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1513 11811 Lake Fraser Drive SE
Lake Bonavista Calgary T2J 7J4

$239,000
Residential beds: 1 baths: 1.0 679 sq. ft. built: 2008

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Open House - Sep 13, 2026
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM MDT
NOTES: Open House on Sunday, September 13, 2026 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
A2342925
Bedrooms:
1
Bathrooms:
1
Year Built:
2008
<<<<>>>>AFFORDABLE, WELL-APPOINTED & BACKING GREEN SPACE! Welcome to this beautifully maintained main-floor, ONE-BEDROM + DEN condo in Gateway SouthCentre, offering 679 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed living space and a covered west-facing patio overlooking green space—a wonderful place to enjoy your morning coffee, afternoon sun or evening glass of wine. BBQ (there is a gas BBQ hook up on the patio, check out the virtual tour for details). Or leave the ground floor patio and take a walk with your dog. The bright, functional layout makes excellent use of every square foot, with a dedicated DEN/OFFICE space providing flexibility for working from home, hobbies or additional storage. The kitchen features granite/stone countertops, stainless steel appliances and PLENTY OF WORKSPACE, while VINYL PLANK flooring throughout provides a clean, contemporary look and easy-care living (NO CARPET HERE). You'll also appreciate the convenience of in-suite laundry with stacking washer and dryer. The spacious bedroom offers a comfortable retreat, with large walk in closet. The main living area opens directly onto the covered patio, extending your living space outdoors and giving you a lovely green-space outlook without the feel of being surrounded by neighboring buildings. And then there is the building itself. Gateway SouthCentre offers an impressive array of amenities, including GEOTHERMAL heating, a huge fitness facility, party room, guest suite, and an abundance of visitor parking. The unit has a new HEAT pump (June 2026 ~$4000, so you will have no worries).The condominium was also honored as the 2025 CONDOMINIUM OF THE YEAR by the Canadian Condominium Institute, a wonderful recognition of the building's overall management, quality and community. This home includes one titled, OVERSIZED CORNER secured underground parking stall, FOR POTENTIAL WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY OR ROOM FOR YOUR MOTORCYCLE, ALSO with a convenient storage locker cage located at the front of the parking space. Secure, comfortable and exceptionally practical. The location is hard to beat, with Southcentre Shopping Centre, transit, restaurants, services and major roadways all close by, while nearby pathways and green spaces provide plenty of opportunities to get outside and enjoy the area. Whether you're a first-time buyer, downsizing, looking for a low-maintenance home or seeking an investment property, this is an opportunity to own a well-equipped condo in a highly regarded building—all for $239,000. Check out the virtual tour for details, walk around and come out to see us.
Property Type:
Residential
Property Sub Type:
Apartment
Condo Type:
Conventional Condo
Transaction Type:
For Sale
Suite:
No
Num Legal Suites:
0
Num Illegal Suites:
0
Home Style:
Apartment-Single Level Unit
Total Living Area:
679.42 sq. ft.
Main Level Finished Area:
679.42 sq. ft.
Condo Fee:
$632.42
Condo Fee Includes:
Amenities of HOA/Condo, Common Area Maintenance, Electricity, Heat, Insurance, Interior Maintenance, Maintenance Grounds, Parking, Professional Management, Reserve Fund Contributions, Residential Manager, Security, Sewer, Snow Removal, Trash, Water
Front Exposure:
East
Unit Exposure:
West
Floor Location:
Ground
Entry Level:
1
Stories Total:
6
Levels:
Single Level Unit
End Unit:
2+ Common Walls, No One Below
Total Rooms Above Grade:
5
Year built:
2008 (Age: 18)
Bedrooms:
1 (Above Grd: 1)
Bedrooms Above Grade:
1
Bedrooms On Main:
1
Bedrooms Below Grade:
0
Bathrooms:
1.0 (Full:1, Half:0)
Num Ensuite Baths:
0
Plan:
0614475
Heating:
Geothermal, Heat Pump
New Constr.:
No
Construction Material:
Brick, Concrete, Stucco
Structure Type:
Low Rise (2-4 stories)
Ensuite:
No
Flooring:
Vinyl Plank
Cooling:
Heat Pump
Fireplaces:
0
Garage:
No
Parking:
Parkade, Titled, Underground
Parking Places:
1
Parking Total/Covered:
1 / -
Laundry Features:
In Unit
Condo Fee Frequency:
Monthly
Southeast
Gateway Southcentre
Lake Bonavista
Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Guest Suite, Parking, Party Room, Recreation Room, Secured Parking, Trash, Visitor Parking
Dishwasher, Electric Stove, Microwave Hood Fan, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked
NA
Board Approval, Easement Registered On Title, Restrictive Covenant
Restrictions, Cats OK, Dogs OK
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Bedroom - Primary
11'5" × 9'9"
Main Floor
Dining Room
14'2" × 7'5"
Main Floor
Kitchen
11'10" × 8'4"
Main Floor
Living Room
14' × 11'3"
Main Floor
Office
9'3" × 8'8"
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
No
4
4'11" x 8'5"
Title to Land:
Fee Simple
Community Features:
Park, Playground, Schools Nearby, Shopping Nearby
Interior Features:
Breakfast Bar, Closet Organizers
Exterior Features:
BBQ gas line
Patio And Porch Features:
Patio
Num. of Parcels:
0
Region:
Calgary
Zone:
CAL Zone S
Zoning:
M-H1 d247
Listed Date:
Sep 12, 2026
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Listed by CIR Realty
Data was last updated September 13, 2026 at 12:05 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
21
Avg list price:
$925,000
Min list price:
$219,990
Max list price:
$5,795,000
Avg days on market:
26
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
188
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$662.07
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in Lake Bonavista. Average values are derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.
DIANE RICHARDSON

Buying a Condo in Southeast Calgary

SE Calgary condos for sale can offer a wide range of choices, from compact one-bedroom apartments to larger two-bedroom and multi-bedroom units in established and newer communities. Purchase price is important, but the condominium corporation, monthly fees, parking, storage, building condition and bylaws can have just as much impact on long-term ownership.

Two condos with similar asking prices can have very different monthly costs and ownership profiles. One development may include heat and water in the condo fees, another may offer underground parking and storage, while another may provide more extensive amenities that increase monthly expenses. Comparing the complete package is essential.

Condo Fees Matter Compare the monthly fee together with exactly what it includes rather than assuming the lowest fee automatically represents the best value.
Documents Tell the Story Reserve-fund information, financial statements, budgets, insurance and meeting minutes can reveal important information about the condominium corporation.
Parking, Storage & Rules Confirm how parking and storage are owned or assigned and review pet, rental and renovation rules before purchasing.

What Should You Compare When Buying a SE Calgary Condo?

Start by comparing more than the unit itself. Floor plan, bedroom count, exposure, balcony or patio space and interior condition matter, but so do the building's finances, maintenance history and shared-property responsibilities.

A lower-priced unit in a building facing major repairs can create a very different financial outcome from a slightly higher-priced condo in a corporation with stronger long-term planning.

Important Condo Details to Review

Monthly Condo Fees Confirm the current amount and whether heat, water, electricity, insurance, landscaping, snow removal, amenities or other services are included.
Reserve Fund Review reserve-fund information and planned capital projects to understand how the corporation is preparing for major future repairs.
Financial Statements Review the corporation's financial position, annual budget, operating expenses and any significant financial issues disclosed in the documents.
Insurance Understand the condominium corporation's insurance coverage, deductibles and what additional unit-owner coverage may be required.
Parking Determine whether parking is titled, assigned, leased or common property and confirm visitor-parking rules where applicable.
Storage Verify whether a storage locker is included, how it is designated and whether any restrictions apply to its use.

What Do the Condo Fees Actually Include?

Condo fees cannot be evaluated properly without understanding their inclusions. A development with higher monthly fees may include heat, water, extensive exterior maintenance or amenities that would otherwise create separate household expenses.

Compare the monthly fee with your expected total ownership costs rather than simply sorting listings from lowest fee to highest.

Reserve Fund and Major Building Repairs

The reserve fund helps a condominium corporation plan for major expenditures that occur over time. Depending on the development, these can include roofing, windows, siding, building-envelope work, elevators, parkades, mechanical systems and other common-property components.

Buyers should review available reserve-fund information together with recent meeting minutes and financial documents to understand both planned work and any concerns that may already have been identified.

Special Assessments Can Change the Real Purchase Cost

A special assessment is an additional amount owners may be required to contribute when normal operating funds or reserves are insufficient for a particular expense.

Review condominium documents for current, approved, proposed or recently completed assessments and ask how responsibility for any outstanding amount will be handled as part of the purchase.

Parking: Titled, Assigned or Common Property?

Underground parking can be an important feature in Calgary, but parking arrangements differ between developments. A stall may be separately titled, assigned for exclusive use, leased or part of common property.

Confirm the legal status of the stall rather than relying only on the listing description. Buyers with larger vehicles should also consider stall dimensions, parkade clearance and ease of access.

Pet Rules Should Be Checked Before You Buy

Condominium bylaws can regulate the number, size or type of pets permitted and may require board approval. Rules can vary substantially from one development to another.

Buyers with pets should review the current bylaws rather than assuming that a pet-friendly listing description guarantees that their particular animal will be permitted.

Rental and Short-Term Rental Rules

Buyers considering a condo as an investment or who may rent the unit in the future should review applicable condominium bylaws and current municipal requirements.

Long-term and short-term rental arrangements can be treated differently, and rules may change. Verify current requirements before relying on a particular rental strategy.

Review Meeting Minutes for What the Listing Cannot Tell You

Recent board and annual-general-meeting minutes can provide useful context about building maintenance, owner concerns, upcoming projects, insurance issues, bylaw discussions and potential expenses.

A well-presented individual unit does not necessarily tell you what is happening within the larger condominium corporation.

Newer Condo or Established Building?

Newer developments may offer contemporary layouts, newer building systems and modern finishes, while established buildings may offer larger floor plans, mature surroundings or a longer financial and maintenance history to review.

New construction should also be reviewed for warranty information, outstanding deficiencies, remaining construction activity and the development of the condominium corporation's long-term financial planning.

Amenities Add Convenience — and Cost

Fitness rooms, lounges, guest suites, concierge services and other amenities may improve the ownership experience, but they also require maintenance and contribute to the corporation's operating costs.

Consider whether you will actually use the amenities you are helping to fund through monthly condo fees.

Unit Position Can Make a Significant Difference

Floor level, exposure and location within the building can affect natural light, privacy, temperature, views and noise. Corner units, ground-floor units and top-floor units may each offer advantages and trade-offs.

Consider proximity to elevators, stairwells, garbage rooms, parkade entrances, mechanical rooms and common amenity areas when viewing the property.

Do You Still Need a Condo Inspection?

Condominium ownership does not eliminate the need to evaluate the individual unit. Buyers should consider an appropriate inspection of accessible components within the unit before removing applicable purchase conditions.

The inspection of the unit and the review of condominium documents serve different purposes. One evaluates physical condition while the other helps assess the corporation and shared-property responsibilities.

Calculate the Total Monthly Cost

Compare mortgage payments, property taxes, condo fees, insurance, utilities not included in the fees and parking or storage costs where applicable.

A condo with a lower asking price can ultimately have a higher monthly ownership cost than another property with a higher purchase price but different fee inclusions.

Looking Beyond Condos?

Buyers comparing different property types can also explore SE Calgary detached homes for sale or review SE Calgary homes under $300,000.

Comparing property types can help determine whether condominium ownership, monthly fees and shared maintenance responsibilities fit your budget and preferred lifestyle.

Condo fees, fee inclusions, reserve-fund information, financial statements, insurance, bylaws, parking and storage arrangements, pet and rental rules, special assessments, amenities and listing availability can change. Buyers should review current condominium documents, the individual unit, applicable municipal information and other property-specific details before making purchasing decisions.

Get Help Buying a Condo in Southeast Calgary

If you are comparing SE Calgary condos for sale, Diane Richardson can help you review current listings and the details that matter with condominium ownership, including condo fees, parking, storage, reserve-fund information, building condition, bylaws, amenities and total monthly ownership costs.

Call or Text Diane Ask about current Southeast Calgary condo listings, communities, building features, condo fees or arranging a private showing.
Email Diane Send a property address or MLS® number along with questions about parking, storage, fees, amenities, pet rules, documents or other listing details.
Use the Contact Form Share your preferred SE Calgary communities, price range, bedroom needs, parking requirements and other priorities for your condo search.

Comparing Condo Fees and Monthly Costs?

Condo fees can vary significantly between developments, and a lower fee does not automatically mean better value. It is important to compare what is included, such as heat, water, exterior maintenance, amenities or other shared services.

Diane can help you compare asking price together with condo fees, property taxes, utilities not included in the fees, insurance and other recurring costs so you have a clearer picture of total monthly ownership.

Need Help Reviewing Condo Documents?

Condominium documents can provide important information about the financial and physical health of the corporation. Buyers should review reserve-fund information, financial statements, budgets, insurance, bylaws and recent meeting minutes where available.

These documents may also identify planned capital projects, recent repairs, current or proposed special assessments and other issues that may affect future ownership costs.

Parking and Storage Should Be Verified

Parking and storage arrangements are not always identical from one condominium to another. A stall or locker may be titled, assigned, leased or common property.

Diane can help you identify the questions to ask about underground or surface parking, visitor parking, storage lockers and how those spaces are legally designated.

Have a Pet or Plan to Rent the Unit?

Condominium bylaws may regulate pets, rentals, renovations and other aspects of ownership. Pet limits or approval requirements can differ between buildings, and rental rules should be reviewed before relying on a particular investment or future leasing plan.

Current bylaws and applicable municipal requirements should be verified before purchase rather than relying only on a listing description.

Newer Condo or Established Building?

Newer condominium developments may offer contemporary layouts, modern finishes and newer building systems, while established buildings can offer larger units, mature surroundings and a longer financial and maintenance history to evaluate.

For newer properties, review applicable warranty information, outstanding deficiencies and what remains incomplete. For established buildings, pay particular attention to maintenance history, reserve planning and major upcoming projects.

Considering Other SE Calgary Property Types?

If you are still deciding between condominium and freehold ownership, compare SE Calgary detached homes for sale or review SE Calgary homes under $300,000.

Comparing different property types can help clarify how purchase price, monthly fees, maintenance responsibilities, parking and outdoor space fit your budget and preferred lifestyle.

Questions about SE Calgary condos for sale?

Contact Diane Richardson at 403.397.3706, email diane@mypadcalgary.com or use the online contact form.

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