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Friday Mar 13, 2026
Calgary Real Estate Market Watch — March Momentum Appears
Calgary now has 4,582 homes for sale across all property types with 1,694 homes sold in the past 30 days. That works out to roughly 2.7 months of supply, which still puts the overall market in seller-leaning territory. Buyers definitely have more choice than last year, but properties that are priced correctly are still moving quickly.
The busiest price ranges remain $400K to $700K, where the majority of both listings and sales are concentrated. That range represents the practical middle of the Calgary market right now. If you want to understand what the market is doing, follow what happens in those price bands — they tend to tell the real story.
Detached Homes — Still the Market Driver
Detached homes continue to act as the engine of Calgary real estate with 1,791 active listings and 857 sales in the past 30 days, producing a strong 48% absorption rate. That is solid activity for this time of year and confirms that demand for detached homes remains very healthy.
The most active price segments sit between $500K and $700K, where hundreds of homes are both listed and sold every month. These ranges attract move-up buyers, families relocating to Calgary, and investors looking for rental properties with strong long-term fundamentals.
Condo Market — Plenty of Choice for Buyers
The condo market remains the most competitive for sellers with 1,573 active listings and 358 sales in the last 30 days, producing a 23% absorption rate. That translates to about 4.4 months of supply, giving buyers more negotiating power compared with other property types.
The most active condo ranges are clearly $200K to $400K, where the majority of sales occur. These units are typically first-time buyer homes, investor rentals, or downsizing options. Above $500K the activity drops noticeably, meaning sellers in higher ranges must be especially sharp on pricing and presentation.
Townhomes — The Affordability Sweet Spot
Townhomes continue to occupy a very practical position in Calgary housing with 826 active listings and 295 sales in the last 30 days, resulting in a 36% absorption rate. That places townhomes squarely between detached homes and condos in terms of market strength.
The sweet spot is clearly the $300K to $500K range, where the largest volume of sales is occurring. Buyers who want more space than a condo but cannot quite reach detached home pricing often land in the townhome market, making it one of Calgary’s most consistent segments year after year.
What This Time of Year Means for Home Buyers, Home Sellers, and Real Estate Investors
March is when Calgary’s housing market begins shifting from winter patience to spring momentum. More listings start appearing, more buyers re-enter the market, and the early tone of the spring market begins to reveal itself.
For buyers, this is a great time to study the numbers and move quickly when the right property appears. For sellers, proper pricing remains critical because buyers now have more options than they did earlier in the winter. For investors, watching the absorption rates and price band activity often reveals the best opportunities before the broader market catches on.