Calgary homes with legal basement suites

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    $0City development permit and suite registry fees
    $10,000City incentive available for eligible new legal suites
    Dec 31, 2026end of the secondary suite amnesty
    7checks to confirm a suite is legal

    Sources: City of Calgary fee schedule and calgary.ca/secondarysuites. Figures change; confirm with the City.

    Homes with suites for sale in Calgary

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    Each home below is listed with at least one legal suite. Always confirm the suite on the City registry before you rely on it.

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    Oct 25, 2026 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM MDT

    11 Aspen Vista Way SW
    Aspen Woods Calgary T3H 0Y7

    $1,680,000
    Residential beds: 4 baths: 4.0 2,739 sq. ft. built: 2014

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    Open House - Oct 25, 2026
    01:00 PM - 02:30 PM MDT
    NOTES: Open House on Sunday, October 25, 2026 1:00PM - 2:30PM
    Status:
    Active
    Prop. Type:
    Residential
    MLS® Num:
    A2346665
    Bedrooms:
    4
    Bathrooms:
    4
    Year Built:
    2014
    OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, Oct 25, 1-2:30 PM Exceptional family home in sought-after Aspen Woods offering 3,985 sq ft of finished living space across three levels, including a fully finished 1,246 sq ft walkout lower level with private entrance. Soaring ceilings, abundant natural light and wide-plank white hardwood flooring set the tone throughout, pairing generous living spaces with a highly functional floor plan. The main level impresses with a dramatic 2-storey living room, expansive windows and a striking Crestal gas fireplace. A flexible front room serves as formal dining or den. The beautifully appointed kitchen features white shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops, waterfall eat-up island, induction cooktop, built-in oven and microwave, and walk-through pantry. A sunny breakfast nook opens onto the pergola-covered raised balcony overlooking the beautifully landscaped, west-facing backyard. Upstairs, hardwood continues through the living areas, where a spacious bonus room overlooks the living room below. The primary retreat features vaulted ceilings, custom walk-in closet and luxurious 5-pc ensuite with deep soaker tub, glass-enclosed shower, dual sinks and separate makeup vanity. Two additional bedrooms, each with walk-in closet, share a second 5-pc bath. The walkout lower level is a huge bonus and where this home truly adapts to how you live. Bright and welcoming with large windows and a cozy gas fireplace framed by built-in shelving, it makes a fantastic family entertaining space, with the kitchenette doubling as a stylish bar for movie nights and gatherings, and the walkout opening directly to the backyard. It also offers a bedroom, separate den/flex space, 3-pc bath and dedicated laundry, and with its own private entrance and furnace is equally suited as a guest retreat, home office with client access, multigenerational/in-law living, or nanny suite. Fully legal as a suite, it also offers the option of rental income or a mortgage helper. A triple attached garage provides ample room for vehicles, storage and gear. Additional features include water softener, radon mitigation system, and recent improvements: new shingles and gutters, three new windows, fresh interior paint, new kitchen sink, new bathroom sinks, and new countertops in the kitchen and two bathrooms. Outside, professionally landscaped grounds offer exceptional curb appeal, while the sunny west-facing backyard with mature apple and cherry trees is a private retreat. Ideally located on Calgary's west side, minutes from Aspen Landing shopping centre with cafés, restaurants, grocery and everyday services, with convenient access to West Springs shopping and dining, parks, pathways, major routes, and the 69 Street LRT on the Blue Line. Close to Webber Academy, Rundle College and Calgary Academy. Some images digitally staged or enhanced
    Property Type:
    Residential
    Property Sub Type:
    Detached
    Condo Type:
    Not a Condo
    Transaction Type:
    For Sale
    Possession:
    Possession Date:
    Suite:
    Yes
    Num Legal Suites:
    1
    Num Illegal Suites:
    0
    Home Style:
    2 Storey
    Total Living Area:
    2,739.2 sq. ft.
    Main Level Finished Area:
    1,336.9 sq. ft.
    Upper Level Finished Area:
    1,402.3 sq. ft.
    Lower Level Finished Area:
    Above Grade Finished Area:
    Below Grade Finished Area:
    1,246 sq. ft.
    Taxes:
    Tax Assessed Value:
    HOA Fee Includes:
    Acreage:
    No
    Lot Area:
    5,801 sq. ft.
    Lot Frontage:
    47'8"
    Acres Cleared:
    Acres Cultivated:
    Acres Irrigated:
    Acres Leasehold:
    Acres Not Cultivated:
    Acres Freehold:
    Acres Seeded:
    Acres Tame Hay:
    Acres Treed:
    Acres Waste:
    Acres Water Rights:
    Front Exposure:
    East
    Reg. Size:
    Reg. Size Includes:
    Levels:
    Two
    Total Rooms Above Grade:
    7
    Year built:
    2014 (Age: 12)
    Bedrooms:
    4 (Above Grd: 3)
    Bedrooms Above Grade:
    3
    Bedrooms On Main:
    0
    Bedrooms Below Grade:
    1
    Bathrooms:
    4.0 (Full:3, Half:1)
    Num Ensuite Baths:
    1
    Plan:
    1310253
    Heating:
    Forced Air
    Basement:
    Full, Finished, Separate/Exterior Entry, Walk Up
    Foundation:
    Poured Concrete
    New Constr.:
    No
    Construction Material:
    Stone, Stucco, Wood Frame
    Structure Type:
    House
    Roof:
    Asphalt Shingle
    Ensuite:
    Yes
    Flooring:
    Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl Plank
    Cooling:
    None
    Fireplaces:
    2
    Fireplace Details:
    Gas
    Garage:
    Yes
    Garage Spaces:
    3
    Parking:
    Triple Garage Attached
    Parking Places:
    3
    Parking Total/Covered:
    3 / -
    Laundry Features:
    In Basement, Main Level, Multiple Locations
    Southwest
    Aspen Woods
    Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Garage Control(s), Induction Cooktop, Microwave, Oven-Built-In, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Window Coverings
    Built-In Oven X2, Built-In Microwave X2, Refrigerator X2, All Attached Light Fixtures, All Attached Window Coverings, Central Vacuum, Water Softener System, Radon Gas Vacuum System
    None Known
    Floor
    Type
    Size
    Other
    Main Floor
    Living Room
    20'3" × 15'3"
    Main Floor
    Pantry
    9' × 7'8"
    Main Floor
    Kitchen With Eating Area
    13'11" × 13'8"
    Main Floor
    Mud Room
    10'1" × 6'1"
    Main Floor
    Laundry
    7'5" × 6'
    Main Floor
    Dining Room
    12'11" × 11'10"
    Main Floor
    Entrance
    9'3" × 5'11"
    Main Floor
    Flex Space
    10'11" × 9'
    Upper Level
    Bonus Room
    17'8" × 15'2"
    Upper Level
    Bedroom - Primary
    15'5" × 15'2"
    Upper Level
    Bedroom
    10'11" × 10'6"
    Upper Level
    Bedroom
    17'6" × 10'1"
    Basement
    Flex Space
    17'8" × 14'7"
    Basement
    Kitchenette
    17'1" × 12'4"
    Basement
    Den
    12'11" × 8'11"
    Basement
    Bedroom
    14'11" × 11'2"
    Basement
    Laundry
    3'2" × 3'1"
    Basement
    Furnace/Utility Room
    18'3" × 9'5"
    Floor
    Ensuite
    Pieces
    Other
    Main Floor
    No
    2
    5'10" x 5'
    Upper Level
    Yes
    5
    15'5" x 10'3"
    Upper Level
    No
    5
    11'2" x 4'11"
    Basement
    No
    3
    9'1" x 4'11"
    Title to Land:
    Fee Simple
    Community Features:
    Golf, Park, Playground, Schools Nearby, Shopping Nearby, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s), Walking/Bike Paths
    Interior Features:
    Bookcases, Built-in Features, Central Vacuum, High Ceilings, No Smoking Home, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Separate Entrance, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
    Exterior Features:
    None
    Patio And Porch Features:
    Deck, Patio, Pergola
    Lot Features:
    No Back Lane, Rectangular Lot
    Num. of Parcels:
    0
    Fencing:
    Fenced
    Region:
    Calgary
    Zone:
    CAL Zone W
    Zoning:
    R-G
    Listed Date:
    Sep 23, 2026
    Days on Mkt:
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    Listed by eXp Realty
    Data was last updated October 22, 2026 at 08:05 AM (UTC)
    Area Statistics
    Listings on market:
    39
    Avg list price:
    $1,099,900
    Min list price:
    $344,900
    Max list price:
    $8,995,000
    Avg days on market:
    35
    Min days on market:
    3
    Max days on market:
    144
    Avg price per sq.ft.:
    $491.66
    These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in Aspen Woods. Average values are derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.
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    Semi-detached homes listed with at least one legal suite.

    Fewer of these exist, so they move quickly.

    Read this first. These listings mention a suite, but the MLS® data does not show a legal suite. Some may be legal and listed incorrectly, and some are not legal at all. Do not assume a suite is legal, insurable or financeable until you have verified it with the City of Calgary.

    7-point legal suite checklist

    Tick each item as you verify it. A suite that fails any point is not a legal suite, whatever the listing says.

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    This checklist is general information, not legal advice. The City of Calgary decides whether a suite is legal.

    Calgary secondary suite rules in 2026

    What changed, and what it means if you are buying a home with a suite or legalizing one.

    Amnesty to December 31, 2026

    Owners of existing unapproved suites can apply under the City amnesty. Confirm current terms at calgary.ca/secondarysuites.

    Building permit route (April 2026)

    For permitted-use suites, the application can go through a building permit alone, which CREB reports saves up to six weeks and $600 or more.

    Fees

    The 2026 fee schedule lists $0 for the development permit and the registry fee. Building permit and trade permit costs still apply.

    City incentive

    Up to $10,000 for eligible new suites. CREB reports new applications are currently waitlisted, so check availability first.

    Sources: City of Calgary secondary suites page and fee schedule; CREB Now, September 2026.

    Funding a suite

    Some lenders will include the cost of adding a suite when you refinance, including CMHC-insured refinancing. Terms change, so ask your lender or CMHC what is available before you plan around it.

    Calgary market data

    Benchmark prices and days on market by property type, from CREB.

    Source: CREB®, 2016 to 2025 annual and September 2026. Data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Suite counts: City of Calgary (November 2024, registered suites) and a CREB estimate (2026). The two come from different organizations, so treat the change as a rough indication, not an exact count.

    Suite rent calculator

    Estimate how much a suite could offset your mortgage. The default is the average Calgary one-bedroom asking rent from liv.rent (Aug 2026), a citywide figure that is not specific to basement suites.

    Estimated net income per month—

    Illustrative only. Not a guarantee of rent or income.

    Questions about Calgary basement suites

    How do I know if a basement suite in Calgary is legal?

    Check the address on the City of Calgary secondary suite registry and ask the seller for the permits. Use the checklist above.

    Can I get insurance and a mortgage for an unapproved suite?

    Often not on the same terms. Ask your lender and insurer before you remove conditions on an offer.

    What is the amnesty?

    A City program that lets owners of existing suites apply to make them legal. It is scheduled to run to December 31, 2026.

    How much does it cost to legalize a suite?

    The City lists $0 for the development permit and registry fee in 2026, but building and trade permits, and any renovation work, still cost money. Get quotes before you commit.

    Nevin Van Nest, Calgary Realtor

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