Real Estate and Homes for Sale in Cliff Bungalow
The community of Cliff Bungalow has received awards for heritage preservation and community planning, including recognition for maintaining its historic charm and promoting sustainable urban living. Single-family homes for sale in Cliff Bungalow often offer early 20th-century architecture, including Craftsman and Edwardian styles. Townhouses and condos blend historical aesthetics with modern updates, featuring restored exteriors and contemporary interiors. Residents enjoy access to nearby parks, including Lindsay Park and the Elbow River pathways. The area is also within walking distance of the trendy shops and restaurants on 4th Street SW and Uptown 17th Avenue. Discover Calgary homes and contact The Group at RE/MAX First for all your Cliff Bungalow real estate needs!
Cliff Bungalow Homes for Sale
Cliff Bungalow is a quaint, historic neighborhood located just west of the Beltline. Known for its tree-lined streets, charming character homes, and relaxed atmosphere, this inner-city community offers a peaceful residential environment close to urban amenities. Homes for sale in Cliff Bungalow feature a mix of heritage houses, modern infills, and low-rise apartments. Contact The Group at RE/MAX First to explore Cliff Bungalow real estate. Let our expert team help you find your dream home in this charming community. Trust us for all your Cliff Bungalow housing market needs.
Cliff Bungalow Real Estate
Cliff Bungalow a warm, family-friendly neighbourhood that is characterized by its enviable location and abundance of green spaces.
A sliver of real estate one and a half blocks wide. Nestled at the bottom of the hill and bookended by The Mission District. Cliff Bungalow real estate is secluded and off the beaten path, but the beaten path is mere steps away. Live life quietly, right beside the action. Wander on a warm night to 4th Street and enjoy all that inner-city Calgary has to offer in one of its most coveted day and night hangouts.
Cliff Bungalow is a South West inner city Calgary neighbourhood that is located along 5 Street SW. The neighbourhood is bordered by Elbow River on the South, Fourth Street on the East and Uptown 17th Avenue on the North. The neighbourhood is over a century old and was built in the 1870s on land that was owned by the Canadian Pacific Railway. As one of Calgary's oldest neighbourhoods, the area still has many remnants of its past.
The neighbourhood offers historical tours for residents that are interested in learning about the past. Some of the older buildings that still remain in the area include Western Canada High School, 5A Street Boulevards, Holy Angels School, College Apartments and Cliff Bungalow School. Some other historical buildings in the area that are covered on the neighbourhood tour include Somerville Duplex, Giffin Residence, Laurence Apartments and Millican Residence.
The small and family-friendly neighbourhood offers residents a variety of green spaces and stunning properties located within minutes of downtown Calgary. The community is located alongside the picturesque Elbow River and offers numerous walkways and pathways. Lindsay Park, a beautiful riverside park, is located next to the Elbow river and offers Cliff Bungalow residents plenty of space for walks, picnics and dedicated off-leash dog walking. For residents looking for more hard-core fitness options, the MNP Community & Sport Centre is located within Lindsay Park. The year-round facility offers a variety of fitness options including swimming pools, running tracks, gyms and more.
Cliff Bungalow is located close to a variety of shopping and entertainment options. 17th Avenue and 4th Street located nearby are home to trendy shops and popular restaurants such as Earl's Tin Palace and Mercato Restaurant. The Calgary Exhibition and Stampede Grounds are located a few blocks away from Cliff Bungalow while residents can visit 4 St SW for any dining and nightlife needs. For residents looking for a quick coffee break, there are several coffee shops located minutes away. These include Du Centre, Purple Perk, Jugo Juice, Western Coffee Shop and Starbucks. Neighbourhood restaurants don't disappoint either and offer a variety of cuisines ranging from Mediterranean delicacies to sushi. Several popular establishments are Anejo Restaurant, Towa Sushi, Aida's Mediterranean and Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar.
Cliff Bungalow REALTOR® Tour of the Neighbourhood
Take a tour of Cliff Bungalow with this video walkthrough of the neighbourhood. Learn about the community before you start looking at homes and make notes of what's important to you.
Cliff Bungalow also has an active community association which it shares with the neighbouring Mission neighbourhood. The community offers a variety of year-round programs for residents and hosts events including Jazz Nights, Board Game Evenings and more. The annual Lilac Festival that is thrown by the community is especially popular. The community is also elder-friendly with the Riverwalk Retirement Residence located within the neighbourhood.
The neighbourhood is home to several schools to suit all ages and backgrounds. There are Catholic schools, public schools, private schools and even several daycare centres located close by. Homes are characterized by large mature trees, classic white picket fences and plenty of vintage charm. The average price of Cliff Bungalow homes ranges widely with $1.7 million at the high point while condos have an average sale price of $500,000. The neighbourhood is extremely walkable with many conveniences located close by.
Cliff Bungalow is located next to the communities of Mission, Lower Mount Royal and Beltline which adds more entertainment options for the residents. Some of the amenities and restaurants located within Cliff Bungalow and around include Safeway, Una Pizza, Jinya, Trolley 5 Brewpub, Yann Haute Patisserie, The Ship & Anchor, Good Life Fitness, Canadian Tire and more. The closest churches to the neighbourhood are Sainte-Famille Church, Calgary Full Gospel Church, Christ Church Anglican Calgary and Grace Presbyterian Church. There are also several must-visit attractions located close by, including Calgary Tower, Glenbow Museum, Calgary Stampede Grounds, Saddledome, Pinbar and Vertigo Theatre.
Cliff Bungalow Homes
Developed as land for the Canadian Pacific Railway in the 1870’s, Cliff Bungalow was annexed by the City of Calgary in 1906 and development began in 1907. In 1935, rezoning began to allow for denser residential buildings following Calgary’s population growth. Cliff Bungalow is now a popular residence for people working downtown and around the downtown core, but still has a family friendly atmosphere good enough for children.
Cliff Bungalow Real Estate Listings
Calgary Real Estate Quadrant: SouthWest Calgary
Similar neighboring communities of Mission, Lower Mount Royal and Erlton.
Community Established 1907
Next to trendy Misson, the homes in Cliff bungalow enjoy everything Calgary has to offer. The Elbow river flows just off the doorsteps, the shops and restaurants along 4th street all the way up to 17th Avenue offer every thing you need for socialization from morning coffee shops to fine dining and late night cocktails. You can walk to downtown from this area and yet through it all the real estate has a distinctive feel of being a small community away from the big city lights. You can also walk over to Lindsay Park and partake in a game of basketball, swim, racquetball, or a workout 7 days a week. Cliff Bungalow was originally owned by the Canadian Pacific Railway until Calgary subdivided the real estate into residential properties. Later Cliff Bungalow and Mission were rezoned to allow the building of apartments. This community is now a delicious mix of established vintage homes and apartment complexes.
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Contact UsAmenities in Cliff Bungalow — Live, Work, & Play
Shopping —
Cliff Bungalow is located close to a number of shopping attractions. These include Nikola, Lululemon Athletica, Alia, Gravity Pope Co Ltd and Sucre Body Sugaring Boutique Ltd. The neighbourhood is home to the 4 Street commercial district and 17 Avenue, both of which provide many shopping attractions.
Parks —
Cliff Bungalow has a number of playgrounds and green spaces in and around the neighbourhood. These include 24 Ave SW Playground, MNP Community & Sport Centre (one of Canada's top training centres that is home to 3 Pools), 1 Playground, 5 Gyms and a weight room. There is also Beaulieu Gardens, a formal terraced garden surrounding the historic Lougheed House. Great for a family outing, the Beaulieu Gardens are also home to a museum. For residents searching for picnic facilities, Rouleauville Square located facing St. Mary's Cathedral provides excellent grounds.
General feel and vibe — What's it like living in Cliff Bungalow?
Avenue Magazine Rankings
Cliff Bungalow ranked 92nd on Avenue Magazine's 2020 rankings of best neighbourhoods.
Interesting Facts about Cliff Bungalow
Schools In or Near Cliff Bungalow
Cliff Bungalow is located close to a number of public and private, elementary and high schools. These include St. Monica Elementary and Junior High School, St. Mary's Senior High School, Earl Grey School, Rideau Park School and Western Canada High School. There are also a number of Catholic schools located nearby including St. Monica School, Holy Name French Immersion School, École Ste-Marguerite-Bourgeoys and St. Margaret School. The two private schools located close to Cliff Bungalow are North Point School For Boys and Montessori School of Calgary.
Families with toddlers can rest easy as there are several daycare centres located close by. A few are located less than 10 minutes away with the farthest daycare centre located 30 minutes away. These include Mount Royal Daycare Centre, Kido Care, Play Penn Childcare Centre, Pleasant Heights After School and Rose Dayhome. The neighbourhood is also close to Rundle Academy which provides education for children with learning disabilities.
Demographics
The neighbourhood of Cliff Bungalow has a population of around 1,989 residents with a median age of 33.6 years. There are around 40% married couples with around 18% families with kids.
Housing
The community of Cliff Bungalow offers a range of housing options for residents. In addition to older bungalows with vintage character, there are several newer condos and luxury townhomes for sale in the neighbourhood. The community's real estate is also currently undergoing a redevelopment plan which will expand the housing market more.
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Contact UsFAQs about Cliff Bungalow Real Estate and Neighborhood
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Where do I get groceries?
The closest grocery store to the neighbourhood is the Mission Safeway located just to the south of the community. For a little variety, residents can explore several other nearby grocery stores including, , Happy Together Food Store and Urban Fare.
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How do I get around?
Cliff Bungalow is easy to get around because of the abundance of public transit options. These include bus lines and train stops. The closest street-level transit stop in the neighbourhood is located at SB 4 St SW at 19 Av SW. There are two LRT Stops located at Erlton and Stampede Stations nearby.
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What amenities are there nearby?
Cliff Bungalow is located close to a number of necessary amenities and services. Pure Barre is a local gym located mere minutes away. The closest fire station to Cliff Bungalow is Fire Station 2 located at 1010 10 Av SW while the closest police facility is District 1 Office (Ramsay).
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What's the closest hospital?
The closest hospital to Cliff Bungalow is Foothills Medical Centre located at 1403 29 St NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 2T9. The facility offers a number of healthcare services including emergency care and tertiary care.