Best Realtors in Chestermere: How to Choose
A guide to buying and selling in Chestermere: how it compares with Calgary, 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 9, 2026 · Last reviewed October 10, 2026 · By Tod Hall and Tausha Hall, REALTORS®, TNT Real Estate Pros | Real Broker
The short answer
In Chestermere, look for a realtor who prices lakefront, lake-access and off-lake homes separately, knows the newer communities (Bridgeport, Clearwater Park, South Shore) and explains the trade-offs: no urgent care in town and limited transit. Chestermere buys its water from Calgary. Our team's record here is small: 1 transaction, in 2021.
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Chestermere vs Calgary
| Chestermere | City of Calgary | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 municipal tax rate (education tax extra in both) | 3.573 mills | 3.8906 mills |
| Population | 32,255 (2025 municipal census) | Over 1.3 million (2021 census) |
| Public and Catholic schools | Rocky View Schools; Calgary Catholic School District | Calgary Board of Education; Calgary Catholic School District |
| Transit | Limited peak-hour MAX Purple pilot (Route 307); no local buses | CTrain and bus network |
| Water | Buys treated water from Calgary | City of Calgary water system |
| Drive to downtown Calgary | About 20 to 30 minutes off-peak | n/a |
Our experience in Chestermere
What we've done in Chestermere
Our team's sales records show 1 transaction in Chestermere, in 2021. That's a small record, so we lean on recent Chestermere sales data and our wider east Calgary experience.
Counted from the TNT Real Estate Pros sales tracker (2016 onward). Each buyer or seller side is counted once.
Local knowledge
What a good Chestermere realtor should know
01
They understand lake homes
Lakefront, lake-access and off-lake homes sell very differently. They compare like with like.
02
They know each community
From the established areas around the lake to Bridgeport, Clearwater Park and South Shore.
03
They're honest about the trade-offs
No urgent care in town, limited peak-hour transit, and drive times to Calgary at the hours you'll travel.
04
They price on Chestermere sales
Chestermere has its own market, so they use recent Chestermere sales rather than Calgary averages.
Living in Chestermere
Living in Chestermere: schools, parks, shopping and more
Chestermere is a city on Calgary's eastern boundary, built around Chestermere Lake and reached by the Trans-Canada Highway or 17 Avenue SE. It had 22,163 residents in the 2021 federal census, and its 2025 municipal census counted 32,255. It became Alberta's 18th city in 2015 and is known for lake living, with beaches, boating and the Calgary Yacht Club.
Schools
- Public schools are run by Rocky View Schools, including Chestermere High School, Chestermere Lake Middle School, Prairie Waters Elementary and Rainbow Creek Elementary
- Catholic schools are run by the Calgary Catholic School District: St. Gabriel the Archangel (junior and senior high) and Our Lady of Wisdom (K-6)
- A K-9 school is under construction in Dawson's Landing, and a high school in Chelsea is in planning
Parks and recreation
- Chestermere Lake, with Cove Park and Beach, Sunset Beach, a public boat launch, a marina and the Calgary Yacht Club
- Anniversary Park, John Peake Memorial Park and Rainbow Falls Park
- Clearwater Park is planned to include Chestermere's first indoor pool
Shopping
- Chestermere Station Way
- Rainbow Road, Kinniburgh Boulevard and Merganser Drive W
- East Hills shopping centre on the Calgary-Chestermere border
Health care
- No urgent care centre in Chestermere; the Chestermere Community Health Centre and walk-in clinics provide local care
- Peter Lougheed Centre in Calgary is the nearest full hospital, roughly 15 to 20 km away
Getting to Calgary
- Calgary Transit Route 307 extends MAX Purple into west Chestermere, with two weekday trips each peak (a City-funded pilot)
- No local bus service yet
- About 20 to 30 minutes' drive to downtown Calgary off-peak
New homes and growth
- Bridgeport (Qualico), Clearwater Park (Centron) and South Shore (Edgewater Communities)
- Dawson's Landing and Chelsea are established west-side communities
Good to know
- Chestermere buys treated water from the City of Calgary and follows Calgary's water restriction stages
- Chestermere Lake is a reservoir built for the Western Irrigation District, popular for waterskiing, sailing and fishing
Details checked in October 2026 using municipal, school division, Alberta Health Services and transit sources. Schools, services and schedules 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 Chestermere realtor
- 1How much does lakefront or lake access add in Chestermere, and which recent sales really compare with this home?
- 2How have homes like mine sold in Chestermere over the last 90 days, compared with list price?
- 3Who will I work with day to day, and how quickly do you respond?
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 Chestermere
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 Chestermere, 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 Chestermere sales, prepare it to show well and market it to the buyers most likely to want it.
We're rated 5.0 across 72 Google reviews as of October 2026.
In their words
What our clients say
★★★★★
“We had an outstanding experience working with Tausha and Tod. From our first conversation to closing, they were professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to helping us every step of the way.
They were always responsive, answered all of our questions promptly, and made what could have been a stressful process feel smooth and straightforward.
We truly appreciated their patience, integrity, and dedication to achieving the best possible outcome. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Thank you for providing such exceptional service!”
Leszek N. · Google review
★★★★★
“Tausha & Tod have been the best Realtor's I've ever hired in Calgary. They handled everything professionally and were always quick and thorough with any questions or requests I presented them with. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a positive outcome for any Real Estate needs!”
62koala · Google review
Google reviews from TNT clients, quoted word for word.
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Questions
Chestermere real estate FAQ
Where is Chestermere?
Chestermere is a city on the eastern edge of Calgary, built around Chestermere Lake. Many residents commute into Calgary for work.
Are lakefront homes in Chestermere worth the premium?
Lakefront homes usually sell for much more than similar homes away from the water. Whether it's worth it depends on how you'll use the lake and how long you plan to stay. We'll show you the sales so you can compare.
Is Chestermere cheaper than Calgary?
It depends on the type of home and the area. We'll show you recent sales in Chestermere next to comparable Calgary communities.
How do I find out what my Chestermere home is worth?
Start with our home value request, and we'll follow up with a price based on recent Chestermere sales.
Where can I see Chestermere homes for sale?
Browse our Chestermere page, or tell us what you're looking for and we'll send homes as they come up.
Is Chestermere part of Calgary?
No. Chestermere is its own city with its own council and tax rates, though it shares a boundary with Calgary on the east side.
Which schools serve Chestermere?
Rocky View Schools runs the public schools, including Chestermere High School. The Calgary Catholic School District runs St. Gabriel the Archangel and Our Lady of Wisdom. A new K-9 school is being built in Dawson's Landing.
Is there public transit from Chestermere to Calgary?
Limited service: Calgary Transit's MAX Purple extension (Route 307) runs two weekday trips each peak from west Chestermere. Most residents drive Highway 1 or 17 Avenue SE.
Buying or selling in Chestermere?
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.