Pineridge on a weekday afternoon: families trickling into Village Square Leisure Centre for the wave pool, a bus stop on 52 Street NE with a steady rotation, mature trees that have been growing since the 1970s. One of the older NE communities, built when this part of Calgary was still the affordable frontier — and it still wears that identity honestly.

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Housing + prices

Pineridge is 1970s-80s stock — bungalows, bi-levels, and modest two-storeys on smaller lots with detached garages and lane access. Based on active MLS listings mid-2026, detached homes ask in the low-to-mid $400Ks up to the mid-$500Ks for renovated or larger homes — defensible community ranges, not CREB-published benchmarks. The CREB May 2026 citywide detached benchmark is $747,800; Pineridge runs $200K-$300K below that.

| Type | 2026 typical asking | Notes | |---|---|---| | Apartment condo | $150K–$240K | Older low-rise; check reserve fund | | Townhouse / row | $250K–$390K | Freehold and condo-titled mix | | Detached (entry) | $420K–$490K | Bungalow or bi-level, dated | | Detached (updated) | $490K–$570K | Two-storey, developed basement |

Getting around

Pineridge is a bus-to-LRT community. Routes 23, 34, 48, and 68 connect to Rundle Station on the Blue Line — a straight run downtown in roughly 25-35 minutes. Daytime and evening service is usable; late-night frequency thins out. Drivers reach 16 Avenue NE and Memorial Drive within minutes, making downtown about 20 minutes by car. Stoney Trail east connects to the airport and ring road. Errand-walking is limited to what's inside Village Square Mall — everything else needs a car or bus.

Who it fits / who it doesn't

Fits:

  • First-time buyers or newcomer families wanting detached ownership at one of the lower NE price points
  • Households who'll actually use a wave pool and library a short walk away
  • Transit commuters comfortable with the Rundle LRT connection via bus

Doesn't fit:

  • Buyers expecting newer finishes or turnkey condition — Falconridge has slightly newer stock at similar prices, Temple offers comparable vintage with more green space
  • Anyone needing to walk to a grocery or café strip — Village Square Mall is close but it's not a walkable high street

FAQ

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

Detached homes list in the low-to-mid $400Ks up to mid-$500Ks for renovated properties — defensible community ranges from MLS listings, not exact CREB benchmarks. The CREB May 2026 citywide detached benchmark is $747,800; Pineridge runs well below that. Condos start in the $150Ks, townhouses from the $250Ks.

How do you get downtown from Pineridge?

Bus routes 23, 34, 48, and 68 connect to Rundle Station on the Blue Line CTrain — roughly 25-35 minutes to downtown. Driving via 16 Avenue NE or Memorial Drive takes about 20 minutes.

What schools are in Pineridge Calgary?

Public CBE options: Douglas Harkness Elementary, Pineridge Community School, Clarence Sansom Junior High, and Lester B. Pearson High School (attached to Village Square Leisure Centre via skywalk). Catholic CSSD: St. Patrick Elementary. Confirm catchments with the boards before buying — boundaries shift.

If Pineridge is on your list, Temple and Whitehorn are worth comparing — similar vintage and price range, different transit and amenity profiles. Want NE Calgary listings as they hit the MLS? Get on the Calgary list and our team will send Pineridge stock the day it lists, or browse current Pineridge listings now.