Detached homes · At a glance
Altadore: the starting evidence
- Median assessed value
- $1,270,0002026 City assessment roll · 1,277 matched records
- Median recorded lot area
- 435 m²Middle half: 293–579 m²
Assessments use a July 1, 2025 valuation date; they are not sold prices. See the source and calculation method.
River Park: investigate the public green space
The City describes River Park on the ridge above Sandy Beach, including its designated off-leash area. Use the City guide for the park visit and relevant rules. Then consider whether river green space is an everyday priority or an occasional destination for your household.
At a particular property, assess the actual route to the park rather than assuming that an Altadore address establishes convenient access. Questions about the home’s setting, drainage, insurance or applicable flood information belong in the property review, separately from the appeal of a park visit.
A neighbourhood stop and a street-level comparison
My Favorite Ice Cream Shoppe’s own website provides location information for its Altadore shop at 2048–42 Avenue SW. If that kind of stop suits your routine, use the operator’s details to plan it as a separate destination. It can help you explore the area without treating a shop as a universal reason to choose a home.
On the candidate street, compare usable yard space, privacy, parking arrangements and the way the home is laid out. Look at the condition and documentation of any improvements. Two nearby homes can meet different needs even when they share the same community label.
Construction periods, neighbouring communities and park records
A closer look at Altadore’s detached stock and setting
Choose the evidence the house needs
The largest recorded construction group is Before 1960: 420 of 1,276 valid-year records (32.9%). It represents less than half the valid records, so one construction era does not describe most of this group.
For an older original building, distinguish retained structure from later additions. Check documented foundation, roof, electrical and plumbing work, and measure above-grade space separately from developed basement space.
The mean assessment is 12.3% above the median. The middle half of recorded assessments runs from $1,050,000 to $1,710,000. This describes an unadjusted housing-stock distribution; it does not assign a location premium or value a candidate home. Recorded lots have a 434.5 m² median. Check usable dimensions, grading, easements and parking against the candidate property’s survey and documents.
Community edges to investigate
The City polygons share a boundary segment with Britannia, Elbow Park, Garrison Woods. Use the map to investigate a home near these edges; a shared polygon boundary does not establish a street connection, route or comparable-home relationship.
Named City park-site records
7 active named park-site polygons overlap the Altadore outline by at least 100 m². The names below are City dataset labels, which can include school grounds and shared facilities.
Review the named site records
- BRITANNIA SLOPES · district park · City site BRT346
- CRAIG REID PARK · subneighbourhood park · City site ALT644
- KIWANIS PARK · subneighbourhood park · City site ALT643
- MAPLE LEAF PARK · neighbourhood park · City site GAW642
- RIVER PARK · regional park · City site ALT702
- SANDY BEACH PARK · regional park · City site ALT701
- VERNA REID PARK · subneighbourhood park · City site ALT645
A polygon overlap is location evidence. It does not establish a public entrance, opening hours, admission, school designation or access rights. Check the site and its operator before planning an outing. City park visitor information.
Location join checked October 8, 2026. City Parks Sites and City community boundaries. Active named park sites exclude non-park and depot categories. Shared boundaries require at least 25 metres of exact boundary; this list is not exhaustive where polygons have gaps. Areas and lengths use NAD83 / UTM zone 11N. All house figures above use the separate detached-only assessment extract.
Altadore: detached assessment context
2026 City assessment-roll extract, checked October 8, 2026. The valuation date is July 1, 2025, with property condition recorded as of December 31, 2025. These figures describe matching detached assessment records. They are not sold prices, current inventory or a valuation of your home.
| Measure | Recorded context |
|---|---|
| Matched assessment records | 1,277 |
| Median assessed value | $1,270,000 |
| Middle 50% of assessed values | $1,050,000–$1,710,000 |
| Mean assessed value | $1,426,572 |
| Recorded assessed-value range | $369,000–$4,000,000 |
| Median recorded land area | 435 m² |
| Middle 50% of recorded land areas | 293–579 m² |
| Mean recorded land area | 455 m² |
| Recorded construction-year span | 1907–2025 |
| Coverage | 25 or more matching records |
Construction periods and calculation method
| Period | Records with a known construction year |
|---|---|
| Before 1960 | 420 (32.9%) |
| 1960–1989 | 48 (3.8%) |
| 1990–2009 | 354 (27.7%) |
| 2010–2019 | 321 (25.2%) |
| 2020–2026 | 133 (10.4%) |
The construction breakdown uses 1,276 records with valid recorded years. Land distributions use 1,277 positive recorded areas. The median is the midpoint; the middle 50% runs from the 25th to 75th percentile, using linear interpolation. It is not a confidence interval or a listing-price range.
Filter: 2026 roll, residential class RE, land-and-improvement type LI, sub-property uses R110 and R111 (detached and detached with backyard suite), positive assessed values. Counts are matched records, not an independently deduplicated house count. Other housing classifications and vacant-land types are excluded. Assessments can reflect a property’s stage of completion; especially in developing areas, verify completion and current property records before comparing values.
City of Calgary assessment source. The mean is sensitive to unusual properties. Use relevant completed detached sales and current competing detached listings for a property-specific value review. Read the full detached assessment analysis and methodology.
Plan a local visit
Plan your Altadore visit
Use these separate stops to investigate your own routine. Choose your transport and check current operator details before visiting.
- Plan a River Park visit using the City’s current information and rules.
- Choose a separate local stop using the shop’s own location details.
- Test the journey from a candidate home, including any last portion on foot.
- Record the property’s street setting and outdoor layout independently of the park and shop visits.
Compare the Altadore home, then its competition
- How do privacy, yard use and parking compare with the other homes on your shortlist?
- Which improvements have supporting records and which need further investigation?
- What address-specific setting and insurance questions should be resolved before committing?
Use these questions alongside current Calgary homes for sale; confirm which listings match your area and property requirements.
For nearby development applications and address-specific planning information, use the official Calgary development research tools.
In an Altadore comparison, examine the actual yard, privacy, parking and documented improvements alongside the street setting. Compare those features with the homes a buyer could choose.
Questions about Altadore
Is River Park the same as private community lake access?
River Park is a City park resource, and the City guide describes its use and rules. It is a different type of amenity from membership-controlled lake parks in communities such as Lake Bonavista or Mahogany.
Where can I confirm Altadore school information?
Use Altadore School’s official website for school information and CBE’s school finder for the home’s address and selected program. A nearby school alone does not establish designation.
Official sources and local resources
An original area-planning guide with links to the relevant City, school, association and operator resources. The City profile is a 2021 Census resource. Confirm current hours, programs and access with the linked source; school designation depends on address and program.
- CommunityCity community profile (opens in a new tab)2021 Census
Official demographic and household context from the 2021 Census.
- Local businessMy Favorite Ice Cream Shoppe (opens in a new tab)In this community
The shop’s own information for its location at 2048–42 Avenue SW.
- Parks & pathsRiver Park (opens in a new tab)Nearby · Elbow River ridge
City information on the park above Sandy Beach and its designated off-leash area.
- School informationAltadore School (opens in a new tab)In this community
Learn about the school directly from its official CBE website.
- SchoolsCheck designated schools (opens in a new tab)Address and program
Use your home address and chosen program to confirm public school designation.