If you are considering buying a home in southwest Calgary or you are simply exploring family friendly neighbourhoods, Glenbrook is a community that often makes the shortlist. Located just 10 minutes from downtown, Glenbrook offers a mix of affordability, convenience, and green space that appeals to first time buyers, young families, downsizers, students, and investors.
I know this neighbourhood well because I lived here when I was attending Mount Royal University. The ability to walk to class, while enjoying quiet streets and great shopping nearby, made it an ideal place to live.
This guide covers everything you need to know about living in Glenbrook Calgary. You will find real estate insights, lifestyle details, schools, parks, local amenities, and investment potential.
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Real Estate in Glenbrook Calgary
Glenbrook has a broad mix of housing types, which makes it more accessible than many nearby southwest communities. You will find detached homes with large lots, semi detached infills, rows, and low rise apartments.
Based on the latest Calgary Real Estate Board data for August 2025, the benchmark price in Glenbrook sits at $577,100, with detached homes averaging $740,900 and semi detached properties at $853,000. Apartments and row homes remain the most affordable entry points, both around the $300,000 mark.
Key points for buyers:
- Balanced market with 3 months of supply (as of late 2025)
- Detached and semi detached remain competitive with low inventory
- Apartments and rows present opportunities for first time buyers
- Sales activity has eased slightly compared to last year, giving buyers more options
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When I lived here, I noticed how Glenbrook’s variety of housing made it unique. The neighbourhood always had a healthy mix of renters, students, investors, and owners, which gave it a vibrant, balanced feel.
Glenbrook for Investors
One of the overlooked opportunities in Glenbrook is its large supply of older bungalows on wide lots. For buyers who want to add value, Glenbrook offers an affordable entry price compared to other southwest neighbourhoods.
Investors are purchasing these bungalows, adding secondary suites, or redeveloping them into modern duplexes that command higher resale prices. The combination of strong rental demand, proximity to Mount Royal University, and approachable land values make Glenbrook a smart option for value add projects.
Glenbrook is one of the few areas on the west side where you can buy an older home on a big lot, renovate it, or transform it into a duplex, and come out with a strong return.
Lifestyle and Amenities in Glenbrook
Living in Glenbrook means being close to everything Calgary has to offer while keeping a strong sense of community. The neighbourhood is bordered by Sarcee Trail and Richmond Road, making it easy to get around by car or transit. Major routes like 37 Street, Crowchild Trail, Glenmore Trail, 17 Avenue, and Bow Trail connect you quickly to downtown or the ring road.
Highlights include:
- Several schools within the community, both public and Catholic
- Glenbrook Community Association with hall, rinks, and events
- Quick access to Westhills shopping centre and Signal Hill Centre
- Minutes to Mount Royal University
- Plenty of parks and green spaces
One of the things I appreciated most when I lived here was the amount of shopping nearby. Everything from groceries to restaurants to big box stores was within a few minutes’ drive. Add to that the short commute downtown and it always felt like the best of both worlds.
Glendale, Glenbrook, and Glamorgan
One common source of confusion in Calgary is the cluster of southwest communities with similar names: Glendale, Glenbrook, and Glamorgan. While they share borders and a similar feel, each has its own character.
- Glendale is known for larger lots and higher price points, often drawing move up buyers.
- Glenbrook provides a mix of affordability and choice, making it ideal for first timers and families wanting balance.
- Glamorgan combines established streets with strong access to Mount Royal University and a mix of rental and ownership opportunities.
When comparing these three, Glenbrook stands out for offering the most diverse housing options at approachable prices, while still keeping close to amenities and transit.
If you want a broader view of how Glenbrook fits into Calgary’s west side real estate picture, check out my guide on buying a home on the West Side in Calgary.
Schools in Glenbrook
Glenbrook is well served by both Calgary Board of Education and Calgary Catholic schools. Families can choose from elementary and junior high options within the community and nearby high schools in the southwest.
Parents often value the ability for children to walk or bike to school, with several playgrounds and fields attached. For post secondary, Mount Royal University is a short drive away.
When I was studying at Mount Royal, being able to walk from Glenbrook made life so much easier. That connection is still a big draw today for students renting or families supporting kids in university.
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Families in Glenbrook have access to a strong mix of public, Catholic, and independent schools right in the community.
- Glenbrook Elementary School (Public)
- A.E. Cross Junior High School (Public)
- Calgary Christian School
- St. Gregory Elementary and Junior High School (Grades 4–9, Catholic)
- St. Thomas Aquinas Elementary School (Grades K–3, Catholic)
Getting Around
Getting around Glenbrook is straightforward whether you drive or take transit. Calgary Transit routes run through the community with direct access to the CTrain at Westbrook Station. For drivers, downtown and Mount Royal University are only minutes away, and major roads like Sarcee Trail, Crowchild Trail, Glenmore Trail, Richmond Road, and 17 Avenue connect you quickly to the rest of the city and the ring road.
When I lived in Glenbrook, I appreciated how easy it was to get almost anywhere in Calgary without feeling cut off from the core. That convenience is still one of the neighbourhood’s biggest strengths today.
Real Estate Market Trends in Glenbrook
The Glenbrook market has held steady through 2025. Benchmark prices are essentially flat year over year, a sign of balance after strong growth in recent years.
- Benchmark price: $577,100
- Detached: $740,900
- Semi detached: $853,000
- Apartment and row: around $300,000
- Sales to new listings ratio: 62 percent
- Months of supply: 3.0
This combination suggests opportunities for buyers to negotiate, while sellers can still achieve strong prices with the right strategy.
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Why Work With Me
I have helped many clients buy and sell in southwest Calgary, and Glenbrook is a neighbourhood I know firsthand. From advising first time buyers on affordable entry points to working with investors on redevelopment projects, I bring both lived experience and current data to every decision.
This neighbourhood guide is based on verified Calgary Real Estate Board statistics combined with my insights as someone who has lived in Glenbrook. If you are planning a move, I would be happy to share strategies that fit your exact needs.
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