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Listing in June instead of April paid off for the sellers of this Calgary semi. A slightly stronger summer market gave them the confidence to list for a higher price.eXp

3401 1 St., N.W., Calgary

Asking price: $795,000 (June, 2025)

Selling price: $790,000 (June, 2025)

Taxes: $4,746 (2025)

Days on the market: 12

Listing agent: Bryon Howard, eXp Realty

The action

The owner of this semi-detached house had planned to put it on the market in April but decided to hold off, do some minor repairs and wait for potentially lower housing supply levels and a more receptive buying climate.

“[My client] considered listing it as-is for as low as $725,000 to $750,000, when the market was tougher,” said agent Bryon Howard. “[There was] so much uncertainty in the market.

“They painted, did some cleaning, and updated the front door, so we listed it two months later at $795,000,” he said. “At that point, there wasn’t much competition on the market.”

They had just seven visitors, but one came with an offer, $5,000 under the asking price.

“We did not have a lot of activity, but it worked for one couple,” said Mr. Howard.

“It definitely sold fast for that area.”

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The kitchen features tiled backsplashes and a granite-topped island.eXp

What they got

This 18-year-old house has 2,011 square feet of living space, with nine-foot ceilings, hardwood flooring and a three-sided gas fireplace between the living and dining areas.

The kitchen, tucked off the family room, has tiled backsplashes, a granite-topped island and stainless-steel appliances. Around the corner, a mud room leads out to a deck and a double garage facing a lane behind the 25- by 120-foot lot.

On the second floor, the largest of three bedrooms has vaulted ceilings, a balcony and a five-piece bathroom with heated tile flooring.

Additional bathrooms are on each level, including one serving two guest bedrooms and a recreation area in the basement.

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A mudroom leads out to a deck and a double garage.eXp

THE AGENT’S TAKE

“It’s in proximity to downtown, in the north part of the city,” Mr. Howard said.

“It’s also easy access to Edmonton and the airport.”

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