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712-205 Riverfront Avenue SW · Calgary · T2P 5K4
1 bd 1.0 ba 655 sqft $397/sqft Built 2001
MLS® A2258212 · Listed Sep 19, 2025
Listed by RE/MAX House of Real Estate — Tim Banfield
By the numbers

How this listing measures up

$/sqft $397
vs Chinatown median -49% community avg $507K
Sqft per bedroom 655
Year built 2001
Annual taxes $1,613 2025
Garage 1 space
$/sqft distribution

Where this listing sits in Chinatown

Of 33 active residential listings in Chinatown, this property at $397/sqft sits in the $350–400 range.
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About this property

Turn-Key Downtown Living for $259,900. Looking for a bright, welcoming place right in the middle of it all? This sunny, west-facing one-bedroom condo in Eau Claire checks every box. With over 600 square feet of open-concept living, it feels larger than it is thanks to an abundance of natural light and a smart, functional layout. Enjoy a large west-facing balcony perfect for soaking up the evening sun, a versatile eating nook/den that can double as an office or reading space, and a kitchen with an eat-up bar that makes entertaining easy. You’ll also appreciate in-suite laundry, 9' ceilings, air conditioning, titled underground parking, and unique architectural touches that give the home extra character. Step outside and you’re on the Bow River pathway system, steps from Prince’s Island Park and surrounded by downtown Calgary’s restaurants, shops, and amenities. All of this for $259,900—and if you’re thinking investment, this is perfect for executive rentals. Close to the larger companies downtown, plus furniture and household items are negotiable, making it a true walk-in, turn-key opportunity.

Property details

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1.0
StyleApartment-Single Level Unit
HeatingBaseboard,Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
FlooringCarpet,Laminate,Tile
LevelsSingle Level Unit
Interior featuresSee Remarks
AppliancesDishwasher,Dryer,Electric Stove,Microwave Hood Fan,Refrigerator,Washer,Window Coverings
InclusionsBeing sold fully furnished with all furniture and housewares
LaundryIn Unit
Exterior featuresBalcony
PatioBalcony(s)
Year built2001
Construction materialsBrick,Concrete,Metal Siding
RoofTar/Gravel
Parking featuresHeated Garage,Parkade,Titled
Garage spaces1
Parking total1
Annual taxes$1,613
Tax year2025
Possession15 Days / Neg
ZoningDC (pre 1P2007)
TitleFee Simple
RestrictionsBoard Approval
NeighbourhoodChinatown
Community featuresFishing,Park,Playground,Shopping Nearby,Sidewalks,Street Lights,Walking/Bike Paths
List AORCalgary

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About Chinatown

AI-generated summary

One of Calgary's oldest and most culturally vibrant neighbourhoods, Chinatown blends historic roots with a lively street-level energy defined by authentic Asian cuisine, herbalists, and bustling markets. It sits at the edge of downtown along the Bow River, offering a unique urban character found nowhere else in the city.

One of the oldest Chinatowns in Western Canada, with roots dating to the late 1800s.
The Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre is one of the largest of its kind in North America.
Borders the Bow River, offering direct access to the city's extensive river pathway network.
Housing
Predominantly high-density residential towers and older low-rise apartment buildings, with very limited single-family housing and a high proportion of renters.
Transit
Exceptionally well-connected, with nearby CTrain access, multiple bus routes, and a Walk Score that makes running daily errands on foot very practical.
Amenities
Home to a dense concentration of Chinese and Vietnamese restaurants, Asian grocery stores, herbal medicine shops, and the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre, with the Bow River pathway system steps away.
Who lives here
A tight-knit mix of long-established Chinese-Canadian families, recent newcomers, and downtown-oriented renters drawn to affordability and urban convenience.
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