Why choose a detached garage over an attached one?

Detached garages provide greater privacy, more backyard flexibility, and opportunities for hobby or workshop setups. They reduce home noise transfer, improve yard usage, and allow for future suite or carriage house potential—especially valued in Calgary’s laned and inner-city neighborhoods.

What types of detached garages are available in Calgary?

Options include single or double detached garages, oversized and insulated garages, heated setups, and workshop-ready designs. Some homes offer RV parking, extended depth, or plans for future laneway suite additions.

Which Calgary communities are best for detached-garage homes?

Top areas include Killarney, Mount Pleasant, Capitol Hill, Marda Loop, Inglewood, Renfrew, Thorncliffe, and newer NW/SE laned suburbs. These neighborhoods feature a mix of classic character, infills, and suite-ready detached garage lots.

How common are oversized or workshop-style detached garages?

Very common—many buyers seek oversized, insulated, or heated detached garages with extended bays, tall ceilings, 220V outlets, and organized storage, perfect for trades, hobbies, or car collectors.

Can I build a laneway or garden suite with a detached garage?

Many inner-city communities in Calgary—including Killarney, Richmond, Highland Park, Crescent Heights—allow laneway suites, garden suites, or carriage houses upon meeting zoning and lot requirements. Detached-garage homes are ideal for this type of secondary dwelling.

Do detached garage homes offer strong resale value?

Yes—homes with detached garages are highly marketable in laned, infill, and character areas where buyers want workspace, suite options, or extra privacy. Oversized/heated garages and suite-ready lots typically fetch market premiums.

Who can help me find the right detached garage home in Calgary?

Diane Richardson specializes in detached garage, workshop, and suite-ready homes in Calgary. She provides custom MLS® searches, local market advice, and personal tours to match your garage, hobby, or redevelopment needs.

15 Glenview Drive SW in Calgary: Glendale Detached for sale : MLS®# A2293402

*** For more information, please click the "More Information" button. *** Prime GLENDALE opportunity. DEVELOPERS Approximately 50’ frontage and 14,495 sq. ft. lot with walk out. R-CG zoned treed lot with fantastic views on quiet side street. Newer High-efficiency furnaces with AC on one and newer large multi-balconies. High roof line and wide UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS. DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL for high value estate style infills plus space for large yards and carriage lane house and garages. Walking distance to many SCHOOLS, Fire station and Police Station and LRT. BACK-ALLEY ACCESS: approximately 164 ft. open to back lane. Utility poles are on opposite side of alley allowing unrestricted access. HOME OWNERS: 2-story addition added to original bungalow with walkout. Approximately 3800 sq ft developed living area. 4+2 bedrooms, formal dining room, Family/TV room, separate living room with wood burning fireplace. Bonus rooms for potential bedrooms, hobbies or workout area. Main floor laundry room-large enough for folding, hanging & storing items! SEPARATE KITCHEN/WORKROOM in basement with WALKOUT. OPEN CONCEPT family/dining/kitchen with separate Living Room and OPEN BEAM WOOD ceilings. Windows everywhere allow natural light combined with custom wood panelling and hardwood floors, feels spacious & cozy at the same time! Primary bedroom is your cabin in the sky. High on the second floor offers outstanding VIEWS, cedar paneled, vaulted cedar beamed ceilings, and a private newer balcony. 2 walk-in closets. Large space and sitting room can easily fit your king-sized bed +any other furniture you have! Downstairs to your lower walk out retreat! Relax, watch a movie, play pool, workout, do crafts, bake a cake whatever you like. 4 extra rooms on this level, plus a full kitchen & 3-piece bath with claw tub. Rooms could be a gym, office, hobby room or just storage! A HUGE WET BAR, floating glass shelves, perfect for entertaining. WALK TO SCHOOLS in neighborhood-including SPANISH immersion, elementary and junior high for both public and separate schools! 17th Ave and C-train is a 5- minute walk. Soccer, Softball, Lacrosse & Football make Optimist Athletic Park in community a sport hotspot for hosting training, leagues & tournaments, Tennis courts & Community Centre. Walk to Turtle Hill - great for sledding in the winter. Perfect spot for dogs & kids all year long! Drive DOWNTOWN IN LESS THAN 15 MINS. Love to ride bike to work in city core?! Be there in less than 30 mins! 30 mins to the airport door-door. Canmore=one hour away! Easy access to MAJOR roadways. Costco 15 mins. Edworthy off leash dog park 5 mins away! Glencoe club member? 12 min drive. Be on golf course in 7 mins.

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General Info:

Property Type:: Residential

Property Sub Type:: Detached

Condo Type:: Not a Condo

Transaction Type:: For Sale

Possession:: Signup

Possession Date:: Signup

Suite:: No

Num Legal Suites:: 0

Num Illegal Suites:: 0

Home Style:: 2 Storey

Total Living Area:: 2,334 sq. ft.217 m2

Main Level Finished Area:: 1,848 sq. ft.172 m2

Upper Level Finished Area:: 486 sq. ft.45.2 m2

Lower Level Finished Area:: Signup

Above Grade Finished Area:: Signup

Below Grade Finished Area:: 1,677 sq. ft.156 m2

Taxes:: Signup

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HOA Fee Includes:: Signup

Acreage:: No

Lot Area:: 14,495 sq. ft.1,347 m2

Lot Frontage:: 49'2"15 m

Acres Cleared:: Signup

Acres Cultivated:: Signup

Acres Irrigated:: Signup

Acres Leasehold:: Signup

Acres Not Cultivated:: Signup

Acres Freehold:: Signup

Acres Seeded:: Signup

Acres Tame Hay:: Signup

Acres Treed:: Signup

Acres Waste:: Signup

Acres Water Rights:: Signup

Front Exposure:: Southeast

Reg. Size:: Signup

Reg. Size Includes:: Signup

Levels:: Two

Total Rooms Above Grade:: 8

Year built:: 1958 (Age: 68)

Bedrooms:: 6 (Above Grd: 4)

Bedrooms Above Grade:: 4

Bedrooms Below Grade:: 2

Bathrooms:: 3.0 (Full:3, Half:0)

Plan:: 7689HJ

Additional Info:

Heating:: High Efficiency, Forced Air, Hot Water, Natural Gas

Basement:: Full, Finished, Separate/Exterior Entry

Foundation:: Poured Concrete

New Constr.:: No

Construction Material:: Wood Frame

Structure Type:: House

Roof:: Membrane, Shingle

Ensuite:: Yes

Flooring:: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, Linoleum, Tile

Cooling:: Central Air, Partial

Fireplaces:: 1

Fireplace Details:: Wood Burning

Garage:: Yes

Garage Spaces:: 1

Parking:: Parking Pad, Single Garage Attached

Parking Places:: 3

Parking Total/Covered:: 3 / -

Laundry Features:: Main Level

City Quadrant:

Southwest

Community:

Glendale (Calgary)

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Garburator, Gas Water Heater, Range, Range Hood

Inclusions:

second stove in basement kitchen

Restrictions:

None Known

Room Information:

Floor
Type
Size
Other

Main Floor

Living Room

17'6" × 15'3"

Main Floor

Kitchen

13'11" × 9'

Main Floor

Dining Room

13'8" × 11'11"

Main Floor

Nook

9'7" × 6'4"

Main Floor

Family Room

16'11" × 13'5"

Main Floor

Bedroom

11'5" × 9'11"

Main Floor

Bedroom

12'8" × 11'5"

Main Floor

Bedroom

11'5" × 10'10"

Main Floor

Laundry

7'8" × 5'

Upper Level

Bedroom - Primary

15'5" × 11'5"

Upper Level

Flex Space

9'11" × 9'6"

Basement

Family Room

17'3" × 15'1"

Basement

Kitchen

11'10" × 10'9"

Basement

Game Room

17' × 14'1"

Basement

Other

8'7" × 6'

Basement

Bedroom

13'2" × 10'9"

Basement

Bedroom

14'8" × 10'11"

Basement

Den

10'2" × 9'2"

Bathrooms:

Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other

Main Floor

7'9" x 7'11"

Upper Level

Yes

4'10" x 7'2"

Basement

7' x 7'3"

Land Info:

Title to Land:: Fee Simple

Community Features:: Clubhouse, Golf, Park, Playground, Schools Nearby, Shopping Nearby, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s)

Interior Features:: Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Chandelier, Closet Organizers, High Ceilings, Jetted Tub, Kitchen Island, Laminate Counters, Natural Woodwork, No Animal Home, No Smoking Home, Open Floorplan, Storage, Track Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Wood Windows