2232 42 Street SE, Calgary, AB T2B 1G5 (MLS # A2354739)

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PRICE $540,000 dsIDX morgage calculator
BEDS 3
BATHS 2
HOME SIZE 951 sqft
LOT SIZE 6,099 sqft

REGISTERED LEGAL BASEMENT SUITE | $3,000 MONTHLY RENTAL INCOME | DOUBLE DETACHED GARAGE. Located in Forest Lawn, an established community experiencing significant redevelopment, this income-producing property offers an excellent opportunity to collect rental income while holding a substantial parcel of land for the future. Built in 1910, this character home features two self-contained living spaces, both currently rented, generating a combined $3,000 per month, including utilities. Both tenants are on month-to-month tenancies, great tenants that take excellent care of the property, and would prefer to remain. MAJOR STRUCTURAL AND MECHANICAL IMPROVEMENTS: The foundation and basement were reinforced and rebuilt with a new concrete basement by a previous owner in the 1960s. During the current owner's 10 years of ownership, significant upgrades have been completed, including a new roof, new basement windows, new furnace, new hot water tank, and new appliances, all within approximately the past five years. The BRIGHT MAIN/UPPER RESIDENCE offers large windows providing abundant natural light, a spacious main-floor bedroom, a second bedroom in the upper loft with lower ceiling height, one full bathroom, a generous living area, and a fully equipped kitchen. The CITY OF CALGARY REGISTERED LEGAL BASEMENT SUITE features a separate private entrance, one bedroom, one full bathroom, a bright living area with large legal windows, a fully equipped kitchen with stove, range hood, refrigerator and dishwasher, plus its own full-size washer and dryer. The property also offers a WEST-FACING BACKYARD, double detached garage with wall-mounted wooden workbenches, and two exterior storage sheds, providing additional storage for both households. EXCELLENT LOCATION AND ACCESSIBILITY: Convenient access to 17 Avenue SE (International Avenue), shopping, grocery stores, restaurants, schools, parks and essential services. Well connected to major transportation routes and public transit, including MAX Purple rapid bus service providing connections to downtown Calgary. REDEVELOPMENT AND LAND VALUE: New infill homes, duplexes, townhouses and multi-unit residential developments are transforming the surrounding blocks, including projects along 42 Street SE. The generous 6,103 sq. ft. lot presents an attractive long-term investment opportunity, with future redevelopment possibilities. TWO RENTAL UNITS. REGISTERED LEGAL SUITE. MAJOR UPGRADES. SUBSTANTIAL LOT. EXISTING RENTAL INCOME. An opportunity to add an established income-producing property to your investment portfolio while benefiting from the area's ongoing redevelopment. Minimum 24 hours' notice required for all showings. Utilities are around $500 winter and $300 summer.

DAYS ON MARKET Login to view Days on Market LAST UPDATED 10/26/2026
TRACT Forest Lawn YEAR BUILT 1910
GARAGE SPACES 2.0 COUNTY Calgary
STATUS Active PROPERTY TYPE(S) Single Family


ADDITIONAL DETAILS
AIR None
APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Electric Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
BASEMENT Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Yes
CONSTRUCTION Frame, Vinyl Siding
EXTERIOR Storage
GARAGE Yes
HEAT Forced Air
INTERIOR Beamed Ceilings, Bookcases, Kitchen Island, Laminate Counters, Master Downstairs, Open Floorplan, Storage
LOT 6098 sq ft
LOT DESCRIPTION Back Yard, City Lot, Few Trees, Rectangular Lot
LOT DIMENSIONS 50-foot-wide lot
PARKING Garage
STORIES 1.5
STYLE Bungalow with Loft
SUBDIVISION Forest Lawn
TAXES 3810
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