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3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,013
Sq ft
1963
Year built
$2,635
Property tax (2025)
6,103
Lot sq ft
CalgaryListings Insight Located in the community of Forest Lawn, 2608 42 Street SE is a 3-bedroom home with 2 bathrooms, built in 1963, offering 1,013 sq ft of living space above grade. Notable features include a fully finished basement with a separate entrance and vinyl plank flooring. Before writing, ask about recent comparable sales, inspection items, permits, basement development, and long-term resale fit. If rental income is part of the plan, verify suite legality, permits, insurance, lender treatment, and current lease details before removing conditions. This sale can help you understand current pricing in the area. Ask us how it compares with nearby active and recently sold homes. MLS® A2312270.
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Fully Renovated( Oct, 2023) 6-Bedroom Bungalow with Basement Suite (illegal) in Forest Lawn SE!
This stunning, move-in-ready detached bungalow in the heart of Forest Lawn SE has been thoughtfully upgraded from top to bottom. Fully renovated (Oct, 2023) including a new furnace , new hot water tank , New kitchen's, all new appliances, new egress windows in the basement, and all new windows on the main floor, ensuring comfort, safety, and energy efficiency. You’ll also appreciate the modern knockdown ceilings throughout the home, adding a stylish and contemporary finish.
Ideally located just minutes from downtown Calgary, and close to schools, parks, shopping centres, and public transit, this home offers incredible convenience and versatility for families, first-time buyers, or investors alike.
Step inside to a bright and welcoming foyer that opens into a spacious living room filled with natural light from large front-facing windows. The beautifully renovated kitchen features quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a stylish tile backsplash, and a central island, perfect for both everyday use and entertaining. The main floor also includes three generously sized bedrooms and a fully updated 4-piece bathroom.
Downstairs, the basement suite (illegal) offers a private entrance, a second modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, another 4-piece bathroom, three additional bedrooms, and a separate laundry area—an excellent layout for extended family living.
Enjoy outdoor living in the large, fully fenced backyard, ideal for summer gatherings, gardening, or adding a garage in the future.
With its extensive renovations and prime location, this home is the perfect blend of style, function, and opportunity.
Book your private showing today—this one won’t last!
Remarks as published by the listing brokerage while this home was on the market. Open house dates, showing instructions and offer deadlines in this text have passed.
Forest Lawn High SchoolPublic (CBE) · Unknown · 448 m · about 1 min by carSchool website
Patrick Airlie SchoolPublic (CBE) · Elementary · 499 m · about 1 min by carSchool website
Holy Cross SchoolCatholic (CCSD) · Elementary/Junior High · 1.1 km · about 4 mins by carSchool website
Sir Wilfrid Laurier SchoolPublic (CBE) · Elementary/Junior High · 1.6 km · about 5 mins by carSchool website
Distances and drive times are measured from the centre of Forest Lawn, 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 Forest Lawn
Destination
By car
By transit
Downtown Calgary
15 mins
30 mins
University of Calgary
20 mins
51 mins
Foothills Medical Centre
19 mins
1 hour 5 mins
Mount Royal University
17 mins
52 mins
Calgary International Airport
15 mins
50 mins
Westside Recreation Centre
22 mins
54 mins
Off-peak estimates measured from the centre of Forest Lawn, not from this address. Live traffic varies.
Who lives in Forest Lawn
7,230Population
2.4Average household size
32%Owner-occupied households
$58KMedian household income
17%Residents aged 0–14
2021 Census of Canada, via the City of Calgary community profile — long-term neighbourhood context, not current market activity. Full Forest Lawn census profile →
Questions about this home
Is 2608 42 Street SE still for sale?
No. The MLS® record for 2608 42 Street SE in Forest Lawn (MLS® A2312270) is marked sold. The last publicly advertised asking price was $639,900; the final sale price is available only to signed-in members under Alberta VOW rules.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 2608 42 Street SE have?
2608 42 Street SE in Forest Lawn has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The listing records 1,013 sq ft above grade. It is a detached house.
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