CalgaryListings Insight Located in the community of Shawnessy, 16280 5 Street SW is a 3-bedroom home with 2.5 bathrooms, built in 1986, offering 1,422 sq ft of living space above grade. Highlights include a single garage and tile flooring. 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® A2278743.
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Welcome to the most affordable detached home currently available in Shawnessy — and one of the best values in all of Southwest Calgary. This well-laid-out 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 1,422 sq. ft. two-storey offers incredible value for buyers looking to break into a sought-after SW community. The home features a functional floor plan, spacious bedrooms, and the added bonus of a detached garage. Located on a quiet street close to schools, transit, shopping, parks, and major roadways, this property is ideal for first-time buyers, a fixer-upper for investors, or anyone looking for a detached home at an entry-level price point. Opportunities like this in Shawnessy don’t come up often — don’t miss it.
Property Taxes
$3,198/yr (2025)
Listing Information
MLS® NumberA2278743
StatusSold
List Price$450, 000
Days on Market16 days
OccupancyVacant
Property Details
Property TypeDetached
Architectural Style2 Storey
ZoningR-CG
Above-Grade Sq Ft1, 422 sq ft
Year Built1986
Bedrooms3
Full Bathrooms2
Half Bathrooms1
Total Bathrooms2.5
Interior
BasementFull, Unfinished, None
FlooringCarpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Fireplaces0
HeatingForced Air
Air ConditioningNone
Exterior & Parking
ExteriorBrick, Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
RoofAsphalt Shingle
FoundationPoured Concrete
Garage Spaces1
Total Parking2
Patio / DeckNone
Site & Lot
Lot Size3, 530 sq ft
Lot Acres0.08 acres
Lot Width32.15
Lot FeaturesBack Yard, Front Yard, Low Maintenance Landscape
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.
Samuel W. Shaw SchoolPublic (CBE) · Elementary/Junior High · 483 m · about 3 mins by carSchool website
Centennial High SchoolPublic (CBE) · Senior High · 1.9 km · about 7 mins by carSchool website
Monsignor J.S. Smith SchoolCatholic (CCSD) · about 17 mins by carSchool website
Robert Warren SchoolPublic (CBE) · about 11 mins by carSchool website
Bishop O’Byrne High SchoolCatholic (CCSD) · about 5 mins by carSchool website
Distances and drive times are measured from the centre of Shawnessy, 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 Shawnessy
Destination
By car
By transit
Downtown Calgary
27 mins
46 mins
University of Calgary
25 mins
1 hour 8 mins
Foothills Medical Centre
25 mins
1 hour 12 mins
Mount Royal University
18 mins
57 mins
Calgary International Airport
31 mins
1 hour 24 mins
Westside Recreation Centre
19 mins
1 hour 17 mins
Off-peak estimates measured from the centre of Shawnessy, not from this address. Live traffic varies.
Who lives in Shawnessy
9,055Population
2.8Average household size
82%Owner-occupied households
$105KMedian 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 Shawnessy census profile →
Questions about this home
How much is 16280 5 Street SW?
16280 5 Street SW in Shawnessy is listed for sale at $450,000. It has been on the market 16 days.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 16280 5 Street SW have?
16280 5 Street SW in Shawnessy has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The listing records 1,422 sq ft above grade. It is a detached house.
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