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Auburn Bay Housing Market Trends

The Auburn Bay housing market trends are influenced by economic conditions, interest rates, demographic shifts, and supply/demand dynamics. Recent years have seen low interest rates fueling demand and creating a seller's market with rising prices and limited inventory. The COVID-19 pandemic also shifted housing preferences toward larger homes and suburban/rural areas. These trends continue to evolve, making it important to monitor economic indicators and local market factors.

Auburn Bay Pre-Construction

Auburn Bay pre-construction developments such as condo, townhomes and detached homes available or coming soon in Auburn Bay Calgary, Alberta. The prices for these developments range widely and the unit sizes also vary. Some developments have not yet released pricing details or begun accepting registrations. It is important to note that the completion dates, pricing, and deposit structure for these developments may be subject to change.

Auburn Bay Community Overview:

Auburn Bay is a master-planned lake community in southeast Calgary, Alberta, developed by Brookfield Residential and established in 2005. The community is built around a massive 43-acre freshwater lake, offering residents a resort-style lifestyle with year-round recreation just minutes from downtown Calgary. With a population of 18,090 residents living in 6,245 dwellings, Auburn Bay has become one of Calgary's most desirable family neighbourhoods. The community is also very well known for its Halloween spirit, with many houses creating big Halloween displays, garage haunted houses, light shows, and even handing out treats for adults.

Within a radius of 5 km:

• Schools: Auburn Bay is home to several highly-rated schools:
  • Auburn Bay School (K-4) — Calgary Board of Education school located within the community offering regular English programming
  • Lakeshore School (5-9) — a new state-of-the-art CBE school that opened in fall 2022, costing approximately $33 million, with 900 children enrolled
  • Bayside School (K-5) — located within Auburn Bay
  • Prince of Peace School (K-9) — Catholic school option within the community
  • St. Gianna Catholic School (K-6) — Catholic elementary school
  • Joane Cardinal-Schubert High School (10-12) — located in nearby Seton, offering regular and Advanced Placement programming, a quick bus ride or walk from Auburn Bay
  • The community has 15 playgrounds throughout the neighbourhood
• Libraries: Nearby library branches serving Auburn Bay include:
  • Seton Library — located in the adjacent Seton community, approximately a 5-minute drive
• Landmarks & Attractions: Some of the most popular landmarks in and near Auburn Bay include:
  • Auburn Bay Lake — a 43-acre private freshwater lake at the heart of the community, featuring a beautiful sand beach, stocked with trout each year for fishing in summer and ice-fishing in winter
  • Auburn House (Lake House / Beach Club) — the community's beach club featuring banquet rooms, multi-purpose room, full-sized gymnasium, tennis courts, beach volleyball courts, and a zambonied skating path on the lake in winter, plus designated hockey and ringette areas and a leisure 'no-sticks' ice pad
  • South Health Campus — major hospital located directly across the street from Auburn Bay, making it a top choice for healthcare professionals
  • Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton — the world's largest YMCA at 493,000 square feet, located within walking distance
  • Auburn Station — commercial mall located within the community
  • 2 baseball fields and 2 large soccer fields — within the community for sports enthusiasts
  • 2 ponds — additional water features throughout the neighbourhood
• Parks & Green Spaces: Auburn Bay features extensive parks and outdoor amenities:
  • Private 13-acre park — part of the lake community amenities
  • Auburn Bay St North Playground — features unique climbing logs for children
  • Auburn Bay St South Playground — features monkey bars and two slides, suitable for ages 3-10 with pour-in-place recycled tire flooring
  • Auburn Bay Ave Pond Playground — multi-slide structure for ages 2-12
  • Off-leash dog park — within the community for pet owners
  • Toboggan hill — a fun winter recreation area created on a hill within the community
  • Extensive walking and cycling trails throughout
• Local Stores & Shopping: Auburn Bay offers convenient access to shopping and amenities:
  • Calgary Co-op Auburn Bay Food Centre — full-service supermarket located at 100 Auburn Meadows Blvd SE, open 8:00 AM—10:00 PM daily
  • Auburn Station — commercial mall with various retail and service options
  • Co-op Liquor Store — located adjacent to the Co-op Food Centre
  • Blackbird Public Urban Bar — local dining option
  • A&W and Tim Hortons — fast food options nearby
  • Seton Urban District — minutes away with Superstore, Save-On-Foods, Cineplex, restaurants, and extensive retail
• Closest Hospital & Healthcare: Auburn Bay is ideally located for healthcare access:
  • South Health Campus — located immediately south of the community across Seton Boulevard, offering 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and outpatient services, maternity and neonatal care, surgical services, and diagnostic imaging
• Crime Rate Statistics: Auburn Bay is considered a very safe community:
  • Crime rate: 1.039 per 100 residents, which is significantly lower than many other Calgary communities
  • Comparison to other communities: Auburn Bay (1.039), Bowness (2.934), Shawnessy (3.296), Southwood (5.147), Sunalta (5.307)
  • Auburn Bay's crime rate is approximately 23% lower than the Calgary average
  • The community has an active Residents Association and Community Association working on safety initiatives
• Transit and LRT: Auburn Bay is well-positioned for future transit expansion:
  • Walk Score: 32 out of 100 — Car-Dependent, most errands require a car
  • Bike Score: 51 out of 100 — Somewhat Bikeable with some bike lanes
  • Future Green Line LRT — will run along the community's eastern boundary, providing direct transit access
  • Located at the intersection of Stoney Trail and Deerfoot Trail for easy vehicle commuting
• Walk Score & Demographics: Key statistics about Auburn Bay:
  • Population: 18,090 residents
  • Dwelling Units: 6,245 dwellings
  • Land Area: 4.5 square kilometres
  • Population Density: 4,020 people per square kilometre
  • Median Household Income: $125,000 — significantly above Calgary average
  • Average Household Income: Approximately $140,000
  • Low-Income Residents: 5% of residents
  • Immigrant Population: 26% of residents
  • Housing Types: 19% condominiums or apartments, 25% rentals
  • Housing Cost Burden: 22% of residents spend 30% or more of income on housing
  • Walk Score: 32 out of 100 — Car-Dependent
  • Community Established: 2005
  • Ward: Ward 12

Auburn Bay Lake & Beach Club:

The 43-acre freshwater lake is the centerpiece of Auburn Bay, offering year-round recreation for residents:

• Summer Activities: Swimming at the beautiful sand beach, fishing (lake is stocked with trout each year), non-motorized boating with paddleboards, kayaks, and canoes available at the boathouse, beach volleyball courts, and tennis and pickleball courts
• Winter Activities: Ice skating on a zambonied skating path, ice hockey and ringette in designated areas, a leisure 'no-sticks' ice pad, ice fishing, and tobogganing on the hill
• Beach Club and Auburn House: Features 2 banquet rooms, a multi-purpose room, a full-sized gymnasium, and party booking availability for residents

Annual Events:

• Halloween Displays — Auburn Bay is very well known in Calgary for its Halloween spirit, with many houses creating big displays, garage haunted houses, light shows, and yards filled with inflatables
• End of Summer Fireworks Show — annual community fireworks display, with synchronized music added in recent years
• Community Haunted House — put on by the community in its community centre

Nearby Recreation:

Auburn Bay residents enjoy easy access to several recreational destinations:

• Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton — world's largest YMCA with pool, surf simulator, ice rinks, and library
• Cineplex Seton — VIP cinema with UltraAVX and dine-in options
• Carburn Park — large natural area park nestled along the Bow River, featuring two man-made ponds, regional pathways, and abundant wildlife, approximately 15 minutes north of Auburn Bay
• Fish Creek Provincial Park — one of North America's largest urban parks, accessible via nearby pathway connections

Nearby Communities:

Auburn Bay is ideally located near several established southeast Calgary communities:

• Seton — directly south, featuring South Health Campus, YMCA, Cineplex, and extensive retail
• Mahogany — east of Auburn Bay, Calgary's largest lake community with a 63-acre freshwater lake
• Cranston — west across Deerfoot Trail, a river community with Fish Creek Park access
• Copperfield — north of Auburn Bay, an established family community

Conclusion:

Auburn Bay offers an exceptional quality of life that blends lakefront living with urban convenience in southeast Calgary. With a population of 18,090 and a median household income of $125,000, the community attracts families, healthcare professionals, and young professionals seeking a balanced lifestyle centered around the 43-acre freshwater lake.

The community features five schools including Auburn Bay School, Lakeshore School, and Prince of Peace School, 15 playgrounds, an off-leash dog park, 2 baseball fields, 2 large soccer fields, 2 ponds, and the Auburn House beach club with tennis courts, beach volleyball, and a full gymnasium.

Auburn Bay is renowned for its Halloween spirit, end-of-summer fireworks show, and very low crime rate at just 1.039 per 100 residents — 23% lower than the Calgary average. The South Health Campus is located directly across the street, making the community a top choice for healthcare workers, and the future Green Line LRT will run along the community's eastern boundary.

With an average income of $140,000, a Walk Score of 32, and easy access to Stoney Trail and Deerfoot Trail, Auburn Bay delivers the perfect balance of serene lakefront living and urban accessibility. For families and professionals seeking a connected, active community in southeast Calgary, Auburn Bay is an outstanding choice.

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