McKenzie Lake
The McKenzie Lake community is located in Calgary’s southeast and offers excellent views of both the city and the mountains. The community is most known for its private lake and island in the centre of the community.
To discover more about McKenzie Lake read more below.
McKenzie Lake’s community association offers a variety of programs to residents. Scouting programs, community based youth baseball, soccer and hockey programs, dance classes, martial arts, exercise classes, church group, Kumon math and drop in men’s basketball are just a few of the programs that are offered through the community association. Preschool and after school programs are also offered. One of McKenzie Lake’s more innovative programs is a youth justice council that seeks to give young offenders a second chance. The community’s outdoor skating rink is popular during winter months, as are special events such as jellybean dances, New Year’s and Children’s Christmas parties. It should be noted that not all residents in the community boundaries have access to the lake. The lake access boundary is different than the community boundary and ends just south of the Mountain Park school property line. The lake is run by the McKenzie Lake Resident Association a separately incorporated non-profit association.
McKenzie Lake is conveniently located near major roadways (the Deerfoot and Marquis of Lorne Trail). Several golf courses, Fish Creek Park and the popular McKenzie Lake are also in the area.
McKenzie Lake has a population of 14,050 living in 4,653 dwellings. Residents in this community have a median household income of $97,291 and there are 7.8% low income residents living in the neighbourhood.
There are a few local schools to choose from:
Elementary:
Public Schools:
- McKenzie Lake (K-4)
- Mountain Park (Gr. 5-6)
- Sam Livingston (French)
Catholic Schools:
- St. Cecilia (French)
Junior High:
Public Schools:
- Mountain Park
- Fairview (French)
Catholic Schools:
- Ecole St. Matthew (French)
Senior High:
Public Schools:
- Lord Beaverbrook
- Dr E. P. Scarlett (French)
Catholic Schools:
McKenzie Lake is a sister community with McKenzie Towne, being only 4 minutes apart. McKenzie Lake residents have access to all of McKenzie Towne’s amenities:
High Street which features dozens of local conveniences. There is a cozy neighbourhood pub, a modern coffee shop, a Sobey’s where you can do all your shopping, as well as banking institutions. There are also a number of different restaurants to dine out at to name a few: Brewster’s Brewing Company & Restaurant, Kilt & Caber Ale House and the Oolong Tea House. With malls such as Chinook and Southcentre not too far down the way.
If lake living is what you desire, in a safe and neighbourly community – look no further, you have found Home.
McKenzie/McKenzie Towne
Listing Details
Return to Search Result220 Mckenzie Lake Cove SE - MLS® # A2279570
Property Details
Description
**OPEN HOUSE MARCH 7/8 2PM-5PM** Every family reaches the moment when the house that once felt perfect no longer quite fits the life you’re building. You start looking for more space. A better street. A backyard where kids can run and a neighbourhood where people still know each other. A place where life slows down just enough to enjoy it. That search often leads people to McKenzie Lake. Because McKenzie Lake isn’t just another community in Calgary. It’s one of those rare neighbourhoods where the lifestyle is as valuable as the home itself. Summers revolve around the lake with kids meeting friends at the beach, paddleboards on the water, and evening walks by the trees. In winter the lake becomes skating paths, bonfires, and snow-covered weekends outside. Mature trees line the streets, schools are established, and neighbours still wave when you drive by. Tucked into one of the most desirable cul-de-sacs in the community sits 220 McKenzie Lake Cove. Just one street from the lake, this home sits on a rare 8,500 sq ft lot backing onto green space, offering privacy and breathing room that’s increasingly difficult to find. It’s where mornings begin with coffee overlooking the trees, and evenings end with kids playing in the yard while the cul-de-sac settles into its quiet rhythm. Inside, the home was designed for family living. The four bedroom up floor plan is a layout move-up buyers love, keeping everyone together on the same level while still providing the space families need as life grows. On the main floor, a full four piece bathroom adds flexibility that is so rare in homes of this era. Perfect for guests, extended family, or simply the convenience of having a full bathroom on the main level. Downstairs, the walkout basement adds additional living space. Large windows bring in natural light, creating a bright lower level that feels connected to the home. With a massive open recreation area, an additional bedroom, and a full bathroom, it’s ideal for teenagers, visiting family, a home gym, media room, or a second living space. What makes this property compelling is the amount of major work already completed. The poly-b plumbing has been professionally replaced with PEX, the windows have been upgraded, and the home is protected by a durable metal roof with a transferable warranty. Even the garage slab has been replaced, paired with new wood grain metal garage doors that elevate the curb appeal the moment you arrive. Inside, the finishes remain clean and well cared for, allowing the next owner to modernize over time while building equity in a location that will always hold its value. Because in real estate the things that matter most cannot be changed. An oversized lot backing green space. A quiet cul-de-sac. And living one street from one of Calgary’s most loved lake communities. For the buyer ready to move up and put down roots, 220 McKenzie Lake Cove SE is the kind of opportunity that rarely comes along.
Features
Balcony, Private Entrance, Private Yard, Rain Barrel/Cistern(s)
Amenities
Beach Access, Clubhouse
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