Chinatown, Calgary · MLS® A2330584
111
494 sq ft · Condo · Single Family · built 2013 · 96 days on market
listed by Winnie Ng, RE/MAX Real Estate (Mountain View)
LOWEST-PRICED UNIT IN THE HIGHLY SOUGHT-AFTER WATERFRONT COMPLEX! This is your opportunity to own in one of Calgary's premier downtown communities for just $239,900. Perfect for first-time buyers, young professionals, or investors, this 1-bedroom studio, 1-bathroom condo offers outstanding value, exceptional amenities, and an unbeatable location. Inside, you'll find a bright, open-concept layout featuring 9-foot ceilings, air conditioning, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, in-suite laundry, and contemporary finishes throughout. Step onto your private balcony overlooking the beautifully landscaped courtyard—the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee or unwind after a busy day. This home also includes an assigned underground parking stall and private storage locker, adding everyday convenience and exceptional value. Residents of Waterfront enjoy an impressive selection of resort-style amenities, including a fully equipped fitness centre, yoga studio, hot tub, owners' lounge with a full kitchen and pool table, and a car wash bay. The location truly speaks for itself. Situated beside the Bow River and Sien Lok Park, you're just steps from Calgary's extensive river pathway system, Prince's Island Park, Chinatown, Eau Claire, downtown offices, fantastic restaurants, cafés, shopping, and convenient C-Train access. Whether you're commuting to work, enjoying the outdoors, or experiencing downtown's vibrant lifestyle, everything is right outside your door. Whether you're searching for an affordable downtown home or a turnkey investment with strong rental appeal, this property checks all the boxes. Modern finishes, premium amenities, underground parking, storage, and one of the best values in the building—this is downtown living without the downtown price tag. Don't miss your chance to own the lowest-priced unit in Waterfront—book your private showing today!
20% down at 4.34% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing; strata fee from the listing.
Costs: mortgage $1,045 · tax $160 · strata $475 · insurance ~$35 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.
Rent is today's market rent for a 1-bedroom in Calgary: CMHC's average there ($1,581) 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: 3 Street Southwest CTrain station, 700 m (about 11 min walk); 1 Street Southwest CTrain station, 700 m (about 11 min walk).
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$289,000
2026 assessment · market value as of July 1, 2025
| roll year | assessed |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $289,000 |
| 2025 | $331,000 |
| 2024 | $285,000 |
| 2023 | $264,000 |
| 2022 | $253,000 |
| 2021 | $258,000 |
| 2020 | $270,500 |
| 2019 | $285,500 |
From City of Calgary open data (property assessments), matched to 458 222 RIVERFRONT 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 $1,922 a year
The 2026 assessment times Calgary's 2026 residential rate of 6.65 per $1,000 (municipal and education).
The listing shows $1,921 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: 3 Street Southwest CTrain station, 700 m (about 11 min walk); 1 Street Southwest CTrain station, 700 m (about 11 min walk).
Walkability 93/100 · Very walkable: most errands on foot
Within a 10 minute walk: 1 grocery store, 64 places to eat or drink, 23 cafes, 14 parks and playgrounds, 1 pharmacy, 34 transit stops.
mihom score from OpenStreetMap places, by straight line distance.