Falconridge Real Estate Calgary, AB

The older and more established community of Falconridge is one of the most delightful neighborhoods to be found in the north-western quadrant of Calgary. The land on which Falconridge sits was first integrated into the city in 1961 after being acquired from the Municipal District of Rockyview. However, the community itself was not developed until 1979. Falconridge is bounded by 64th Avenue to the north, 44th Street to the west, McKnight Boulevard to the south and 68th Avenue to the east. There is an active community association and the neighborhood is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 3.

One of the greatest things about purchasing any of the Falconridge homes for sale is that you will be privy to some spectacular scenery, both of the city itself and the outer lying mountains. The community also has an adequate amount of green space, including several parks, which makes it the perfect place in which to bring up a family. Professionals are by no means forgotten in Falconridge; the McKnight Boulevard and 64th Avenue allow quick and simple access to other parts of the city including the Downtown core. The neighborhood residents have access to a good sized community center too. The community association, which is shared with the neighboring community of Castleridge, is the only one in all of Calgary that is overseen by the Carver Model of Governance. This means that there are staff available on a permanent basis, who oversee the everyday running of the association and its facilities – of which there are many. The McKnight Center offers residents the opportunity to use many facilities including a standard kitchen, a stage and outdoor playing fields. The association runs various programs and clubs suited to different ages such as the Boys & Girls Club, Guides, Scouts, a playgroup, a youth drop-in clinic, dance lessons, karate classes and counselling services. Parents of school-aged children will also be delighted to hear that Falconridge has a multitude of excellent educational facilities within its borders.

Should you now be interested in buying any of the fabulous Falconridge homes for sale, you will discover that the majority available in the marketplace are detached single family dwellings. The community also offers other types of property including attached single family dwellings, townhouses, duplexes and condominiums. The average cost of a condominium in Falconridge in 2009 was a very affordable $211,034 with a condominium averaging a price of $271,782 for the same period. With breath-taking views, plenty of things to do in the neighborhood and easy access to other parts of Calgary, interested buyers of any of the wonderful Falconridge homes for sale should make that deal soon to avoid being disappointed. There are also condos, townhouses and duplexes for sale in the area.