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502 8 Avenue NE · Calgary · T2E 0R4
2 bd 2.0 ba 911 sqft $822/sqft Built 1945
MLS® A2285957 · Listed Feb 13, 2026
Listed by Hope Street Real Estate Corp. — Renee MacKenzie
By the numbers

How this listing measures up

$/sqft $822
vs Renfrew median 0% community avg $747K
Sqft per bedroom 456
Year built 1945
Annual taxes $4,168 2025
Garage 2 spaces
$/sqft distribution

Where this listing sits in Renfrew

Of 49 active residential listings in Renfrew, this property at $822/sqft sits in the $800–850 range.
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About this property

Nestled in the heart of Renfrew is an oasis waiting for you! This character home offers over 1400 SF of developed living space and has been beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated over the years, offering modern comfort, energy efficiency, and lasting quality throughout. This bright and cozy home features two bedrooms upstairs and one bedroom in the lower level (could also be a family room), two bathrooms, fully fenced yard, a greenhouse, a wood stove, and a double detached garage. The tastefully landscaped yard offers a cozy and private outdoor sitting area. Major upgrades provide peace of mind, including a new roof on both the house and garage (2021), in 2025 new windows throughout, new exterior doors, updated eaves, downspouts with gutter guards. The cedar fence (installed in 2020) was also freshly re-stained in 2025. Inside, you’ll find a modern updated kitchen featuring concrete countertops, a stylish backsplash, gas stove, and updated hood fan and new fridge. The upstairs bathroom was fully renovated in 2014 and features a custom tile walk-in shower. Wide-plank eco-friendly bamboo flooring enhances the dining room while cork flooring adds warmth to the downstairs bedroom, carpets in the living room and stairs were replaced in 2019. The central family room adjoins the kitchen and features a vaulted ceiling, large windows, and a cozy wood burning stove, a perfect touch for cool winter days. Additional updates include new blinds throughout (blackout blinds in the bedrooms and roman shades on the other windows), refreshed paint in key living areas (2024), upgraded garden beds with stack-stone walls, a cleaned and certified wood stove (2017), and new HWT (2024). A 3-season greenhouse with exhaust fan (2021) offers a fantastic bonus space for gardeners and hobbyists alike. This home blends practical upgrades with thoughtful improvements, making it move-in ready while still offering opportunities to personalize. A wonderful opportunity for buyers seeking a well-cared-for property with extensive updates already completed. Ideally situated a short walk from all the shops and restaurants of Edmonton Trail and only minutes from the heart of downtown, the river pathway system, the Renfrew community garden and so much more! Don’t let this opportunity pass you by!

Property details

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2.0
StyleBungalow
HeatingForced Air,Natural Gas,Wood Stove
CoolingNone
FlooringCarpet,Ceramic Tile,Cork,Hardwood
LevelsOne
BasementFull
Basement developmentFinished
Interior featuresNo Smoking Home,Vaulted Ceiling(s)
AppliancesDishwasher,Dryer,Gas Range,Range Hood,Refrigerator,Washer
Inclusionsblinds, greenhouse
LaundryIn Basement
Lot size4499.00 sqft
Frontage37.4 ft
Lot featuresBack Lane,Back Yard,Corner Lot,Landscaped
Exterior featuresPrivate Yard
FencingFenced
PatioSee Remarks
Year built1945
Construction materialsWood Frame
RoofAsphalt Shingle
FoundationPoured Concrete
Parking featuresDouble Garage Detached
Garage spaces2
Parking total4
Annual taxes$4,168
Tax year2025
PossessionBy Date Specified
ZoningH-GO
TitleFee Simple
RestrictionsNone Known
NeighbourhoodRenfrew
Community featuresOther
List AORCalgary

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About Renfrew

AI-generated summary

Renfrew is a well-established inner-city neighbourhood with a quiet, residential feel and easy access to downtown Calgary. It blends long-time locals with a growing wave of young professionals attracted by its central location and walkable streets.

Located just northeast of downtown Calgary, offering a short commute by bike or transit
Borders the Bow River pathway system, providing excellent recreational access
Active community association with rinks, sports fields, and year-round programming
Housing
Housing stock is a mix of original post-war bungalows, infill duplexes, and modern single-family homes, reflecting ongoing redevelopment across the community.
Transit
Renfrew is well-served by nearby bus routes along 16th Avenue and Edmonton Trail, with the Bridgeland/Memorial CTrain station a short walk or bike ride away.
Amenities
Residents enjoy proximity to Bridgeland's cafés and restaurants, the Tom Campbell's Hill Natural Area, Renfrew Athletic Park, and the shops along Edmonton Trail.
Who lives here
The community attracts a diverse mix of long-established families, young professionals, and couples drawn by affordable inner-city options and proximity to downtown.
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Listed by: Hope Street Real Estate Corp. — Renee MacKenzie.