Thorncliffe Homes for Sale & Community Guide
Thorncliffe is an established north Calgary community at the base of Nose Hill Park, with 1950s to 70s homes on mature lots and quick access to Centre Street and Deerfoot Trail.
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*CREB® detached benchmark price for Thorncliffe, as of October 2026. Homes for sale and days listed come from my live MLS® listings and update through the day.
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Life in Thorncliffe
Thorncliffe sits in north Calgary between 14 Street NW and Deerfoot Trail, from McKnight Boulevard up to 64 Avenue. It was established in 1954 on the gentle lower slopes of Nose Hill, and some streets have views. About 34% of homes were built before 1961 and 57% between 1961 and 1980, so expect bungalows and bi-levels on mature lots, plus townhomes and semi-detached homes.
Nose Hill Park borders the community to the west, and the Nose Creek pathway runs along the east side. The Thorncliffe Greenview Community Association on Centre Street has an outdoor rink, a ball diamond and even a four-lane bowling alley. Centre Street buses, McKnight Boulevard and Deerfoot Trail connect you across the city.
Who Tends to Love It Here
Thorncliffe tends to suit families who want a mature lot near Nose Hill Park, first-time buyers looking for a bungalow or townhome close to the inner city, and investors looking at homes with suite potential.
Nearby in north Calgary: Huntington Hills, Highland Park and Beddington Heights. Buying your first home? See the first-time buyer programs.
Is Thorncliffe Right for You?
What People Love
- Nose Hill Park and the Nose Creek pathway close by
- Mature lots and established streets
- A busy community association with a rink and bowling alley
- Quick access to Centre Street, McKnight and Deerfoot
The Trade-offs
- Many homes are 45 to 70 years old, so budget for updates
- No CTrain station today, so commuters rely on buses
- Older townhome complexes need a careful look at the documents
Who Lives in Thorncliffe
About 8,695 people lived in Thorncliffe at the 2021 Census. 17% of residents were kids under 15 (18% citywide), and 16% were 65 or older (13% citywide).
The median household earned $73,500 before tax, against $98,000 for Calgary as a whole. 58% of households owned their home (69% citywide). 51% of homes were single-detached houses, 23% were row houses, 9% were semi-detached and 12% were in apartment buildings.
Source: City of Calgary Community Profiles, Thorncliffe (2021 Census of Canada); Federation of Calgary Communities (Thorncliffe-Greenview); Wikipedia (Thorncliffe, Calgary).
What’s in and around Thorncliffe
Schools, groceries, parks and other everyday places in Thorncliffe and just outside it. Tap a place to open it in Google Maps.
- Thorncliffe SchoolPublic (CBE) In Thorncliffe
- Corpus Christi SchoolCatholic (CCSD) In Thorncliffe
- Colonel Sanders SchoolPublic (CBE) In Thorncliffe
- St. Helena SchoolCatholic (CCSD) 150 m away
- Sir John A. Macdonald SchoolPublic (CBE) 150 m away
- Catherine Nichols Gunn SchoolPublic (CBE) 200 m away
- Foundations for the Future Charter Academy - North Middle School Campus 250 m away
- Huntington Hills SchoolPublic (CBE) 250 m away
- Safeway In Thorncliffe
- Reddi Mart 200 m away
- Zheng Supermarket 250 m away
- The Top Dog Store 250 m away
- Save-On-Foods 350 m away
- Real Canadian Superstore 650 m away
- Thorncliffe Greenview Community AssociationCommunity centre In Thorncliffe
- Thornhill Aquatic & Recreation CentrePool 300 m away
- Murray T. Capot ArenaArena 350 m away
- Highwood Outdoor PoolPool 500 m away
- Highwood Community HallCommunity centre 650 m away
- Calgary Public Library - Judith Umbach branch (Thorncliffe)Library 250 m away
- Hunterhorn PlazaShopping centre 250 m away
- Beddington Shopping CentreShopping centre 1.9 km away
- Reg Erhardt LibraryLibrary 3.6 km away
- Foothills Medical CentreHospital 5.3 km away
School catchments change every year, so confirm the designated school with the CBE or Calgary Catholic School District. Distances are straight-line from the edge of Thorncliffe.
Places from OpenStreetMap contributors.
Upcoming Events in and near Thorncliffe
Local events coming up in and around Thorncliffe. Updated daily.
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Thorncliffe Real Estate Market
The benchmark prices below are CREB®’s own community-level figures for Thorncliffe wherever CREB® publishes one; any home type without enough sales this month uses the North district instead, and months of supply and the sales-to-new-listings ratio are district figures. These are CREB®’s published figures, not my estimates. If you want to know what homes on a particular street have actually sold for, ask me and I’ll pull the recent sales.
Source: CREB® October 2026 monthly stats package (Thorncliffe community benchmarks, plus North district supply figures). These numbers update every month, so reach out if you want the latest or a custom Thorncliffe market report. You can compare it to Calgary’s other neighbourhoods in my community guide, or start browsing homes on the Buy page.
| Metric (source, period) | Figure |
|---|---|
| Detached benchmark price (CREB® Thorncliffe, October 2026) | $556,100 (−5.73% year-to-date vs. last year) |
| Row/townhouse benchmark price (CREB® North district, October 2026) | $373,400 (−6.32% year-over-year) |
| Semi-detached benchmark price (CREB® North district, October 2026) | $480,700 (−2.02% year-over-year) |
| Apartment/condo benchmark price (CREB® North district, October 2026) | $297,000 (−7.82% year-over-year) |
| Months of supply, detached (North district, October 2026) | 3.75 months |
| Sales-to-new-listings ratio, detached (North district, October 2026) | 51.32% |
Thorncliffe market snapshot
From 18 homes for sale today| Home type | For sale | Median price | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houses | 11 | $600K | $603 |
| Semi-detached / duplex | 3 | $436K | $463 |
| Townhouses | 3 | $288K | $326 |
| Condos | 1 | $170K | $197 |
Asking prices of homes listed for sale on the MLS® System, not sold prices. Updated Nov 8, 2:44 am. Want sold prices for this area? Ask me.
Frequently Asked Questions About Thorncliffe
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How close is Thorncliffe to Nose Hill Park?
Very close. Nose Hill Park borders the community to the west, so many homes are a short walk from its trails.
What do homes in Thorncliffe cost?
CREB®’s October 2026 benchmarks are $556,100 for detached homes (Thorncliffe) and $373,400 for row and townhouses (North district). Where CREB® doesn’t publish a Thorncliffe-only figure, I’ve used the district benchmark. I’m happy to pull recent sales for the homes you’re looking at.
What kinds of homes are in Thorncliffe?
Mostly bungalows and bi-levels from the 1950s to the 1970s, plus townhomes, semi-detached homes and some low-rise condos.
Where is Thorncliffe?
In north Calgary, bounded by 64 Avenue to the north, Deerfoot Trail to the east, McKnight Boulevard to the south and Nose Hill Park and 14 Street NW to the west.
Is it a buyer’s or seller’s market in Thorncliffe?
In October 2026, detached homes in the North district had 3.75 months of supply and a 51.32% sales-to-new-listings ratio (CREB®). As a rough guide, under about 3 months of supply favours sellers, 3 to 4 months is balanced, and over about 4 months starts to favour buyers.
Which schools are near Thorncliffe?
You’ll find the closest schools, with distances, in the What’s Nearby section above. Designated schools can change from year to year, so check the address with the CBE or the Calgary Catholic School District before you buy.