Hounsfield & Briar Hill Real Estate Statistics
| Average Price | $1.2M |
|---|---|
| Lowest Price | $140K |
| Highest Price | $6M |
| Total Listings | 23 |
| Avg. Days On Market | 50 |
| Avg. Price/SQFT | $618 |
Property Types (active listings)
Homes For Sale in Briar Hill Calgary
- All Listings
- $100,000 - $200,000
- $200,000 - $300,000
- $300,000 - $400,000
- $400,000 - $500,000
- $500,000 - $600,000
- $700,000 - $800,000
- $900,000 - $1,000,000
- Over $1,000,000
Briar Hill Housing Market
Hounsfield Heights / Briar Hill is one of Calgary’s classic inner-city NW neighbourhoods, with roots going back to the early 1900s. The area was annexed by the City of Calgary in 1906 and later became an established neighbourhood in 1953. Its early history ties to the Riley family homestead—land that once included what we now know as University Heights, St. Andrews Heights, and Hillhurst—before being subdivided as Calgary expanded.
Today, Briar Hill real estate is especially known for its elevated setting and views. Many homes enjoy sightlines toward the Rocky Mountains to the west and Downtown Calgary to the south. Buyers are drawn to the mature, tree-lined streets and the “quiet-on-the-hill” feel, while still being minutes from key amenities, major routes, and the University area.
Housing options in Briar Hill are diverse for an inner-city community. You’ll find charming single-family detached homes, semi-detached properties, townhomes, and a selection of high-rise condominiums—making it a strong fit for everyone from professionals and downsizers to buyers looking for long-term value in NW Calgary.
Briar Hill Neighbourhood Amenities
Briar Hill real estate benefits from proximity to a nice medium-sized shopping centre right in the community. You can go out and buy groceries at Safeway, get your prescriptions at Shoppers Drug Mart or go to Sears and see the latest sales. Just south of the neighbourhood, you'll find Kensington and that's where all the boutique shopping can be found. Kensington also offers a wide range of popular restaurants, shopping outlets and pubs.
Other local amenities sure to appeal to local home buyers include a public library and a police station located right beside North Hill Mall. There are also multiple recreational parks that residents can enjoy near Briar Hill.
Briar Hill real estate shares a community association along with Hounsfield Heights called the Hounsfield Heights-Briar Hill Community Association. It is located in the community centre and it shares the site with the local police and fire departments. For martial arts, basketball and soccer, it has a great gymnasium. There are also plans for eventual expansion, which include youth activity space, offices and even a common area.
Hounsfield / Briar Hill Schools
As a small community, Hounsfield Heights/Briar Hill has only one school within its boundaries. Briar Hill School accommodates a small number of students from first to sixth grade. However, these communities are in position A when it comes to secondary education with SAIT Polytechnic boarding real estate in Hounsfield Heights and the University of Calgary being a short 10-minute drive North.
- Hounsfield / Briar Hill Public Schools: Calgary Board of Education (CBE)
- Hounsfield / Briar Hill Separate Schools: Catholic Separate School Board
- Hounsfield / Briar Hill French Immersion Schools: Calgary Board of Education (CBE)
- Southern Alberta Institute of Technology: SAIT
- University of Calgary: U of C
Briar Hill/Hounsfield Heights Crime Statistics
Hounsfield Heights/Briar Hill are relatively safe communities with the majority of crimes focusing on vandalism and vehicle-related thefts. For more details, visit the City of Calgary Crime Map.