Killarney Real Estate

Location & boundaries

It sits in southwest Calgary, bounded by 17th Avenue SW to the north, 37th Street SW to the west, Richmond Road SW to the south and around 26th Street SW to the east.

History

The subdivision was registered in 1906 and annexed by Calgary in 1910, and was named after Glengarry County, Ontario, where its first settlers originated. Much of the housing is post-war, with infill redevelopment since the early 2000s.

Lifestyle

It is a walkable, transit-served inner-city area popular with families and professionals.

Housing & property types

Housing is a mix of older bungalows, newer infill houses, duplexes, townhomes and condominiums.

Shopping & dining

Westbrook Mall and shops along 17th Avenue SW, 37th Street and 26th Avenue serve the community.

Parks & recreation

The Killarney Aquatic and Recreation Centre serves the area with a pool and fitness facilities.

Schools

Schools include Killarney School, which offers Montessori programming under the Calgary Board of Education, and Holy Name School in the Calgary Catholic School District; nearby A.E. Cross and Vincent Massey junior highs and Ernest Manning High School also serve the area.

Getting around

The West leg of the CTrain (Blue Line), which opened in December 2012, includes the Westbrook and 45 Street stations near the community; 17th Avenue SW and Richmond Road are main corridors.

Who it may suit

May suit buyers wanting an inner-city infill or bungalow with CTrain access.

Nearby neighbourhoods