5211 5 AVENUE SE IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$560,000
Welcome To Your New Home In The Awesome Community Of Forest Heights. Situated On A Large Lot With Room For Rv Parking, This 5 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom Home Features Over 2380 Sqft Of Developed Living Quarters. This Two-story Home Is Located Just Off 52nd St S.e, Close To All... Read More »
5211 5 Avenue Se
Forest Heights, Calgary, Alberta
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,756 Square FT
MLS® #A2006699
5119 FOURIER DRIVE SE IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$354,900
Price Reduced!!!!! "!!attn!!" Investors Or First-time Buyers Are Going To Love This Illegally Suited Property! Situated On A Large Corner Lot With R-c1 Zoning That Is Walking Distance To Shops, Groceries, Restaurants, Cafes, Parks And 3 Schools! This Spacious And Bright ... Read More »
5119 Fourier Drive Se
Forest Heights, Calgary, Alberta
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,040 Square FT
MLS® #A1225176
B, 11 FONDA GREEN SE IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$335,000
Amazing Opportunity For Investors And First Time Home Buyers, Beautifully Renovated 4 Bedroom Semi-detached Home In A Quiet Cul De Sac, Playground Right Off The Back Yard, 10 Min Drive To Downtown, 10 Min Walk To C-train And 5 Min Walk To School. Over $30k In Reno... Read More »
B, 11 Fonda Green Se
Forest Heights, Calgary, Alberta
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 993 Square FT
MLS® #A2012785
1029 FONDA COURT SE IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$299,900
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1029 Fonda Court Se
Forest Heights, Calgary, Alberta
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,041 Square FT
MLS® #A2003495
33, 3745 FONDA WAY SE IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$210,000
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33, 3745 Fonda Way Se
Forest Heights, Calgary, Alberta
- 3 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 1,110 Square FT
MLS® #A1244092
Forest Heights Real Estate — a small inner-city residential neighbourhood in southeast Calgary, Alberta.
Established in 1959, it officially became a part of the city of Calgary in 1961. Forest Heights is one of the city’s most multicultural communities. Forest Heights is bounded by Memorial Drive, to East by 52 Street, on the South by 8th Avenue, and on the West by 36 Street. The community has direct access to downtown through 17th Avenue and Memorial Drive.
Massive elm trees line the streets of Forest Heights. The branches reach out, forming a lovely canopy, making the roads feel cut off from the rest of the city. This is a beautiful, quiet neighbourhood – the ideal place for children to grow up in and young adults to make their lives. With its rolling landscapes and elevations, the area offers fantastic views of the city and the Rocky Mountains.
Residents enjoy the regional parks in the area. Multiple leisure centres, restaurants, and shopping centres are found in and immediately outside the neighbourhood.
Most of the homes in this neighbourhood are single-family houses, but you will also find semi-detached homes, detached homes, and townhouses. Most of the multi-family homes are located on the eastern side of 36th Street.
We can help you find your dream home in Forest Heights, Calgary. We offer a wide range of real estate listings, We believe that we can help you find something that fits the size, price, and style you have in mind.
Contact UsAmenities in Forest Heights — Live, Work, & Play
Shopping
Forest Heights residents have the Marlborough mall in their neighbourhood which offers a wide range of professional services and shops. There is a Walmart and a Home Depot too, in Forest Heights.
The neighbourhood has its restaurants and coffee shops. Plus, there are several neighbourhood restaurants to choose from as well.
Parks and Playground
When it comes to parks, the children have several parks to choose from. Doverwood Pl SE Playground is a 7-minute walk away, while 45 St SE Playground is just three minutes away. 23 Ave SE Playground is also a three-minute walk. All the neighbourhoods have parks as well that the residents of Forest Heights can use.
Golf
Golf lovers have access to the Forest Lawn Disc Golf Course, which is one of the better golf courses in the city of Calgary.
Inglewood Golf & Curling Club is approximately a nine-minute drive away. This is a semi-private facility that offers excellent golf and curling.
About a ten-minute drive away is McCall Lake Golf Course – an oasis right in the middle of the city. It boasts of two putting greens, a driving range, a chipping area, a clubhouse with a snack bar, and more.
General feel and vibe — What's it like living in Forest Heights?
Forest Heights is a residential neighbourhood with quiet, elm-tree-lined streets, wide-open spaces, a lot of greenery, and something for all age groups. It happens to be one of the most multicultural communities.
From parks and golf courses to shopping malls and grocery stores – you can find it all within walking or driving distance. This is the perfect neighbourhood to settle down in for young families and those who love sports, hiking, biking, golf, etc.
Avenue Magazine Rankings
Avenue Magazine ranked Forest Heights 51st in its 2020 best neighbourhoods category.
Here are some more scores of the neighbourhood.
- Restaurant access points: 78
- Public recreation facility access points: 68
- Parks and green space points: 14
- Pathway points: 8
- WalkScore: 59
- TransitScore: 58
Interesting Facts about Forest Heights
Schools In or Near Forest Heights
The Forest Heights neighbourhood is a part of a community of schools that offers elementary, middle, and high school programs.
Children have the option to go to schools that are close to Forest Heights like:
Public Schools
- Valley View School (Kindergarten, Elementary, and Prekindergarten)
- Holy Cross School (Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, High, and Prekindergarten)
- Chris Akkerman School (Kindergarten, and Elementary)
- Piitoaysis Family School (Kindergarten and Elementary)
- Ian Bazalgette School (Middle and High)
- Forest Lawn High School (High)
- Jack James High School (High)
- Sir Wilfrid Laurier School (Middle and High)
Catholic Schools
As well as the above public schools, there are catholic schools including:
- St. Rose of Lima School
- Father Lacombe High School
- Ecole Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix
Private Schools
- Eastside Christian Academy
- Delta West Academy
Demographics
According to the 2016 Census of Canada, Forest Heights has a population of 6,295. Approximately 70% of the residents fall in the age bracket of 15 to 64 years, and 19% fall in the 0 to 14-year bracket. There are just over 2,000 private households in Forest Heights. The average household size is 2.9. Approximately 75% of the population is couple families, and lone-parent families make up 25%. Over 90% of the population speaks English. Over 80% of the population consists of Canadian citizens.
Your satisfaction is important to us, so you can be sure that we won’t stop looking for your perfect home until you are satisfied. For more information on the properties we have sold in Forest Heights, contact us at (403) 255 9555.
Contact UsFAQs about Forest Heights Real Estate and Neighborhood
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Where can I find a library?
Forest Heights residents have access to several libraries in and around the area. Calgary Public Library – Forest Library is located on 8 Avenue Southeast. It is west of Penbrooke Meadows and northeast of Inglewood Bird Sanctuary.
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How do I get around?
Forest Heights is said to be the 32nd most walkable neighbourhood in the city of Calgary. While it is possible to complete some errands on foot, the easiest way to get around the neighbourhood is by car. For those who like to cycle around, there are bike lanes. The neighbourhood has a reliable public transport system with at least two bus lines passing through it.
Nearby LRT stations include Franklin CTrain Station, Marlborough CTrain Station, and Barlow – Max Bell CTrain Station. Rundle CTrain Station is a little less than 2 km away and the Zoo CTrain Station is just over 2.2 km away.
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How do I get around?
While there are not many bike lanes, Erin Woods is well-connected by various public transportation services, including taxis and buses. When it comes to commuting to work, about 49% of people drive to work, 4.7% carpool, 9.4% use the public transit system, 0.3% cycle to work, and 0.8% walk to work. Cars are essential when shopping.
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Will I feel safe here?
Yes, you will feel safe in Forest Heights. The area is family-friendly and comparatively safe. Residents do believe that they feel safe here.
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What’s the closest hospital?
Peter Lougheed Hospital provides a wide range of healthcare services and has a 24/7 emergency department and is situated 3.45 km from Forest Heights.
Rockyview Hospital, Alberta, is a general hospital offering a wide range of acute and outpatient care and is approximately 10 km. from the neighbourhood.
Alberta Children’s Hospital is about 15 km or a little over 20 minutes drive from Forest Heights, Calgary. Foothills Hospital is a little close and takes under 20 minutes to get there.
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What services does the community association offer?
Being a very multicultural community, the Forest Heights community association offers various programs to appeal to its diverse community. Recreation amenities include a skating rink, baseball diamonds, a hockey rink, and more. Programs include weekly bingo, jellybean dances, sports, seniors programs, and youth justice.