Carstairs, Alberta, Canada
As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Carstairs is $598,888, across 61 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 98 days.
14 new listings came to market in Carstairs in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $415 per square foot, based on the 53 listings that report floor area.
Detached homes in Carstairs are listed at an average of $625,625 across 39 active listings.
Vacant land in Carstairs are listed at an average of $2,827,700 across 7 active listings.
Townhouses in Carstairs are listed at an average of $389,920 across 5 active listings.
Small-Town Calm, Big-Sky Commutes
Carstairs sits just off Highway 2 in Mountain View County, a prairie town with deep agricultural roots and a modern rhythm shaped by Calgary-Red Deer commuting. Its main streets still feel purpose-built for errands you can finish on foot—coffee, groceries, the rink—while the horizon stays wide and unhurried. With a Walk Score around 70, the centre of town is genuinely practical day-to-day, even as most residents still keep a vehicle for work and weekend runs.
The housing story is straightforward: low-density subdivisions of detached homes and duplexes dominate, with a smaller pocket of townhomes and a limited rental supply that tends to tighten quickly when new families arrive. Streets are quiet, backyards are real backyards, and the lifestyle leans toward youth sports, playground meetups, and evening dog-walk loops rather than late-night nightlife. You’ll see a mix of long-time locals, tradespeople, and young families stepping up from condo life in the city, drawn by space, a slower pace, and a community where people show up for fundraisers and school events.
Real estate in Carstairs often trades on value and simplicity: newer builds and well-kept 1990s–2010s homes are common, and the market tends to move with broader Calgary-region demand—especially when buyers look for more house per dollar without leaving the Highway 2 corridor. For many, the appeal is the “bedroom community” formula done well: predictable streets, strong local pride, and amenities close enough to feel convenient, with big-city jobs and shopping still within a manageable drive.
Carstairs currently has 59 active for-sale listings with a median asking price of $595,000 and an average of $416/sqft, giving buyers a reasonably broad selection across price points. Homes are averaging 99 days on market, suggesting a more patient pace that can create room for negotiation and due diligence. With 11 new listings added in the past 30 days, fresh supply is coming online, which may help keep pricing competitive and support opportunities for value-focused buyers and investors.
Walk Score 70 · Bike Score 62
The median asking price in Carstairs is $598,888, across 61 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $889,387. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.
There are 61 active MLS® listings in Carstairs as of August 12, 2026. 14 of them came to market in the last 30 days.
Homes currently listed in Carstairs have been on the market an average of 98 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.
Of the 61 homes currently listed in Carstairs, 64% detached houses, 11% vacant land, 8% townhouses, 7% duplexes.
Carstairs has a Walk Score of 70 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Very Walkable — most errands can be accomplished on foot. Bike Score is 62.