After the seller reduced their price for this two-year-old house by $25,000 on two separate occasions, a deal was arranged at $780,000.Supplied
77 Amblehurst Way N.W., Calgary
Asking price: $799,900 (June, 2025)
Previous asking prices: $799,900 (Late May, 2025); $824,900 (Early May, 2025); $849,900 (April, 2025)
Selling price: $780,000 (June, 2025)
Previous selling price: $840,000 (November, 2023)
Taxes: $5,399 (2024)
Days on the market: 15
Property days on market: 61
Listing agents: Benjamin Archibald and Bryon Howard, eXp Realty
The action
Agent Benjamin Archibald advised the owner of this two-year-old house to ease into the market with an asking price under $850,000. To his dismay, numerous properties were released around the same time, overshadowing the home’s presence in the subdivision, 15 kilometres northwest of the Calgary airport.
“We started at one price we felt was market value, then 20 to 30 properties came on with us, so there was a huge amount of competition,” said Mr. Archibald.
“The thing with new build communities now is you’re competing with new build inventory, resale inventory that is one to two years old, and other properties in more established areas.
“So, it’s a triple whammy trying to present value to buyers.”
The seller reduced their price by $25,000 on two separate occasions, just weeks apart. About a month later, a deal was arranged at $780,000.
“My client wanted to sell and move to their new property, so they were willing to adjust the price and take a loss,” Mr. Archibald said.
“That was a rocky road, but we ended up getting it done, so that’s what counts.”
The five-bedroom house provides 2,419 square feet of living space.Supplied
What they got
This five-bedroom house provides 2,419 square feet of living space, including one bedroom by the front foyer, and entertaining areas on the main and upper levels.
The kitchen rests between an open dining area and walk-through pantry. The former exits to a south-facing deck, while the latter connects to a mud room and double garage.
Other utilitarian assets include three bathrooms, laundry facilities upstairs, and an unfinished basement with an exit to the 31- by 113-foot grounds.
Annual homeowners’ association fees are $262.
The kitchen rests between an open dining area and walk-through pantry.Supplied
The agent’s take
“The property itself is beautiful with a walkout,” Mr. Archibald said.
“It’s got views of the rolling hills from the master bedroom.”
The home includes an unfinished basement with an exit to the 31- by 113-foot grounds.Supplied