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278 Shawnessy Drive SW
Shawnessy Calgary T2Y 1M5

$449,900
Residential beds: 3 baths: 2.0 1,000 sq. ft. built: 1984

Main Photo: 278 Shawnessy Drive SW in Calgary: Shawnessy Detached for sale : MLS®# A2271710
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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
A2271710
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
2
Year Built:
1984
Welcome to this 4-level split gem nestled in the sought-after south Calgary community of Shawnessy. This 3-bedroom, 2 full bathroom home offers incredible potential and value, sitting on a MASSIVE 5,000+ sq. ft. lot. The SOUTH – FACING backyard is FULLY FENCED and could easily accommodate a future garage. Inside, the home is sunny, spacious, and functional, featuring HARDWOOD FLOORS, an open floor plan, and tons of natural light. Recent updates include a newer FURANCE, HOT WATER TANK, WASHER/DRYER and AIR CONDITIONING. Located within walking distance to the community centre (The Shawnessy Barn), schools, parks, shopping, and the Shawnessy LRT station. While the home needs some TLC, it’s priced accordingly and is perfect for renovators, investors, or families ready to build equity and make it their own. This is your chance to get into a well-established neighborhood with huge upside potential. Priced to sell, this home won’t last long — book a showing today! This home has been digitally decluttered.
Property Type:
Residential
Property Sub Type:
Detached
Condo Type:
Not a Condo
Transaction Type:
For Sale
Suite:
No
Home Style:
4 Level Split
Total Living Area:
1,000.33 sq. ft.
Acreage:
No
Lot Area:
5,199 sq. ft.
Lot Frontage:
49'3"
Front Exposure:
North
Levels:
4 Level Split
Total Rooms Above Grade:
7
Year built:
1984 (Age: 41)
Bedrooms:
3 (Above Grd: 2)
Bedrooms Above Grade:
2
Bedrooms Below Grade:
1
Bathrooms:
2.0 (Full:2, Half:0)
Plan:
8111812
Heating:
Forced Air
Basement:
Full, Partially Finished, None
Foundation:
Poured Concrete
New Constr.:
No
Construction Material:
Wood Frame, Wood Siding
Structure Type:
House
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Ensuite:
No
Flooring:
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Cooling:
Central Air
Fireplaces:
0
Garage:
No
Parking:
Off Street
Parking Places:
0
Parking Total/Covered:
0 / -
Laundry Features:
In Basement
Shawnessy
Central Air Conditioner, Dishwasher, Microwave Hood Fan, Refrigerator, Stove(s), Washer/Dryer
None
None Known
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Kitchen
9'2" × 9'
Main Floor
Dining Room
12'3" × 10'
Main Floor
Kitchen With Eating Area
12' × 10'
Main Floor
Living Room
12'3" × 11'2"
Main Floor
Foyer
7'7" × 6'7"
Upper Level
Bedroom - Primary
11' × 11'
Upper Level
Bedroom
11' × 8'4"
Lower Level
Family Room
10'8" × 10'4"
Lower Level
Bedroom
10'4" × 8'4"
Basement
Laundry
18'6" × 13'2"
Basement
Storage
14'2" × 12'
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Upper Level
No
4
5'2" x 7'6"
2nd Floor
No
3
6'8" x 6'7"
Title to Land:
Fee Simple
Community Features:
Clubhouse, Park, Playground, Schools Nearby, Shopping Nearby, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s), Walking/Bike Paths
Interior Features:
Ceiling Fan(s), Closet Organizers, Storage
Exterior Features:
Other
Patio And Porch Features:
Deck
Lot Features:
Back Lane, Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Level, Rectangular Lot, Street Lighting
Num. of Parcels:
0
Fencing:
Fenced
Region:
Calgary
Zone:
CAL Zone S
Zoning:
R-CG
Listed Date:
Nov 20, 2025
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    Front enterance
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    Large living room
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    Hardwood floor
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    Sunny kitchen area
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    Primary bedoom
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    Upper level 4 pc bath
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    Seond bedroom - upper level
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    Family room
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    Third bedroom - lower level
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    Lower level 3 pc bath
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    Storage room
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    Utility room
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    Over 5000 sqft lot
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    Sunny south backyard
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Listed by Royal LePage Solutions
Data was last updated November 23, 2025 at 04:05 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
25
Avg list price:
$570,000
Min list price:
$279,900
Max list price:
$775,000
Avg days on market:
27
Min days on market:
3
Max days on market:
177
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$418.55
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in Shawnessy. Average values are derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.
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