Douglas Ridge: A quick market snapshot (and what it could mean for your home)
Douglas Ridge is an established SE Calgary neighbourhood tucked along the Bow River valley (near Douglasdale/Glen), known for mature streets, golf nearby, and quick access to major routes. It attracts move-up families and professionals who want a “settled” community feel with parks, pathways, and easy commuting.
- Location: SE Calgary (Douglasdale/Glen area), close to river pathways and Deerfoot / Stoney access.
- Buyer profile: Move-up buyers, families, and professionals who want space + mature neighbourhood character.
- Why people love it: Established homes, green space and pathways, and a quieter “not brand-new suburb” vibe.
Data notes: Douglas Ridge-specific public stats are limited. This snapshot blends Douglas Ridge listing counts with Douglasdale/Douglasdale-Glen price patterns from REW + REALTOR.ca and a neighbourhood pulse reading.
At-a-Glance Takeaways
Pricing snapshot
- Detached benchmark (practical anchor): ~$619K median list price (Douglas Ridge pulse). :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Condo/apartment anchor (nearby pocket): ~$450K median list price for condos in Douglasdale. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Value positioning: Douglas Ridge tends to sit “mid-to-upper” within the wider SE established-home category — buyers pay for mature streets, proximity to parks/pathways, and more traditional detached home stock.
Note: Condo numbers are pulled from the adjacent Douglasdale condo market because Ridge-only condo inventory can be thin and jumpy week-to-week.
Sales performance
Plain English: homes are selling, but buyers still have enough selection to compare properties and negotiate—especially if a listing is priced “optimistically.” A nearby area report suggests days-on-market around the low-30s in recent years, which is a useful baseline for expectations. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Active listings snapshot
Snapshot takeaway: inventory exists (good for buyers), but pricing is still firmly “detached-home territory,” especially for updated homes on better lots. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Quick visuals
Price anchors (visual)
These bars are a quick visual guide to current asking-price anchors. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Market trends
Trend 1 — Buyers are “quality sensitive”
Updated homes (kitchens, windows, roof, mechanical) generally get the attention first. Dated homes can still sell, but they usually need either a sharper price or very clear “value story.”
Trend 2 — Inventory is present (so negotiation is real)
With roughly 18 active listings showing in Douglas Ridge, buyers can compare more than one option — which tends to keep pricing honest and rewards the listings that are well-presented. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
Trend 3 — Nearby condo market is active, but pricing can swing
Condo pricing around the Douglasdale pocket shows a $450K median list price with a fairly tight current range, but condo stats can shift quickly because the active sample size is smaller. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
What this means for:
- Sellers: You can absolutely get strong results, but the market is selective. If your home is updated and priced correctly, it stands out fast. If it’s dated, the “price + presentation” combo matters even more.
- Buyers: You likely have enough options to do comparisons and negotiate. The best homes still move first—so being ready on financing and conditions helps when the right one pops up.
Want a Douglas Ridge value range for your exact home?
If you’re in Douglas Ridge and you’re curious what your home could realistically sell for right now, I can run a quick, no-pressure value range using the closest comparable homes (layout, lot type, updates, and recent activity). Send me the basics (size, upgrades, lot features), and I’ll translate the numbers into a clear “here’s where you’d likely land” estimate.