Are you looking for a neighborhood that is ideal for raising a family but still allows you to work in the city? Look no further, because Lake Chestermere may be the one you want.  Chestermere Lake is a community of 20,000 that borders the City of Calgary. At the centre of the community is a 750 Acre lake that you can boat, waterski, fish and swim in. Great schools and services and a feeling of belonging make Chestermere a great place to call home. Read on to find out what makes it one of the most favorable places to raise your family.

Minimal commute time

It only takes about 20 to 30 minutes (depending on time of day) to get to downtown Calgary.  Chestermere is 20 minutes to the Calgary International Airport.  There are numerous industrial parks that are also close to Lake Chestermere.  Stoney Trail also makes getting  to any area of the city a fast commute. Where is Lake Chestermere

Chestermere and Calgary Transit are in talks to bring Calgary Transit to Chestermere.

 Parks and public beaches

Children often need new things to do and new places to explore. You can satisfy your kids’ curiosity and boundless energy by taking them to the numerous refreshing lakefront beaches for a picnic or barbecue, as well as for adventures that are safe and appropriate for them.  There are three public beaches for the family to enjoy.

Lake Chestermere has great bike paths and a bike park and skateboard park.

From the city of  Chestermere you can ride your bike along the canal all the way to Calgary.   There are pathways that run along the canals and ponds in Chestermere. Chestermere bike park video.

Quality schools in the neighborhood

Lake Chestermere is part of the Rocky View School Division and the Calgary Catholic School District, which gives you the choice of enrolling your kids in public schools or in separate schools. Prince of Peace is a Charter school that is nearby.  There are also play schools and day care within the town that can help you look after your young tots.  Lake Chestermere Schools.

After School Activities.

Martial Arts, Dance, Fitness Classes, hockey, soccer, ringette there is a community centre that arranges family events throughout the year.  The Calgary Yacht club operates out of Chestermere and they have great sailing programs.  The city also has programs for families.  Dawsons Landing will have a new civic centre and field house.

Medical, Dental, Physio, Chiropractic, Medical Lab, Family Support.

In Lake Chestermere you can get into see a Doctor on the same day.  There are three medical clinics that are taking new patients.  There is a medical lab in town, two chiropractic clinics, two physio clinics, acupuncturist.  Family support is provided by the town and the public health clinic. Lake Chestermere Medical.

Shopping in Chestermere

There are two major grocery stores in Chestermere.  Safeway and No Frills in town.  There is a Cobbs Bakery, A Dollarama, A consignment store, and a variety of other businesses in town.  East Hills Shopping Centre is just 5 minutes away and it has a Walmart and Costco as major tenants.  There are 56 businesses located here.

Chestermere has a well-educated and diverse population.

24% of Chestermere residents are university educated.  Who lives in Chestermere.

There are a wide variety of homes in Chestermere.  Lakefront homes are running from around $700k for a cabin or lakefront lot, $850k can get you a lakefront home that you can enjoy year around.

Chestermere condos There are apartment, townhouses and villas for sale in Chestermere.

View all  homes for sale in Chestermere on MLS.

There are new communities opening up in Chestermere and you can have a single family home in the Low $400k range.  Resale homes in Chestermere offer incredible value, with most selling for below replacement value.  The older the home (1990+) the bigger the lot and the closer to the lake.  

The McKay family has been helping buyers and seller’s in Chestermere since 1993.  We moved to Chestermere in 1991 when the population of Chestermere was just 900 people.  The roads had potholes, the kids had to commute to Conrich for school, and there was one broken down playground.  There was one store in town with just the basics.  We have watched Chestermere grow and prosper.  We have playgrounds in every community, we have great roads, newer schools, medical services and you can get most everything you need without experiencing Calgary traffic. Doug McKay is licensed with RE/MAX Mountain Vie in Calgary Calgary.  Us sailing on Chestermere Lake

We have seen the communities of Lakeside Greens, Lakeview Landing, Westmere, Chesterview Estates, The Cove and Kinniburgh develop.  Showhomes are open in Kinniburgh, Westmere, Chelsea, Dawson’s Landing and Waterford.  We are looking forward to the amenities that Chelsea and Dawson’s Landing will bring. The show homes are open in these communities and Chestermere is  undergoing a growth spurt again.  While Calgary is feeling the pain of fewer building sites available, Chestermere is ready to fill the gap.  Great homes in beautiful communities are available now!  You can secure a lot now!

We have seen the rate of sale increase substantially in late 2020 and more so in 2021.  The Benchmark price for Chestermere year over year was up 1% in January and 7.2% in February.  This means that the higher priced homes are selling.  As of the end of February there was 3.66 months of supply.  This is a very healthy market to sell in.  More homes should come on the market towards spring, as they always do.  

We would love to answer any of your questions about Chestermere.  Call Doug at 403-909-7975.

 

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