Dalhousie is an established northwest community from the late 1960s and 1970s, with Dalhousie Station on the Red Line at its south edge and CBE schools through grade 9 inside its boundary. Browse every Dalhousie listing on the market right now below.
Latest Homes for Sale in Dalhousie
$209,900
4944 Dalton DR NW #413, Calgary, AB T3A 2E6
Listed by Jessica Chan Real Estate & Management Inc.
$185,000
5204 Dalton DR NW #203, Calgary, AB T3A 3H1
Listed by Royal LePage Solutions
$750,000
5739 Dalmead CRES NW, Calgary, AB T3A1E7
Listed by RE/MAX Realty Professionals
$209,000
4944 Dalton DR NW #1104, Calgary, AB T3A 2E6
Listed by Homecare Realty Ltd.
$1,399,900
30 / 32 Dalton Bay NW, Calgary, AB T3A 1H8
Listed by PropZap Realty
$525,000
18 Dalhousie CRES NW, Calgary, AB T3A 2H8
Listed by TREC The Real Estate Company
$3,550,000
5811 Dalgetty DR NW, Calgary, AB T3A1J1
Listed by TREC The Real Estate Company
$299,900
5201 Dalhousie DR NW #420, Calgary, AB T3A 5Y7
Listed by Century 21 All Stars Realty Ltd.
$359,000
4835 Dalhousie DR NW #203, Calgary, AB T3A 5R7
Listed by RE/MAX Realty Professionals
$229,900
4944 Dalton DR NW #1614, Calgary, AB T3A2E6
Listed by TREC The Real Estate Company
$899,900
5815 Dalhousie DR NW, Calgary, AB T3A 1T2
Listed by RE/MAX House of Real Estate
$714,000
4408 Dalhart RD NW, Calgary, AB T3A 1b7
Listed by Calgary West Realty
$179,000
4944 Dalton DR NW #112, Calgary, AB T3A 2E6
Listed by First Place Realty
$624,900
5820 Dalmead CRES NW, Calgary, AB T3A 1E6
Listed by RE/MAX Real Estate (Mountain View)
$689,900
6008 DALGETTY DR NW, Calgary, AB T3A 1J3
Listed by TREC The Real Estate Company
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Dalhousie Homes for Sale Dalhousie Station on the Red Line • Established 1967 • Schools Through Grade 9 in the Community
Dalhousie was established in 1967 and named for George Ramsay, the 9th Earl of Dalhousie. Its edges are John Laurie Boulevard on the north, Shaganappi Trail on the east, Crowchild Trail on the south and Sarcee Trail on the west. The 2021 Census counted 8,530 residents in 3,505 households, and 54% of homes were single-detached.
Two things set Dalhousie apart from the newer northwest. Dalhousie Station on the Red Line sits on the community's south edge, two stops from University Station. And most of the housing went up between 1961 and 1980, so buyers here are choosing among established homes where updates, not floor plans, separate one house from the next. Every Dalhousie home for sale right now is in the listings above.
Explore Nearby NW Calgary Neighbourhoods
Weighing Dalhousie against a newer community, or one closer to Nose Hill? These pages set out home ages, transit and schools so you can compare.
Varsity
South across Crowchild Trail, home to Market Mall.
Edgemont
North across John Laurie Boulevard, with 1980s and 1990s homes, ravines and Nose Hill next door.
The Hamptons
Further north, a golf course community established around 1990.
Arbour Lake
Further northwest, with a lake for residents.
Hidden Valley
Further north, another option to compare on home age, price and schools.
Tuscany
At the end of the Red Line, for buyers comparing a 1970s house with a 1990s one.
Royal Oak
Far northwest, mostly 2000s detached homes with a shopping centre inside the community.
NW Calgary Overview
Line up every northwest community on home age, transit and school designations.
Dalhousie Community Snapshot
6 things that shape a Dalhousie purchase
What's drawing you to Dalhousie?
Your answer shapes what matters most in your search.
Homes & Home Types
- Every Dalhousie home for sale right now is in the listings above.
- 54% single-detached (2021 Census)
- 14% low-rise and 10% high-rise apartments
- 13% row homes, 8% semi-detached, 1% duplex
- 64% of households own, 36% rent
Condo fees vary by complex. Review the reserve fund study before buying.
Home Age
- Established 1967
- 77% of homes built 1961 to 1980
- 10% built 1981 to 1990, 7% 1991 to 2000
- About 2% built 2001 to 2010
- Updates matter more than floor plan
Dalhousie Station
- Dalhousie Station on the Red Line
- In the Crowchild Trail median, south edge
- Opened December 15, 2003
- About 760 park-and-ride stalls
- Two stops to University Station
Market Context
- CREB July 2026 NW detached: $770,600
- NW semi-detached: $681,700
- NW row: $436,900
- NW apartment: $291,700
- Northwest benchmarks, not Dalhousie-only
Household Profile
- 8,530 residents in 3,505 households (2021)
- Households average 2.4 people (Calgary 2.6)
- 21% aged 65 or older (Calgary 13%)
- 15% aged 14 or younger
- 33% immigrants; Mandarin and Cantonese top languages after English
Schools
- K-6: West Dalhousie School (CBE)
- 7-9: H.D. Cartwright School (CBE)
- 10-12: Sir Winston Churchill High School (CBE, IB Diploma offered)
- Catholic: St. Dominic School (K-6), St. Jean Brebeuf School (7-9)
- Spanish bilingual K-5: Dalhousie School (CBE program)
School boundaries change. Verify the current designated school with the CBE or CCSD before purchasing.
Who Is Buying in Dalhousie?
A broader mix than most of the northwest. In 2021, 64% of Dalhousie households owned and 36% rented, households averaged 2.4 people, and 21% of residents were 65 or older, well above the city rate of 13%. Families are here too: 36% of census families were married couples with children, and 15% of residents were 14 or younger. A third of residents were immigrants, with Mandarin and Cantonese the most common home languages after English.
That mix shows up in the market. Long-time owners selling homes they bought decades ago list alongside condos and row homes that suit first-time buyers, students and downsizers who want the train close by.
Why Dalhousie?
Dalhousie gives you an established street, a CTrain station at the edge of the community, CBE schools through grade 9 inside it and Market Mall across Crowchild. The trade-offs: most homes are 45 to 65 years old, so budget for updates that newer communities don't need yet; the stretch along Crowchild, Shaganappi and John Laurie carries traffic noise on some streets; and new construction is close to non-existent.
The Complete Guide to Living in Dalhousie
Daily Life in Dalhousie
Daily life in Dalhousie runs on short trips. The Dalhousie Community Association hall on Dallyn Street has meeting rooms, a stage and a kitchen, with tennis courts beside it, an outdoor rink and playfields. Market Mall is just south across Crowchild, and Nose Hill Park, more than 11 square kilometres of natural parkland, is across the John Laurie and Shaganappi intersection to the northeast.
"Most Dalhousie houses are 45 years old or more, so I start every showing with the same list: windows, roof, furnace, electrical panel and what's been done in the basement. Two homes on the same street can be very different purchases."
Viren Vijayashankar, Dalhousie Real Estate Specialist | Bowhaven.comThe Dalhousie Community Association
For a buyer, the Dalhousie Community Association is one of the more useful things to look at before choosing a street. Its building at 4448 Dallyn Street NW is the community's main gathering place, and homes within an easy walk of it get the rink, playfields and tennis courts as part of everyday life.
- Main hallStage, sound system, commercial kitchen
- Meeting rooms and dance studioClasses and clubs
- Outdoor skating rinkWinter
- Playfields and tennis courtsBeside the building
Ask the association about membership, programs and hall rentals before you buy. What it runs changes from season to season.
Homes & Real Estate in Dalhousie
The 2021 Census counted 54% single-detached homes in Dalhousie, 14% apartments in low-rise buildings, 13% row homes, 10% apartments in high-rise buildings, 8% semi-detached and 1% duplex. Building was concentrated early: 77% of homes date from 1961 to 1980, 10% from 1981 to 1990 and 7% from 1991 to 2000.
Detached Homes
Just over half the market. Bungalows and split-levels from the 1960s and 1970s are common, so compare what each owner has replaced.
Row Homes & Semi-Detached
About 21% of homes together. Many row homes are in condo complexes, so ask what the monthly fee covers and when the complex was last updated.
Apartments
About 24% of homes, split between low-rise and high-rise buildings. Usually the least expensive way into Dalhousie. Ask for the reserve fund study early.
Condo fees vary by complex and amenities. Always review the current reserve fund study and financials before purchasing.
What to Budget for in an Older Home
The purchase price is only part of the cost of a Dalhousie home. A house built in the 1960s or 1970s may still have original windows, an older electrical panel, an aging furnace or a basement that has never been finished or waterproofed. None of that rules a home out, but it changes what you should pay and what you should plan to spend after possession.
- Roof, windows and furnaceAsk the age of each
- Electrical panel and wiringHave the inspector check
- Sewer line to the streetConsider a camera scope
- Condo or row-home feeSet by each complex
Cost Insight: When you compare two Dalhousie homes, put a number on the updates each one still needs. A lower list price with original systems can cost more than an updated home once the work is done.
Location & Commuting
Dalhousie fills the block between Sarcee Trail and Shaganappi Trail, from John Laurie Boulevard south to Crowchild Trail. Dalhousie Station sits in the Crowchild median on the south edge, with about 760 park-and-ride stalls, and the Red Line runs two stops to University Station.
Walk Score® rates Dalhousie 48 for walking, 64 for transit and 45 for biking (walkscore.com, checked October 2026), above Calgary's citywide walking score of 39. The number doesn't capture the pathways: Dalhousie's walkways and green spaces connect through the community and lead to Dalhousie Station.
- Dalhousie StationRed Line, south edge
- Crowchild TrailSouth edge
- John Laurie BoulevardNorth edge
- University StationTwo stops on the Red Line
Commuter Insight: 71% of Dalhousie workers drove in 2021, 14% took transit, 5% walked and 2% cycled. Commutes were short: 25% took under 15 minutes and 47% took 15 to 29 minutes.
Shopping & Dining
Market Mall at 3625 Shaganappi Trail NW, just south across Crowchild Trail in Varsity, has been open since 1971 and is the closest large mall. Smaller shops and services are spread through Dalhousie itself.
Schools & Education
Dalhousie keeps most of a child's schooling close to home. The 2026-27 CBE finder designates West Dalhousie School for kindergarten to grade 6 and H.D. Cartwright School for grades 7 to 9, both in the community, then Sir Winston Churchill High School in Brentwood, which in 1978 became the first public school in Canada to offer the IB program. Catholic families have St. Dominic School on Dalhart Road for kindergarten to grade 6, then St. Jean Brebeuf on Northland Drive and St. Francis on Northmount Drive. Dalhousie School runs the CBE's Spanish bilingual program for kindergarten to grade 5, taught half in Spanish and half in English; it is a program you choose, not the regular designation. Check the CBE school finder and the Calgary Catholic school finder for the exact address.
| School | Grades | Board | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Dalhousie School | K-6 | CBE | Dalhousie |
| H.D. Cartwright School | 7-9 | CBE | Dalhousie |
| Sir Winston Churchill High School | 10-12 (regular and IB Diploma) | CBE | 5220 Northland Dr NW, Brentwood |
| St. Dominic School | K-6 | Calgary Catholic | 4820 Dalhart Rd NW, Dalhousie |
| St. Jean Brebeuf School | 7-9 | Calgary Catholic | 5030 Northland Dr NW |
| St. Francis High School | 10-12 | Calgary Catholic | 877 Northmount Dr NW |
School boundaries in Calgary change regularly. Always verify your property's current designated school directly with the Calgary Board of Education school finder or the Calgary Catholic school finder before purchasing.
Buying a Home in Dalhousie
Every Dalhousie home for sale right now is in the listings above. With most of Dalhousie built before 1981, buyers here choose among resale homes, and new construction is rare. For context, CREB put July 2026 Northwest benchmarks at $770,600 for detached homes, $681,700 semi-detached, $436,900 row and $291,700 apartment. Those are northwest-wide figures, not Dalhousie-only.
Market Dynamics: In a community this age, condition does most of the pricing work. A detached home with a newer roof, windows and furnace and a finished basement is a different purchase from one in original condition two doors down. A good inspection and a list of what each seller has replaced make the comparison fair.
When Dalhousie May Not Be the Right Fit
- If you want a new home: only about 2% of Dalhousie was built after 2000. Newer communities like Sage Hill and Evanston have more recent stock.
- If you don't want to plan for updates: most homes are 45 to 65 years old, and even updated ones will have some original systems.
- If you want a quiet street away from major roads: Crowchild, Shaganappi, John Laurie and Sarcee wrap the community, so check traffic noise at the specific address.
How Viren Helps Dalhousie Buyers
What's Original, What's Not
Viren walks each home with you, lists the age of the roof, windows, furnace and panel, and points your inspector at the items a 1960s or 1970s house usually needs.
Street by Street
Viren checks how close the home is to the station and how much traffic noise reaches it from the trails around the community.
Designations by Address
Viren checks the CBE and Calgary Catholic finders for each home, and whether the Spanish bilingual program at Dalhousie School is an option.
Compare to Other NW Calgary Neighbourhoods
vs. Varsity
Across Crowchild with Market Mall inside its boundary. Both are established communities; compare home age and how far each address is from a station.
vs. Edgemont
Across John Laurie with 1980s and 1990s homes, ravines and Nose Hill next door. Dalhousie's homes are older and the CTrain is closer.
vs. Tuscany
Also on the Red Line, with homes from 1994 onward. Dalhousie is closer to the university and downtown, with older homes.
vs. Royal Oak
Mostly 2000s detached homes at the city's edge. Dalhousie trades newer houses for a station and a shorter commute.
Is Dalhousie Right for You?
Three quick questions.
1. What age of house are you looking for?
2. How important is a CTrain station close by?
3. How do you feel about a home that may need updating?
The Dalhousie Advantage
An established street, a CTrain station at the edge of the community, CBE schools through grade 9 inside it and Market Mall across Crowchild. Compare homes on what's been updated, and Dalhousie puts a lot of the city within easy reach.
Book a Dalhousie TourFrequently Asked Questions About Dalhousie
What can I buy in Dalhousie right now?
Every Dalhousie home for sale right now is in the listings above. The 2021 Census counted 54% single-detached homes in Dalhousie, 14% apartments in low-rise buildings, 13% row homes, 10% apartments in high-rise buildings, 8% semi-detached and 1% duplex. The buttons above narrow the search to detached homes, townhomes or condos.
What affects home prices in Dalhousie?
Home type first, then what has been updated. CREB's Northwest benchmarks for July 2026 were $770,600 for detached homes, $681,700 semi-detached, $436,900 row and $291,700 apartment. Within Dalhousie, most houses were built between 1961 and 1980, so two similar homes can differ a lot on windows, roof, furnace, electrical and basement work. Compare recent sales of the same home type with similar updates.
What schools serve Dalhousie?
The 2026-27 CBE finder lists West Dalhousie School for kindergarten to grade 6, H.D. Cartwright School for grades 7 to 9 and Sir Winston Churchill High School for grades 10 to 12, where the IB Diploma is also offered. Catholic students are designated to St. Dominic School (K-6) on Dalhart Road, St. Jean Brebeuf School (7-9) and St. Francis High School. Dalhousie School also runs a Spanish bilingual program for kindergarten to grade 5. Boundaries change, so verify a property's current designated school with the Calgary Board of Education or Calgary Catholic School District before purchasing.
How old are the homes in Dalhousie?
Dalhousie was established in 1967, and in the 2021 Census 77% of its homes dated from 1961 to 1980. Another 10% were built between 1981 and 1990 and 7% between 1991 and 2000. Only about 2% date from 2001 to 2010.
How close is the CTrain to Dalhousie?
Dalhousie Station on the Red Line sits in the Crowchild Trail median on the community's south edge. It opened on December 15, 2003, has about 760 park-and-ride stalls, and is two stops from University Station.
Who lives in Dalhousie?
A mix of long-time owners, families and renters. In 2021, 64% of households owned and 36% rented, households averaged 2.4 people, and 21% of residents were 65 or older, against 13% across Calgary. 33% of residents were immigrants, and Mandarin and Cantonese were the most common home languages after English.
Is Dalhousie good for families?
It works for families who want an established street and the train close by. In 2021, 36% of census families were married couples with children and 15% of residents were 14 or younger. Public students are designated to West Dalhousie and H.D. Cartwright, both in the community, through grade 9, and the community association has a hall on Dallyn Street, with an outdoor rink and tennis courts beside it.
How do Dalhousie residents commute?
71% drove to work in the 2021 Census, 14% took transit, 5% walked and 2% cycled. Commutes were short for most: 25% took under 15 minutes and 47% took 15 to 29 minutes.
What borders Dalhousie?
John Laurie Boulevard on the north, Shaganappi Trail on the east, Crowchild Trail on the south and Sarcee Trail on the west. Varsity is across Crowchild Trail to the south, and Edgemont is across John Laurie Boulevard to the north.
Is Nose Hill Park close to Dalhousie?
Yes. Nose Hill Park, more than 11 square kilometres of natural parkland, is to the northeast across the John Laurie Boulevard and Shaganappi Trail intersection. It is a short drive or a longer walk, not a back-gate park.
Where do Dalhousie residents shop?
Market Mall in Varsity, at 3625 Shaganappi Trail NW, is just south across Crowchild Trail and has been open since 1971. Smaller shops and services are spread through the community.
Why work with Viren to buy in Dalhousie?
Most Dalhousie homes are 45 to 65 years old, so the purchase comes down to what has been updated and what hasn't. Viren lists the major systems for each home, points your inspector at the items an older house needs, and confirms which schools the address is designated to before an offer goes in.
- City of Calgary: Dalhousie community profile (2021 Census): population, households, families, age, dwelling types, construction years, ownership, immigration, language and commuting
- Wikipedia: Dalhousie, Calgary: established date, name and boundaries
- Wikipedia: Dalhousie station and Red Line: opening date, park-and-ride stalls and station order
- Wikipedia: Market Mall: address and opening year
- City of Calgary: Nose Hill Park: park size
- Federation of Calgary Communities: Dalhousie Community Association: hall and facilities
- Dalhousie School (CBE): Spanish bilingual program; Wikipedia: Sir Winston Churchill High School: address and IB history
- CBE school finder and Calgary Catholic school finder: 2026-27 school designations
- CREB: July 2026 Northwest benchmark prices
School boundaries change, so confirm before purchasing. Data last verified: October 2026
Viren specialises in northwest Calgary, including Dalhousie, Varsity, Edgemont and the communities along the Red Line. He helps Dalhousie buyers compare established homes on what has been updated, weigh location against traffic and the station, and confirm schools for each address. Before real estate, Viren spent 20 years in an international corporate career.
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