Posted on
February 4, 2025
by
Andy Kwok
The Calgary real estate market is undergoing a shift as inventory levels rise, providing more choices for buyers while also leading to more balanced conditions across different property types. Following three consecutive years of limited supply, January inventory surged to 3,639 units, a 70% year-over-year (Y/Y) increase. However, levels remain below the 4,000+ units typically seen this time of year.
According to Ann-Marie Lurie, Chief Economist at CREB®, rising supply will likely contribute to slower price growth in 2025, although supply conditions remain tight for detached, semi-detached, and row homes, while apartment condominiums are experiencing signs of oversupply, particularly in higher price ranges.
Market Overview – January 2025
Citywide Market Summary
Sales: 📉 1,451 units (↓12% Y/Y)
New Listings: 📈 2,896 units (↑35.5% Y/Y)
Inventory: 📈 3,639 units (↑68.6% Y/Y)
Months of Supply: 📈 2.51 months (↑91.6% Y/Y)
Total Residential Benchmark Price: $583,000 (↑2.8% Y/Y)
Breakdown by Property Type
Detached Homes
Driven by stronger listings in homes priced above $600,000, detached inventory improved, though it remains 27% lower than historical January levels. Sales slowed slightly, bringing months of supply to just over two months. While some districts like City Centre and North East are seeing more balanced conditions, detached homes remain competitive. The benchmark price rose 7% Y/Y and has stayed relatively stable in recent months.
Semi-Detached Homes
The semi-detached segment saw increased listings, keeping inventory at more sustainable levels. Sales improved compared to last year, but inventory varied across districts:
City Centre, North East, and West saw higher months of supply (above three months).
Other districts remained below two months of supply, keeping conditions tighter.
Prices rose 8.3% Y/Y, but in districts with higher inventory, modest price declines were observed.
Row Homes
Row home sales reached record highs in 2024, thanks to a surge in listings, particularly in homes priced above $400,000. Supply growth helped ease price pressures, but the annual benchmark price still rose 14%, with the strongest gains in affordable districts like the North East and East.
Apartment Condominiums
New listings in apartment condos doubled compared to last year, pushing inventory above two months and reducing upward price pressure. While prices remain higher year-over-year, some monthly declines were observed, especially in the North East district. This segment is experiencing the most significant supply increases, which could further impact pricing in the coming months.
Regional Market Trends
Airdrie
Inventory improved in Airdrie, with months of supply staying above two months for the fifth consecutive month. More supply has eased price pressures, though the benchmark price remains up 4% Y/Y despite a slight monthly decline.
Cochrane
Cochrane also saw increased listings, improving inventory levels after years of tight conditions. While supply remains below long-term trends, price growth is slowing, with the benchmark price rising 5% Y/Y but slightly declining compared to last month.
Okotoks
Unlike Airdrie and Cochrane, new listings in Okotoks remain low, keeping inventory well below pre-pandemic levels. Limited supply continues to support price growth, with the benchmark price rising 5% Y/Y and slightly increasing compared to last month.
Market Outlook for 2025
With rising supply and a slowdown in sales, Calgary’s housing market is shifting toward a more balanced environment.
Buyers will find more choices in 2025, particularly in apartment condos, which are seeing the biggest supply increases.
Detached and semi-detached homes remain competitive, with price stability expected in the near term.
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