Cliff Bungalow
Real Estate Guide
Cliff Bungalow is a southwest Calgary community worth knowing well before you buy or sell here — this guide covers the market, the schools, and the everyday lifestyle that defines the area.
Last Updated: April 30, 2026
Cliff Bungalow On the Market
Getting to Know Cliff Bungalow
Tucked between Mission and Lower Mount Royal just south of 17 Avenue SW, Cliff Bungalow is a compact, pedestrian-friendly pocket of inner-SW Calgary. Its name traces back to the original 1910s bungalow stock — a good share of it still standing today, even as infill redevelopment has steadily reworked the streetscape over the past 15 years.
The housing mix here runs the gamut: 1900s-1930s character bungalows that have stayed in the same families for generations, walk-up apartment buildings (a number now converted to condos), newer detached infills on former tear-down lots, and an expanding supply of townhomes along the commercial strips. Lots tend to run a consistent 50' front, and mature tree canopy shapes most streets.
For schools, Earl Grey School (CBE) handles the K-6 catchment and Western Canada High School (CBE) serves grades 10-12. The 4 Street SW Mission strip — restaurants, cafes, fitness studios, and independent shops — sits a 5-minute walk south, while the 17 Avenue SW Red Mile is the same distance north. Downtown itself is just a 10-minute walk away across the Reconciliation Bridge.
Prices span roughly $375K for walk-up condos up to $1.4M+ for character infills and modern townhomes. It is a market that draws young professionals, downtown commuters, design-minded buyers, and a steady wave of downsizers leaving suburban detached homes behind. Worth cross-shopping against Mission, Lower Mount Royal, and Erlton before you decide.
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