Especially during the long, hot days of summer, the idea of living beside a lake is extremely appealing. Thankfully, Calgary is home to several unique communities with a man-made lake to call their own. For those thinking about buying their own lakefront oasis, here’s a look at each of Calgary’s established lake communities to help you find the one that’s right for you.
Arbour Lake
- Quadrant: N.W.
- Established: 1992
- Population: 10,713
- Dwellings: 3,938
- Median age: 41
- Median pre-tax household income: $92,399
- New listings: 146
- Number of residential sales (YTD): 68
- Residential average price (YTD): $473,489
- Residential benchmark price: $438,933
Auburn Bay
- Quadrant: S.E.
- Established: 2003
- Population: 16,429
- Dwellings: 5,932
- Median age: 30
- Median pre-tax household income: $116,046
- New listings: 306
- Number of residential sales (YTD): 128
- Residential average price (YTD): $492,045
- Residential benchmark price: $500,250
Chaparral
- Quadrant: S.E.
- Established: 1995
- Population: 12,964
- Dwellings: 4,176
- Median age: 35
- Median pre-tax household income: $115,357
- New listings: 209
- Number of residential sales (YTD): 93
- Residential average price (YTD): $483,824
- Residential benchmark price: $451,883
Coral Springs
- Quadrant: N.E.
- Established: 1991
- Population: 5,792
- Dwellings: 1,565
- Median age: 37
- Median pre-tax household income: $95,536
- New listings: 43
- Number of residential sales (YTD): 22
- Residential average price (YTD): $468,841
- Residential benchmark price: $515,417
Lake Bonavista
- Quadrant: S.E.
- Established: 1967
- Population: 10,419
- Dwellings: 4,110
- Median age: 46
- Median pre-tax household income: $111,130
- New listings: 150
- Number of residential sales (YTD): 81
- Residential average price (YTD): $582,059
- Residential benchmark price: $580,600
Mahogany
- Quadrant: S.E.
- Established: 2010
- Population: 8,444
- Dwellings: 3,106
- Median age: 31
- Median pre-tax household income: $130,088
- New listings: 231
- Number of residential sales (YTD): 105
- Residential average price (YTD): $560,460
- Residential benchmark price: $381,633
McKenzie Lake
- Quadrant: S.E.
- Established: 1982
- Population: 13,616
- Dwellings: 4,657
- Median age: 37
- Median pre-tax household income: $114,519
- New listings: 164
- Number of residential sales (YTD): 95
- Residential average price (YTD): $486,306
- Residential benchmark price: $463,467
Midnapore
- Quadrant: S.E.
- Established: 1977
- Population: 7,320
- Dwellings: 2,898
- Median age: 42
- Median pre-tax household income: $79,815
- New listings: 75
- Number of residential sales (YTD): 38
- Residential average price (YTD): $419,614
- Residential benchmark price: $355,083
Sundance
- Quadrant: S.E.
- Established: 1982
- Population: 9,994
- Dwellings: 3,418
- Median age: 40
- Median pre-tax household income: $118,820
- New listings: 123
- Number of residential sales (YTD): 51
- Residential average price (YTD): $517,310
- Residential benchmark price: $459,617