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Bel-Aire Detached
4 Beds|3 Baths|2,150 SqFt
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Bel-Aire
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Bel-Aire
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Bel-Aire is a southwest Calgary community worth understanding before you buy or sell here — here's what the market, schools, and everyday lifestyle actually look like.
Last Updated: April 30, 2026
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Bel-Aire Townhome
3 Beds|2.5 Baths|1,520 SqFt
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Bel-Aire Condo
2 Beds|2 Baths|980 SqFt
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Bel-Aire Detached
3 Beds|2.5 Baths|1,820 SqFt
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Bel-Aire Townhome
2 Beds|2.5 Baths|1,340 SqFt
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Bel-Aire Condo
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Quadrant
Southwest
City
Calgary, AB
Province
Alberta
Country
Canada
Inside Bel-Aire
Bel-Aire ranks among Calgary's smallest and most prestigious SW pockets, a compact enclave squeezed between Britannia and the Glenmore Reservoir. Generous lots, a mature tree canopy, and a streetscape that has stayed remarkably consistent define the feel here. The neighbourhood's core went up mainly across the 1950s, with custom rebuilds continuing to add to it ever since.
Nearly every home here is a substantial detached estate property: original 1950s-1960s builds on prime lots sit alongside mid-century rebuilds and newer custom homes that have replaced older tear-downs. Frontages run generous, typically 80-100' wide, and a good number of properties open directly or near-directly onto the Glenmore Reservoir pathway system.
For public schooling, grades 10-12 feed into Henry Wise Wood High School (CBE), and several of Calgary's leading independent schools — Webber Academy, Strathcona-Tweedsmuir, and Calgary French & International — sit within a 7-minute drive. The Calgary Golf and Country Club borders the community, and Glenmore Reservoir functions almost like a private backyard for residents.
Prices here typically land between $2M and $5M+, with the largest custom and view properties occasionally pushing past $7M. Buyers tend to be established Calgary families, multigenerational households, and senior-level executives relocating from out of town. Resale is scarce — among the tightest turnover anywhere in Calgary. It's worth comparing against Britannia, Mount Royal, and Eagle Ridge.
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Bel-Aire Questions
How much does a home in Bel-Aire typically cost?
Resale prices in Bel-Aire generally sit between $2M and $5M, varying with housing type, age, and condition, and the largest homes on premium lots can occasionally top $7M. To pin down pricing for a specific Bel-Aire property, request a free home evaluation.
Is there parkland near Bel-Aire?
Glenmore Reservoir sits right on the community's doorstep, giving residents easy pathway access, trails, and plenty of room for outdoor recreation.
Which other Calgary communities compare to Bel-Aire?
Buyers cross-shopping Bel-Aire often also look at Britannia, Mount Royal, Eagle Ridge. Each community has its own personality, but they overlap on some mix of price point, location, schools, or amenities — it's worth touring more than one to see what actually fits.
What era is Bel-Aire's housing from?
Most of Bel-Aire went up during the 1950s, which is why the housing stock and streetscape feel so cohesive today. Homes from that era tend to share design DNA, which keeps resale comparables clean.
Head-To-Head
Compare Bel-Aire against the alternatives
Weighing Bel-Aire against another Calgary community? These head-to-head comparisons lay out the differences.
Communities Close By
A handful of other inner-city Calgary communities with a similar feel to Bel-Aire.
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Also worth a look: Mahogany, Aspen Woods, Mount Royal, Tuscany, Auburn Bay, Cranston, Bridgeland, Inglewood, Beltline, and Hamptons — or see the complete list of 250+ Calgary communities.
More Calgary Communities
Also worth a look: Mahogany, Aspen Woods, Mount Royal, Tuscany, Auburn Bay, Cranston, Bridgeland, Inglewood, Beltline, and Hamptons — or see the complete list of 250+ Calgary communities.
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C-Train Access
27 min walk to Chinook Station · Red Line