How is the Douglasdale/Glen real estate market in September 2026?
Quick answer: Douglasdale/Glen is a balanced market for detached homes right now. The September 2026 benchmark price is $723,200, down 1.81% from a year ago. Eight homes sold, there are 3.13 months of supply, and homes took an average of 31 days to sell at 96.88% of list price. Buyers have more room to negotiate than they did this summer, but well-priced homes are still selling.
If you own a home in Douglasdale or Douglas Glen, or you're thinking about buying in this established SE Calgary community along the Bow River, here's the straight breakdown of what happened in September and what it means for you. All numbers below are for detached homes only.
Douglasdale/Glen market stats at a glance: September 2026
Source: [add your stats source, e.g. CREB®], Douglasdale/Glen detached homes, September 2026.
Douglasdale/Glen home prices: what's really happening
Values are holding steady. The benchmark price is the best measure of what a typical Douglasdale/Glen detached home is worth, because it isn't skewed by which homes happened to sell that month. At $723,200, it's down less than 1% from August and under 2% from last year. That's a small dip, not a drop.
Why the average price looks scarier than it is. The average sale price fell 15.54% from August to $639,125. With only 8 sales, a few lower-priced homes changing hands can pull that number down fast. The median price ($648,000) is actually up 0.27% from last September, which tells you prices are flat year over year, not falling off a cliff.
The takeaway: Both the average and median are well below the benchmark. That means September's sales leaned toward smaller or older homes, not that every home in the community lost $80,000 in value. Always look at the benchmark first.
Is Douglasdale/Glen a buyer's or seller's market?
It's a balanced market. Two numbers tell the story:
Months of supply: 3.13. If no new listings came on, it would take just over three months to sell everything available. Under 2 months usually favours sellers, 2 to 4 months is balanced, and over 4 starts to favour buyers.
Sales-to-new-listings ratio: 44.44%. Roughly 4 homes sold for every 9 that hit the market. Between 40% and 60% is generally considered balanced.
What changed from August: August was hot, with 17 sales and an 80.95% sales-to-new-listings ratio. September cooled off sharply: sales fell to 8, inventory climbed 31.58% to 25 homes, and months of supply nearly tripled from about 1.1 to 3.13. Part of that is the normal fall slowdown after the summer rush.
What changed from last year: Sales (8) and inventory (25) are identical to September 2025. But new listings are down 21.74%, so fewer sellers are coming to market, and demand relative to supply is actually stronger than last fall (44.44% vs. 34.78%).
Homes are taking longer to sell. Average days on market is 31, up 72.22% from last September and up 14.81% from August. Buyers are taking their time, comparing options and negotiating.
What this means for Douglasdale/Glen sellers
Price it right from day one. Homes sold for 96.88% of list price on average, down from 98.29% in August. On a $700,000 listing, that's about $22,000 of negotiating room. Overpriced homes are the ones sitting past 31 days.
Presentation matters again. With 25 homes to choose from, buyers are comparing. Clean, staged, well-photographed homes win.
Less competition from new listings. New listings are down 21.74% from last year. If your home is priced and prepped properly, you're not fighting a flood of supply.
Plan for a slightly longer timeline. Budget for 4 to 6 weeks to sell, not the quick weekend sales we saw in spring and summer.
What this means for Douglasdale/Glen buyers
You have options and time. Inventory is up 31.58% from August, and you're no longer racing multiple offers on every home.
There's room to negotiate. Sellers are accepting about 3% under list on average. Conditions like financing and inspection are back on the table.
Values are stable. The benchmark is down less than 2% year over year, so you're buying into a steady market, not a falling one.
Fall is a smart time to buy. Less competition now usually means better terms than you'll get when spring buyers return.
Douglasdale/Glen real estate FAQ
What is the average home price in Douglasdale/Glen?
In September 2026, the benchmark price for a detached home in Douglasdale/Glen was $723,200. The average sale price was $639,125 and the median was $648,000.
Are home prices dropping in Douglasdale/Glen?
Only slightly. The benchmark price is down 1.81% from September 2025 and 0.99% from August 2026. The median price is up 0.27% year over year, so values are essentially flat.
How long does it take to sell a house in Douglasdale/Glen?
Detached homes sold in an average of 31 days in September 2026, up from about 18 days a year earlier.
Is Douglasdale/Glen a buyer's or seller's market right now?
It's a balanced market, with 3.13 months of supply and a 44.44% sales-to-new-listings ratio.
How much below asking are homes selling for in Douglasdale/Glen?
Homes sold for 96.88% of list price on average in September 2026, or about 3% below asking.
How many homes are for sale in Douglasdale/Glen?
There were 25 detached homes on the market at the end of September 2026, with 18 new listings added during the month.
Thinking about buying or selling in Douglasdale/Glen?
Community stats tell you the trend. They don't tell you what your home is worth or which listing is the right buy. That takes someone who knows Douglasdale and Douglas Glen street by street.
The Hanney Nelson Real Estate Team with Royal LePage Benchmark has helped Calgary families buy and sell for over 25 years, and we're ranked in the top 1% of Royal LePage agents across Canada. Call or text Josh at 403-862-2877 for a free home evaluation or a no-pressure chat about your next move.
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