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Calgary Homes for Sale with Secondary Suites
Browse Calgary homes marketed with secondary suites, basement suites and additional self-contained living spaces in current MLS® listings throughout the city.
Explore current homes with secondary suites in Calgary, including detached and semi-detached properties advertised with basement suites, legal suites, additional kitchens, separate entrances or other independently arranged living areas.
Listing descriptions may use terms such as secondary suite, legal basement suite, suited home, mortgage helper, mother-in-law suite or additional living space. These descriptions are not interchangeable, and buyers should verify the permits, registration and current municipal status of the individual property.
- Suite Status Confirm whether the additional living area is currently approved, registered, permitted or described without supporting documentation.
- Property Layout Compare the entrance, kitchen, bedrooms, bathroom, laundry, parking, utilities, heating and access between the living areas.
- Complete Due Diligence Review municipal records, permits, title information, tenancy details, property condition, financing and insurance requirements.
Understanding Calgary Secondary-Suite Listings
A secondary suite is an additional residential living area located within or on the same property as a primary residence. In Calgary MLS® listings, this most commonly refers to basement accommodation, although the exact configuration and approved use can vary.
Some properties may have a separate entrance and additional kitchen but may not have current approval for use as a secondary suite. Other homes may have permits or documentation supporting the advertised status. Property-specific verification is therefore an important part of the buying process.
What Buyers Should Verify
- Current municipal status of the secondary suite.
- Development, building, electrical, plumbing and gas permits.
- Bedroom windows, emergency egress and fire separation.
- Heating, ventilation and smoke or carbon-monoxide alarms.
- Separate or shared laundry and utility arrangements.
- Parking and private access for each living area.
- Current tenancy, deposits, rents and possession terms.
- Insurance, financing and appraisal considerations.
- Condition of the main residence and developed basement.
An appropriate professional inspection should be considered before removing applicable purchase conditions. Buyers should also review any documentation that is material to the intended use of the additional living space.
Secondary Suites and Potential Rental Income
Some buyers consider suited homes because an additional living area may help accommodate extended family or provide potential rental income. Income should not be assumed solely from the listing description or physical layout.
Before relying on anticipated rent, confirm the suite’s approved status, tenancy arrangements, operating expenses, utilities, insurance, financing treatment and any work that may be required.
Questions about a Calgary secondary-suite property?
Contact Diane Richardson at 403.397.3706, email diane@mypadcalgary.com or use the online contact form.
Secondary Suite Homes for sale in Calgary
232 Nolancrest Heights NW
Calgary
T3R 0V8
$919,000
Residential
beds: 5
baths: 4.0
2,534 sq. ft.
built: 2017
- Status:
- Active
- Prop. Type:
- Residential
- MLS® Num:
- A2350768
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Year Built:
- 2017
- Photos (50)
- Schedule / Email
- Send listing
- Mortgage calculator
- Print listing
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- Property Type:
- Residential
- Property Sub Type:
- Detached
- Condo Type:
- Not a Condo
- Transaction Type:
- For Sale
- Suite:
- Yes
- Num Legal Suites:
- 0
- Num Illegal Suites:
- 1
- Home Style:
- 2 Storey
- Total Living Area:
- 2,533.81 sq. ft.
- Main Level Finished Area:
- 1,085.5 sq. ft.
- Upper Level Finished Area:
- 1,448.3 sq. ft.
- Below Grade Finished Area:
- 995.76 sq. ft.
- HOA Fee Frequency:
- Annually
- Acreage:
- No
- Lot Area:
- 4,068 sq. ft.
- Lot Frontage:
- 34'¼"
- Front Exposure:
- South
- Unit Exposure:
- Northwest
- Levels:
- Two
- Total Rooms Above Grade:
- 9
- Year built:
- 2017 (Age: 9)
- Bedrooms:
- 5 (Above Grd: 3)
- Bedrooms Above Grade:
- 3
- Bedrooms On Main:
- 0
- Bedrooms Below Grade:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 4.0 (Full:3, Half:1)
- Num Ensuite Baths:
- 1
- Plan:
- 1413244
- Heating:
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Basement:
- Full, Finished, Walk Out
- Foundation:
- Poured Concrete
- New Constr.:
- No
- Construction Material:
- Stone, Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Structure Type:
- House
- Roof:
- Asphalt Shingle
- Ensuite:
- Yes
- Flooring:
- Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Cooling:
- Central Air
- Fireplaces:
- 1
- Fireplace Details:
- Family Room, Gas, Mantle, Tile
- Garage:
- Yes
- Garage Spaces:
- 4
- Parking:
- Double Garage Attached, Driveway
- Parking Places:
- 4
- Parking Total/Covered:
- 4 / -
- Laundry Features:
- In Basement, Multiple Locations, Upper Level
- HOA Fee:
- $100.00
- Northwest
- Nolan Hill
- None
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Stove, Garage Control(s), Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Window Coverings
- Built-In Speakers, Dryer, TV Wall Mounts x 3, Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Stove
- See Remarks
- Floor
- Type
- Size
- Other
- Main Floor
- Dining Room
- 39'9" × 26'7"
- Main Floor
- Foyer
- 36'5" × 33'9"
- Main Floor
- Kitchen
- 46'7" × 42'8"
- Main Floor
- Living Room
- 57'5" × 36'5"
- Main Floor
- Office
- 29'10" × 23'
- Main Floor
- Pantry
- 30'6" × 17'9"
- 2nd Floor
- Bedroom
- 43' × 30'10"
- 2nd Floor
- Bedroom
- 43' × 30'10"
- 2nd Floor
- Family Room
- 62' × 61'8"
- 2nd Floor
- Laundry
- 35'5" × 16'9"
- 2nd Floor
- Bedroom - Primary
- 56'5" × 45'11"
- 2nd Floor
- Walk-In Closet
- 35'5" × 29'10"
- Basement
- Bedroom
- 59'5" × 41'
- Basement
- Bedroom
- 38'9" × 29'10"
- Basement
- Game Room
- 55'9" × 49'6"
- Basement
- Furnace/Utility Room
- 41' × 27'3"
- Floor
- Ensuite
- Pieces
- Other
- Main Floor
- No
- 2
- 13'6" x 16'5"
- 2nd Floor
- No
- 3
- 32'6" x 25'11"
- 2nd Floor
- Yes
- 5
- 48'11" x 42'8"
- Basement
- No
- 4
- 13'6" x 29'10"
- Title to Land:
- Fee Simple
- Community Features:
- Other, Park, Playground, Schools Nearby
- Interior Features:
- Chandelier, Double Vanity, French Door, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, No Smoking Home, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Soaking Tub, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Exterior Features:
- Other, Playground
- Patio And Porch Features:
- Deck
- Lot Features:
- Back Yard, Backs on to Park/Green Space, Landscaped
- Num. of Parcels:
- 0
- Fencing:
- Fenced
- Region:
- Calgary
- Zone:
- CAL Zone N
- Zoning:
- R-G
- Listed Date:
- Oct 07, 2026
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Hello, Gorgeous! Welcome to 232 Nolancrest Heights NW in Nolan Hill, with a double attached garage. -
Step inside to a bright, generous front entry with room for everyone to land.
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From the entry, the main floor opens ahead to the living room and its gas fireplace.
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Looking back toward the front door, with the main floor office on the right.
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A private main floor office, tucked away from the main living space.
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Close the doors on the office when the workday is done.
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Settle in beside the gas fireplace in a living room wrapped in windows.
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Open sightlines from the living room back toward the staircase and front entry.
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Living room, kitchen and dining share one open space, so nobody is left out of the conversation.
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Picture movie nights by the fireplace, with the dining area just steps away.
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The kitchen centres on a long island with seating for four.
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Dark cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and pendant lighting over the island.
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Plenty of counter space for the cook, with the walk through pantry close at hand.
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From the cooktop, look across the island to the dining area and its big windows.
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Cook, serve and visit without ever leaving the room.
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A dining area ready for family dinners, with a wall of windows and a statement chandelier.
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A fresh main floor powder room for guests.
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At the top of the stairs, an open landing leads to the bonus room and bedrooms.
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The upper bonus room: your spot for movie nights, game days or a kids' hangout.
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A generous bonus room separates the primary bedroom from the secondary bedrooms.
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A bright upper level bedroom, shown here as a home office.
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Bedroom, office or study space... this room adapts as your needs change.
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Another upper level bedroom, with two windows and room to grow.
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A double door closet keeps this bedroom tidy.
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The upper level main bathroom, with a walk in shower and a wide vanity.
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The upper level main bathroom, with a walk in shower and a wide vanity.
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The spacious primary bedroom, a calm place to end the day.
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Wake up to natural light from a wide wall of windows.
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Wake up to natural light from a wide wall of windows. Room for a full set of bedroom furniture, with space left over.
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The five piece ensuite: dual vanities, a soaker tub and a separate shower.
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A glass enclosed, tiled shower with a built in bench.
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Dual sinks mean no more waiting your turn in the morning.
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Sink into the soaker tub, set beneath a corner of windows.
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Upper level laundry, close to the bedrooms where it is needed most.
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Head down to the walkout level, now finished as an illegal suite. Photo taken before completion.
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The illegal suite has its own laundry on the walkout level.
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One of two bedrooms in the walkout level illegal suite.
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Soft carpet underfoot and a window for natural light in this suite bedroom.
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A full bathroom serves the illegal suite.
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The illegal suite living area opens at grade to the yard. Photo predates the new second kitchen.
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Big windows and its own door to the yard. Photo predates the new second kitchen.
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Photo taken before the illegal suite was completed with a full second kitchen, refrigerator and stove.
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The second bedroom in the walkout level illegal suite, with a large window.
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A double door closet in the second illegal suite bedroom.
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Take your coffee out to the deck, with open views over the neighbourhood.
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Room on the deck for a full conversation set and the barbecue.
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A fenced backyard, with a raised deck above and the walkout below.
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Lots of lawn for kids, pets and summer games.
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The back of the home, showing the deck and the walkout level at grade.
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A quiet walking path runs along the back of the home.
- Listings on market:
- 37
- Avg list price:
- $699,900
- Min list price:
- $359,900
- Max list price:
- $950,000
- Avg days on market:
- 27
- Min days on market:
- 1
- Max days on market:
- 180
- Avg price per sq.ft.:
- $341.8
- DIANE RICHARDSON
- CIR REALTY
- 1 (403) 397 3706
- Contact by Email
Buying a Calgary Home with a Secondary Suite
Calgary homes marketed with secondary suites may offer additional living space for extended family or potential rental use. Buyers should verify the suite’s current status, permits, layout, condition, tenancy and complete ownership costs for the individual property.
Buyers exploring homes with secondary suites in Calgary may encounter listings described as legal suites, basement suites, mortgage helpers, mother-in-law suites, suited homes or homes with separate living areas. These terms do not necessarily describe the same municipal status or property configuration.
A separate entrance, additional kitchen, bathroom or basement bedroom does not automatically establish that the space is an approved secondary suite. Property-specific municipal records and available permits should be reviewed before relying on the space for occupancy or rental income.
- Suite Status Confirm whether the additional living area is approved, registered, permitted or simply described as a suite in the listing.
- Living Arrangement Review entrances, kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, laundry, utilities, parking, heating and privacy between the living areas.
- Complete Due Diligence Examine permits, municipal records, property condition, tenancy, financing, insurance and total operating expenses.
Confirm the Secondary Suite’s Current Status
The advertised description should be compared with the current municipal status and available documentation. Buyers should avoid assuming that the words “legal,” “registered” or “permitted” are interchangeable.
- Current municipal status of the secondary suite.
- Development and building permits.
- Electrical, plumbing and gas permits where applicable.
- Available plans and final inspection records.
- Approved use of the developed living area.
- Title information and registered interests.
- Records for renovations, additions or structural changes.
Review the Suite Layout and Functionality
Secondary suites can vary in size, privacy and functionality. Some have a fully independent entrance, kitchen and laundry, while others share access, utilities or portions of the main residence.
- Location and accessibility of the suite entrance.
- Number and dimensions of bedrooms and bathrooms.
- Kitchen facilities and appliance condition.
- Private or shared laundry arrangements.
- Heating, ventilation and temperature control.
- Natural light and bedroom-window egress.
- Sound separation between living areas.
- Storage available to each occupant.
- Parking spaces and outdoor access.
- Utility connections and metering arrangements.
Buyers should distinguish finished residential space from mechanical, storage and other non-living areas. Room descriptions and measurements should be confirmed for the individual property.
Inspect the Entire Property
A developed basement or additional living area can affect plumbing, electrical systems, heating, ventilation and moisture management. The main residence and suite should be reviewed together during the inspection process.
- Foundation, grading and visible moisture concerns.
- Basement windows, exterior wells and emergency egress.
- Electrical service and panel capacity.
- Plumbing supply, drainage and hot-water equipment.
- Heating, ventilation and airflow.
- Smoke and carbon-monoxide alarm placement.
- Fire separation between living areas.
- Interior finishes, appliances and fixtures.
- Renovations and available permits.
An appropriate professional property inspection should be considered before removing applicable inspection conditions. An inspection does not replace a review of permits, municipal records, title information or tenancy documents.
Review Existing Tenancy and Possession
Some suited properties may be sold with one or both living areas occupied. Buyers should understand the existing tenancy arrangements and how they may affect possession, financing and the intended use of the property.
- Written tenancy agreements and current rent.
- Security deposits and payment records.
- Utilities or services included with the rent.
- Parking, storage and outdoor-space arrangements.
- Notices that have been given or received.
- Possession terms stated in the purchase contract.
- Condition of each occupied living area.
Buyers should obtain appropriate legal advice about any existing tenancy and the obligations associated with taking possession of an occupied property.
Secondary Suites and Potential Rental Income
A secondary suite may provide potential rental income, but projected income should not be assumed from the listing description, advertised rent or physical layout alone.
Before relying on anticipated income, confirm the suite’s current status, market rent, vacancy assumptions, utilities, maintenance, insurance, financing treatment and any work required to support the intended use.
- Current or expected monthly rent.
- Utilities included in the tenancy.
- Insurance requirements and additional premiums.
- Property-management or maintenance expenses.
- Repairs, upgrades or permit-related work.
- Vacancy and turnover considerations.
- Financing and appraisal treatment of rental income.
Calculate the Complete Ownership Cost
The asking price is only one part of purchasing a Calgary home with a secondary suite. Additional living areas can increase utilities, maintenance, insurance and appliance-replacement costs.
- Mortgage payments and required down payment.
- Property taxes and homeowner insurance.
- Natural gas, electricity, water and waste services.
- Heating and hot-water equipment.
- Maintenance for both living areas.
- Appliance repair and replacement.
- Immediate renovations or safety improvements.
- Professional inspection, legal and closing expenses.
Parking, Access and Privacy
Parking and access can affect how well a secondary-suite property functions. Confirm whether occupants have independent access and whether the property provides sufficient legal and practical parking.
- Number and location of parking spaces.
- Garage, driveway and street-parking arrangements.
- Shared or private entrances.
- Access to laundry, storage and utility rooms.
- Use of the yard, patio or outdoor areas.
- Waste and recycling storage.
- Snow-removal and landscaping responsibilities.
Guidance for Buyers
Compare the primary residence, suite layout, permits, property condition, tenancy, financing and total ownership costs. Include municipal-record review and appropriate purchase conditions in your due diligence.
Guidance for Sellers
Gather permits, plans, renovation records, tenancy documents and utility information. Marketing should accurately describe the property’s layout and avoid claiming that a suite is legal or approved unless current documentation supports that description.
Selling a Calgary Home with a Secondary Suite
Sellers should compare their property with active listings and recent sales that offer a similar main residence, suite configuration, municipal status, location, parking and condition.
Before listing, gather available documentation for the basement development or additional living area. Accurate room measurements, permits, utility information, tenancy details and possession terms can help buyers evaluate the property.
Marketing should distinguish between an approved secondary suite, an additional living area and a developed basement without verified suite status. Rental income and tenancy information should also be presented accurately.
Questions about Calgary homes with secondary suites?
Contact Diane Richardson at 403.397.3706, email diane@mypadcalgary.com or use the online contact form.
Contact Diane Richardson About Calgary Homes with Secondary Suites
Request information about a Calgary home marketed with a secondary suite, basement suite or additional self-contained living area, or arrange a private viewing of an available MLS® listing.
Listings may use terms such as secondary suite, legal basement suite, mortgage helper, mother-in-law suite or additional living area. Diane can help you compare the layout, municipal status, available permits, parking, utilities, tenancy information and overall property condition.
Buying a Home with a Suite
Confirm the suite’s current municipal status, development and building permits, entrances, bedrooms, kitchen, laundry, utilities, heating, parking and existing tenancy. Do not rely on potential rental income until the property information has been reviewed.
Selling a Suited Property
Discuss comparable sales, pricing, property preparation and available suite documentation. Gather permits, renovation records, tenancy agreements, utility details and accurate information about the layout and current use of each living area.
Listing status, prices, measurements, suite descriptions, permits, municipal status, tenancy and property features can change. Include the address or MLS® number when requesting information about a specific Calgary secondary-suite property.
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