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.

702 Patterson View SW in Calgary: Patterson Row/Townhouse for sale : MLS®# A2286174

Wake up to soft morning light and sweeping views stretching across Calgary and the valley below — a daily reminder of why west-side living is so special. Tucked into a quiet, well-kept community, this three-level townhome offers a sense of ease from the moment you walk in, blending comfort, functionality, and the freedom to shape the space to your own style over time. The heart of the home is a bright, open main level where natural light pours in and life naturally gathers — whether it’s slow weekend mornings, casual dinners with friends, or cozy evenings by the fire. Step outside to take in the view, sip your coffee, or fire up the BBQ as the skyline shifts from day to dusk. A built-in bar with a bar fridge adds a playful touch, perfect for hosting or unwinding at the end of the day. With three thoughtfully separated levels, there’s space for everything life brings — working from home, welcoming guests, pursuing hobbies, or simply finding a quiet corner to recharge. Multiple outdoor areas invite you to follow the sun throughout the day, creating little moments of retreat right at home. Practicality meets lifestyle with an attached garage and driveway for easy parking and plenty of room for bikes, skis, and weekend gear. From here, you’re minutes to downtown energy, transit, parks, pathways, and everyday amenities — with quick routes west to the mountains. This is a home that feels easy to live in, easy to love, and ready for its next chapter — a place where views, location, and possibility come together.

General Info:

Property Type:: Residential

Property Sub Type:: Row/Townhouse

Condo Type:: Conventional Condo

Transaction Type:: For Sale

Possession:: Signup

Possession Date:: Signup

Suite:: No

Num Legal Suites:: 0

Num Illegal Suites:: 0

Home Style:: 3 Level Split

Total Living Area:: 1,200 sq. ft.111 m2

Main Level Finished Area:: 1,200 sq. ft.111 m2

Lower Level Finished Area:: Signup

Above Grade Finished Area:: Signup

Below Grade Finished Area:: 568 sq. ft.52.8 m2

Taxes:: Signup

Tax Assessed Value:: Signup

Condo Fee:: $776.00

Condo Fee Includes:: Gas, Heat, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Professional Management, Reserve Fund Contributions, Snow Removal, Trash

HOA Fee Includes:: Signup

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:: West

Reg. Size:: Signup

Reg. Size Includes:: Signup

Entry Level:: 1

Levels:: 3 Level Split

End Unit:: 2+ Common Walls

Total Rooms Above Grade:: 3

Year built:: 1999 (Age: 27)

Bedrooms:: 2 (Above Grd: 1)

Bedrooms Above Grade:: 1

Bedrooms Below Grade:: 1

Bathrooms:: 2.0 (Full:2, Half:0)

Plan:: 0010265

Additional Info:

Heating:: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Basement:: Full, Finished, None

Foundation:: Poured Concrete

New Constr.:: No

Construction Material:: Stucco, Wood Frame

Structure Type:: Triplex

Roof:: Clay Tile

Ensuite:: Yes

Flooring:: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood

Cooling:: None

Fireplaces:: 1

Fireplace Details:: Gas, Living Room

Garage:: Yes

Garage Spaces:: 4

Parking:: Double Garage Attached

Parking Places:: 4

Parking Total/Covered:: 4 / -

Laundry Features:: In Unit, Main Level

Condo Fee Frequency:: Monthly

City Quadrant:

Southwest

Condo Name:

Patterson Bluffs

Community:

Patterson

Amenities:

None

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave Hood Fan, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Refrigerator

Inclusions:

none

Restrictions:

Pet Restrictions or Board approval Required

Pets Allowed:

Restrictions, Yes

Room Information:

Floor
Type
Size
Other

Main Floor

Bedroom

14'11" × 11'11"

Main Floor

Kitchen With Eating Area

20'7" × 16'6"

Main Floor

Living Room

17' × 13'11"

Lower Level

Bedroom - Primary

16'10" × 16'7"

Lower Level

Furnace/Utility Room

14'7" × 6'1"

Bathrooms:

Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other

Main Floor

15'8" x 9'11"

Lower Level

Yes

4'10" x 7'7"

Land Info:

Title to Land:: Fee Simple

Community Features:: Schools Nearby, Shopping Nearby, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Walking/Bike Paths

Interior Features:: Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, No Animal Home, No Smoking Home, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s)