๐ April 2025 Calgary & Area Real Estate Market Update
Balanced Conditions Return as Inventory Rises
As we moved through April, the Calgary and surrounding real estate markets showed signs of stabilization โ a welcome shift for buyers, sellers, and investors who have been navigating years of tight inventory and rapid price growth.
Hereโs what you need to know:
๐ก Market at a Glance: Balanced, But Varied
April saw a significant increase in inventory across the city, with 5,876 units on the market โ more than double last yearโs exceptionally low levels, but right on track with what we typically see for April.
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Sales hit 2,236 units, down 22% from last year but still in line with long-term trends.
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Balanced conditions emerged with nearly 3 months of supply, reducing upward pressure on prices.
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Price growth is slowing but still positive year-over-year for many property types.
โWhile economic uncertainty has weighed on sales, stable employment, increased supply, and population growth have helped maintain overall market resilience,โ says Ann-Marie Lurie, Chief Economist at CREBยฎ.
๐ Detached Homes
Detached home sales dropped 16% year-over-year to 1,102 units, but demand remains strong โ especially for homes under $700,000.
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Benchmark price: $769,300
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Up 2% from last year
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Inventory: 2,511 units
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Sales-to-new-listings ratio: 58%
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Tightest conditions remain in the Southeast and lower price ranges
๐ Semi-Detached Homes
A softening in sales (190 units) and rising inventory has helped move this segment toward balance.
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Benchmark price: $691,700
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Up 3% year-over-year
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Months of supply: 2.6
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City Centre led price growth with a 5% increase
๐ก Row Homes
April brought the highest inventory levels for row homes since 2021, helping relieve some pressure on pricing.
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Benchmark price: $457,400
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Largely unchanged from last year
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North & Northeast districts saw minor price declines, offset by gains elsewhere
๐ข Apartment Condos
After record-breaking activity last year, sales pulled back nearly 30%, though still outpacing long-term norms.
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Benchmark price: $336,000
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Holding steady year-over-year
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Northeast Calgary saw the biggest correction, with prices down 2%
๐ Regional Highlights
๐ Airdrie
Balanced conditions are returning with 2.3 months of supply.
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Benchmark price: $544,700
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Flat month-over-month and year-over-year
๐ Cochrane
Inventory is improving, but buyer demand remains strong.
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Benchmark price: $592,000
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Up nearly 6% from last year โ a record high
๐ Okotoks
Listings are rising, offering buyers more choices.
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Benchmark price: $627,100
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Up 2% year-over-year, but down slightly from March
๐ก What This Means for You
With more inventory hitting the market and price growth stabilizing, weโre moving into a healthier, more balanced spring season. Whether you’re planning to buy, sell, or invest, understanding the nuances by property type and location is key.
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