Shawnessy Real Estate

Location & boundaries

It sits in the deep-south southwest, bounded by Shawnessy Boulevard to the north, Macleod Trail to the east, 162nd Avenue S to the south and James McKevitt Road to the west, with neighbours including Somerset, Bridlewood, Millrise and Evergreen.

History

The community was established in 1981.

Lifestyle

It is a family-oriented suburb with amenities and transit within easy reach.

Housing & property types

Housing is primarily single-family homes with a small share of condominiums and apartments.

Shopping & dining

Shawnessy Towne Centre, a large regional shopping district along Macleod Trail, offers big-box stores, grocery, restaurants and services.

Schools

Schools include Janet Johnstone School and Samuel W. Shaw School under the Calgary Board of Education, plus Father Doucet School under the Calgary Catholic School District.

Getting around

The Shawnessy CTrain station on the Red Line, along with the nearby Somerset-Bridlewood terminus, connects the area to downtown, with major road access via Macleod Trail.

Community facilities

The Shawnessy YMCA and the adjacent Fish Creek branch of the Calgary Public Library serve the area.

Who it may suit

It may suit families and commuters wanting affordable homes near shopping and the CTrain.

Nearby neighbourhoods