The McKenzie Towne real estate market showed resilience through the second quarter of 2025, balancing demand across a variety of property types. Sales activity remained steady with 132 transactions, a modest 8.3% decline year-over-year, while new listings rose 10.3% to 192, keeping options open for buyers.
Sales-to-New Listings (SNL) Ratio: 68.7% (indicating a balanced market leaning slightly towards sellers).
Average Inventory: 70 listings (up 128% Y/Y, still below the 10-year average).
Months of Supply: 1.59 (suggesting continued demand relative to supply).
Days on Market: 25 (down from 36 historically, showing quicker turnover).
Benchmark Pricing Trends
Overall Benchmark Price: $500,633 (down 1.7% Y/Y).
Detached: $652,967 (slight +0.9% Y/Y).
Semi-Detached: $487,933 (–4.1% Y/Y).
Row/Townhomes: $437,600 (–1.9% Y/Y).
Apartments: $332,000 (+2.3% Y/Y).
Detached homes maintained the highest values, while apartments saw price gains, reflecting renewed affordability-driven demand.
Property Type Breakdown
Detached Homes
Strongest performer with 65 sales, accounting for nearly half of the market. Benchmark prices held stable, though average sales slipped slightly. Inventory remains tight at under one month of supply for many price points.Semi-Detached Homes
Softer activity, with pricing down modestly. Semi-detached remain a more affordable entry into McKenzie Towne, appealing to downsizers and young families.Row/Townhomes
Popular with first-time buyers; stable benchmark pricing despite small Y/Y declines. Good absorption rate kept supply balanced.Apartments
Increased demand brought sales momentum. Benchmark prices rose 2.3% Y/Y, signaling that buyers are returning to the condo market for affordability.
Community Features Driving Demand
Schools
McKenzie Towne is family-oriented, supported by:
McKenzie Towne School (K-4, CBE)
St. Albert the Great (K-9, Catholic)
Nearby junior highs and high schools in adjacent SE communities.
Proximity to schools continues to fuel demand for detached and semi-detached homes among young families.
Shopping & Amenities
High Street in McKenzie Towne: Pedestrian-friendly shopping, dining, cafés, and professional services.
South Trail Crossing (130th Avenue SE): Major retail corridor with grocery stores, big-box shopping, fitness centers, and restaurants.
Seton Urban District (nearby): Expanding entertainment, hospital (South Health Campus), and mixed-use services.
Lifestyle Appeal
McKenzie Towne remains one of Calgary’s most walkable suburban communities, with village-style planning, ponds, pathways, and community events. These lifestyle features contribute to steady demand across property types.
Looking ahead, moderating price growth is expected as more listings return to the market. Apartments and row houses are likely to see the strongest activity due to affordability pressures, while detached homes remain a long-term draw for families seeking community amenities and schools.
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