Evanston Real Estate

Location & boundaries

It sits in northwest Calgary near Kincora (across Shaganappi Trail), Sage Hill and Sarcee Trail to the west, 144th Avenue NW to the north and 14th Street NW to the east, with Panorama Hills and Hidden Valley across Stoney Trail to the south.

History

It was established in the early 2000s and built out largely over the following two decades.

Lifestyle

It is a family-oriented suburb with parks, ponds and pathways, and is part of the Evanston Creekside Community Association.

Housing & property types

Housing is a mix of single-family detached homes, townhomes and some apartments and condominiums.

Shopping & dining

The nearby Sage Hill Crossing and Creekside shopping areas offer grocery, big-box retail, a cinema and restaurants.

Schools

Public schools include Simon Fraser School (grades 5-9) under the Calgary Board of Education, with additional schools in the area and planned.

Getting around

Calgary Transit buses serve the area, with road access via Symons Valley Parkway, Shaganappi Trail and Stoney Trail; a future CTrain station is planned for the nearby north (Carrington/Nolan Hill) area.

Community facilities

The city's planned Symons Valley Centre is intended to add a library and community space serving Evanston and neighbouring communities.

Who it may suit

May suit families wanting newer, moderately priced homes on the city's northwest edge.

Nearby neighbourhoods