Best Realtors in Hillhurst, Calgary: How to Choose
A local guide to buying and selling in Hillhurst: key facts, our track record here, the questions to ask and how we help.
By Tod Hall and Tausha Hall, TNT Real Estate Pros | Real Broker
Published October 8, 2026 · Last reviewed October 10, 2026 · By Tod Hall and Tausha Hall, REALTORS®, TNT Real Estate Pros | Real Broker
The short answer
Hillhurst mixes character homes, newer infills, townhomes and condos beside Kensington and Riley Park. The best agent here knows how infills compare with older homes, what the Riley Communities Local Area Plan allows nearby, and how condo fees and bylaws differ by building. We've handled 3 Hillhurst transactions since 2021.
Key facts
Hillhurst at a glance
| Quadrant | Northwest (inner city) |
|---|---|
| Established | Homesteaded 1883; annexed 1907 |
| Population (2021 census) | 5,475 |
| Typical homes | Character homes, newer infills and duplexes, townhomes and condos |
| Association | Hillhurst/Sunnyside Community Association |
| Public schools (CBE) | Hillhurst School (K-6); Queen Elizabeth School (K-6); Queen Elizabeth High School (Grades 7-12) |
| Catholic schools (CCSD) | Check the CCSD school finder for this address |
| Nearest hospital | Foothills Medical Centre is about 3 km west |
| Transit | Sunnyside CTrain station (Red Line) at the community's eastern edge, one stop from downtown |
Our experience in Hillhurst
What we've done in Hillhurst
Our team's sales records show 3 transactions in Hillhurst from 2021 to 2024 (3 for buyers and 0 for sellers). That's a smaller record than in some communities we serve, so we lean on recent Hillhurst sales data as much as our own experience.
Counted from the TNT Real Estate Pros sales tracker (2016 onward), matched to Hillhurst using City of Calgary address and community boundary data. Each buyer or seller side is counted once.
Local knowledge
What a good Hillhurst realtor should know
01
They know inner-city homes
Character homes, infills, townhomes and condos, and how each compares on price, lot and condition.
02
They understand lots and redevelopment
Lot size, zoning and infill potential can drive value. They know how to account for both.
03
They know the condo buildings
Fees, reserve funds and bylaws in Hillhurst and Kensington condo buildings.
04
They understand the location
Kensington shops, the Sunnyside CTrain station, Riley Park and the Bow River pathways.
Living in Hillhurst
Living in Hillhurst: schools, parks, shopping and more
Hillhurst is one of Calgary's oldest inner-city communities, just across the Bow River from downtown, between 10 Street NW and 18 Street NW. Felix McHugh homesteaded here in 1883, Ezra Riley's family later farmed the land, and Calgary annexed the area in 1907. About 5,475 people lived here in 2021. It's known for the Kensington shopping and dining district, Riley Park and character homes mixed with newer infills and condos.
Schools
- Hillhurst School (CBE, K-6), with Grade 4-6 GATE (gifted) classes
- Queen Elizabeth School (CBE, K-6) and Queen Elizabeth High School (CBE, Grades 7-12) on 18 Street NW, at the community's western edge. The high school offers AP and AP Capstone
- There's no Catholic school in Hillhurst, so Catholic students go to schools in nearby communities
Parks and recreation
- Riley Park: 9 hectares with historic cricket grounds, the Senator Patrick Burns Memorial Rock Gardens, a wading pool, a large playground and summer concerts
- The Bow River pathway and Poppy Plaza along Memorial Drive, with the Peace Bridge across to downtown
- Hillhurst/Sunnyside Community Association facilities, with a hall, gym, tennis courts and an outdoor rink
Shopping and dining
- Kensington, along Kensington Road NW and 10 Street NW, with more than 25 restaurants within a few blocks plus independent shops, cafes and pubs
- Local favourites such as the Kensington Pub, Higher Ground and Pulcinella
- The Plaza Theatre, an independent cinema in a converted 1920s mechanics shop
- Hotel Arts Kensington and its Oxbow restaurant
Hospitals and health care
- Foothills Medical Centre is about 3 km west
- Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre (24-hour urgent care) is about 2 km away in the Beltline
Getting around
- Sunnyside CTrain station (Red Line) at the community's eastern edge, one stop from downtown
- Downtown is walkable or bikeable via the Peace Bridge
- Memorial Drive, Crowchild Trail, 10 Street NW and 14 Street NW to downtown, the University of Calgary and SAIT
New homes and what's changing
- The Riley Communities Local Area Plan directs new shops and mixed-use growth to Kensington Road, Kensington Close and 10 Street NW, including the old Grace Hospital site
- Ongoing infill is replacing older bungalows with semi-detached homes, row houses and small condo buildings
Good to know
- The Riley family donated Riley Park to the city in 1910. Its cricket grounds have hosted touring teams from Australia and England.
- The flagstone in the Burns Memorial Rock Gardens came from the mansion of Senator Patrick Burns, one of the Calgary Stampede's founders.
Details checked in October 2026 using City of Calgary community profiles, the Calgary Board of Education, the Calgary Catholic School District and community sources. School designations, fees and businesses change, so confirm anything important before you buy.
Calgary market snapshot
CREB®'s September 2026 benchmark prices for the City of Calgary: detached $739,400 (down 0.95% from a year earlier), semi-detached $685,200, row $412,400 and apartment $291,400. Detached homes had about 3.3 months of supply.
Source: CREB® City of Calgary monthly statistics package, September 2026. Community-level prices vary; ask us for recent sales on your street.
Choosing an agent
Three questions to ask a Hillhurst realtor
- 1How do infills compare with character homes in Hillhurst, and what could the local area plan allow on nearby lots?
- 2How have homes like mine sold in Hillhurst over the last 90 days, and what did they sell for compared with list price?
- 3Who will I work with day to day, and how quickly do you respond when homes are moving fast?
For the full checklist, including red flags and how to check an agent's licence with RECA, see how to choose a Calgary realtor.
How we help
How we help in Hillhurst
We're Tod and Tausha Hall of TNT Real Estate Pros, a Calgary team with Real Broker. We each have 25+ years in Calgary-area real estate.
Buying in Hillhurst, we help you find the right street and home for your budget and give you an honest read on value before you offer. Selling, we price your home on recent Hillhurst sales, prepare it to show well and market it to the buyers most likely to want it. Cam Johnson on our team works with buyers here, too.
We're rated 5.0 across 72 Google reviews as of October 2026.
In their words
What our clients say
★★★★★
“Thanks to Cam’s dedication and hard work, I found the perfect home. He truly went above and beyond to make the experience a positive one. I couldn’t have asked for a better realtor, and I would highly recommend Cam Johnson to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Thank you for making such an important milestone such a wonderful experience!”
Alli M. · Google review
★★★★★
“Tod and Tausha provided professional step by step service and made the entire transaction very smooth, great service from recommended West Legal as well, love our new home.”
Sam C. · Google review
Google reviews from TNT clients across Calgary, quoted word for word.
Nearby community guides: Inglewood · Marlborough · All Calgary realtor guides
Questions
Hillhurst real estate FAQ
Where is Hillhurst in Calgary?
Hillhurst is in northwest Calgary, just across the Bow River from downtown, around Kensington Road and 10 Street NW.
What kinds of homes are in Hillhurst?
Hillhurst has character homes, newer infills and duplexes, townhomes and condos.
Is Hillhurst good for commuting downtown?
Many residents walk, bike or take the CTrain downtown. It's one of the closest residential communities to the core.
What schools are in Hillhurst?
Hillhurst School (CBE, K-6, with GATE classes) is in the community, and Queen Elizabeth School (K-6) and Queen Elizabeth High School (Grades 7-12) are on 18 Street NW at its western edge. There's no Catholic school in Hillhurst. Check the CBE and CCSD school finders for any address.
Is there a CTrain station in Hillhurst?
Yes. Sunnyside station on the Red Line is at Hillhurst's eastern edge, one stop from downtown. Many residents also walk or bike downtown across the Peace Bridge.
What's the closest hospital to Hillhurst?
Foothills Medical Centre is about 3 km west. Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre in the Beltline, about 2 km away, has 24-hour urgent care.
How do I find out what my Hillhurst home is worth?
Start with our home value request, and we'll follow up with a price based on recent sales in Hillhurst and nearby communities.
Buying or selling in Hillhurst?
Call Tod at 587-875-6611, Tausha at 587-875-6615 or our office at 587-875-6640. We'll talk through your plans, with no pressure.