Buying New Construction in Chestermere: 2026 Community Guide
Seven Chestermere new-build communities compared with 12 months of MLS® data, and what it means if you are buying new.
Last reviewed November 2026 · By Tod Hall and Tausha Hall and Cam Johnson, REALTORS®, TNT Real Estate Pros | Real Broker
The short answer
Chestermere is one of the easiest places around Calgary to negotiate on a new home right now. Six of the seven new-build communities we track had more than 5 months of supply over the past year, against just under 4 for Calgary overall. Waterford, Bridgeport and South Shore had over 12 months. Kinniburgh is the exception, with tighter supply and few specs listed.
The numbers below come from our Builder Market Updates, which we publish monthly for Calgary-area builders: TNT's medians from Pillar 9™ MLS® sales between October 20, 2025 and October 19, 2026. CREB® benchmark prices use a different measure, so don't compare the two like for like.
At a glance
Chestermere new-build communities
| Community | Months of supply | Sales (12 mo) | Median price | Median $/sq ft | Days to sell: new vs resale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinniburgh | 4.2 | 48 | $788,500 | $313 | 50 vs 47 |
| Chelsea | 5.3 | 70 | $529,500 | $325 | 62 vs 44 |
| Dawson's Landing | 7.0 | 48 | $562,500 | $327 | 92 vs 40 |
| Clearwater Park | 7.4 | 13 | $690,000 | $328 | 41 (new only) |
| Bridgeport | 12.6 | 19 | $570,000 | $320 | 52 vs 26 |
| South Shore | 12.7 | 17 | $1,070,000 | $334 | 32 vs 102 |
| Waterford | 13.7 | 49 | $544,900 | $333 | 49 vs 43 |
Sorted from tightest to most supply. Median price covers all product types, so communities with more townhomes and duplexes show lower medians. Price per square foot is above grade. Clearwater Park's 13 sales were all new builds; Bridgeport had 2 resales and South Shore 4, so their resale numbers are thin.
What it means
If you are buying new in Chestermere
01
Waterford has the most choice
43 new-build specs were listed as of October 19, 2026, with about 13.7 months of supply, and 124 new-build listings expired, were withdrawn or were cancelled over the year. That is room to ask for price, upgrades or a better closing date.
02
New homes sit longer in Dawson's Landing
New homes took a median 92 days to sell against 40 for resale, and front-garage detached specs were asking about $326 a square foot against the $315 new ones actually sold for.
03
Kinniburgh moves faster
About 4.2 months of supply and only 4 specs listed. If the right home comes up, be ready to decide.
04
Townhomes start lower in Chelsea
New townhome and row specs in Chelsea were asking about $265 a square foot, against about $300 a square foot that new ones have actually sold for.
Living in Chestermere
Good to know before you buy
Its own city
Chestermere has its own council and tax rates. The 2026 municipal rate is 3.573 mills against Calgary's 3.8906, with education tax extra in both.
Schools
Rocky View Schools runs the public schools and the Calgary Catholic School District the Catholic ones. A new K–9 school is being built in Dawson's Landing.
Getting around
About 20 to 30 minutes to downtown Calgary off-peak. Transit is limited: two weekday MAX Purple (Route 307) trips each peak from west Chestermere.
Water and services
Chestermere buys its treated water from Calgary. There's no urgent care in town.
Your new-home team
A builder's eye on your side
Tod Hall and Tausha Hall have guided many buyers through building and buying new across Calgary and the surrounding towns, from choosing the community and builder to possession day. Cam Johnson founded and ran a construction company before real estate, and reads a spec the way a builder does: the product, the lot, the finishes and what it costs the builder to carry it, so you know where there is room to negotiate. Cam writes our monthly Builder Market Updates for all seven Chestermere communities above. For lake homes, resale and the wider market, see our Chestermere realtor guide; building on the other side of the city? See new construction in southeast Calgary.
Before you go
Before you visit a show home
Bring your own agent on your first visit; many builders expect your agent to be with you from the start. Read the builder's purchase agreement carefully, understand GST and the new home rebates, and know what the Alberta new home warranty covers. Our guide to choosing a realtor for new construction walks through each step.
Building or buying new? Start at New Homes in Calgary & Area and get your free New Home Shortlist.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is Chestermere a buyer's market for new homes right now?
In most of it, yes. In the 12 months to October 19, 2026, six of the seven Chestermere new-build communities we track had more than 5 months of supply, against just under 4 for Calgary overall (CREB®, September 2026). Kinniburgh, at about 4.2 months, was the only balanced one.
Which Chestermere new-build community is the most competitive?
Kinniburgh. It had about 4.2 months of supply and only 4 new-build specs listed as of October 19, 2026, against 48 sales in the past year.
Can I negotiate on a spec home in Chestermere?
Often. Waterford had 43 new-build specs listed and about 13.7 months of supply, and 124 new-build listings there expired, were withdrawn or were cancelled in the past year (some were relisted). In Dawson's Landing, new homes took a median 92 days to sell against 40 for resale.
Is Chestermere part of Calgary?
No. Chestermere is its own city on Calgary's eastern edge, with its own council and tax rates. Its 2026 municipal tax rate is 3.573 mills, against 3.8906 in Calgary, with education tax extra in both. Rocky View Schools runs the public schools and the Calgary Catholic School District runs the Catholic schools.
Do I need my own realtor to buy new construction?
The builder's sales team works for the builder. Your own agent represents you, and the builder pays our fee, so it costs you $0. We make sure of that before you sign. Bring your agent on your first visit. See why your own agent is worth it ($0 cost to you).
Where does this data come from?
TNT's Builder Market Updates, which use Pillar 9™ MLS® sales from October 20, 2025 to October 19, 2026, with active listings as of October 19, 2026. They are refreshed monthly.
Thinking about a new build in Chestermere?
Call Tod at 587-875-6611, Tausha at 587-875-6615, Cam at 587-875-6633, email [email protected], or call our office at 587-875-6640. We'll compare the specs and resale homes you're looking at, with no pressure.
Sources: TNT Real Estate Pros Builder Market Updates (Pillar 9™ MLS® sales, October 20, 2025 to October 19, 2026; active listings as of October 19, 2026); CREB® housing statistics, September 2026; City of Chestermere and City of Calgary 2026 tax rate bylaws.