John Costello Catholic School
300 Strathcona Drive SW
1 km away
Calgary Neighbourhood Guide · SW Calgary
Coach Hill Real Estate Guide
The neighbourhood snapshot
QuadrantSW Calgary
Detached price range$650K–$1M
Construction era1980s with renovation
Buyer profileValue-conscious upsizers, downtown commuters
Walkability & Transit
Walk Score
40
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
39
Some Transit
Bike Score
73
Very Bikeable
Walk Score® by Redfin, retrieved 2026-10-11. Measured at the middle of the community's street addresses. A home closer to the edge can score higher or lower. 
Coach Hill is one of the value-tier SW Calgary communities. The housing stock is mostly 1980s detached with active renovation since the 2010s. Many homes have been substantially updated and the streetscape feels mature.
The community sits east of Sarcee Trail and offers one of the shortest downtown commutes among SW family communities (approximately 14 minutes off-peak). For dual-income professionals with school-age kids who want SW infrastructure without the Aspen Woods price floor, Coach Hill works.
Lot sizes are standard suburban, not as large as Strathcona Park but comparable to most SW communities of the era.
Schools in and near Coach Hill
Coach Hill has no school of its own. John Costello Catholic School is the closest at a kilometre, Olympic Heights 1.3km, and Calgary French & International School 1.5km north.
No school sits inside the Coach Hill boundary. These are the closest options, measured from the centre of the community.
Olympic Heights School
875 Strathcona Dr SW
1.3 km away
Calgary French & International School
700 77 Street SW
1.5 km away
St. Joan of Arc Elementary/Junior High School
7970 Wentworth Drive SW
1.6 km away
Dr. Roberta Bondar School
1580 Strathcona Dr SW
1.7 km away
Rundle College Junior Senior High
7375 17 Avenue SW
2.4 km away
FFCA High School Campus
2116 McKay Road NW
2.6 km away
Westmount Elementary School
728 32 Street NW
3.7 km away
School names, addresses and grade ranges come from the City of Calgary open data catalogue, retrieved 2026-09-14. This is where the schools are, not which one a given address is zoned for. Attendance areas are set by address and get redrawn between years, so confirm yours with the CBE school finder or the Calgary Catholic school finder before you write an offer.
Lifestyle and amenities
Westhills Towne Centre is the closest major retail. 17 Avenue West is a 5-minute drive. The community itself is quietly residential with parks and pathways.
Frequently asked questions
How does Coach Hill compare to Strathcona Park?
Similar era and price tier. Strathcona Park trends slightly larger on lots; Coach Hill is slightly more uniformly residential.
Is the renovation activity good for buyers?
Yes. Many homes have been substantially updated, and original homes still on the market often represent renovation value opportunities.
Educational. Specific street, school area, and price outcomes depend on the property and current Calgary market segment. Always verify school areas with the Calgary Board of Education or Calgary Catholic School District for your exact address.
