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196 Fonda Drive SE · Calgary · T2A 6E6
3 bd 3.0 ba 977 sqft $435/sqft Built 1986
MLS® A2320858 · Listed Jun 12, 2026
Listed by Grand Realty — Trach Luong
By the numbers

How this listing measures up

$/sqft $435
vs Forest Heights median +13% community avg $377K
Sqft per bedroom 326
Year built 1986
Annual taxes $2,909 2026
Forest Heights avg DOM 39d
$/sqft distribution

Where this listing sits in Forest Heights

Of 12 active residential listings in Forest Heights, this property at $435/sqft sits in the $400–450 range.
$150–$200/sqft · 1 listing $200–$250/sqft · 2 listings $250–$300/sqft · 1 listing $300–$350/sqft · 0 listings $350–$400/sqft · 1 listing $400–$450/sqft · 2 listings $450–$500/sqft · 4 listings $500–$550/sqft · 1 listing $150 $200 $250 $300 $350 $400 $450 $500 $550 This · $435
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About this property

** 3-PLEX RENTAL ** Rare investment opportunity, this property has 3 SELF-CONTAINED UNITS (main floor 3 bedroom suite plus 2 illegal studio suites in basement) total of 3 kitchen, 3 full bathrooms, 2 laundry areas (main floor suite has in-unit laundry and other 2 share common area with laundry area) and 3 NEW GRAVEL PARKING PADS front driveway that can park 3 cars on the property (tandem on left side, and 1 on the right side). Upgrades include LUXURY SHOWER PANEL SYSTEM AT ALL BATHTUBS, newer vinyl plank flooring throughout, STONE COUNTER-TOPS, and new paint. Perfect for an owner family to live upstairs since it has 3 bedrooms with a spacious kitchen, dining room, and living room with a balcony overlooking the front yard. Exceptional rentals for the 2 studio lower units (illegal) that's great for young couples or individual students and workers, fetching up to $700-850 per unit. Note each unit has bright large windows because the structure is a BI-LEVEL with common entrance front door and then each unit door respectively. Don't miss out on this rare LIVE UP/ RENT DOWN smart investment. Appliances include 3 stoves, 3 fridges, 2 washers and 2 dryers, and 3 hood fans. QUIET STREET, located close to all levels of schools, public transportation, and shopping, this is an AMAZING PROPERTY!

Property details

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms3.0
StyleAttached-Side by Side,Bi-Level
HeatingForced Air,Natural Gas
CoolingNone
FlooringTile,Vinyl Plank
LevelsBi-Level
BasementFull
Basement developmentFinished
Interior featuresGranite Counters
AppliancesRefrigerator,Stove(s),Washer/Dryer,Washer/Dryer Stacked
Inclusionsn/a
LaundryIn Basement,Main Level,See Remarks
Lot size3390.00 sqft
Frontage30.81 ft
Lot featuresBack Yard,City Lot,Dog Run Fenced In,Front Yard,Low Maintenance Landscape,No Back Lane,Rectangular Lot,Street Lighting
Exterior featuresBalcony,Private Entrance,Private Yard
FencingFenced
PatioSee Remarks
Year built1986
Construction materialsVinyl Siding,Wood Frame
RoofAsphalt Shingle
FoundationPoured Concrete
Parking featuresAggregate,Front Drive,Outside,Parking Pad,Side By Side,Tandem
Parking total3
Annual taxes$2,909
Tax year2026
Possession30 Days / Neg
ZoningR-CG
TitleFee Simple
RestrictionsUtility Right Of Way
NeighbourhoodForest Heights
Community featuresPark,Playground,Schools Nearby,Shopping Nearby,Street Lights
List AORCalgary

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About Forest Heights

AI-generated summary

Forest Heights is a mature, unpretentious east Calgary community with a strong working-class character and a quietly tight-knit feel. Tree-lined streets and established lots give it a grounded, lived-in charm.

Located in east Calgary near the community of Forest Lawn
One of Calgary's more affordable established neighbourhoods for detached home ownership
Part of a broader area known for strong multicultural community ties
Housing
The neighbourhood is dominated by post-war bungalows and bi-levels from the 1950s–70s, offering solid entry-level ownership opportunities at some of Calgary's more accessible price points.
Transit
Forest Heights is served by Calgary Transit bus routes with connections to the broader east Calgary network, though most residents rely on personal vehicles for daily errands.
Amenities
Residents are close to Forest Lawn's commercial strip along 17th Avenue SE, which offers an eclectic mix of ethnic grocery stores, restaurants, and everyday services.
Who lives here
The community attracts first-time buyers, value-conscious families, and a diverse mix of newcomers drawn by affordability and proximity to employment in east Calgary.
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