Highwood is a compact inner‑north pocket with mature trees and quick links to Nose Hill and Confederation Park. The streets feel settled and neighbourly.
Housing is largely 1950s–60s on wider lots with garages off lanes. If you want room to personalize in a central location, Highwood is a fit.
Current Highwood inventory includes 10 active listings, all of them detached homes, with asking prices ranging from $639,900 to $1,099,000. The median asking price is $897,450 and the average asking price is $844,955. Current listings average approximately $637 per square foot, with a median of approximately $562 per square foot.
For a broader view of sales activity, inventory and market conditions over time, see the latest Highwood market reports below.
According to the City of Calgary's 2021 Census community data, Highwood had 2,205 residents living in private households and 895 private households, with an average household size of 2.5 people. Approximately 65% of private households owned their home and 34% rented.
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Local parks, schools, and north-central routes streamline routines.
Highwood Park and Confederation Park access
Northmount Dr and 4 St N services
Short drives to SAIT/UCalgary corridors
Community rinks and fields
For a detailed breakdown of City of Calgary amenities, the MyCalgaryServices Map provides information on parks and playgrounds, recreation centres, sports facilities, public safety stations, schools, libraries, and transit. Click the link to open the amenities map.
Schools in Highwood
City of Calgary school-location data identifies 3 schools physically located within Highwood.
Source: City of Calgary Open Data (Schools and Community District Boundaries). These are school locations, not attendance designations. Verify eligibility and designated schools with the Calgary Board of Education or Calgary Catholic School District.
Getting around Highwood
The mobility snapshot below highlights how practical Highwood may be for daily errands, transit access, and cycling.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Highwood considered walkable for daily errands?
Daily walkability depends on how close homes are to shops, services, parks, and transit connections within the community.
What influences pricing most in Highwood?
Lot traits, building quality, and proximity to amenities usually outweigh raw square footage.
Are there heritage or architectural considerations in Highwood?
Select pockets have character streetscapes; buyers often balance original charm with practical updates.
Where can I verify school designations for Highwood?
What do Detached homes typically sell for in Highwood?
Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-30, the average sold price for Highwood Detached homes was about $843,000 (based on 17 sales). Final pricing still depends heavily on lot, layout, updates, and micro-location.
Considering a Move to Highwood?
Your shortlist should match how you live; we calibrate by block, condition, and commute in Highwood.
Buying: Shortlist quiet streets near parks and services; verify build quality and recent sales.
Selling: We’ll align presentation and pricing with comparable inner-city listings.
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