Buying New Construction in Southeast Calgary: 2026 Community Guide
Nine southeast Calgary 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
Most southeast Calgary new-build communities are balanced markets right now. In 7 of the 9 we track, spec homes are asking more per square foot than new homes have actually sold for, and in several, new homes take far longer to sell than resale. For a buyer, that usually means room to negotiate on a finished spec, and a good reason to compare it with resale homes nearby.
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
Southeast Calgary new-build communities
| Community | Months of supply | Sales (12 mo) | Median price | Median $/sq ft | Days to sell: new vs resale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walden | 2.8 | 157 | $558,750 | $351 | 53 vs 38 |
| Heartwood | 3.0 | 52 | $553,900 | $346 | 59 vs 50 |
| Mahogany | 3.5 | 321 | $640,000 | $399 | 90 vs 28 |
| Legacy | 3.6 | 195 | $525,000 | $362 | 74 vs 38 |
| Wolf Willow | 3.9 | 80 | $533,500 | $359 | 85 vs 40 |
| Seton | 4.0 | 259 | $430,000 | $364 | 41 vs 41 |
| Rangeview | 4.3 | 152 | $562,500 | $348 | 53 vs 51 |
| Logan Landing | 4.9 | 42 | $597,138 | $333 | 40 (new only) |
| Hotchkiss | 5.7 | 128 | $539,800 | $326 | 48 vs 39 |
Median price covers all product types, so communities with more townhomes and duplexes show lower medians. Price per square foot is above grade. Logan Landing's 42 sales were all new builds.
What it means
If you are buying new
01
Specs that have sat are worth negotiating
When new homes take two or three times longer to sell than resale, as in Mahogany (90 days vs 28) and Wolf Willow (85 vs 40), builders carrying a finished spec often have more room on price, upgrades or closing dates.
02
Compare the spec with resale next door
In Legacy, Rangeview and Wolf Willow, resale is the real competition for at least one major product type. A two- or three-year-old home may come with landscaping, a fence and window coverings done.
03
Tight supply changes the plan
Walden (about 2.8 months) and Heartwood (about 3.0) are the tightest. Heartwood had one semi-detached home listed against 13 sold in the past year, so decide quickly when the right one appears.
04
Higher supply gives you choice
Hotchkiss, at about 5.7 months, has the most inventory relative to sales of the communities here.
Our experience
Where we have helped clients
Between 2016 and 2026 our team has represented buyers or sellers on 12 homes in Mahogany, 12 in Legacy and 3 in Seton, and 15 in neighbouring Cranston. Comparing communities? See Cranston vs Seton, Mahogany vs Auburn Bay and Calgary lake communities.
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.
Buying new in Chestermere? See new construction in Chestermere: 2026 community data.
Building or buying new? Start at New Homes in Calgary & Area and get your free New Home Shortlist.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which southeast Calgary new-build communities are the most competitive right now?
Walden and Heartwood had the tightest supply in the 12 months to October 19, 2026, at about 2.8 and 3.0 months. Mahogany had the most sales, with 321.
Do new homes in southeast Calgary sell more slowly than resale?
In several communities, yes. New homes sold in a median 90 days in Mahogany against 28 for resale, 74 against 38 in Legacy, and 85 against 40 in Wolf Willow. In Seton and Rangeview the two were about the same.
Can I negotiate on a builder's spec home?
Often, especially when specs in the community have been sitting. In 7 of the 9 communities we track, specs were asking more per square foot than new homes actually sold for over the past year.
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. They are refreshed monthly.
Thinking about a new build in southeast Calgary?
Call Tod at 587-875-6611, Tausha at 587-875-6615, or 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); CREB® housing statistics, September 2026; TNT sales tracker (2016–2026).