The area where the Penbrooke Meadows neighbourhood is today was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1961. Its development into a residential community began 8 years later in 1969. Most homes were built in the following decade.

The range of Penbrooke Meadows homes for sale includes mostly single-family detached homes. There is a wide selection of architectural styles, designs and floor plans to choose from. There is a smaller, but still diverse choice of semi-detached and townhouses for sale. Buyers looking to enjoy apartment-style living can focus their attention on the Penbrooke condos for sale, which are located off 52 Street.

The Penbrooke Meadows community offers home buyers plenty of recreation amenities as well. Elliston Regional Park is a great place for relaxing and leisurely walking and the same holds true for Albert Park. The Bow River pedestrian pathways are a short drive away and are ideal for walking, jogging, running and bicycle riding. Max Bell Arena is a major local entertainment hub hosting sports events, concerts and shows.

When you move to Penbrooke you can do quick shopping at the stores and supermarkets along 17 Avenue. The main shopping hub in the local area is the strip off 36 Street between Memorial Drive and the Trans-Canada Highway. It is home to the Pacific Place and Marlborough Mall plus Walmart, Home Depot and Canadian Tire. It has a great number of restaurants, which offer a variety of cuisines and specialties. Life is good in Penbrooke with older homes available that are full of character and life. When the new modern cookie-cutter homes just aren’t your style, take a look through the Penbrooke listings to find a hidden gem.

The Penbrooke Meadows Community Association offers a wide array of programs and classes and maintains an outdoor skating rink and several sports fields. The community centre has a large hall, kitchen facilities, a game room and a lounge. The neighbourhood is sprinkled with green spaces and Penbrooke Park and Mountview Park are within walking distance of the area.

Families living in Penbrooke Meadows homes will find there are three public elementary schools in the area including Penbrooke Meadows Elementary, James Short Memorial Elementary and G.W. Skene Elementary. There is also one separate elementary school called St. Peter.

• • Penbrooke Meadows Public Schools: Calgary Board of Education (CBE)
  • Penbrooke Meadows Separate Schools: Catholic Separate School Board
  • Penbrooke Meadows French Immersion Schools: Calgary Board of Education (CBE)

If you’re thinking about buying a home, it’s critical that you find out what to expect cost-wise before jumping in and making an offer. To assist you, we’re happy to share with you the following calculators, designed to make the research process easier.