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West Springs Real Estate Guide

Q: Are there townhouses or condos in West Springs?

Yes — a meaningful townhouse component and limited condo product. Townhouses run $500K–$700K typical for family-sized units.

By Ryan Van Spengen · Calgary REALTOR® since 2014 · Last reviewed 2026-05-08

The neighbourhood snapshot

QuadrantSW Calgary

Detached price range$750K–$1.3M

Construction era2000s, early 2010s

Buyer profileYoung families, value-conscious upsizers

West Springs is what KARAKTER clients buy when they want the SW Calgary corridor without the Aspen Woods price floor. The community shares the SW infrastructure, Westside Recreation Centre, 17 Avenue West retail, downtown access via Bow Trail and Sarcee Trail, and the housing stock is mostly 2000s through early 2010s detached.

The community-defining feature is West Springs School. It is one of the most consistently popular public K–9 schools in the SW and a meaningful driver of demand. Families moving for the school often weight that single factor heavily and treat the rest of the community as a bonus.

Pricing runs materially below Aspen Woods for comparable square footage and bedroom count, typically 15–25% lower. The trade-off is smaller lots and tighter floor plans on the lower end of the range. For upsizers in the $750K–$1.1M range coming out of inner-SW, West Springs is often the right answer.

School catchment and education

West Springs School (public K–9) is the headline catchment and one of the most popular SW public schools. Ernest Manning High School serves the area for grades 10–12. Webber Academy and Rundle College are within a short drive for private alternatives.

Lifestyle and amenities

Daily lifestyle revolves around the West Springs and Aspen Woods retail corridor on 17 Avenue West, the Westside Recreation Centre (shared with Aspen Woods), and the pathway network connecting to the Bow River escarpment. Commute downtown is approximately 22 minutes off-peak via Bow Trail.

Frequently asked questions

How does West Springs compare to Aspen Woods?

West Springs runs 15–25% cheaper for comparable product. Lots are smaller, the housing stock is slightly older, and the buyer pool skews younger and more family-focused. See the full comparison at /compare/aspen-woods-vs-west-springs.

Is West Springs School really worth a move?

For families with school-age kids it has been a meaningful demand driver since at least 2014. Verify the catchment for your specific address before committing, boundary lines occasionally adjust.

What is the appreciation outlook?

West Springs has appreciated steadily through 2020–2026, slightly behind Aspen Woods but ahead of many SW value alternatives. The school catchment provides resale floor support.

Are there townhouses or condos in West Springs?

Yes, a meaningful townhouse component and limited condo product. Townhouses run $500K–$700K typical for family-sized units.

Educational. Specific street, school catchment, and price outcomes depend on the property and current Calgary market segment. Always verify school catchments with the Calgary Board of Education or Calgary Catholic School District for your exact address.