Windsor Park, Calgary · MLS® A2351304
211
812 sq ft · Condo · Single Family · built 1977 · 16 days on market
listed by Mehrdad Bagheri, CIR Realty
Welcome to Unit 401 at 617 56 Avenue SW! This top-floor, end-unit, south facing condo offers 812 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed living space with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, and a private 137 sq. ft. balcony. The excellent open-concept layout is filled with natural light thanks to its desirable end-unit location, featuring two windows in the dining and living areas that provide significantly more brightness than many interior units in the building.Pride of ownership is evident throughout, as the home has been exceptionally well maintained and remains in great condition. The well-managed building is currently undergoing a proactive major exterior rehabilitation and structural modernization project under full engineering oversight which is almost over. Buyers can enjoy peace of mind knowing the building envelope, entryways, and stairwells are being comprehensively renewed, creating long-term value and confidence in ownership. Truly a fantastic opportunity to secure a home in an updated building with the heavy lifting already underway. The location is hard to beat. Just a short walk to Chinook CTrain Station, Chinook Centre, restaurants, grocery stores, and everyday amenities, this home offers exceptional convenience for both owners and tenants. Enjoy quick access to downtown, major transit routes, Macleod Trail, Glenmore Trail, and the city's pathway network, making commuting and getting around Calgary simple and efficient. Whether you're looking for a comfortable home or a smart investment, this central location delivers outstanding accessibility and long-term appeal.
20% down at 4.34% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing; strata fee from the listing.
Costs: mortgage $915 · tax $139 · strata $540 · insurance ~$35 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.
Rent is today's market rent for a 2-bedroom in Calgary: CMHC's average there ($1,908) lowered by what new tenants pay against everyone in the Calgary area. (CMHC Rental Market Survey, October 2025; CMHC Rental Market Report 2025, table 6.0 (rents on units that turned over to a new tenant).) Houses usually rent for more than apartments. 25-year mortgage; rental purchases need at least 20% down.
Alberta has no cap on how much rent can rise, but only one increase a year, with three months' written notice for a monthly tenancy. alberta.ca
Rapid transit: Chinook CTrain station, 1.1 km (about 17 min walk); 39 Avenue CTrain station, 2 km (about 31 min walk).
Nearest public (CBE) and Catholic schools, by distance
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$250,000
2026 assessment · market value as of July 1, 2025
| roll year | assessed |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $250,000 |
| 2025 | $269,000 |
| 2024 | $203,000 |
| 2023 | $174,000 |
| 2022 | $166,000 |
| 2021 | $170,000 |
| 2020 | $180,000 |
| 2019 | $186,500 |
From City of Calgary open data (property assessments), matched to 401 617 56 AV SW. A mass appraisal of market value, not an appraisal of this home; a new build may be assessed before it was finished.
about $1,662 a year
The 2026 assessment times Calgary's 2026 residential rate of 6.65 per $1,000 (municipal and education).
The listing shows $1,662 a year in property tax.
Estimate from Alberta Municipal Affairs mill rates. Leaves out local improvement levies and utilities; the municipality's tax notice is the real figure.
Rapid transit: Chinook CTrain station, 1.1 km (about 17 min walk); 39 Avenue CTrain station, 2 km (about 31 min walk).
Walkability 86/100 · Very walkable: most errands on foot
Within a 10 minute walk: 1 grocery store, 33 places to eat or drink, 6 cafes, 8 parks and playgrounds, 1 pharmacy, 19 transit stops.
mihom score from OpenStreetMap places, by straight line distance.