Scenic Acres Community Profile
Scenic Acres is an established northwest Calgary community in Ward 2, developed from 1983. Bordering Nose Hill Park and offering mountain views, the community features approximately 3,500+ quality homes with excellent access to Crowchild Trail and Stoney Trail.
Scenic Acres’ Nose Hill proximity and mountain views make it a desirable established neighbourhood. Over 120 secondary suites are registered according to City of Calgary data. Based on current MLS data, homes range from $550K to $900K, with mature properties offering strong renovation potential and legal suites generating $1,400-$2,000 per month.
Why Scenic Acres Homeowners Choose OAF
Scenic Acres is one of Calgary’s most dynamic neighbourhoods for basement development. With homes built in 2018, the typical Scenic Acres 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: Scenic Acres’s mix of established (1983-1998) 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 Scenic Acres and surrounding areas.
Services Available in Scenic Acres
Lifestyle Basement Development
Create the recreation space you’ve always wanted-home theatre, fitness area, wet bar, or family lounge. Typical cost: $55,000-$105,000.
Legal Secondary Suite
Earn rental income while adding value. Scenic Acres 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.
Scenic Acres: Neighbourhood Considerations
Scenic Acres basements sit on clay with some rock, northwest hillside. 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 Scenic Acres:
Contact us for a free in-home consultation in Scenic Acres.