CalgaryListings Insight Welcome to 1611 Bowness Road NW — a 2-bedroom home built in 1947, featuring 1 bathroom in the community of Hillhurst, with 1,554 sq ft of living space above grade. Notable features include a fully finished basement, a double garage, hardwood flooring, a fireplace, and a quiet cul-de-sac location. Before writing, ask about recent comparable sales, inspection items, permits, basement development, and long-term resale fit. This sale can help you understand current pricing in the area. Ask us how it compares with nearby active and recently sold homes. MLS® A2272965.
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Set on a highly coveted street in one of Calgary’s premier inner-city neighbourhoods of Kensington/Hillhurst. This 50x125, R-CG lot presents an outstanding opportunity for thoughtful redevelopment. Surrounded by modern infills and custom homes, the area is rapidly transforming—making this property, offered with the existing house and garage sold as-is, an exceptional foundation for your next build. The generous lot size and flexible zoning open the door to numerous development possibilities, while the prime location guarantees enduring value. Just steps from Kensington’s vibrant collection of cafés, restaurants, grocery stores, shops, and everyday conveniences, residents will also appreciate quick access to schools, fitness studios, the Bow River pathway system, and downtown. For builders and investors seeking a rare chance in one of Calgary’s most resilient and desirable inner-city markets, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Secure your next project today.
Property Taxes
$5,593/yr (2025)
Listing Information
MLS® NumberA2272965
StatusSold
List Price$789, 000
Days on Market1 day
OccupancyVacant
Property Details
Property TypeDetached
Architectural StyleBungalow
ZoningR-CG
Above-Grade Sq Ft1, 554 sq ft
Year Built1947
Bedrooms2
Full Bathrooms1
Total Bathrooms1
Interior
BasementFull, Finished, None
FlooringCarpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Fireplaces1
HeatingForced Air
Air ConditioningNone
Exterior & Parking
ExteriorAluminum Siding
RoofAsphalt
FoundationPoured Concrete
Garage Spaces2
Total Parking2
Patio / DeckOther
Site & Lot
Lot Size6, 243 sq ft
Lot Acres0.14 acres
Lot Width50.10
Lot FeaturesBack Lane, Cul-De-Sac
Legal Description5151O;19;53, 54
Inclusions
See Remarks
Room Dimensions
Main Level
Kitchen13`1" × 11`10"
Bedroom11`2" × 10`2"
4pc Bathroom11`6" × 13`9"
Bedroom17`1" × 10`2"
Property History
No previous MLS® listings on record for this property — this appears to be its first time offered. Want to know how often homes nearby change hands? Ask our team.
Queen Elizabeth SchoolPublic (CBE) · Elementary · 862 m · about 3 mins by carSchool website
Hillhurst SchoolPublic (CBE) · Elementary · 1.0 km · about 4 mins by carSchool website
Western Canada High SchoolPublic (CBE) · Senior High · 1.8 km · about 10 mins by carSchool website
St. Pius X SchoolCatholic (CCSD) · Elementary · 2.7 km · about 7 mins by carSchool website
Madeleine d’Houet SchoolCatholic (CCSD) · about 3 mins by carSchool website
University of CalgaryPost-Secondary · about 7 mins by carSchool website
Distances and drive times are measured from the centre of Hillhurst, not from this address. Designation depends on address, grade, program and capacity and changes from year to year — check the CBE or Calgary Catholic finder before you buy.
Commute from Hillhurst
Destination
By car
By transit
Downtown Calgary
8 mins
23 mins
University of Calgary
7 mins
32 mins
Foothills Medical Centre
6 mins
36 mins
Mount Royal University
8 mins
39 mins
Calgary International Airport
22 mins
58 mins
Westside Recreation Centre
16 mins
35 mins
Off-peak estimates measured from the centre of Hillhurst, not from this address. Live traffic varies.
Who lives in Hillhurst
5,475Population
2.0Average household size
51%Owner-occupied households
$93KMedian household income
15%Residents aged 0–14
2021 Census of Canada, via the City of Calgary community profile — long-term neighbourhood context, not current market activity. Full Hillhurst census profile →
Questions about this home
How much is 1611 Bowness Road NW?
1611 Bowness Road NW in Hillhurst is listed for sale at $789,000. It has been on the market 1 day.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 1611 Bowness Road NW have?
1611 Bowness Road NW in Hillhurst has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The listing records 1,554 sq ft above grade. It is a detached house.
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