West sector · CMHC Southwest zone · 2026 roll
West Springs, Calgary: home values, suites and rental numbers
West Springs (West sector) has a 2026 median detached assessment of $1,060,000, above 87% of Calgary communities. At an estimated $2,670 local house rent, its median house runs $3,224 short a month with 20% down; break-even is $6,463. A 1-bedroom suite here would rent near $1,642 (CMHC Southwest zone).
What stands out in West Springs?
- Detached values rose 1.9% between the 2025 and 2026 rolls ($1,040,000 → $1,060,000), against a typical +2.4% across Calgary communities.
- 27 suites were registered here in 2023–2025 (3, 5, 19), and 6 more in 2026 to the end of October.
- A 2000s housing stock: the median detached house dates from 2008, older than in 19% of communities.
- Median lot 5,048 sq ft, close to the 5,256 sq ft typical of Calgary communities.
- 1.5 registered suites per 100 houses (city 9.3); #113 of 214 for suites added in the last 12 months.
- Condo-heavy: 36% of completed homes are townhouse or apartment units.
The median completed detached house here ($1,060,000), 20% down at 4.58%, rented at West Springs's estimated house rent.
| Price / down payment | $1,060,000 / $212,000 |
|---|---|
| House rent (3+ bed) | $2,670StatCan $2,473 × Southwest zone index 1.08 |
| Mortgage | $4,731 |
| Vacancy and operating costs | −$1,163incl. $7,049/yr 2026 tax |
| NOI · cap rate | $1,507 · 1.71% |
| With a legal suite: upper $2,140 + suite $1,642 | −$2,399 a monthcap 2.64%; $120 suite costs |
| Cash flow, single unit | −$3,224 a monthDSCR 0.32 |
The suite case assumes the upper floor rents as a 2-bedroom house and the suite at the Southwest zone's CMHC 1-bedroom average; a suited house usually costs more to buy, so enter the real price. Open the suite version.
What do rentals rent for around West Springs?
| Unit | Southwest zone |
|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment | $1,642 |
| 2-bedroom apartment | $2,083 |
| 3+ bedroom townhouse | $1,911 |
| Apartment vacancy | 3.7% |
Adapted from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Rental Market Survey, Calgary CMA, October 2025; not an endorsement by CMHC. House rents are our zone-scaled estimate (method).
How did West Springs's values and tax change from 2025 to 2026?
| Home type | Homes | 2025 | 2026 | Tax 2025 → 2026 | Cap rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2,764 | $1,040,000 | $1,060,000 | $6,428 → $7,049 | 1.71% |
| Semi / duplex | 169 | $644,000 | $660,500 | $3,980 → $4,392 | 3.14% |
| Townhouse | 873 | $536,500 | $560,000 | $3,316 → $3,724 | 2.06% |
| Apartment condo | 751 | $487,000 | $420,000 | $3,010 → $2,793 | 3.12% |
What this means if you're investing in West Springs
- It needs $6,463 to break even, $3,793 over the estimated local house rent; check West Springs listings before assuming more.
- Even suited it runs $2,399 short; the price, down payment or rate has to change.
- Best yield here at local rents: the semi / duplex ($660,500, 3.14% cap rate).
- Tax on the median house went from $6,428 to $7,049 a year.
Which West communities are priced like West Springs?
| Community | Detached median | Break-even rent | Suites (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Springs | $1,060,000 | $6,463 | 42 (9) |
| Springbank Hill | $1,080,000 | $6,581 | 64 (10) |
| Christie Park | $1,100,000 | $6,699 | 3 (2) |
| Discovery Ridge | $1,150,000 | $6,994 | 12 (3) |
Sources: City of Calgary open data (2026 and 2025 assessment rolls, suite registry; Open Government Licence – City of Calgary), Statistics Canada, CMHC. Medians are our calculation; see the methodology. Back to the West sector or all communities; buying to live here? CalgaryMortgageCalculator.ca.