Downtown East Village, Calgary · MLS® A2350168
111
592 sq ft · Condo · Single Family · built 2003 · 20 days on market
listed by Vincent Phan, 2% Realty
Welcome to the Orange Lofts in the heart of Calgary’s vibrant East Village. This stylish top-floor, two-storey loft showcases an open-concept design with dramatic floor to ceiling windows, polished concrete floors, exposed concrete ceilings, and an east-facing balcony that perfectly blends industrial character with contemporary urban living. The main level offers a bright and functional living space with air conditioning and plenty of room for entertaining or working from home. The industrial-inspired kitchen features stainless steel appliances, plenty of cabinetry, metal shelving, and an island. A contemporary four-piece bathroom and convenient in-suite laundry with stacked washer/dryer complete the main floor, along with a versatile space beneath the stairs that is perfect for additional storage or a home office nook. Upstairs, the lofted primary bedroom offers a private retreat with generous closet space. A titled underground heated parking stall and an assigned storage locker are available for your convenience. Some of the amenities include electricity, access to a private party room, and a stunning rooftop patio with sweeping panoramic views of Downtown Calgary. Located in the heart of The East Village, this home puts award-winning restaurants, cafés, shops, and the Bow River pathway just steps from your door. Enjoy easy access to Downtown and convenient transit options, making it effortless to explore everything the city has to offer. With its distinctive architecture, exceptional amenities, and unbeatable location, this is an ideal opportunity for those looking for a unique urban home or executive rental in one of Calgary’s most exciting neighbourhoods.
20% down at 4.34% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing; strata fee from the listing.
Costs: mortgage $1,307 · tax $162 · strata $571 · 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.
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Rapid transit: City Hall/Bow Valley College CTrain station, 400 m (about 7 min walk); Centre Street CTrain station, 800 m (about 12 min walk).
$292,000
2026 assessment · market value as of July 1, 2025
| roll year | assessed |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $292,000 |
| 2025 | $310,000 |
| 2024 | $274,500 |
| 2023 | $250,000 |
| 2022 | $237,500 |
| 2021 | $246,000 |
| 2020 | $250,500 |
| 2019 | $257,500 |
From City of Calgary open data (property assessments), matched to 605 535 8 AV SE. A mass appraisal of market value, not an appraisal of this home; a new build may be assessed before it was finished.
about $1,942 a year
The 2026 assessment times Calgary's 2026 residential rate of 6.65 per $1,000 (municipal and education).
The listing shows $1,941 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: City Hall/Bow Valley College CTrain station, 400 m (about 7 min walk); Centre Street CTrain station, 800 m (about 12 min walk).
Walkability 97/100 · Very walkable: most errands on foot
Within a 10 minute walk: 1 grocery store, 24 places to eat or drink, 11 cafes, 11 parks and playgrounds, 1 school, 1 pharmacy, 29 transit stops.
mihom score from OpenStreetMap places, by straight line distance.