Detached homes · At a glance
Kelvin Grove: the starting evidence
- Median assessed value
- $1,220,0002026 City assessment roll · 355 matched records
- Median recorded lot area
- 696 m²Middle half: 641–748 m²
Assessments use a July 1, 2025 valuation date; they are not sold prices. See the source and calculation method.
Heritage planning and a separate recreation destination
The City lists Kelvin Grove in the Heritage Communities Local Area Plan. Read that policy for area context and use current parcel tools for property-specific research. A neighbourhood-level plan is not confirmation that a particular alteration or redevelopment proposal is permitted.
Southland Leisure Centre is a separate nearby destination for recreation research. Use the City’s current facility information to check your chosen activity and availability. Test the full journey from the candidate home; being in Kelvin Grove does not establish a particular travel time or access arrangement.
Privacy, maintenance and renovation scope
At the property, compare yard orientation, privacy, driveway use and the connection between living spaces and outdoor areas. Record which parts of the lot serve your intended uses and what maintenance remains. A generous lot size does not by itself explain how well the site works for the household.
For sellers, gather above-grade measurements, renovation dates and scope records, and relevant condition information. Separate cosmetic updates from major-system work and remaining deficiencies. Compare those differences with completed detached sales and current detached alternatives rather than treating every updated house as equivalent.
Construction periods, neighbouring communities and park records
A closer look at Kelvin Grove’s detached stock and setting
Choose the evidence the house needs
The largest recorded construction group is 1960–1989: 335 of 355 valid-year records (94.4%). Start with this era when organizing your questions, then check the individual property’s records.
Check which original systems and layout remain, which changes have supporting permits and records, and whether the renovation addressed structure and mechanical work as well as finishes. Original construction year does not date the latest improvement.
The mean assessment is 6.4% above the median. The middle half of recorded assessments runs from $1,090,000 to $1,450,000. This describes an unadjusted housing-stock distribution; it does not assign a location premium or value a candidate home. Recorded lots have a 696.3 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 Chinook Park, Kingsland, Mayfair. 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
1 active named park-site polygon overlaps the Kelvin Grove 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
- HENRY WISE WOOD HIGH SCHOOL; CHINOOK PARK ELEM · community park · City site KEL006
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.
Kelvin Grove: 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 | 355 |
| Median assessed value | $1,220,000 |
| Middle 50% of assessed values | $1,090,000–$1,450,000 |
| Mean assessed value | $1,297,521 |
| Recorded assessed-value range | $783,500–$2,900,000 |
| Median recorded land area | 696 m² |
| Middle 50% of recorded land areas | 641–748 m² |
| Mean recorded land area | 735 m² |
| Recorded construction-year span | 1945–2024 |
| Coverage | 25 or more matching records |
Construction periods and calculation method
| Period | Records with a known construction year |
|---|---|
| Before 1960 | 5 (1.4%) |
| 1960–1989 | 335 (94.4%) |
| 1990–2009 | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2010–2019 | 9 (2.5%) |
| 2020–2026 | 6 (1.7%) |
The construction breakdown uses 355 records with valid recorded years. Land distributions use 355 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 Kelvin Grove visit
Use these separate stops to investigate your own routine. Choose your transport and check current operator details before visiting.
- Review Heritage area policy and the particular parcel.
- Choose a Southland activity and check current availability.
- Test the journey from the house and assess its private yard.
- Gather renovation and condition records for the detached comparison.
Compare the Kelvin Grove home, then its competition
- How usable and private is the lot for the buyer’s needs?
- Which updates changed major systems and which were cosmetic?
- What work remains compared with competing detached houses?
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.
For a Kelvin Grove detached sale, explain the specific site, usable layout and documented improvements alongside relevant detached alternatives. Review the detached houses competing for your buyer.
Questions about Kelvin Grove
Which area plan covers Kelvin Grove?
The City includes Kelvin Grove in the Heritage Communities Local Area Plan. Investigate parcel-specific rules and documents separately.
How should I compare two renovated Kelvin Grove houses?
Compare documented scope, major-system condition, usable layout and remaining work alongside relevant detached sales. A similar finish does not prove equivalent renovation quality or cost.
Official sources and local resources
An original area-planning guide with links to the relevant City, school, association and operator resources. Local collection checked . 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.
- PlanningHeritage Communities plan (opens in a new tab)Includes Kelvin Grove
Official City plan and current reference documents.
- RecreationSouthland Leisure Centre (opens in a new tab)Nearby · Southland Drive SW
City visitor and activity information; check current facility availability.
- SchoolsCheck designated schools (opens in a new tab)Address and program
Use your home address and chosen program to confirm public school designation.