While much of Calgary’s real estate market is showing signs of stabilization in early 2025, one segment stands out: luxury homes are in high demand.

Despite concerns about mortgage rates and affordability challenges for average homebuyers, Calgary’s upper-tier housing market has seen record-breaking sales activity in the $1.5M+ segment, especially in areas like Mount Royal, Elbow Park, and Aspen Woods.

Is Calgary’s high-end real estate becoming a national hotspot? And what does this mean for buyers and investors looking beyond the mid-market? Let’s dive into the latest data shaping Calgary's luxury housing boom.

Calgary Luxury Market Sees 24% Sales Jump in High-End Listings

Newly released data from the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB) highlights an unexpected boom in luxury home sales:

💎 63 homes priced above $1.5 million sold in February 2025, a 24% increase compared to the same month last year.

💎 The ultra-luxury segment ($3M+) saw five transactions, more than double the sales recorded in February 2024.

💎 Meanwhile, overall home sales at all price points were only up by 3.7% year-over-year, confirming that luxury growth is outpacing the general market.

What’s behind this trend? Experts point to Calgary’s affordability comparative to other Canadian cities:

✅ The luxury home market in Calgary offers unmatched value compared to Toronto and Vancouver, where similar properties cost 30-50% more.

✅ Interprovincial migration continues fueling demand, with wealthy Ontario and BC homebuyers cashing out of expensive provinces and looking for larger homes with more land.

✅ Calgary's job market strength—especially in tech, energy, and finance—is translating into high-net-worth investment in prestigious communities.

🔎 Bottom Line: Wealthy buyers are leading the charge in Calgary’s housing market as they see long-term value and relative stability compared to southern Ontario and British Columbia.

Mount Royal Sets New Record with $7.1M Sale

📍 Neighborhood Spotlight: Mount Royal

One standout high-end sale in February 2025 was a historic Mount Royal estate selling for $7.1 million, marking one of the most expensive residential transactions so far this year.

🏡 The original 1920s mansion was fully restored and modernized, featuring 7,500 sq. ft., a bespoke library, smart home integration, and a skyline-facing terrace. With luxury sales surging, it's likely other well-appointed estate homes in areas like Britannia and Bel-Aire will follow suit.

❗ Market Insight: Ultra-luxury properties in Calgary spent only 45 days on market on average, much faster than last year’s 61-day benchmark. Clearly, buyers with deep pockets are willing to act fast.

Luxury Condos Also Making A Comeback

While Calgary condos in general have seen mixed demand, high-end penthouses and premium suites in the city’s top buildings have performed exceptionally well in early 2025.

🛠️ Developers of luxury condo projects like The Concord and The Residences at TELUS Sky note that 50% of available luxury units ($1M+) sold out within weeks of pre-release.

❗ Key points driving high-end condo demand:

✔️ Ageing baby boomers downsizing from estate homes to ultra-modern, full-service penthouses.

✔️ Rising investment interest in premium units as Airbnb and furnished rental prices keep climbing.

✔️ Comparisons showing Calgary’s high-end condo market still significantly cheaper than high-rise living in Toronto or Vancouver.

Crypto Buyers & Foreign Investors Returning?

(🏦) One surprising factor fueling ultra-luxury home sales is the return of non-traditional high-net-worth property investors, driven partly by loosened capital regulations globally.

While Canada’s foreign buyer ban (extended to 2027) restricts most non-resident purchases, a recent wave of multiple‘tech wealth’ property purchases suggest global demand remains.

💰 According to high-end realtors, some properties were acquired using crypto wealth accumulation as buyers diversify beyond digital assets.

“We’ve seen new clients moving part of their portfolios into stableholding property assets like Calgary estates,” said one luxury market agent. “These aren’t traditional investors, but they’re becoming a factor in select listings.”

What This Means for Buyers & Investors

🏡 For High-End Buyers:

✔️ Prices for Calgary luxury homes still offer unmatched value per square foot versus Toronto & Vancouver—making this a prime time for financially-secure buyers to purchase premium spaces.

✔️ Inventory is in slow recovery, meaning available high-end homes are seeing fast absorption.

🏢 For Condo Investors:

✔️ Premium downtown penthouses & hybrid multi-use high-end suites are rising in investment desirability. Looking to enter this niche? Calgary still holds affordable high-luxury options relative to national averages.

🏦 For Sellers Thinking of Upgrading or Cashing Out:

✔️ If you're holding a luxury property that was previously harder to move, buyer volume just spiked—ideal for maximizing pricing strategy before competition closes in.

✔️ The current wealth inflows from private corporate relocations and ex-Toronto buyers may mean higher-than-expected returns in high-end West Calgary & lavish surrounding communities.

Final Thought: Is Calgary’s Luxury Market Just Warming Up?

✔️ Luxury sales continue outperforming expectation, and wealthy investment isn't slowing statewide—especially considering Alberta’s ongoing business sector benefits. Buyers holding substantial personal real estate plans should seek early market positioning before additional rate adjustments and shifting investor behaviors modify 2025 trends entirely.

Thinking about entering Calgary’s luxury market? Demand signs say this opportunity is growing. March & April will likely further shape inventory squeezes, making informed timing and decision strategy essential.

📍 Stay tuned for Calgary’s Mid-March Forecast covering Potential Luxury Lands Projects & Larger-Scale Estate Movement ~ Coming March 17!

Calgary Experts Take:

“For affluent buyers, Calgary offers an irreplaceable cost-to-value advantage in 2025 real estate—which explains surging new interest across Mount Royal and estate-level homes. Hirise penthouses also experienced secondary acceleration due to both investor-led tenancy estimations and boutique lending advantages skimming calculated adjustments.” - Expert Realtor Commentary

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