Hey folks, with March 2026 stats fresh from CREB, Calgary’s housing market is showing a clear divide. Detached homes are staying tight while condos pile up inventory. If you’re eyeing rentals or your first investment, this split creates real entry points right now, especially for families building cash flow.
Calgary’s benchmark home price hit $565,600 in March 2026, up 0.9% from February but down 4.2% year-over-year. Average sold price was $641,844, a slight 0.4% year-over-year gain.
Sales dipped to 1,881 units, down 12.9% from last March, with new listings at 3,409, down 15% year-over-year. Inventory rose to 5,395, up 4.7% year-over-year.
By property type, the March 2026 data shows a clear split. Detached homes are at $741,300 benchmark, down 3.3% year-over-year, with 2.2 months supply. That’s seller’s market territory. Semi-detached sits at $686,100, down 0.9% year-over-year, with 2.5 months supply. Row and townhouse properties range from $423,900 to $449,446, down 4.4% to 6.2% year-over-year, balanced at around 3 months supply. Apartments and condos are at $300,300 to $344,063, down 7% to 9.3% year-over-year, with 4.6 to 5 months supply.
Districts vary too. West is at $719,500, down just 0.2% year-over-year, while East sits at $410,200, down 5.1%.
For families and immigrants, detached and semi-detached strength means steady appreciation and rental demand in family areas, backed by job growth. But condo oversupply, nearing 2008 levels in some spots like Northeast, opens doors for cash-flow plays at lower prices.
Affordability is improving. Median prices are around $577,000 overall. With sales-to-new-listings at 55%, this is a balanced market. It’s not crashing, it’s shifting to reward smart buyers.
Go for apartments or properties with suite potential in balanced districts like North East or East. Benchmark prices under $475,000, rents holding firm despite vacancy upticks. Example: A $300k to $400k condo could net $1,800 to $2,200 per month rent, covering mortgage at current rates while you build equity.
Or BRRRR a detached under $700k. Tight supply there. Refi after suite add-on for positive cash flow from day one. I’ve done this, it’s how I scaled from Bridlewood to freedom. Focus on 2 to 3 months supply areas for leverage without overpaying.
For Filipino families and first-timers, Calgary’s job stability, lower entry prices, and rental demand make it prime for wealth-building. Detached for long-term holds, condos or suites for immediate income. Discipline beats timing. Start small, stack wins.
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Sources:
CREB: https://www.creb.com
WOWA: https://wowa.ca/calgary-housing-market
Nesto: https://www.nesto.ca/real-estate/calgary-housing-market-outlook/
City of Calgary: https://www.calgary.ca
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