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128 Marquis Place SE
Meadowbrook Airdrie T4A 1Y7

$430,000
Residential beds: 3 baths: 2.0 1,197 sq. ft. built: 1979

Welcome to 128 Marquis PL SE. North facing front yard.
Photo 1: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
Photo 2: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
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Photo 45: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
A2346829
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
2
Year Built:
1979
Settle into the established community of Meadowbrook, one of Airdrie’s most desirable mature neighbourhoods. This charming two-storey home offers a wonderful combination of comfort, character, and a larger fenced South back yard, all in a location that puts schools, parks, shopping, dining, and Genesis Place within easy walking distance. Outstanding curb appeal welcomes you home with decorative river rock facing and stone pillars framing the front entry. Inside, the main level features a bright dining area with patio doors leading to a spacious two-tiered deck, perfect for entertaining. The living room serves as a cozy focal point with its wood-burning fireplace, complete with a mantel, glass doors, and a gas log lighter. Upstairs, you’ll find three good-sized bedrooms, including a primary suite complete with its own private balcony. The lower level offers additional living space with a recreation room, utility room, laundry room featuring a newer washer and dryer included with the sale, and a hidden safe room. Step outside into your private, south-facing backyard surrounded by mature foliage—an ideal retreat backing directly onto a paved walking path system where you can relax and watch the entertaining local wildlife, including birds and squirrels. The attached, oversized single garage is insulated, drywalled, and equipped with a wheelchair lift to the main floor. The single, extra-long concrete driveway provides plenty of parking space alongside ample street parking. Over the years, the home has seen major upgrades, including fiber cement siding, roof shingles, windows, furnace, hot water tank, fence, and some select appliances. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Call your Realtor today to schedule your private viewing as all viewings are by appointment.
Property Type:
Residential
Property Sub Type:
Detached
Condo Type:
Not a Condo
Transaction Type:
For Sale
Suite:
No
Num Legal Suites:
0
Num Illegal Suites:
0
Home Style:
2 Storey
Total Living Area:
1,196.7 sq. ft.
Main Level Finished Area:
588 sq. ft.
Upper Level Finished Area:
608.7 sq. ft.
Below Grade Finished Area:
509.9 sq. ft.
Acreage:
No
Lot Area:
5,578 sq. ft.
Lot Frontage:
45'¼"
Front Exposure:
North
Levels:
Two
Total Rooms Above Grade:
6
Year built:
1979 (Age: 47)
Bedrooms:
3 (Above Grd: 3)
Bedrooms Above Grade:
3
Bedrooms On Main:
0
Bedrooms Below Grade:
0
Bathrooms:
2.0 (Full:1, Half:1)
Num Ensuite Baths:
0
Plan:
7811612
Heating:
Mid Efficiency, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Natural Gas, Wood
Basement:
Full, Partially Finished, Other
Foundation:
Poured Concrete
New Constr.:
No
Construction Material:
Cement Fiber Board, Mixed, Stone, Wood Frame
Structure Type:
House
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Ensuite:
No
Flooring:
Carpet, Linoleum, Tile
Cooling:
None
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Details:
Brick Facing, Gas Starter, Glass Doors, Living Room, Mantle, Wood Burning
Garage:
Yes
Garage Spaces:
1
Parking:
Concrete Driveway, Front Drive, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Insulated, Off Street, On Street, Parking Pad, Single Garage Attached
Parking Places:
3
Parking Total/Covered:
3 / -
Laundry Features:
In Basement, Laundry Room
Southeast
Meadowbrook (Airdrie)
Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Stove, Garage Control(s), Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Window Coverings
N/A
Airspace Restriction, Utility Right Of Way
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Living Room
15'5" × 13'9"
Main Floor
Dining Room
8'9" × 8'3"
Main Floor
Kitchen
10'3" × 9'10"
2nd Floor
Bedroom
11'8" × 7'10"
2nd Floor
Bedroom - Primary
13'9" × 13'5"
2nd Floor
Bedroom
11'4" × 8'6"
Basement
Laundry
9'5" × 6'5"
Basement
Storage
6'10" × 5'9"
Basement
Furnace/Utility Room
5'1" × 4'2"
Basement
Flex Space
5'10" × 3'5"
Basement
Game Room
14'7" × 12'4"
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
No
2
5'2" x 7'1"
2nd Floor
No
4
5'10" x 7'5"
Title to Land:
Fee Simple
Community Features:
Park, Playground, Schools Nearby, Shopping Nearby, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Walking/Bike Paths
Interior Features:
Storage, Vinyl Windows
Exterior Features:
Private Yard, Storage
Patio And Porch Features:
Deck
Lot Features:
Fruit Trees/Shrub(s), Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Lawn, No Back Lane, Private, Rectangular Lot, Street Lighting, Treed
Num. of Parcels:
0
Outbuildings:
Shed
Fencing:
Fenced
Region:
Airdrie
Zoning:
R1
Listed Date:
Sep 22, 2026
  • Photo 1: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
    Welcome to 128 Marquis PL SE. North facing front yard.
  • Photo 2: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
    Entering the property via the single car garage (20.10x13.1) or the front entry with a screen door.
  • Photo 3: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
    Looking back at the front entry. The door to the left is the front entry and the door in the center is the garage access. A good size coat closet to the right.
  • Photo 4: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
    The kitchen, the dishwasher refrigerator, electric stove and hood fan are included.
  • Photo 5: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
    A closer look at the counter/cupboard space and appliances.
  • Photo 6: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
    Another look at the counter/cupboard space and appliances. A two piece bathroom is the door to the right and the door to the left is the access point to the lower level. Beside that door is the access to the upper-level sleeping quarters. Beyond is the li
  • Photo 7: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
    The dining area with a patio door to a larger deck in the South facing back yard.
  • Photo 8: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
    Another closer look at the dining area.
  • Photo 9: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
    The larger deck looking SE.
  • Photo 10: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
    The larger deck looking SW. A lower deck is just beyond the end of this deck.
  • Photo 11: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
    Back inside the dinning room and the kitchen area.
  • Photo 12: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
    The main floor living room with wood burning fire place with a gas log lighter.
  • Photo 13: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
    Another view of the main floor living. A nice size mantle to display those seasonal items and X-mass socks.
  • Photo 14: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
    The main floor two piece bathroom.
  • Photo 15: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
    Primary/master bedroom.
  • Photo 16: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
    Another image of the primary/master bedroom. The door to the left is the access to your private balcony.
  • Photo 17: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
    The primary/master bedroom private balcony.
  • Photo 18: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
    Another image of the primary/master bedroom, with his & hers closets.
  • Photo 19: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
    Bedroom.
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    Another image of the same bedroom.
  • Photo 21: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
    The third bedroom.
  • Photo 22: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
    The upper floor four piece bathroom.
  • Photo 23: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
    Another image of the upper floor four piece bathroom.
  • Photo 24: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
    The lower level recreation room.
  • Photo 25: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
    Another image of the lower level recreation room.
  • Photo 26: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
    The lower level.
  • Photo 27: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
    The lower level laundry room featuring a newer washer and dryer included with the sale.
  • Photo 28: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
    The lower level utility room.
  • Photo 29: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
    The lower level, a hidden safe room.
  • Photo 30: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
    The attached, oversized single garage is insulated, drywalled, and equipped with a wheelchair lift to the main floor.
  • Photo 31: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
    Check out this south-facing backyard surrounded by mature foliage—an ideal retreat backing directly onto a paved walking path system.
  • Photo 32: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
    A backyard that offers privacy.
  • Photo 33: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
    The backyard is fully fenced.
  • Photo 34: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
    The back of the home and backyard.
  • Photo 35: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
    Another image of the back of the home and backyard.
  • Photo 36: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
    Another image of the back of the home and backyard.
  • Photo 37: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
    The East side of the home/yard and the attached, oversized single garage. The garage is insulated and drywalled.
  • Photo 38: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
    The single, extra-long concrete driveway provides plenty of parking space alongside ample street parking.
  • Photo 39: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
    The front of the home - North facing.
  • Photo 40: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
    Supplied RPR - Real Property Report.
  • Photo 41: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
    Community image, RJ Hawkey elementary school is considered walking distance away.
  • Photo 42: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
    Community image, Meadowbrook middle school is considered walking distance away. With the Good Shepherd Catholic School steps across the field to the North East.
  • Photo 43: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
    Community image, Genesis Place is considered walking distance away.
  • Photo 44: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
    Community image, local shopping and dining.
  • Photo 45: 128 Marquis Place SE in Airdrie: Meadowbrook Detached for sale : MLS®# A2346829
    Community image, local shopping.
Listed by CIR Realty
Data was last updated September 24, 2026 at 02:05 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
510
Avg list price:
$574,000
Min list price:
$155,000
Max list price:
$3,290,000
Avg days on market:
42
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
281
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$331.01
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in Airdrie. Average values are derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.
DIANE RICHARDSON

Buying a SE Calgary Home from $400,000 to $500,000

The $400,000 to $500,000 SE Calgary real estate market can offer buyers a broader mix of housing than lower price ranges, including townhomes, larger condominium properties and detached homes when available. The most useful comparison is not simply which home costs less, but what each property provides in space, ownership structure, parking, condition and ongoing expenses.

At this price point, buyers may be deciding between a newer townhome, an established attached property, a larger condo or a detached home near the upper end of the range. Those choices can involve very different responsibilities and long-term costs, making property-specific due diligence particularly important.

More Property Types to Compare This range can provide a wider mix of townhomes, attached properties, larger condos and detached homes when current inventory permits.
Garage & Outdoor Space Buyers may begin to see more attached garages, private yards, patios and other outdoor space, but these features vary widely between individual properties.
Condition Can Affect Value A lower-priced home requiring significant work can ultimately cost more than a higher-priced property with newer major components and fewer immediate repairs.

What Can $400,000 to $500,000 Buy in SE Calgary?

Depending on current inventory, buyers may find multi-bedroom townhomes, larger apartment-style condos, attached homes and some detached properties. The balance between property type, age, size and location changes from community to community.

Near the lower end of the range, buyers may have more condominium and attached-housing choices. Approaching $500,000 can occasionally bring detached homes into consideration, although availability, condition, location and lot characteristics can vary substantially.

Townhome: Condominium or Fee-Simple?

Two townhomes with similar asking prices may have very different ownership structures. Some are part of a condominium corporation with monthly fees and shared maintenance responsibilities, while others may be fee-simple properties where the owner is directly responsible for more exterior maintenance.

Confirm the ownership structure before comparing costs. For condominium townhomes, review the monthly fee, what it includes, reserve fund information, financial statements, insurance, bylaws, recent meeting minutes where available and any known or proposed special assessments.

Important Property Details to Compare

Roof & Exterior Review age and condition of roofing, siding or exterior finishes, windows, doors, drainage and other components that may require future repair or replacement.
Heating & Hot Water Check the age and condition of furnaces, hot-water systems, air conditioning and other mechanical equipment where applicable.
Basement Development Confirm how the basement is finished, what rooms are included and whether available municipal permit information supports significant development or alterations.
Renovation Quality Look beyond cosmetic upgrades and consider workmanship, materials, permits where applicable and the condition of underlying systems.
Garage & Parking Compare attached or detached garages, stall dimensions, driveway space, visitor parking and additional parking restrictions.
Lot & Outdoor Space Consider lot size, orientation, fencing, decks, patios, landscaping, drainage and the amount of exterior maintenance required.

Finished Basement Does Not Always Mean the Same Thing

A developed basement can add useful living space, but buyers should understand exactly what is included. Compare ceiling height, windows, bedroom configuration, bathrooms, storage, laundry, heating and the overall quality of the development.

Where a basement includes an additional kitchen, separate entrance or independently arranged living area, buyers should verify available permits and municipal records. Those features alone do not establish that the space is approved as a legal secondary suite.

Newer Townhome or Older Detached Home?

This is one of the more interesting comparisons that can arise near this price point. A newer townhome may offer contemporary finishes, lower immediate maintenance and a garage, while an older detached home may provide private land, more control over exterior improvements and no condominium corporation.

Neither option is automatically better. Buyers should compare the condition of major components, monthly fees, lot and parking needs, renovation plans, maintenance preferences and how long they expect the property to meet their needs.

Calculate the Total Cost of Ownership

A $450,000 townhome with condominium fees and a $495,000 detached home can have very different monthly and annual costs. Compare mortgage payments together with property taxes, insurance, utilities, condo fees where applicable and expected maintenance.

Buyers should also budget for less frequent but potentially significant costs such as roofing, windows, mechanical equipment, exterior maintenance and future renovations.

Professional Inspection and Permit Review

Buyers should consider an appropriate professional property inspection before removing applicable purchase conditions. A home that appears recently renovated can still contain older mechanical, electrical, plumbing or building components that warrant closer examination.

Significant renovations, additions, basement development and structural alterations should also be checked for available permits and applicable municipal records where appropriate.

What Changes in the $500,000 to $600,000 Range?

For buyers whose priority is a detached home, additional bedrooms, larger lots or more garage options, comparing the next price band can be useful. Depending on current inventory, moving above $500,000 may broaden the selection of detached homes and other property types.

Compare SE Calgary homes for sale from $500,000 to $600,000 alongside this page to see whether the additional purchase price provides features that are important to you.

Could the $300,000 to $400,000 Range Still Work?

Buyers who are comfortable with condominium or attached housing may also want to compare SE Calgary homes from $300,000 to $400,000. A lower purchase price may be worthwhile if the additional space, garage, lot or property type available in the $400K-$500K range is not essential to your needs.

Listing availability, asking prices, property types, condominium fees, measurements, renovations, permits and property features can change. Buyers should verify current MLS® listing information, condominium documents where applicable, municipal records and property-specific details before making purchasing decisions.

Get Help Buying a SE Calgary Home from $400,000 to $500,000

If you are comparing SE Calgary homes for sale from $400,000 to $500,000, Diane Richardson can help you review current listings, compare property types and understand important details such as ownership structure, condition, parking, renovations, basement development and ongoing ownership costs.

Call or Text Diane Ask about available properties, Southeast Calgary communities, home features, pricing or arranging a private showing.
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Comparing Townhomes and Detached Homes?

The $400,000 to $500,000 range can include different ownership and property types. Diane can help you compare condominium townhomes, fee-simple attached homes and detached properties when available, including the differences in monthly fees, maintenance responsibilities, parking, garages, outdoor space and property condition.

For condominium properties, buyers should review available reserve fund information, financial statements, corporation insurance, bylaws, recent meeting minutes where available, planned repairs and any known or proposed special assessments.

Questions About Renovations, Basements or Property Condition?

Homes in this price range may vary significantly in age and renovation history. Buyers should consider the condition of roofing, windows, heating and hot-water systems, exterior components, basement development and other major elements alongside cosmetic improvements.

Where significant renovations, additions or basement development are present, available permits and municipal records should be reviewed where applicable. Buyers should also consider an appropriate professional property inspection before removing applicable purchase conditions.

Not Sure Whether to Move Into the $500K-$600K Range?

Buyers looking for more detached-home options, additional bedrooms, larger lots or different garage configurations may benefit from comparing SE Calgary homes from $500,000 to $600,000. Diane can help you compare the available inventory and determine whether the additional purchase price provides features that matter to you.

Buyers who prefer a lower purchase price can also review SE Calgary homes from $300,000 to $400,000 to compare the trade-offs between price, property type, size and ownership costs.

Questions about SE Calgary homes for sale from $400,000 to $500,000?

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

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