8515 48 Avenue NW, Bowness, Calgary

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2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
918
Sq ft
1956
Year built
$3,494
Property tax (2026)
2
Garage
5,995
Lot sq ft
$750,000
$817 per sq ft (asking)
8515 48 Avenue NW, Calgary T3B 2B1
Bowness
NewMLS® A2348445· 2 days on market
CalgaryListings Insight
Set in Bowness, 8515 48 Avenue NW is a 2-bedroom home built in 1956, offering 2 bathrooms and 918 sq ft of living space above grade. Highlights include a fully finished basement, a double garage, and hardwood flooring. Before writing, ask about recent comparable sales, inspection items, permits, basement development, and long-term resale fit. This one is new to market, so showing access and offer timing may matter. MLS® A2348445.

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About this property

Welcome to your Cottage in the City — a charming Bowness home tucked into an incredible location just steps from the Bow River and its extensive pathway system. Full of warmth and character, the bright main level features two bedrooms and inviting living spaces, while the developed lower level offers an additional bedroom, ample space and more living space, creating lots of room for extended family, older children or guests. Outside, the backyard is made for summer. A covered outdoor cooking and seating area provides the perfect spot for BBQs and long evenings outdoors, while the double detached garage gives you plenty of room for vehicles, bikes and all the gear that comes with this location. And this is where this property really shines. Walk or bike to Bowness Park, Baker Park and Bowmont Park, explore kilometres of pathways, take the dog down by the river or grab the kayak and head for the water. A home with character, a backyard you'll actually use, and the Bow River practically at your doorstep — all in one of Bowness's most loved pockets.
Property Taxes
$3,494/yr (2026)

Listing Information

MLS® NumberA2348445
StatusActive
List Price$750, 000
Days on Market2 days
OccupancyOwner

Property Details

Property TypeDetached
Architectural StyleBungalow
ZoningR-CG
Above-Grade Sq Ft918 sq ft
Year Built1956
Bedrooms2
Full Bathrooms2
Total Bathrooms2

Interior

BasementFull, Finished, None
FlooringCarpet, Hardwood, Stone
Fireplaces0
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas
Air ConditioningNone

Exterior & Parking

ExteriorVinyl Siding
RoofAsphalt Shingle
FoundationPoured Concrete
Garage Spaces2
Total Parking2
Patio / DeckDeck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Side Porch

Site & Lot

Lot Size5, 995 sq ft
Lot Acres0.14 acres
Lot Width49.87
Lot FeaturesBack Lane, Back Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Level, Low Maintenance Landscape, Private, Yard Lights
Legal Description2660AP;1;9

Inclusions

Dishwasher,Dryer,Garage Control(s),Gas Stove,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Window Coverings

Room Dimensions

Main Level
4pc Bathroom5`9" × 8`10"
Bedroom12`9" × 9`10"
Bedroom9`5" × 12`2"
Kitchen19`4" × 11`11"
Living Room13`5" × 13`7"
Basement Level
3pc Bathroom5`7" × 6`8"
Den10`10" × 6`11"
Laundry7`3" × 6`8"
Bedroom - Primary12`8" × 12`0"
Game Room14`4" × 11`10"
Furnace/Utility Room6`3" × 6`9"

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.

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Where this price sits in Bowness

Asking $750,000. That is about 20% above the $625,000 median sale price for detached homes in Bowness over September 2025 – August 2026, across 93 recorded sales. Those sales took 34 days on the market on average. Across all home types, sellers in Bowness got 96.5% of their asking price on average and the community was carrying 4.1 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

  • Bowness High SchoolPublic (CBE) · Senior High · 460 m · about 2 mins by carSchool website
  • Thomas B. Riley SchoolPublic (CBE) · Junior High · 543 m · about 2 mins by carSchool website
  • Our Lady of the Assumption SchoolCatholic (CCSD) · Elementary/Junior High · 863 m · about 3 mins by carSchool website
  • Belvedere Parkway SchoolPublic (CBE) · Elementary · 1.2 km · about 3 mins by carSchool website

Distances and drive times are measured from the centre of Bowness, 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 Bowness

DestinationBy carBy transit
Downtown Calgary19 mins40 mins
University of Calgary12 mins57 mins
Foothills Medical Centre10 mins36 mins
Mount Royal University16 mins39 mins
Calgary International Airport25 mins2 hours 4 mins
Westside Recreation Centre12 mins1 hour 0 mins

Off-peak estimates measured from the centre of Bowness, not from this address. Live traffic varies.

Who lives in Bowness

  • 10,770Population
  • 2.1Average household size
  • 52%Owner-occupied households
  • $72KMedian 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 Bowness census profile →

Questions about this home

How much is 8515 48 Avenue NW?

8515 48 Avenue NW in Bowness is listed for sale at $750,000. It has been on the market 2 days.

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 8515 48 Avenue NW have?

8515 48 Avenue NW in Bowness has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The listing records 918 sq ft above grade. It is a detached house.

Is 8515 48 Avenue NW priced above or below the Bowness market?

Its $750,000 asking price is about 20% above the $625,000 median sale price for detached homes in Bowness (September 2025 – August 2026, 93 sales). Medians are not adjusted for size, age or condition.

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