Best Realtors in Hillhurst, Calgary: How to Choose
What the best Hillhurst real estate agents do differently, the questions to ask, and how we help buyers and sellers.
By Tod Hall and Tausha Hall, TNT Real Estate Pros | Real Broker
Hillhurst is an inner-city northwest Calgary community that includes much of the Kensington shopping district, with Riley Park, Bow River pathways and an easy walk or ride downtown. The best realtor in Hillhurst knows how homes on different streets and in different phases sell, what buyers here are looking for, and how Hillhurst compares with nearby communities. Here's what to look for, the questions worth asking, and how we help in Hillhurst.
What to look for
What the best Hillhurst real estate agents do differently
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.
05
They price on local sales
Recent sales in Hillhurst and nearby communities, adjusted for lot, layout, condition and location within the neighbourhood, not a city-wide average.
06
They stay with you to possession
Conditions, deadlines, your lawyer and the keys, handled without you having to chase anyone.
Before you start
Questions to ask before you choose a Hillhurst agent
- 1How have homes like mine been selling in Hillhurst lately?
- 2Which parts of Hillhurst would fit my budget and lifestyle?
- 3How does Hillhurst compare with nearby communities?
- 4What would you do to get my home ready for sale?
- 5How would you price and market my home?
- 6What should I know about fees, schools and commutes here?
- 7Who will I actually be working with day to day?
Red flags
Watch for an agent who:
- Prices your home on city-wide averages instead of Hillhurst sales
- Can't explain the differences between streets or phases in the community
- Doesn't know about residents' association or HOA fees
- Is hard to reach when homes are moving quickly
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.
Quadrant
Northwest (inner city)
Established
Homesteaded 1883; annexed 1907
Population (2021)
5,475
Association
Hillhurst/Sunnyside Community Association
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.
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, and we help buyers and sellers in Hillhurst and communities across northwest Calgary.
For buyers, we help you find the right home and street for your budget and lifestyle, and give you an honest read on value before you write an offer. For sellers, 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 helps buyers here, too.
We serve Calgary and nearby communities, including Airdrie, Chestermere, Cochrane, Okotoks, Foothills County and Rocky View County. 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
Questions
Frequently asked questions
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 elsewhere in Calgary?
See Best Realtors for Buying a Home in Calgary and Best Realtors for Selling Your Home in Calgary.
Buying or selling in Hillhurst?
Call Tod at 587-875-6611 or Tausha at 587-875-6615. We'll talk through your plans, with no pressure.