Chestermere Homes & Real Estate

Chestermere Real Estate Market

For those thinking about buying a lakefront home in this neighbourhood, there are a few key benefits to the market. The real estate market in this area is rather warm. That is, homes are valuable, and prices are holding steady. The average sold price of a home near the water in this area is $486,000 as of March of 2019. Over the last year, that has changed about 1 percent. Home buyers may expect their home to be affordable and likely to maintain its value long term.

The inventory here is moderate with about 55 homes for sale. This is about average for the region. Being near the lake, it is also important to know this is a highly desirable place to buy a home. With new developments and a wide range of existing homes for sale, it takes about 40 to 50 days for a home to sell on the open market. Over the last 30 days (from March of 2019) about 28 homes in the area were sold.

Chestermere is home to a range of housing types, which supports different costs of living. Most of the community is residential with two-bedroom and three-bedroom homes the most common option. However, it is also possible to find spacious five-bedroom homes on a large lot of land as well. Townhouse and condo property options are also readily available here, though at a lesser extent.

Some of the best neighbourhoods in Chestermere incude Rainbow Falls, Lakepointe, and West Creek.

Chestermere Community Highlights

• Home to Chestermere Lake, where residents water ski, wakeboard, and more during the summer months.
• Several recreation options in addition to Chestermere Lake, such as golf courses like the Lakeside Greens Golf Course, and Chestermere Drive.
• Wealth of school options in Chestermere for students between Rocky View Schools and the Calgary Catholic School District.
• Easy commute and travel options, between multiple highways and the Chestermere Airport.

Chestermere Local Amenities

The city is made up of a number of neighbourhoods. This includes The Cove, Westmere, Lakepointe, West Creek, and The Beaches. Each offers its own unique flare. The city is just off the Trans-Canada Highway and Alberta Highway 1A, which makes it an easy commute throughout the region. It's also home to the Chestermere Airport.

Attractions in Chestermere include a range of things to do, though none is more desirable than a day at the lake. This is what people buy homes in the area to enjoy. During the summer months, there is water skiing, wakeboarding, and fishing available. Boat launches are readily available at several of the city's parks. The Calgary Yacht Club calls the area home. Another great option for getting outside is enjoying one of the many campgrounds near the city. For exercise, there is a number of great fitness centres in the area when it's too cold outside.

Additionally, the community celebrates several festivals during the year. This includes the Winter Festival, Chestermere Water Festival, and all holidays. The Lakeside Greens Golf Course and Chestermere Drive (which offers some outstanding bike trails) also help to make this area community engaging. Retail and commercial businesses are also available in the community for residents, including many national chains as well as smaller, locally owned companies.

Chestermere Area Schools

With a large population, students in Chestermere attend a range of schools. The public schools within the community include Rainbow Creek Elementary School, East Lake School, Prairie Waters Elementary School, and Chestermere Lake Middle School. Students attend Chestermere High School. There are several Catholic schools here as well. This city is a part of the Calgary Catholic School District. In the city, Our Lady of Wisdom and St. Gabriel the Archangel are among the options. For students leaving high school, there are post-secondary options nearby, though not within the city itself. Many students attend universities in Calgary for these goals.

Chestermere Information Resources

• Official Chestermere Website
• Chestermere Chamber of Commerce
• Chestermere, Alberta Wikipedia
• City Data for Chestermere

For those wishing to buy a home in Alberta, Canada, the area has much to offer. With exceptional amenities in a growing area, not to mention the mountains in the distance, the area is prime for the most discerning of home buyers. Home prices and an overall desirable real estate market make now the time to buy, too.

Chestermere Real Estate Agents

Thinking of buying or selling a home near the lake in Chestermere? Let our Calgary area real estate experts help you through the purchase of your next Chestermere house or expertly negotiate the sale of your current residence. As local real estate agents, we're experts on the market dynamics unique to Chestermere real estate.

Contact Justin Havre with eXp Realty - 403.217.0003 to learn more about buyer or seller representation. Planning to sell your Chestermere home? Connect with us to learn more about the possible resale value of your lakefront Chestermere property!

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