Currie Barracks Community Profile
Currie Barracks is a modern inner-city community in Ward 8, developed from 2010 on the former Canadian Forces Base Calgary. Adjacent to Garrison Woods, the community features approximately 1,500+ contemporary homes and townhouses with modern urban design and excellent walkability.
Currie Barracks’ modern construction and inner-city location attract young professionals and families. Over 50 secondary suites are registered according to City of Calgary data. Based on current MLS data, homes range from $600K to $1.1M, with newer basements offering efficient development potential and legal suites generating $1,600-$2,200 per month.
Why Currie Barracks Homeowners Choose OAF
Currie Barracks is one of Calgary’s most dynamic neighbourhoods for basement development. With homes built in 2018, the typical Currie Barracks property has an average of 1,000-1,400 sq ft of unfinished basement space-perfect for lifestyle renovations, legal suites, or recreational spaces.
- Matched expectations: Currie Barracks’s mix of modern (2010+) means we’ve worked with similar home layouts and can set accurate timelines and budgets.
- Fixed-Price agreements: No surprises. We walk your space, set clear expectations, and deliver.
- Community relationships: We work with trusted trades in Currie Barracks and surrounding areas.
Services Available in Currie Barracks
Lifestyle Basement Development
Create the recreation space you’ve always wanted-home theatre, fitness area, wet bar, or family lounge. Typical cost: $55,000-$110,000.
Legal Secondary Suite
Earn rental income while adding value. Currie Barracks zoning permits secondary suites. We handle everything from design to permitting.
Garage Development
Whether new construction or renovation, we build garages that last. Protect your vehicles and add value to your home.
Currie Barracks: Neighbourhood Considerations
Currie Barracks basements sit on engineered fill, modern urban development. This soil type generally excavates cleanly and compacts well, but site-specific surveys are always recommended to identify rock, water tables, or utilities.
Common Challenges
New area; some utility expansion ongoing
Contact OAF early in your ownership or before purchasing. We can assess your property, set budgets, and coordinate with City of Calgary before permitting begins.
Basement development costs vary based on scope. Here’s what to expect in Currie Barracks:
Contact us for a free in-home consultation in Currie Barracks.