CalgaryListings Insight Located in the community of Forest Lawn, 2622 42 Street SE is a 3-bedroom home with 1 bathroom, built in 1959, offering 990 sq ft of living space above grade. Standout details include a fully finished basement with a separate entrance and a double garage. 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. MLS® A2335671.
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An exceptional opportunity for developers, investors, and builders in a rapidly transforming inner-city corridor. Situated on a large 50' x 122' RC-G lot, this property comes with Development Permit (DP) approval from the City of Calgary for an 8-unit residential project, allowing you to fast-track your next development. This lot is exception for building as its a flat lot with no power poles and very few trees. The surrounding area is experiencing significant revitalization, with numerous newly completed and approved multi-family projects nearby, making this an outstanding investment in one of southeast Calgary's emerging redevelopment pockets.
The existing bungalow offers excellent holding income while you plan your project, featuring 3 bedrooms on the main floor and a 2-bedroom illegal basement suite with a separate entrance. Recent updates include new shingles on both the house and detached garage as well as a new sewer line from the home to the city connection. The main floor showcases original hardwood flooring beneath the living room carpet, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, a spacious kitchen and dining area, three generous bedrooms, and a full bathroom. The basement includes a shared laundry area, full kitchen, large living room, two bedrooms, a 3-piece bathroom, and additional storage.
Perfectly positioned at 2622 42 Street SE, this property offers exceptional convenience with schools, parks, playgrounds, public transit, and shopping all within walking distance. Residents will appreciate quick access to 17 Avenue SE (International Avenue), a vibrant destination known for its diverse restaurants, cafés, grocery stores, and everyday amenities. Major routes including Memorial Drive, Deerfoot Trail, and Stoney Trail provide easy commuting throughout Calgary, while downtown is just a short drive away.
Whether you're looking to develop immediately with an approved 8-unit project, hold as an income-producing property, or renovate for future appreciation, opportunities like this are becoming increasingly rare. Don't miss your chance to secure a prime redevelopment property in a thriving, high-growth location.
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2622 42 Street SE has been listed 1 time before — see each asking price, what happened, and any sold prices.
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What did similar homes here actually sell for?
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Time on marketOn the market 52 days. Detached homes that sold in Forest Lawn over October 2025 – September 2026 averaged 41 days.
Price per sq ft$606 per sq ft above grade at asking, about 13% above the $535 per sq ft median across 14 comparable active detached homes in Forest Lawn.
Worked out from this MLS® record, our published community data and the other active listings in Forest Lawn. Asking prices only; individual sold prices stay members-only under Alberta VOW rules.
Where this price sits in Forest Lawn
Asking $599,900. That is about 20% above the $500,000 median sale price for detached homes in Forest Lawn over October 2025 – September 2026, across 42 recorded sales. Those sales took 41 days on the market on average. Across all home types, sellers in Forest Lawn got 96.8% of their asking price on average and the community was carrying 4.4 months of supply.
Aggregate MLS® statistics from our own published dataset (community medians, methodology). Medians are not adjusted for size, age or condition, and individual sold prices stay members-only under Alberta VOW rules.
Schools near this home
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 2622 42 Street SE for sale?
Yes. 2622 42 Street SE in Forest Lawn is an active MLS® listing (MLS® A2335671). It has been on the market 52 days. Listing data last updated 2026-09-29.
What is the asking price of 2622 42 Street SE?
2622 42 Street SE in Forest Lawn is listed at $599,900.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 2622 42 Street SE have?
2622 42 Street SE in Forest Lawn has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The listing records 990 sq ft above grade. It is a detached house.
How does the asking price of 2622 42 Street SE compare with the Forest Lawn market?
Its $599,900 asking price is about 20% above the $500,000 median sale price for detached homes in Forest Lawn (October 2025 – September 2026, 42 sales). Medians are not adjusted for size, age or condition.
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