Is Northwest Calgary a good place to raise a family?

Northwest Calgary is consistently one of the top answers in Calgary for families. The Calgary Board of Education serves 28 NW communities, with Calgary Catholic School District options throughout. Sir Winston Churchill High School offers the IB Diploma program and William Aberhart High School offers Advanced Placement — both among Calgary's most academically respected public high schools. French immersion is available through both boards from Kindergarten through Grade 12. Beyond schools, the quadrant has Nose Hill Park, Canada Olympic Park, Alberta Children's Hospital, the Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge, and the University of Calgary within 10 to 20 minutes of most NW addresses.

What are home prices like in Northwest Calgary?

NW Calgary spans a wide price range. Entry-level condos and townhouses start in the low $300,000s. Detached homes begin in the $500,000s in outer communities and the quadrant average for detached product sits in the low $700,000s. Premium plateau communities like Rocky Ridge, Watermark, and estate sections of Tuscany regularly see detached homes above $1 million, with the highest-end properties exceeding $2 million.

How does the commute work from Northwest Calgary?

The C-Train Red Line runs through the quadrant with stations at Tuscany, Crowfoot, Dalhousie, Brentwood, and University — putting downtown Calgary 20 to 30 minutes away without a car. Crowchild Trail connects inner NW communities directly to downtown. Stoney Trail gives outer NW communities fast access to the airport in approximately 25 to 35 minutes and Canmore and Banff in roughly 60 to 75 minutes. Many NW addresses put Foothills Medical Centre, Alberta Children's Hospital, the University of Calgary, and SAIT within 15 minutes.

What neighbourhoods should I look at in NW Calgary?

For C-Train access and university proximity, Varsity, Brentwood, and Dalhousie are established inner communities with strong resale fundamentals. For family communities with strong identities, Tuscany and Arbour Lake are consistently popular. For newer builds with mountain views, Rocky Ridge, Royal Oak, and Nolan Hill offer modern product at a range of price points. For the newest construction and most land per dollar, Glacier Ridge, Ambleton, and Rockland Park on the outer edge are where current growth is concentrated.

What green space and outdoor access does NW Calgary offer?

Nose Hill Park — one of the largest urban natural parks in North America — is directly accessible from dozens of NW communities with off-leash areas, trail networks, and mountain and downtown views. The Bow River pathway system runs along the quadrant's south edge. Bowmont Park and 12 Mile Coulee provide ravine trails and wildlife habitat. Canada Olympic Park offers year-round skiing, mountain biking, and Olympic facilities. Canmore and Banff are approximately 60 to 75 minutes west via Stoney Trail and the Trans-Canada.

How does NW Calgary compare to buying in a surrounding town like Airdrie or Cochrane?

Surrounding towns offer lower price points, larger lots, and a slower pace — and for the right buyer those trade-offs are worth it. NW Calgary's case is full urban infrastructure: C-Train access, the University of Calgary and Alberta Children's Hospital in the quadrant, Nose Hill Park, and Stoney Trail to the mountains in under an hour. Buyers who choose NW Calgary typically prioritize school access, transit options, or proximity to specific employers like Foothills Medical Centre or the U of C. Buyers who choose corridor towns prioritize price, space, and pace. Both are the right answer for different buyers.

Why should I use Marc Miller to buy or sell in Northwest Calgary?

NW Calgary has 40-plus neighbourhoods that each behave differently — resale fundamentals vary street by street and school catchments shift block by block. Marc Miller brings direct familiarity with the NW Calgary market across the full price spectrum, a construction background that identifies what others miss, and a straight-talk approach that means buyers and sellers always know exactly where they stand.

40 Amblefield View NW in Calgary: Moraine Detached for sale : MLS®# A2333810

Are you looking to live in an exciting new Community? This is your opportunity - Enjoy all the little things in Ambleton. With its enhanced natural settings, unique spaces, and views, Ambleton embodies NW Calgary. Pedestrian gathering spaces, play areas, and local and regional pathway networks make getting around and exploring the community easy. Travel has never been safer because of off-street pathways protected from traffic. With ample retail and schools in nearby Evanston and future commercial space, High School, pathways, and activity areas in Ambleton, the Community has everything you can ever imagine. Community lifestyle living that makes an outstanding, safe, and secure community. An excellent URBAN STYLE Jayman BUILT "LOGAN" model with a RARE supersized garage on a corner homesite with many custom Jayman Design center upgraded features. Meticulously maintained & crafted by the original owner - Truly a custom-built DREAM home. Over 1568 SF of living space offering 3 bedrooms, 3 baths & unspoiled basement with a side entry ... Check out the floor plan and pictures! This OPEN design features 9' high ceilings - Spectacular CHEF's kitchen overlooking the dining area and great room. Upgraded features include iron spindle railing, triple pane windows, 10 solar panels, smart home, tankless water heater, active heat recovery system, luxury wide plank flooring, wall features and details, light & plumbing fixtures, baseboard, doors and casings... and so much more! The kitchen is masterfully designed for efficiency and entertaining: Sleek modern ceiling high white cabinetry, with modern style doors and black pulls, soft close, quartz countertops, upgraded Kitchen Aid stainless steel appliances with a gas cooktop, wall oven & built-in microwave & hood cover, full subway tiled backsplash, dramatic island with recessed lighting and flush eating bar for three & under mount black granite sink with window above, and a huge walkin pantry. Upstairs includes an oversized primary bedroom with a full spa-like 3-piece ensuite, and a supersized walk-in closet. Plus, 2 good-sized spare bedrooms, an upper laundry room, bonus room with vaulted ceilings and a central walkway for excellent traffic flow. Other impressive features include high 8'8" basement ceilings, oversized back yard with room to park an RV, Truck sized 2 car detached garage - 22' x 26', rich front curb appeal with stone details and covered entry. Quick possession date available! Call your friendly REALTOR(R) to book a viewing!

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General Info:

Property Type:: Residential

Property Sub Type:: Detached

Condo Type:: Not a Condo

Transaction Type:: For Sale

Possession:: Signup

Possession Date:: Signup

Suite:: No

Num Legal Suites:: 0

Num Illegal Suites:: 0

Home Style:: 2 Storey

Total Living Area:: 1,568.59 sq. ft.146 m2

Main Level Finished Area:: 788.67 sq. ft.73.3 m2

Upper Level Finished Area:: 779.92 sq. ft.72.5 m2

Lower Level Finished Area:: Signup

Above Grade Finished Area:: Signup

Taxes:: Signup

Tax Assessed Value:: Signup

HOA Fee Frequency:: Annually

HOA Fee Includes:: Signup

Acreage:: No

Lot Area:: 3,702 sq. ft.344 m2

Lot Frontage:: 38'1"11.6 m

Acres Cleared:: Signup

Acres Cultivated:: Signup

Acres Irrigated:: Signup

Acres Leasehold:: Signup

Acres Not Cultivated:: Signup

Acres Freehold:: Signup

Acres Seeded:: Signup

Acres Tame Hay:: Signup

Acres Treed:: Signup

Acres Waste:: Signup

Acres Water Rights:: Signup

Front Exposure:: West

Reg. Size:: Signup

Reg. Size Includes:: Signup

Unit Exposure:: South

Entry Level:: 1

Levels:: Two

Total Rooms Above Grade:: 8

Year built:: 2023 (Age: 3)

Bedrooms:: 3 (Above Grd: 3)

Bedrooms Above Grade:: 3

Bedrooms On Main:: 0

Bedrooms Below Grade:: 0

Bathrooms:: 3.0 (Full:2, Half:1)

Num Ensuite Baths:: 1

Plan:: 2311428

Additional Info:

Heating:: High Efficiency, Forced Air, Natural Gas

Basement:: Full, Unfinished, Separate/Exterior Entry

Foundation:: Poured Concrete

Builder:: Jayman BUILT

New Constr.:: No

Construction Material:: Stone, Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame

Structure Type:: House

Roof:: Asphalt Shingle

Ensuite:: Yes

Flooring:: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl Plank

Cooling:: None

Fireplaces:: 0

Garage:: Yes

Garage Spaces:: 2

Parking:: Double Garage Detached, Oversized, RV Access/Parking

Parking Places:: 2

Parking Total/Covered:: 2 / -

Laundry Features:: Laundry Room, Upper Level

HOA Fee:: $250.00

City Quadrant:

Northwest

Community:

Moraine

Amenities:

Dog Park

Appliances:

Garage Control(s), Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer/Dryer, Window Coverings

Inclusions:

10 Solar Panels

Restrictions:

Easement Registered On Title, Restrictive Covenant-Building Design/Size

Room Information:

Floor
Type
Size
Other

Main Floor

Living Room

16'5" × 11'7"

Main Floor

Kitchen

14'6" × 11'7"

Main Floor

Dining Room

11'9" × 10'3"

Main Floor

Foyer

6'5" × 5'4"

Main Floor

Mud Room

7'11" × 4'9"

Upper Level

Bedroom

11'8" × 8'2"

Upper Level

Bedroom

10'4" × 8'4"

Upper Level

Bedroom - Primary

11'7" × 11'1"

Upper Level

Laundry

4'1" × 3'5"

Upper Level

Bonus Room

10'2" × 8'4"

Basement

Furnace/Utility Room

Measurements not available

Basement

Storage

Measurements not available

Bathrooms:

Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other

Main Floor

0' x 0'

Upper Level

Yes

Land Info:

Title to Land:: Fee Simple

Community Features:: Golf, Park, Playground, Pond, Shopping Nearby, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Walking/Bike Paths

Interior Features:: Breakfast Bar, Chandelier, Closet Organizers, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Smart Home, Storage, Tankless Hot Water, Vinyl Windows, Walk-In Closet(s)