Evanston is a Qualico community started in 2007, with two in three homes built in 2011 or later and a CBE middle school that opened inside the community on August 31, 2026. Stoney Trail runs along the south side. Browse every Evanston listing on the market right now below.
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Evanston Homes for Sale New Middle School in 2026 • Two in Three Homes Built Since 2011 • Stoney Trail at the Door
Evanston is a Qualico community in the Symons Valley area, on the north edge of Calgary's northwest quadrant. Ground was broken in 2007, and the City counted 18,710 residents in the 2021 Census. Stoney Trail runs along the south side, 14 Street NW along the east and 144 Avenue NW across the north, with Sage Hill to the west. Two in three homes here were built in 2011 or later.
For families, the biggest change this year is at school. Evanston Heights School opened on August 31, 2026 as the CBE's designated school for Evanston students in grades 4 to 8, and Kenneth D. Taylor School now takes kindergarten to grade 3. Which schools apply depends on the address and the child's grade, so the details below are worth reading before you book showings. On October 9, 2026, 76 Evanston homes were listed for sale.
Explore Nearby NW Calgary Neighbourhoods
Weighing Evanston against the communities around it? These pages put schools, home ages and amenities side by side.
Sage Hill
The western neighbour, with Sage Hill Crossing's big-box stores and a City library planned there by mid-2028.
Panorama Hills
South across Stoney Trail, mostly built in the 2000s, with a members' community centre and Vivo on its east side.
Hidden Valley
Also south of Stoney Trail, established in 1990, with older detached homes to compare against newer builds.
The Hamptons
Golf-course community further south, between Shaganappi Trail and Sarcee Trail.
Edgemont
Ravine pathways and older homes, closer to the city centre.
Dalhousie
Worth a look if living near a Red Line CTrain station matters more than a newer house.
Tuscany
Home to the Red Line's northwest end-of-line station and the 12 Mile Coulee trails.
NW Calgary Overview
See all the northwest communities side by side, from school changes to fees on title.
Evanston Community Snapshot
6 things that shape an Evanston purchase
What's drawing you to Evanston?
Your answer shapes what matters most in your search.
Homes & Price Points
- On October 9, 2026, 76 Evanston homes were listed for sale.
- 76% single-detached (2021 Census)
- 11% row homes, 9% semi-detached, about 4% apartments
- 66% of homes built 2011 to 2021
- 88% of households own their home
Condo fees vary by complex. Review the reserve fund study before buying.
School Changes, Fall 2026
- Evanston Heights School opened Aug 31, 2026
- Grades 4 to 8 this year, grade 9 from 2027-28
- Evanston residents only, room for 925
- Kenneth D. Taylor School now K-3
- Second elementary approved, not yet built
From the CBE's November 2025 designation notice and school page.
Getting Around
- Stoney Trail along the south side
- 144 Avenue NW link across the north (2024)
- Route 124 Evanston and Route 115 Symons Valley Parkway
- No CTrain station in the community
- 86% of commuters drive (2021 Census)
Household Profile
- 18,710 residents (2021 Census)
- 3.2 people per household, Calgary 2.6
- 27% four-person households, Calgary 16%
- 41% immigrants, Calgary 33%
- Cantonese the top non-official language at home
Schools
- K-3: Kenneth D. Taylor School, flagged lottery or overflow
- 4-8: Evanston Heights School; grade 9 at Simon Fraser School this year
- 10-12: John G. Diefenbaker High School, regular or IB Diploma
- Catholic: Our Lady of Grace School (K-9) or St. Josephine Bakhita School (K-6), by address
- Catholic high school: Notre Dame High School
School boundaries change. Verify the current designated school with the CBE or CCSD before purchasing.
Shopping & Services
- Evanston Towne Centre: FreshCo, Shoppers Drug Mart
- RBC branch at the Towne Centre
- Calgary Co-op Creekside on Symons Valley Road
- Sage Hill Library due by mid-2028
- Evanston Summit: 121 independent living spaces
Who Is Buying in Evanston?
The core buyer is a family of four or more: 27% of Evanston households had four people in the 2021 Census and 17% had five or more, both well above the city rate, and 60% of families were married couples with children. Many are moving up from a condo or townhome into their first detached house, and a large share have come to Calgary from elsewhere; 41% of residents were immigrants in 2021. Buyers who want a parent nearby also look at Evanston Summit, the Covenant Living independent living residence that opened in 2016.
On a school morning, a grade 5 student walks to Evanston Heights on Evanston Drive while a younger sibling heads to Kenneth D. Taylor. Most parents then drive out to Stoney Trail or across 144 Avenue NW, and the weekly shop happens at FreshCo in Evanston Towne Centre or at Co-op Creekside on Symons Valley Road.
Why Evanston?
Evanston gives a growing family a newer detached home, elementary and middle school inside the community from this fall, and quick ring-road access. The trade-offs are a commute that is mostly by car, no CTrain station, and a high school outside the community. Families with kids in the early grades who drive to work tend to settle in happily.
The Complete Guide to Living in Evanston
Daily Life in Evanston
Weekday life in Evanston centres on the two CBE schools and Symons Valley Parkway. Evanston Towne Centre at 2060 Symons Valley Parkway NW covers groceries at FreshCo, prescriptions at Shoppers Drug Mart and banking at RBC, so a lot of errands don't need a trip outside the community. For anything bigger, drivers head out to Stoney Trail or west to Sage Hill.
"In Evanston, I start with the kids' grades, not the house. A family with a grade 3 student and a grade 6 student this year will be at two different schools, and the second elementary school isn't built yet. Knowing that up front changes which streets make sense."
Viren Vijayashankar, Evanston Real Estate Specialist | Bowhaven.comHomes & Real Estate in Evanston
The 2021 Census counted 76% single-detached homes in Evanston, 11% row homes, 9% semi-detached and about 4% apartments, with 88% of households owning their home. Construction came in three waves: 32% of homes were built between 2001 and 2010, 43% between 2011 and 2015, and 23% between 2016 and 2021. CREB reported Qualico's plan as 3,348 single-family and 1,419 multi-family homes at build-out.
Detached Homes
Most of the market. Compare a home from the first phases with one from the 2010s on layout, garage type and finishes, and check the school designation for the street.
Semi-Detached & Row Homes
About one in five homes, and the usual first step into Evanston. Ask if the unit belongs to a condo corporation, and what its monthly fee pays for.
Apartments
A small share, about 4% of homes in 2021, so choice is limited at any one time. Read the condo documents closely before you firm up.
Condo fees vary by complex and amenities. Always review the current reserve fund study and financials before purchasing.
The 2026 School Changes, Step by Step
The CBE's CBE designation notice from November 2025 set out how Evanston's public schools would shift when the new building opened:
- Evanston Heights SchoolGrades 4 to 8 in 2026-27, grade 9 added 2027-28
- Kenneth D. Taylor SchoolKindergarten to grade 3 from Sept 2026
- Cambrian Heights SchoolOverflow school for Kenneth D. Taylor
- Students in grade 9 this yearStayed at their previous school
- Second Evanston elementary schoolApproved, awaiting construction
School Insight: Evanston Heights accommodates only students who live in Evanston, so a home just across the boundary won't be designated there. Check the exact address in the CBE finder before you rely on it.
Location & Commuting
Evanston sits between Stoney Trail on the south, 14 Street NW on the east and 144 Avenue NW on the north, with Sage Hill to the west. Evanston has no CTrain station.
Walk Score® rates Evanston 26 for walking and 40 for transit (walkscore.com, checked October 2026). It is a driving community for errands and commuting, which matches the 2021 Census numbers below.
- Stoney TrailRing road along the south side
- 144 Avenue NWEast-west link, opened Sept 2024
- Route 124 EvanstonSchool trips added Aug 31, 2026
- Route 115 Symons Valley ParkwayWeekday times adjusted
Commuter Insight: In the 2021 Census, 86% of Evanston's working residents got to the job by car and 4% by transit. 32% spent 30 to 44 minutes getting there, against 22% across Calgary, so drive your actual route at rush hour before you choose a street.
Shopping & Dining
Evanston Towne Centre is the everyday stop, with FreshCo, Shoppers Drug Mart, RBC and quick-service restaurants. For a second grocery store, Calgary Co-op Creekside sits on Symons Valley Road, and the City's Sage Hill Library at 251 Sage Hill Boulevard NW is planned to open by mid-2028.
Schools & Education
For public school, an Evanston child moves through three main schools: Kenneth D. Taylor for the early grades, Evanston Heights for grades 4 to 8, and John G. Diefenbaker in Huntington Hills for high school, with grade 9 at Simon Fraser for 2026-27. Two details matter. Kenneth D. Taylor shows the lottery or overflow flag in the 2026-27 finder, so a kindergarten spot isn't guaranteed. And the Catholic designation changes by street: the finder gave Our Lady of Grace for one address and St. Josephine Bakhita for another. Check the CBE school finder and the Calgary Catholic school finder for the exact address.
| School | Grades | Board | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth D. Taylor School | K-3 | CBE (finder: lottery or overflow) | Evanston |
| Evanston Heights School | 4-8 (grade 9 from 2027-28) | CBE | 221 Evanston Dr NW |
| Simon Fraser School | 9 in 2026-27 | CBE | Northwest Calgary |
| John G. Diefenbaker High School | 10-12 (Regular and IB Diploma) | CBE | 6620 4 St NW, Huntington Hills |
| Our Lady of Grace School | K-9 | Calgary Catholic (depends on address) | 736 Evanston Dr NW |
| St. Josephine Bakhita School | K-6 | Calgary Catholic (depends on address) | 3 Evansglen Close NW |
| Notre Dame High School | 10-12 | Calgary Catholic | 11900 Country Village Link NE |
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.
Seniors' Housing
Evanston Summit is an independent living residence run by Covenant Living, opened in 2016 with 121 spaces. Residents have scheduled doctor visits, wellness sessions and emergency response. Only 5% of Evanston residents were 65 or older in 2021, so it is one of the few options in the community for an older parent.
Buying a Home in Evanston
On October 9, 2026, 76 Evanston homes were listed for sale. With most of the community built out, buyers are mainly choosing among resale homes, many of them less than 15 years old.
Market Dynamics: Because so much of Evanston went up in a short window, two homes on neighbouring streets can differ more in build year, layout and finishes than in location. Compare a 2000s home and a 2010s home on condition and updates, and check the school designation for each address, since that can differ within the community.
When Evanston May Not Be the Right Fit
- If you want to ride the train to work: Evanston has no station. Dalhousie, closer in, sits on the Red Line.
- If you want mature trees and an older home: almost nothing here predates 2001. Edgemont and Hidden Valley are established alternatives.
- If you have teenagers: high school is outside the community, so map that daily trip before you buy.
How Viren Helps Evanston Buyers
Grade-by-Grade Designations
Viren checks the CBE and Calgary Catholic finders for each address and maps where each child goes this year and next, including the grade 9 change in 2027-28.
2000s vs 2010s Homes
Viren compares homes from different phases on layout, condition and updates, so you see what a few years of age means on a specific street.
Your Route, Not an Average
With most residents driving, Viren works out the trip from each home to your workplace by Stoney Trail or 144 Avenue NW.
Compare to Other NW Calgary Neighbourhoods
vs. Panorama Hills
South across Stoney Trail and mostly built in the 2000s, with a residents' fee on title for most homes. Evanston is newer, with its own middle school from 2026.
vs. Sage Hill
The western neighbour has more shopping inside its boundaries and the planned library. Evanston has the new CBE middle school.
vs. Hidden Valley
Established in 1990, south of Stoney Trail. Choose it for an older home; choose Evanston for a newer one.
vs. Dalhousie
A Red Line CTrain station and older homes closer in. Evanston trades the train for newer houses and schools on site.
Is Evanston Right for You?
Answer three quick questions.
1. Where will your kids be in school over the next few years?
2. What does your workday commute look like?
3. How new does the home need to be?
The Evanston Advantage
Newer homes, elementary and middle school inside the community, and the ring road along one side. Check the school designation for the address, plan the drive to work, and Evanston suits a family with young kids well.
Book an Evanston TourFrequently Asked Questions About Evanston
What can I buy in Evanston right now?
On October 9, 2026, 76 Evanston homes were listed for sale. In the 2021 Census, 76% of Evanston homes were single-detached, 11% were row homes, 9% were semi-detached and about 4% were apartments, so most of what comes up is a detached house. Use the filters above to see today's townhomes and condos.
What affects home prices in Evanston?
Build year, home type and position on the street drive most of the differences. A detached home from the first phases, built between 2001 and 2010, is priced against newer ones from 2011 onward, and a laned or front-garage lot, a corner or a home backing onto green space all change the comparison. For townhomes, the condo fee and reserve fund weigh in too. Recent sales of similar homes tell you more than any average.
What schools serve Evanston?
For 2026-27 the CBE finder returned Kenneth D. Taylor School for kindergarten to grade 3, flagged as a lottery or overflow school, Evanston Heights School for grades 4 to 8, Simon Fraser School for grade 9 until Evanston Heights adds it, and John G. Diefenbaker High School, with regular and IB Diploma programs, for grades 10 to 12. On the Catholic side, one address was designated to Our Lady of Grace School (K-9) and another to St. Josephine Bakhita School (K-6), and both go to Notre Dame High School. School boundaries change, so verify a property's current designated school with the Calgary Board of Education or Calgary Catholic School District before purchasing.
What changed with Evanston schools in fall 2026?
Evanston Heights School opened at 221 Evanston Drive NW on August 31, 2026. It is the CBE's designated regular program school for Evanston students in grades 4 to 8 this year and adds grade 9 in 2027-28. Kenneth D. Taylor School became a kindergarten to grade 3 school at the same time. Students who were already in grade 8 last year finished junior high at their old school.
Can students from outside Evanston attend Evanston Heights School?
The CBE says Evanston Heights only accommodates students who live in Evanston, with room for up to 925. So the address matters: a home just outside the boundary in Kincora or Sage Hill will not get a seat there through designation.
What happens if Kenneth D. Taylor School is full?
The CBE's overflow school for Kenneth D. Taylor is Cambrian Heights School,, and the CBE keeps it in place as needed. A second elementary school for Evanston has been approved but is still waiting for construction.
How new are the homes in Evanston?
Very new by Calgary standards. In the 2021 Census, 32% of homes were built between 2001 and 2010, 43% between 2011 and 2015 and 23% between 2016 and 2021. Qualico broke ground in 2007, and CREB reported the plan as 3,348 single-family and 1,419 multi-family homes at build-out.
Is Evanston good for families?
Most households here are families with kids at home. Married couples with children made up 60% of census families in 2021, against 44% across Calgary, and the average household had 3.2 people. With Evanston Heights and Kenneth D. Taylor inside the community, younger children can stay close to home through grade 8.
How do I commute downtown from Evanston?
Mostly by car: 86% of Evanston commuters drove in the 2021 Census, and 32% spent 30 to 44 minutes getting to work, against 22% citywide. There is no CTrain station. Route 115 and Route 124 serve the community, with school trips added to Route 124 on August 31, 2026. The 144 Avenue NW link, opened in September 2024, gives drivers an east-west route north of Stoney Trail.
Where do Evanston residents shop?
Evanston Towne Centre at 2060 Symons Valley Parkway NW has FreshCo, Shoppers Drug Mart and an RBC branch. Calgary Co-op Creekside is on Symons Valley Road, and the City plans to open the Sage Hill Library at 251 Sage Hill Boulevard NW by mid-2028.
Is there seniors' housing in Evanston?
Yes. Evanston Summit, run by Covenant Living, opened in 2016 with 121 independent living spaces. It is an option for families who want a parent close by.
Why work with Viren to buy in Evanston?
Two things decide a lot here and neither shows on a listing: which schools a child of each age goes to from that address this year and next, and how the commute works from that street. Viren checks both, along with the title and any condo documents, before you write an offer.
- MLS® listings on Bowhaven.com: listing count
- City of Calgary: Evanston community profile: population, households, families, dwelling types, construction years, ownership, immigration, language and commuting (2021 Census)
- CBE designation notice: school changes (November 2025)
- Evanston Heights School (CBE): school details
- CREB: Evanston community profile: build-out plan (2021)
- LiveWire Calgary: 144 Avenue NW opening (2024)
- Calgary Transit: fall 2026 service changes: transit changes
- City of Calgary Ward 2: Sage Hill library update: library timing
- Covenant Foundation: Evanston Summit: Evanston Summit details
- CBE school finder and Calgary Catholic school finder: 2026-27 school designations
School boundaries change, so confirm before purchasing. Data last verified: October 2026
Viren specialises in northwest Calgary, including Evanston, Panorama Hills, Hidden Valley and Sage Hill. He helps Evanston buyers sort out the school designation for each child, compare homes from different build years, and plan the commute. Before real estate, Viren spent 20 years in an international corporate career.
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