Cliff Bungalow
Cliff Bungalow Calgary is an inner-city SW community established in 1907 on land annexed to Calgary in 1906 — one of Calgary’s oldest addresses — centered along 5 Street SW and bordered by the Elbow River to the south, Uptown 17 Avenue SW to the north, and Fourth Street to the east. On a 0.3 km² footprint, the community holds 1,805 residents across 864 properties — an extreme inner-city density profile that reflects the community’s dominant walk-up condo mix. Average assessed value runs at $674K, below the citywide $732K — a per-unit condo-average that reflects the community’s condo-dominant mix rather than a per-home comparison to single-family detached homes. Values rose 12.9% year-over-year against the citywide 15.2% pace during the current cycle. Cliff Bungalow is part of Calgary’s 219 community profiles.
What the data says
Property Values
Average assessed value of $674K — below the city average of $732K.
Value Trend
Property values grew 12.9% year-over-year, trailing the city average.
Higher Activity
351.2 disorder events per 1,000 residents, above the city average of 59.2.
Young & Urban
52.6% of residents are aged 20-39, giving Cliff Bungalow a young, vibrant character.
Eyeing a place in Cliff Bungalow?
Pull the full report on any address you’re considering — assessment, tax estimate, year built, lot details, and the schools, parks, and shops nearby.
Property Values in Cliff Bungalow
| Year | Year-End Assessment Roll | Properties | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $464,268 | 859 | — |
| 2024 | $552,767 | 863 | +19.1% |
| 2025 | $623,810 | 862 | +12.9% |
Why two numbers?
Assessment-roll averages in Cliff Bungalow have climbed 34.4% over the last 3 years, from $464,268 in the 2023 roll to $623,810 in the 2025 roll. The Average Property Assessment in the snapshot above ($674K) is drawn from the live current-year assessment feed, which uses a broader aggregation than the year-specific rolls in the table — small differences between the two are normal.
Building Activity in Cliff Bungalow
Community Safety in Cliff Bungalow
In 2025, Cliff Bungalow recorded 634 disorder events — 351.2 events per 1,000 residents, above the city average of 59.2.
| Year | Events | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 850 | — |
| 2021 | 650 | -23.5% |
| 2022 | 539 | -17.1% |
| 2023 | 488 | -9.5% |
| 2024 | 527 | +8% |
| 2025 | 634 | +20.3% |
| 2026† | 368 | — |
† Partial year — coverage limited to months published by CPS to date.
Who Lives in Cliff Bungalow
Cliff Bungalow holds 1,805 residents across 864 properties on the community's 0.3 km² inner-city SW footprint. The resident base skews young and renter-heavy — the community's extreme condo-dominant walk-up character means most residents are renters or first-time owners of small condo units, with a 72% rental share and 53% of residents aged 20-39 historically driving a mix of early-career professionals, students, and long-tenured downtown-adjacent renters. Immigrant share sits around 17%, close to the citywide baseline, and household incomes have historically run below the citywide median in line with the community's small-unit condo profile. For a similar inner-city SW walk-up community with a comparable condo-dominant mix, the Beltline profile covers the direct north neighbour and closest reference; for another close inner-city SW walk-up peer, the Sunalta profile covers a nearby community with a similar young resident mix.
Traffic cameras near Cliff Bungalow
Live images from City of Calgary traffic cameras within ~1.5 km of Cliff Bungalow. Each camera refreshes every 30 seconds — click any pin to see the latest view.
Living in Cliff Bungalow
Housing in Cliff Bungalow is extremely condo-dominant — around 91% of the community’s homes are condos or apartments, giving Cliff Bungalow one of the densest condo profiles in Calgary. Rental share sits around 72%, well above the citywide baseline and definitional for the community’s walk-up-belt character. Uptown 17 Avenue SW runs the north boundary — one of Calgary’s densest walk-up commercial corridors with restaurants, cafés, indie retail, and live-music venues along the strip; the 17 Ave SW retail runs technically in the Beltline on the north side of the boundary but functions as Cliff Bungalow’s daily commercial edge. Fourth Street on the east boundary anchors Mission’s 4th Street retail strip on the east side of the boundary — another daily commercial corridor for Cliff Bungalow households. The Elbow River forms the south boundary — the river pathway and the sandstone cliffs the community is named for run along that edge. For a similar inner-city SW walk-up community with a comparable condo-dominant profile, the Lower Mount Royal profile is a close reference on walk-up density; for the direct east neighbour with a similar heritage character, the Mission profile covers the historically-bundled but distinct east community.
Things to do in Cliff Bungalow
Uptown 17 Avenue SW along the north edge is one of Calgary’s densest walk-up commercial corridors — restaurants, cafés, indie retail, live-music venues, and the wider Beltline nightlife district all open within a short walk of most Cliff Bungalow blocks. Fourth Street on the east edge anchors Mission’s 4th Street retail strip with additional restaurants and dining that Cliff Bungalow households treat as part of their daily neighbourhood. The Elbow River pathway along the south boundary connects into the wider Calgary pathway network, and the sandstone cliffs the community is named for run along the south edge. Downtown Calgary sits north across the Beltline — a short walk, cycle, or transit connection into the core. Western Canada High School serves as the local CBE high school for the community and the wider inner-city SW residential belt. There is no CTrain station inside Cliff Bungalow; the closest LRT is the Erlton/Stampede Red Line station a short east connection through Mission. Any specific business inside or near the community is easiest to find through the Cliff Bungalow business directory, which pulls current City of Calgary business-licence records.
The Cliff Bungalow real-estate read
Cliff Bungalow’s average assessed value sits at $674K, below the citywide $732K — a per-unit condo-average that reflects the community’s condo-dominant mix rather than a per-home comparison to single-family detached homes. Values rose 12.9% year-over-year against the citywide 15.2% pace, closely tracking the wider Calgary market during the current cycle. Building activity for the community’s small footprint sits at 71 permits filed since 2024, weighted toward interior renovations of existing walk-up condo buildings and inner-city SW infill along the Elbow River corridor. The community’s average build year sits around 1968, reflecting the mix of early-twentieth-century original heritage character homes and later walk-up condo redevelopment. On safety, disorder runs at 351.2 events per 1,000 residents — well above the citywide baseline of 59 per 1,000, consistent with inner-city density profiles and the 17 Ave SW commercial corridor exposure. Year-over-year, the community’s disorder rate rose compared with the year before. For a same-condo-mix inner-city community with a comparable heritage-and-walk-up profile, the Upper Mount Royal profile is a close reference on character.
Common Questions About Cliff Bungalow
Why are there two average values on this page?
The page shows two related but distinct figures because they come from two different official City of Calgary datasets with different aggregation methods. The Average Property Assessment (in the snapshot at the top of the page and in the "vs Calgary Average" card) is drawn from the City's live current-year assessment feed, using a broad aggregation across all residential parcels. The Year-End Assessment Roll figures in the Property Values chart and table below come from a separate dataset that captures each year's official year-end roll, using a narrower per-year methodology. Both are official data — the small difference between them is normal and reflects the different aggregation windows. For an at-a-glance current value, use the Average Property Assessment; for authoritative year-over-year trends, use the Assessment Roll.
Is Cliff Bungalow a good place to live?
Cliff Bungalow pairs an extremely dense inner-city SW walk-up-condo mix with immediate 17 Avenue SW and Mission 4th Street retail access on the north and east edges plus Elbow River pathway on the south. The fit for buyers depends on priorities: those wanting an inner-city SW condo-heavy community with downtown-adjacent commercial corridor access tend to land here.
Is Cliff Bungalow safe?
Disorder in Cliff Bungalow runs at 351.2 events per 1,000 residents — well above the citywide baseline of 59 per 1,000, consistent with inner-city density profiles. Year-over-year, the community's disorder rate rose compared with the year before. The disorder measure covers social-disorder calls handled by Calgary Police Service; overall crime is measured separately.
What's the average house price in Cliff Bungalow?
The average assessed value in Cliff Bungalow sits at $674K, below the citywide $732K — a per-unit condo-average that reflects the community's condo-dominant mix rather than a per-home comparison to single-family detached homes.
What is Cliff Bungalow known for?
Cliff Bungalow is best known for its extreme condo-dominant walk-up character, its heritage-era establishment in 1907, and the sandstone cliffs along the Elbow River south boundary that give the community its name. Uptown 17 Avenue SW on the north edge and Mission's 4th Street retail on the east edge round out the community's identity.
Businesses in Cliff Bungalow
Community Association
Cliff Bungalow – Mission
The Cliff Bungalow – Mission represents the residents of Cliff Bungalow. Community associations organize local events, advocate for neighbourhood improvements, and connect residents.
cliffbungalowmission.comWhat’s your address worth?
Pull a full property profile for any Calgary home — assessment, tax estimate, year built, and the parks, schools, and shops around it.
Nearby Neighbourhoods
More neighbourhoods like Cliff Bungalow
Communities with comparable average assessed property values.
Own a business in Cliff Bungalow?
Your listing is already in our directory. Claim it free to add hours, photos, and contact info — or upgrade to Featured for top placement in your category and neighbourhood.