Varsity Homes for Sale & Community Guide
Varsity is an established northwest Calgary community next to the University of Calgary and Market Mall, with CTrain stations close by and Bowmont Park along the river.
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*CREB® detached benchmark price for Varsity, 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 Varsity
Varsity sits on a plateau above the Bow River in northwest Calgary, bounded by Crowchild Trail, 32 Avenue NW and the river. It was built in the 1960s and early 1970s and has three distinct parts: Varsity Acres, the oldest, with a street grid and back lanes; Varsity Village, with cul-de-sacs, pathways and most of the townhouses and condos; and Varsity Estates, mostly larger detached homes next to Bowmont Park.
The University of Calgary campus and Research Park are on its southern and eastern edges, Market Mall is in the community, and the Brentwood and Dalhousie CTrain stations are close by along Crowchild Trail.
Who Tends to Love It Here
Varsity tends to suit university staff and students, families who want established schools and a mall nearby, downsizers looking at its condos and bungalows, and investors renting to students.
Also close by: Bowness across the river and Kensington toward downtown. Compare northwest communities in the Northwest Calgary guide.
Is Varsity Right for You?
What People Love
- Walk to the University of Calgary and Market Mall
- CTrain stations close by along Crowchild Trail
- Bowmont Park and the Bow River escarpment
- A wide range, from condos to estate homes in Varsity Estates
The Trade-offs
- Many homes are original 1960s and 1970s builds that need updating
- Crowchild Trail traffic and noise near the edges
- Rental demand near the university means more turnover on some streets
Who Lives in Varsity
About 12,040 people lived in Varsity at the 2021 Census. 14% of residents were kids under 15 (18% citywide), and 24% were 65 or older (13% citywide).
The median household earned $90,000 before tax, against $98,000 for Calgary as a whole. 62% of households owned their home (69% citywide). 45% of homes were single-detached houses and 39% were apartments.
Source: City of Calgary Community Profiles, Varsity (2021 Census of Canada); Wikipedia (Varsity, Calgary).
What’s in and around Varsity
Schools, groceries, parks and other everyday places in Varsity and just outside it. Tap a place to open it in Google Maps.
- St. Vincent de PaulCatholic (CCSD) In Varsity
- Marion Carson ElementaryPublic (CBE) In Varsity
- F. E. Osborne Junior High SchoolPublic (CBE) In Varsity
- Varsity Acres SchoolPublic (CBE) · Grades 0-5 In Varsity
- École Terre des JeunesFrancophone In Varsity
- Christine Meikle SchoolPublic (CBE) In Varsity
- St. Jean Brebeuf SchoolCatholic (CCSD) In Varsity
- Sir Winston Churchill High SchoolPublic (CBE) In Varsity
- Walmart Supercentre In Varsity
- Safeway In Varsity
- Italian Centre Shop Ltd. In Varsity
- Calgary Co-op Dalhousie Centre In Varsity
- Koreana Market In Varsity
- African Choice Market 50 m away
- Dale Hodges Park In Varsity
- University Research Park In Varsity
- Brenner Park In Varsity
- Mews Playground 100 m away
- Brentwood Area 2 Off Leash Dog Park 200 m away
- John Hextall Park 300 m away
- Varsity Community CentreCommunity centre In Varsity
- Sir Winston Churchill Aquatic & Recreation CentrePool 50 m away
- Brentwood SportsplexRecreation centre 50 m away
- Shouldice Aquatic CentrePool 600 m away
- Dalhousie Community CentreCommunity centre 900 m away
- DalhousieCTrain station In Varsity
- BrentwoodCTrain station 450 m away
- UniversityCTrain station 1.1 km away
- Market MallShopping centre In Varsity
- Northland Village MallShopping centre In Varsity
- Calgary Public Library - Nose HillLibrary In Varsity
- Calgary Public Library - BownessLibrary 550 m away
- Alberta Children's HospitalHospital 850 m 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 Varsity.
Places from OpenStreetMap contributors.
Upcoming Events in and near Varsity
Community association and City of Calgary events coming up in Varsity and close by. Updated daily.
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Varsity Real Estate Market
The benchmark prices below are CREB®’s own community-level figures for Varsity wherever CREB® publishes one; any home type without enough sales this month uses the North West 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 (Varsity community benchmarks, plus North West district supply figures). These numbers update every month, so reach out if you want the latest or a custom Varsity 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® Varsity, October 2026) | $859,500 (−0.66% year-to-date vs. last year) |
| Row/townhouse benchmark price (CREB® Varsity, October 2026) | $479,300 (−4.32% year-to-date vs. last year) |
| Semi-detached benchmark price (CREB® North West district, October 2026) | $676,200 (+0.77% year-over-year) |
| Apartment/condo benchmark price (CREB® North West district, October 2026) | $273,900 (−8.85% year-over-year) |
| Months of supply, detached (North West district, October 2026) | 2.96 months |
| Sales-to-new-listings ratio, detached (North West district, October 2026) | 63.64% |
Varsity market snapshot
From 57 homes for sale today| Home type | For sale | Median price | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Condos | 24 | $258K | $295 |
| Houses | 21 | $850K | $638 |
| Townhouses | 9 | $380K | $363 |
| Semi-detached / duplex | 3 | $620K | $430 |
Asking prices of homes listed for sale on the MLS® System, not sold prices. Updated Nov 8, 2:43 am. Want sold prices for this area? Ask me.
Frequently Asked Questions About Varsity
Have a question that isn’t here? Ask me and I’ll get back to you, usually the same day.
What are the parts of Varsity?
Varsity Acres is the oldest part, with a street grid and back lanes. Varsity Village has cul-de-sacs, pathways and most of the townhouses and condos. Varsity Estates is mostly larger detached homes next to Bowmont Park.
What do homes in Varsity cost?
CREB®’s October 2026 benchmarks are $859,500 for detached homes (Varsity) and $273,900 for apartment condos (North West district). Where CREB® doesn’t publish a Varsity-only figure, I’ve used the district benchmark. I’m happy to pull recent sales for the homes you’re looking at.
Is it a buyer’s or seller’s market in Varsity?
In October 2026, detached homes in the North West district had 2.96 months of supply and a 63.64% 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. Townhomes and condos can behave differently, so ask me for the numbers on the type of home you want.
Is Varsity good for University of Calgary students and staff?
It’s one of the closest communities to campus, with Market Mall and CTrain stations nearby, which is why many staff, students and investors look here.
Which CTrain stations are near Varsity?
The Red Line runs along Crowchild Trail, with the Brentwood and Dalhousie stations close to the community.
Which schools are near Varsity?
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.