Community guide
Lakeview
Overview
Lakeview sits in southwest Calgary above the Glenmore Reservoir, built around 1960 and formally established in 1962. Most of the original homes came from a single builder, Engineered Homes, which is why the streets have such a consistent look, and the pocket south of 66 Avenue known as Lakeview Village holds the larger houses.
Lifestyle
The reservoir is the whole point. Residents have the Weaselhead pathways, the Calgary Rowing Club and Calgary Canoe Club, Lakeview Golf Course and North Glenmore Park within minutes. It is quiet, established and green, bordered by the Tsuut’ina Nation to the west, and noticeably calmer than communities closer to the core.
What you get here
This is a 1960s community and the housing shows it: bungalows and split levels on generous lots, most built by Engineered Homes, under trees that took sixty years to reach that size. Lakeview Village south of 66 Avenue holds the larger and more expensive homes. Renovation rather than teardown is the dominant activity here, so you will see many original houses opened up and updated inside while keeping their original footprint.
Getting around
Crowchild Trail and Glenmore Trail are the two ways in and out, and downtown is generally fifteen to twenty minutes outside rush hour. There is no LRT here and bus service is lighter than in the inner city, so this is a car community for most households. The trade off is that the reservoir pathways start at your door, and Rockyview General Hospital and Mount Royal University are both close.
Schools
Jennie Elliott Elementary and Bishop Pinkham Junior High are in the community, and Connect Charter School and the Calgary Girls’ School operate here as well, with St. James the nearest separate school. Designation depends on your exact address and can change, so confirm with the CBE or Calgary Catholic school finder before you count on it.
What to check before you buy here
- Most homes here are sixty years old or more. Furnace, roof, windows, electrical panel and sewer line are the standard checklist, and a house that has had none of them done is a budget item rather than a bargain.
- Ask what was actually permitted. Basement developments and additions from earlier decades are common here, and not all of them were done with permits, which matters when you resell.
- Lot size is a real advantage in this community. Confirm setbacks and the land use district before you plan an addition or an oversized garage.
- Lakeview Village south of 66 Avenue is its own pocket with larger homes and different pricing. Compare within the right pocket rather than against the community average.
Market snapshot
Market Snapshot
Lakeview
Monthly Report·September 2026
- Benchmark Price
- $870,200up 1.0%vs. September 2025
- Sales
- 7up 40.0%vs. September 2025
- New Listings
- 11up 10.0%vs. September 2025
- Days on Market
- 28
- Months of Supply
- 1.57
Homes for sale in Lakeview
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$2,849,900
6511 Law Drive SW
Lakeview
$339,900
830, 3130 66 Avenue SW
Lakeview
$2,975,000
5831 Lodge Crescent SW
Lakeview
$3,450,000
2917 Lindstrom Drive SW
Lakeview
$945,000
5316 La Salle Crescent SW
Lakeview
$599,900
6624 37 Street SW
Lakeview
$2,950,000
6507 34 Street SW
Lakeview
$2,799,500
2708 Lougheed Drive SW
Lakeview
$2,490,000
2631 63 Avenue SW
Lakeview
Common questions about Lakeview
Why is it called Lakeview if there is no lake?
The name comes from the view over the Glenmore Reservoir, which is a reservoir rather than a natural lake. It supplies a large share of the city’s drinking water, so there is no swimming, but rowing, canoeing, sailing and the surrounding pathways are all part of life here.
Is Lakeview a good community for families?
It is a strong choice if you want space, mature trees, schools inside the community and quick access to parks and pathways, and you are comfortable driving for most errands. Households that want to walk to restaurants and shops usually prefer the inner city.
How old are the homes in Lakeview?
Most date to around 1960, when the community was built out, largely by one builder. Expect bungalows and split levels on good sized lots, many of them renovated inside over the years.