Hillcrest, Alberta
As of September 26, 2026, the median asking price in Hillcrest is $400,000, across 6 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 39 days.
4 new listings came to market in Hillcrest in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $365 per square foot, based on the 6 listings that report floor area.
Hillcrest is a small hamlet-style community within the Crowsnest Pass area of southwest Alberta, characterized by a quiet, mountain-town feel, older housing stock, and a close-knit year-round population with some seasonal and recreation-driven demand. Demographics skew toward local workers (trades, services, public sector), long-time residents, and outdoor-oriented newcomers seeking affordability compared with larger Alberta centres. The neighbourhood’s appeal is tied to access to hiking, skiing and backcountry recreation, a slower pace, and relatively low entry prices, with typical homes being older detached houses and small multi-unit rentals rather than new condo inventory.
Amenities are primarily found across nearby communities in the Pass (Blairmore, Coleman, Bellevue), including grocery, health services, recreation facilities, and local dining; schooling options are available in the broader Crowsnest Pass catchment (elementary to high school) with bus access typical for the area. Transit is car-dependent, with Highway 3 providing regional connectivity toward Lethbridge/Calgary via longer drives; employment is largely local or remote-work based. Real estate trends are generally steadier and more volatile in volume than cities: prices can jump with limited listings and fall when demand softens, while rents are supported by constrained supply, trades/shift workers, and some short-term/seasonal spillover, though vacancy can fluctuate more than in major centres.
Hillcrest’s for-sale market is very tight right now with 6 active listings, a median asking price of $400,000, and an average of $365 per sq ft, pointing to limited choice across the city’s different pockets and housing types. Homes have been listed for an average of 38 days so far, suggesting buyers have some room to compare options, but with 4 new listings in the past 30 days, fresh inventory is arriving and well-priced properties may still move quickly.
AI-written commentary on the active MLS® listing snapshot as of September 25, 2026. Not financial advice.
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