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161-1620 8 Avenue NW · Calgary · T2N 1C4
1 bd 1.0 ba 572 sqft $332/sqft Built 1968
MLS® A2291757 · Listed Mar 16, 2026
Listed by TREC The Real Estate Company — Bob Hoffart
By the numbers

How this listing measures up

$/sqft $332
vs Hounsfield Heights/Briar Hill median -87% community avg $1435K
Sqft per bedroom 572
Year built 1968
Annual taxes $1,131 2025
Hounsfield Heights/Briar Hill avg DOM 38d
$/sqft distribution

Where this listing sits in Hounsfield Heights/Briar Hill

Of 18 active residential listings in Hounsfield Heights/Briar Hill, this property at $332/sqft sits in the $300–350 range.
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About this property

Great location. Close to SAIT, downtown, Shopping, transportation. Complex features a games room with table tennis and shuffleboard, a social room, first floor rec room, and full kitchen if you wish to book the room. Plenty of green space on complex with community garden, gazebo with built in BBQ and fire pits. One assigned parking stall. Laundry room inside complex. 1- bedroom , 1 bathroom, Renovated main floor end unit. laminate floors, shaker- style maple kitchen cabinets, stainless steel sink, and high-end pull down faucet, subway tile back splash, newer baseboards. lights fixtures. Stainless steel appliances. Bosch Dishwasher. Renovated main bath. Plus more. Call Your Realtor to show.

Property details

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1.0
StyleApartment-Single Level Unit
HeatingBaseboard
CoolingNone
FlooringLaminate
LevelsSingle Level Unit
Interior featuresSee Remarks
AppliancesElectric Stove,Refrigerator
InclusionsN/A
LaundryCommon Area
Exterior featuresCourtyard,Fire Pit,Garden,Lighting,Outdoor Grill
PatioNone
Year built1968
Construction materialsBrick,Concrete
Parking featuresStall
Parking total1
Annual taxes$1,131
Tax year2025
PossessionNegotiable
ZoningM-CG d72
TitleFee Simple
RestrictionsNone Known
NeighbourhoodHounsfield Heights/Briar Hill
Community featuresPark,Shopping Nearby,Street Lights,Tennis Court(s),Walking/Bike Paths
List AORCalgary

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About Hounsfield Heights/Briar Hill

AI-generated summary

A quiet, established hilltop community with sweeping downtown and mountain views, offering a peaceful residential atmosphere just minutes from the city centre.

Elevated position offers some of the best unobstructed downtown and Rocky Mountain views in the inner city.
Borders the Briar Hill escarpment, providing access to walking paths and green space.
Highly regarded for its mature, tree-lined streets and established neighbourhood character.
Housing
Predominantly detached single-family homes ranging from well-maintained mid-century bungalows to newer custom infills, with some semi-detached properties throughout.
Transit
Served by Calgary Transit bus routes with reasonably walkable access to Kensington and the broader inner city, though a personal vehicle is helpful for daily errands.
Amenities
Close proximity to the shops, cafés, and restaurants of Kensington Village, with SAIT Polytechnic, North Hill Centre, and Foothills Medical Centre all nearby.
Who lives here
A mix of long-term owner families, professionals, and empty nesters drawn to the elevated location, mature trees, and easy access to downtown.
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