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2232 42 Street SE, Calgary

Forest Lawn
NewMLS® A2354739· 6 days on market
$540,000
$568 per sq ft (asking)
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
951
Sq ft
1910
Year built
$3,810
Property tax (2026)
2
Garage
6,103
Lot sq ft
CalgaryListings Insight
Welcome to 2232 42 Street SE — a 2-bedroom home built in 1910, featuring 2 bathrooms in the community of Forest Lawn, with 951 sq ft of living space above grade. Standout details include a fully finished basement with a separate entrance, a double garage, and laminate 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 one is new to market, so showing access and offer timing may matter. MLS® A2354739.

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About this property

REGISTERED LEGAL BASEMENT SUITE | $3,000 MONTHLY RENTAL INCOME | DOUBLE DETACHED GARAGE. Located in Forest Lawn, an established community experiencing significant redevelopment, this income-producing property offers an excellent opportunity to collect rental income while holding a substantial parcel of land for the future. Built in 1910, this character home features two self-contained living spaces, both currently rented, generating a combined $3,000 per month, including utilities. Both tenants are on month-to-month tenancies, great tenants that take excellent care of the property, and would prefer to remain. MAJOR STRUCTURAL AND MECHANICAL IMPROVEMENTS: The foundation and basement were reinforced and rebuilt with a new concrete basement by a previous owner in the 1960s. During the current owner's 10 years of ownership, significant upgrades have been completed, including a new roof, new basement windows, new furnace, new hot water tank, and new appliances, all within approximately the past five years. The BRIGHT MAIN/UPPER RESIDENCE offers large windows providing abundant natural light, a spacious main-floor bedroom, a second bedroom in the upper loft with lower ceiling height, one full bathroom, a generous living area, and a fully equipped kitchen. The CITY OF CALGARY REGISTERED LEGAL BASEMENT SUITE features a separate private entrance, one bedroom, one full bathroom, a bright living area with large legal windows, a fully equipped kitchen with stove, range hood, refrigerator and dishwasher, plus its own full-size washer and dryer. The property also offers a WEST-FACING BACKYARD, double detached garage with wall-mounted wooden workbenches, and two exterior storage sheds, providing additional storage for both households. EXCELLENT LOCATION AND ACCESSIBILITY: Convenient access to 17 Avenue SE (International Avenue), shopping, grocery stores, restaurants, schools, parks and essential services. Well connected to major transportation routes and public transit, including MAX Purple rapid bus service providing connections to downtown Calgary. REDEVELOPMENT AND LAND VALUE: New infill homes, duplexes, townhouses and multi-unit residential developments are transforming the surrounding blocks, including projects along 42 Street SE. The generous 6,103 sq. ft. lot presents an attractive long-term investment opportunity, with future redevelopment possibilities. TWO RENTAL UNITS. REGISTERED LEGAL SUITE. MAJOR UPGRADES. SUBSTANTIAL LOT. EXISTING RENTAL INCOME. An opportunity to add an established income-producing property to your investment portfolio while benefiting from the area's ongoing redevelopment. Minimum 24 hours' notice required for all showings. Utilities are around $500 winter and $300 summer.
Property Taxes
$3,810/yr (2026)

Listing Information

MLS® NumberA2354739
StatusActive
List Price$540, 000
Days on Market6 days
OccupancyTenant

Property Details

Property TypeDetached
Architectural StyleBungalow with Loft
ZoningR-C2
Above-Grade Sq Ft951 sq ft
Year Built1910
Bedrooms2
Full Bathrooms2
Total Bathrooms2

Interior

BasementFull, Finished, Separate/Exterior Entry
FlooringCarpet, Laminate, Linoleum
Fireplaces0
HeatingForced Air
Air ConditioningNone

Exterior & Parking

ExteriorVinyl Siding, Wood Frame
RoofAsphalt Shingle
FoundationPoured Concrete
Garage Spaces2
Total Parking3
Patio / DeckSee Remarks

Site & Lot

Lot Size6, 103 sq ft
Lot Acres0.14 acres
Lot Width15.24
Lot FeaturesBack Lane, Back Yard, City Lot, Few Trees, Rectangular Lot
Legal Description2900W;H;35, 36

Inclusions

Dishwasher,Electric Stove,Range Hood,Refrigerator,Washer/Dryer

Room Dimensions

Main Level
Entrance4`11" × 5`2"
Living Room24`6" × 14`11"
Dining Room9`11" × 8`7"
Kitchen With Eating Area15`3" × 11`3"
Bedroom - Primary17`1" × 9`7"
4pc Bathroom8`4" × 6`8"
Flex Space13`8" × 12`2"
Laundry6`9" × 6`9"
Second Level
Bedroom19`3" × 12`3"
Basement Level
Entrance7`6" × 6`8"
Kitchen10`0" × 6`3"
Dining Room7`11" × 9`4"
Living Room12`0" × 8`8"
Bedroom14`3" × 12`0"
Walk-In Closet4`2" × 6`5"
4pc Bathroom7`3" × 6`7"
Furnace/Utility Room10`9" × 5`3"

Listing Office

RE/MAX House of Real Estate
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.

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What stands out about this listing

  • Time on marketOn the market 6 days. Detached homes that sold in Forest Lawn over October 2025 – September 2026 averaged 41 days.
  • Price per sq ft$568 per sq ft above grade at asking, about 6% 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 $540,000. That is about 8% 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

DestinationBy carBy transit
Downtown Calgary15 mins30 mins
University of Calgary20 mins51 mins
Foothills Medical Centre19 mins1 hour 5 mins
Mount Royal University17 mins52 mins
Calgary International Airport15 mins50 mins
Westside Recreation Centre22 mins54 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 2232 42 Street SE for sale?

Yes. 2232 42 Street SE in Forest Lawn is an active MLS® listing (MLS® A2354739). It has been on the market 6 days. Listing data last updated 2026-10-26.

What is the asking price of 2232 42 Street SE?

2232 42 Street SE in Forest Lawn is listed at $540,000.

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 2232 42 Street SE have?

2232 42 Street SE in Forest Lawn has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The listing records 951 sq ft above grade. It is a detached house.

How does the asking price of 2232 42 Street SE compare with the Forest Lawn market?

Its $540,000 asking price is about 8% 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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