CalgaryListings Insight 56 Hunter Street NW is a 3-bedroom home in the community of Highwood, built in 1955, offering 2 bathrooms and 1,202 sq ft of living space above grade. Highlights include a fully finished basement, a double garage, hardwood flooring, a fireplace, and a corner lot. 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® A2353525.
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Situated on a prime R-C2 corner lot on Hunter Street in the heart of Highwood, this exceptionally bright bungalow offers a rare combination of location, outdoor space + opportunity. Directly beside Colonel Irvine Junior High School + views of Highwood’s green space, the property is ideally positioned for families, with parks + everyday amenities nearby. The sunny backyard is a gardener’s dream, featuring a massive raspberry patch + a mature crab-apple tree, with plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. Inside, the home is filled with natural light throughout, creating a bright, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re looking to move in and make it your own, renovate to suit your vision, or build a future home on this prime lot, the possibilities are plentiful. With its functional bungalow layout, the property also offers excellent potential for those looking to age in place. Radon remediation has been completed, adding further peace of mind. An exceptional opportunity in an established, family-friendly neighborhood, with the flexibility to make this property your own.
Property Taxes
$4,811/yr (2026)
Listing Information
MLS® NumberA2353525
StatusActive
List Price$699, 999
Days on Market2 days
OccupancyOwner
Property Details
Property TypeDetached
Architectural StyleBungalow
ZoningR-C2
Above-Grade Sq Ft1, 202 sq ft
Year Built1955
Bedrooms3
Full Bathrooms2
Total Bathrooms2
Interior
BasementFull, Finished, None
FlooringHardwood, Linoleum, Tile
Fireplaces1
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
Air ConditioningNone
Exterior & Parking
ExteriorVinyl Siding, Wood Frame
RoofAsphalt Shingle
FoundationPoured Concrete
Garage Spaces2
Total Parking2
Patio / DeckNone
Site & Lot
Lot Size5, 995 sq ft
Lot Acres0.14 acres
Lot Width60.11
Lot FeaturesBack Lane, Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot
Listing data provided via MLS®. Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers already under contract.
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.
What did similar homes here actually sell for?
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Time on marketOn the market 2 days. Detached homes that sold in Highwood over October 2025 – September 2026 averaged 37 days.
Price per sq ft$582 per sq ft above grade at asking, about 5% above the $554 per sq ft median across 11 comparable active detached homes in Highwood.
Worked out from this MLS® record, our published community data and the other active listings in Highwood. Asking prices only; individual sold prices stay members-only under Alberta VOW rules.
Where this price sits in Highwood
Asking $699,999. That is about 10% below the $775,500 median sale price for detached homes in Highwood over October 2025 – September 2026, across 17 recorded sales. Those sales took 37 days on the market on average. Across all home types, sellers in Highwood got 96.9% of their asking price on average and the community was carrying 6.3 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
Cambrian Heights SchoolPublic (CBE) · Elementary · 1.0 km · about 3 mins by carSchool website
St. Joseph SchoolCatholic (CCSD) · Elementary/Junior High · 2.1 km · about 6 mins by carSchool website
King George SchoolPublic (CBE) · about 6 mins by carSchool website
William Aberhart High SchoolPublic (CBE) · about 9 mins by carSchool website
Crescent Heights High SchoolPublic (CBE) · about 9 mins by carSchool website
Branton SchoolPublic (CBE) · about 8 mins by carSchool website
Distances and drive times are measured from the centre of Highwood, 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 Highwood
Destination
By car
By transit
Downtown Calgary
15 mins
36 mins
University of Calgary
11 mins
20 mins
Foothills Medical Centre
14 mins
35 mins
Mount Royal University
16 mins
41 mins
Calgary International Airport
13 mins
32 mins
Westside Recreation Centre
25 mins
1 hour 8 mins
Off-peak estimates measured from the centre of Highwood, not from this address. Live traffic varies.
Who lives in Highwood
2,205Population
2.5Average household size
65%Owner-occupied households
$90KMedian household income
19%Residents aged 0–14
2021 Census of Canada, via the City of Calgary community profile — long-term neighbourhood context, not current market activity. Full Highwood census profile →
Questions about this home
Is 56 Hunter Street NW for sale?
Yes. 56 Hunter Street NW in Highwood is an active MLS® listing (MLS® A2353525). It has been on the market 2 days. Listing data last updated 2026-10-26.
What is the asking price of 56 Hunter Street NW?
56 Hunter Street NW in Highwood is listed at $699,999.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 56 Hunter Street NW have?
56 Hunter Street NW in Highwood has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The listing records 1,202 sq ft above grade. It is a detached house.
How does the asking price of 56 Hunter Street NW compare with the Highwood market?
Its $699,999 asking price is about 10% below the $775,500 median sale price for detached homes in Highwood (October 2025 – September 2026, 17 sales). Medians are not adjusted for size, age or condition.
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