pathway — doable in good weather. Driving is 8–12 minutes depending on traffic. Inglewood is a car-helpful rather than car-free neighbourhood.

What schools serve Inglewood Calgary?

Colonel Walker School covers K-6 in the public system with a Reggio-based curriculum and sits inside the community. Ramsay School is another nearby public option. St. Monica School serves Catholic families. High school students typically continue to Crescent Heights or Central Memorial depending on program preference.

Inglewood sits between two comparably walkable inner-city pockets worth knowing: Bridgeland across the river has a stronger school-zone thesis and a quieter residential feel, while East Village pushes further toward high-rise downtown living. Want inner-SE listings as they hit the MLS? Get on the Calgary list and our team will send Inglewood stock the day it lists, or browse current Inglewood listings now.