Bowness

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Bowness, Calgary is $710,000, across 70 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 74 days.

27 new listings came to market in Bowness in the last 30 days.

Asking prices work out to about $620 per square foot, based on the 68 listings that report floor area.

Detached homes in Bowness are listed at an average of $926,247 across 31 active listings.

Duplexes in Bowness are listed at an average of $758,665 across 17 active listings.

Townhouses in Bowness are listed at an average of $355,900 across 7 active listings.

Multi-family properties in Bowness are listed at an average of $2,565,833 across 6 active listings.

River paths, village grit, renewals

About Bowness

Bowness sits where Calgary loosens its tie: a river-edged northwest neighbourhood with a small-town streak, big skies, and a habit of doing things its own way. Long before the new cafés and sleek infills, it was a working, lakes-and-cabins kind of place—its identity still anchored by Bowness Park’s lagoon, picnic shelters, and the easy ritual of drifting onto the Bow River pathway for a walk or a ride.

The people mix feels like a handoff between generations. You’ll find longtime owners who know every spring melt and every back-lane shortcut, young families chasing yards and schools, and outdoorsy professionals who want a commute that doesn’t cost their evenings. With a Walk Score around 71, many daily errands can be done on foot—especially along Bowness Road—while the river corridor and nearby parks keep the neighbourhood feeling bigger than its grid.

Real estate here is a study in variety: post-war bungalows and mid-century houses on generous lots, tidy townhomes and small condo pockets, and a steady cadence of infills where older homes have reached the end of their run. Buyers are often drawn to the lot sizes, the mature trees, and the “close-in but not crowded” feeling, while sellers benefit from demand for renovated bungalows and well-designed new builds. Prices can swing block to block depending on flood history, proximity to the river and park, and the quality of renovations—making Bowness a neighbourhood where context matters as much as square footage.

Market pulse

Bowness currently has 182 active for-sale listings with a median asking price of $645,950, averaging $475/sqft and about 74 days on market, pointing to a market where buyers have time to compare options and negotiate. With 66 new listings added in the past 30 days, inventory is being replenished, which can help keep selection strong and reduce urgency, but well-priced homes can still stand out for investors focused on value per square foot and days-on-market trends.

Getting around

Walk Score 71 · Transit Score 43 · Bike Score 66

Frequently asked questions about Bowness

What is the average home price in Bowness?

The median asking price in Bowness, Calgary is $710,000, across 70 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $963,504. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Bowness?

There are 70 active MLS® listings in Bowness, Calgary as of August 12, 2026. 27 of them came to market in the last 30 days.

How long do homes stay on the market in Bowness?

Homes currently listed in Bowness, Calgary have been on the market an average of 74 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.

What types of homes are for sale in Bowness?

Of the 70 homes currently listed in Bowness, Calgary, 44% detached houses, 24% duplexes, 10% townhouses, 9% multi-family homes.

Is Bowness walkable?

Bowness has a Walk Score of 71 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Very Walkable — most errands can be accomplished on foot. Transit Score is 43. Bike Score is 66.

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