Calgary Market At A Glance

• 1,650 homes sold in September, down 3.9% compared with September 2025.
• 3,354 new listings came onto the market, down 11.3% year over year.
• Active inventory totalled 6,486 homes, down 6.3% from the same time last year.
• Months of supply sat at 3.93 months, keeping Calgary in broadly balanced market conditions.
• Calgary’s total residential benchmark price was $566,700, down 0.8% from September 2025.
• Homes took an average of 44 days to sell, compared with 42 days last September.

While the citywide benchmark price changed only modestly from last year, the market is not performing the same way across every home type. Detached and semi-detached home sales improved from last September, while row-home and apartment-condo conditions remained softer and offered buyers more choice.

What Buyers Should Know

Buyers are entering a market with more opportunity to compare homes carefully, assess recent sales and negotiate according to the property’s condition and competition. With nearly four months of supply across Calgary, the pressure to make rushed decisions is lower than it was during the city’s tightest seller-market periods.

The greatest negotiating room is generally in the apartment-condo and row-home segments. These property types have more supply, longer selling times and benchmark prices that are lower than last year. Buyers should still review the details carefully, including the property’s condition, location, condo fees, reserve-fund health and recent comparable sales.

Detached and semi-detached buyers should remain prepared in high-demand neighbourhoods. A home that is accurately priced, well maintained and located in a sought-after community can still generate strong interest, even as broader conditions become more balanced.

The best approach is to focus on the specific community, price range and property type you are considering. Citywide averages provide helpful context, but they do not replace a close review of the homes currently available in your target area.

What Sellers Should Know

Sellers can still achieve a successful sale, but buyers have become more selective. Homes that feel overpriced, need noticeable work or do not compare well with nearby listings may take longer to sell and can face greater pressure to adjust price.

A strong selling plan starts with a realistic understanding of competing listings and recently sold homes in your community. It should also account for your specific property type. A detached home may face very different conditions than a downtown condo or a row home in the same month.

A strong selling strategy should include:

• A pricing strategy based on current local sales, active competition and property condition.
• Professional photography, compelling listing details and thoughtful online marketing.
• Preparation and staging that help buyers see the home’s space, functionality and potential.
• A plan that highlights upgrades, location advantages and features buyers value most.
• Flexibility and a clear response plan if market feedback suggests a change is needed.

The right strategy is not simply about listing quickly. It is about positioning your home clearly against the properties buyers are comparing it with today.

Detached And Semi-Detached Homes

Detached and semi-detached homes were among Calgary’s more resilient segments in September. Both categories recorded higher sales than the same month last year, even as total citywide sales declined.

• Detached-home sales totalled 896, up 4.4% from September 2025.
• Detached new listings reached 1,726, while inventory stood at 2,968 homes.
• Detached months of supply fell to 3.31 months, compared with 3.73 months last year.
• The detached benchmark price was $739,400, down just under 1% year over year.
• Semi-detached sales rose 5.2% to 163 homes, with 3.67 months of supply.
• The semi-detached benchmark price was $685,200, essentially unchanged from September 2025.

These figures reinforce how important location and price point remain. Buyers may have more choice than in previous years, but a well-positioned detached or semi-detached home in a sought-after area can still perform strongly.

Townhomes And Condos

Row homes and apartment condos continue to provide the most buyer-friendly conditions in Calgary. Both segments had lower sales than last year, more months of supply than the citywide average and benchmark prices that declined more noticeably year over year.

• Row-home sales totalled 248, down 18.2% from September 2025.
• Row-home supply increased to 4.45 months, while the benchmark price was $412,400, down 5.5% year over year.
• Apartment-condo sales totalled 343, down 14.3% from last September.
• Apartment inventory stood at 1,816 homes, resulting in 5.29 months of supply.
• The apartment benchmark price was $291,400, down 8.3% compared with September 2025.
• Apartment homes took an average of 55 days to sell, compared with 38 days for detached homes.

For first-time buyers, investors and downsizers, this can create an opportunity to be patient and selective. The most important factors remain the building, location, fees, reserve-fund planning, unit condition and potential long-term resale appeal.

Calgary Is Still A Market Of Many Markets

Calgary is not operating as one uniform market. Detached and semi-detached homes are showing comparatively steady demand, while townhomes and apartment condos are giving buyers more choice and more negotiating room.

Conditions can also vary within the city. In September, total residential benchmark prices ranged from $390,600 in Calgary’s East district to $721,200 in the West district. Year-over-year price trends also differed by district, with the West posting an increase while several other areas recorded declines.

Whether you are buying or selling, the most useful advice comes from looking closely at current listings, recent sales and local competition in the communities that matter most to you.

Thinking About Buying Or Selling?

Whether you are purchasing your first home, preparing to sell, moving up, downsizing or considering an investment property, Rob & Kim can help you understand what Calgary’s current market means for your next move.

We will help you evaluate current activity in your target neighbourhood, review comparable properties and build a buying or selling strategy around your goals.

Start your 5-minute plan with Rob & Kim today.