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CALGARY AND AREA HOUSING MARKET REPORT – MAY 1, 2026

CALGARY DAILY HOUSING SUMMARY
Calgary recorded 104 residential sales on April 30, up from 95 on April 29 and 65 on April 28. New listings came in strong at 241, while active inventory rose to 5,983 homes, up 1.84% year over year.

Inventory continues to build modestly, giving buyers more options while keeping conditions balanced.

SEVEN-DAY TRAILING TRENDS (APRIL 24–30)
Over the past week, Calgary recorded 538 total sales, down 4.95% compared to the same period in 2025.

New listings totaled 845, down 6.32% year over year, while active listings held at 5,983, up 1.84%.

The median price came in at $590,000, down 1.67% year over year, while the average price decreased 3.47% to $642,104.

Days on market averaged 33 days, up 10% from last year, indicating slightly slower absorption.

MONTH-TO-DATE MARKET CONTEXT (APRIL)
Calgary recorded 2,104 total sales in April, down 5.65% compared to April 2025.

New listings reached 3,829, down 5.15% year over year, while inventory rose 1.84% to 5,983 homes.

The median price was $586,000, down 0.68%, while the average price increased slightly by 0.82% to $651,895.

This reflects stable pricing overall, with some variability across segments.

YEAR-TO-DATE PERFORMANCE
Year to date, Calgary has recorded 6,739 total residential sales, down 10.78% compared to 2025.

New listings total 12,789, down 7.22% year over year.

The median price is $575,000, down 0.86%, while the average price is $637,482, up 1.37%.

Days on market remain elevated at 40 days versus 32 last year, reinforcing a more balanced market environment.

PRICE TRENDS
Benchmark pricing sits at $568,800 for March, down 3.46% year over year, showing moderate downward pressure compared to peak levels but still holding relatively firm.

MARKET SUMMARY
Calgary’s housing market continues transitioning into balanced territory. Sales remain below last year’s pace, inventory is gradually rising, and price growth has stabilized.

Buyers are gaining more negotiating power, while sellers are still supported by relatively stable pricing—creating a healthier, more sustainable spring market dynamic.