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Many properties in Calgary's Citadel neighbourhood were removed from the market in recent months, allowing the house at 42 Citadel Crest Green N.W. to shine.eXp Realty

42 Citadel Crest Green N.W., Calgary

Asking price: $699,900 (November, 2025)

Previous asking prices: $724,900 (October, 2025); $749,900 (Sept. 12); $759,900 (Sept. 4)

Selling price: $675,000 (December, 2025)

Previous selling price: $292,250 (May, 2005)

Taxes: $4,709 (2025)

Property days on market: 99

Listing agents: Bryon Howard and Benjamin Archibald, eXp Realty

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The 2,314-square-foot home features five bedrooms and three full bathrooms.eXp Realty

The action

This five-bedroom house hit the market last fall but was largely overlooked by buyers faced with an overabundance of properties to choose from in Calgary’s northwest pocket. Originally priced at $759,900, it took three reductions to keep house hunters interested.

“The market had such a surplus of inventory,” said agent Benjamin Archibald. “It felt like every week, there was more and more inventory.

“It made for a very challenging sell, even though the property itself was beautiful and had a lot of unique features.”

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As winter approached, similar properties were taken off the market, making it easier for a buyer to spot this home and appreciate its value. Finally, a deal was negotiated for $675,000.

“For Citadel, there were 22 properties withdrawn, expired or terminated in the last six months,” Mr. Archibald said.

“If you wanted to sell, you had to price it at a certain point to beat out your competition, which is ultimately what happened here.”

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The eat-in kitchen includes an island and a walk-in pantry, and exits onto a newly updated deck.eXp Realty

What they got

This 25-year-old house has an attached double garage and 2,314 square feet of living space, including three four-piece bathrooms and two bedrooms on the main floor.

The eat-in kitchen has an island, a walk-in pantry and an exit to a newly updated deck on a pie-shaped lot measuring 25 feet wide and 121 feet deep.

There is a living room with a gas fireplace, and a family room on a landing midway up a new staircase to three bedrooms on the second floor.

The roof, siding and windows were recently replaced. The basement is unfinished.

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The home sits on a large lot and has undergone several improvements in its 25 years.eXp Realty

The agent’s take

“It’s quite a bit larger than your average property,” Mr. Archibald said.

“It was such a unique property on a cul-de-sac, and there were a number of upgrades in the property as well.”

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