Strathcona Park
Strathcona Park is located in the South West quadrant of Calgary. It is one of the original neighbourhoods of what is known as Westside. It is bounded by Bow Trail to the north, Sarcee Trail to the east, Strathcona Drive and the community of Christie Park to the south and 85 Street to the west. Strathcona Park lies in the centre of the neighbourhood.
Residents of Strathcona Park use the Bow Trail or 17th Avenue to get quick access to downtown Calgary and other areas of the city. In addition to Strathcona Park – the focal point of the community, other nearby recreation areas include: Edworthy Park, Glendale Athletic Park, and the Westside Recreation Centre. Also available are tennis courts, sports fields, skating pond and a hockey rink.
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Strathcona Park had a population of 7,033 living in 2,436 dwellings. Residents in this community have a median household income of $105,139, and there are 9.8% low income residents living in the neighbourhood.
The neighbourhood derives its name from the Strathcona Ravines Park, which is completely surrounded by the communities of Strathcona and Christie Park. The 23 hectares of ravines were set aside as an environmental reserve when the communities were developed during the 1970s. The preservation of this environmental reserve / park has resulted in a natural gem in the middle of a suburban community.
Residents of Strathcona Park use the Bow Trail or 17th Avenue to get quick access to downtown Calgary and other areas of the city. In addition to Strathcona Park – the focal point of the community, other nearby recreation areas include: Edworthy Park, Glendale Athletic Park, and the Westside Recreation Center. Also available are tennis courts, sports fields, skating pond and a hockey rink.
With plenty of amenities nearby, Strathcona Park is a very convenient and easy community to live in.
- Strathcona Square has a Sobey’s for your grocery shopping needs, a Rexall Drugs for your Pharmacy needs as well as a dentist and doctor’s office to name a few.
- Westhills and Signal Hill Shopping Centres are right up the hill and offer a Safeway, Movie Theatre, Indigo Books, Best Buy, plenty of fast food, pubs and restaurants as well as banks and gas stations.
Schools in Strathcona Park and the surrounding community include:
Elementary Public:
- Olympic Heights
- Westgate (French)
Elementary Cathoic:
Junior High Public:
- Vincent Massey
- Bishop Pinkham (French)
Junior High Catholic:
- St. Michael
- St. Joan of Arc
- St. Gregory
Senior High Public:
- Ernest Manning
- Western Canada (French)
Senior High Catholic:
One of the most highly desirable and safe neighbourhoods in the inner city, Strathcona Park offers an incredible quality of life.
Strathcona Park
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Listing Details
Return to Search Result568 Strathcona Drive SW - MLS® # A2339626
Property Details
Description
Welcome to this inviting home in a fantastic location, directly across from a park and green space in a friendly, established community! Beautiful landscaping and great curb appeal welcome you inside, where you'll find a bright and functional floor plan featuring a sunken family room with French doors opening onto the large rear deck a wonderful spot to relax, entertain and even enjoy views of the downtown skyline and Stampede fireworks! The kitchen has been nicely updated with newer countertops, backsplash and refrigerator, while the convenient main-floor 2-piece bath features a newer countertop and updated flooring. Additional improvements include newer bathroom light fixtures, main bath toilet and shingles along with updated flooring in the kitchen, entrance and basement bathroom and newer basement carpet. The home is finished with newer high-quality Hardie Board exterior siding, offering both attractive curb appeal and lasting durability. Outside, enjoy the large deck, low-maintenance yard, lovely landscaping and storage shed, plus the convenience of street parking out front and an additional parking space at the rear. The location is hard to beat! There is a community playground for young children across the street, also a soccer field and baseball diamond with walking pathways and an off-leash area nearby. Public and Catholic Schools are within the community, transit is close at hand, and nearby Sirocco LRT Station, Bow Trail and major roadways make getting downtown or out of the city easy. Shopping and everyday amenities are nearby, with even more choices just a short drive away at Signal Hill Centre. A well-cared-for home with thoughtful updates, terrific outdoor space and an exceptional location. A wonderful opportunity to make this welcoming home your own!
Features
Private Yard, Storage
Listing Provided By
RE/MAX House of Real Estate
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