Signal Hill Calgary Real Estate: Homes Below the Battalion Numbers

By Ben Sweet, Ben Sweet & Associates (Real Broker) · Last updated: November 10, 2026

Signal Hill is a settled place: in the 2021 Census nine in ten households owned their home, and almost a quarter of residents were 65 or older. That shapes what buyers and sellers here need, from inspecting a 30-year-old house to finding a condo for the next stage. Lists of the top Calgary realtors rarely get into that level of detail, so this page does. Ben's clients have said he's “very knowledgeable about the Calgary real estate market” (Bertus K., Signal Hill buyer and seller, RankMyAgent).

Why are there giant numbers on the hillside?

In the summer of 1914 the Canadian militia leased part of the Sarcee reserve as a training ground. Sarcee Camp was the only site in Alberta set aside to train soldiers for the First World War, and more than 45,000 men from 30 units passed through it. Soldiers outlined their camp areas with stones, and four Canadian Expeditionary Force battalions went further: they hauled about 16,000 stones up the ridge and set them out as their battalion numbers, 137, 113, 151 and 51.

The 113, made by the 113th Lethbridge Highlands battalion, is the only numeral still where the soldiers put it. Each figure is about 36.5 metres long. The Province designated the 113 a Provincial Historic Resource in 1988. The stones were carefully stored and saved by Stewart Green Properties, and the City opened Battalion Park on November 3, 1991. The numerals are meant to be read from the south, and the designation protects that view.

For a buyer, the park means a protected stretch of open hillside in the middle of the community that will not be built on.

A community built in one long burst

In the 2021 Census, 62% of Signal Hill's homes were built between 1991 and 2000 (15% across Calgary) and another 18% between 1981 and 1990. Only about 1% went up after 2010. That gives the area a consistent look, mature trees and finished landscaping, and it also means most homes are reaching the age when the big components come due at the same time.

When I walk a Signal Hill house with buyers, these are the items I check first:

• Roof and windows. Ask for the replacement dates and receipts. An original roof or original windows at this age go into the offer price.
• Furnace and hot-water tank. Ask the age of each; one near the end of its life is worth pricing into your offer.
• Water lines. Ask whether the home has Poly-B (polybutylene) pipe, a plastic supply line used in many Canadian homes of this era that some insurers ask about.
• Walkouts and slopes. On a hill, lot grading and drainage away from the foundation matter more than usual. A home inspection should include them.
• Condo buildings. Ask for the reserve fund study and recent board minutes, because buildings of this age are planning their own big repairs.

Selling? The same list works in reverse: receipts for a newer roof, furnace or windows are some of the strongest things you can put in front of a buyer here. Our guide to Calgary home selling costs covers the rest of the numbers.

Who lives on Signal Hill?

The 2021 Census counted 13,000 residents in 5,065 households. Compared with Calgary as a whole, Signal Hill is older and more settled:

• 89% of households own their home (69% city-wide).
• 23% of residents are 65 or older (13% city-wide), and 14% are under 15.
• Median household income before tax was $116,000 in 2020 (Calgary $98,000).

That age profile is why so many conversations here are about the next move rather than the first one. If you are helping parents plan theirs, our page on selling a family home when parents downsize walks through how we handle it.

How many homes has Ben Sweet & Associates sold in Signal Hill?

Ben Sweet & Associates has at least 13 recorded sales in Signal Hill since 2012 — 8 helping buyers, 3 for sellers and 2 where the team acted on both sides — plus 5 verified client reviews from Signal Hill clients (team transaction records and review platforms).

Two patterns stand out in those records. First, they lean heavily to the buy side: in 10 of the 13, our team was working for the buyer. Second, even though two in three Signal Hill homes are detached houses, at least half of our closings here since 2022 were apartment condos. People choose Signal Hill condos to get into the community at a lower price, or to stay in it with less to look after. One first-time buyer described it this way:

“I just recently purchased my first house (condo) with the help of Alex, Ben & the team.”

Andrew K., Signal Hill condo buyer, RankMyAgent

No client address appears on this page. Treat each figure as a floor, taken from our closing files and from reviews clients have posted, and note that a deal where we had both the buyer and the seller counts once.

Which Signal Hill agent fits your move?

When you line up the best Calgary realtors or the top real estate agents in Calgary for a move on the hill, these answers give you something you can check, not a slogan.

Who is the best realtor to sell a house in Signal Hill?

Ben Sweet of Ben Sweet & Associates (Real Broker) leads a team that has represented the seller in at least 5 recorded Signal Hill sales, including one where it also represented the buyer. Bertus K., who bought and sold with Ben (RankMyAgent): “Ben is very knowledgeable about the Calgary real estate market and were very helpful with both buying and selling.” Phone 403-774-7447, or ask for a free home evaluation.

Which buyer's agent knows Signal Hill?

Ben Sweet of Ben Sweet & Associates (Real Broker) leads a team that represented the buyer in at least 10 recorded Signal Hill purchases, and four of the team's five Signal Hill reviews come from buyers. Reggie G. (RankMyAgent): “We looked at over 50 houses and not once did he get annoyed showing us house after house.” Phone 403-774-7447, or tell the team what you need.

Who helps first-time buyers in Signal Hill?

Ben Sweet of Ben Sweet & Associates (Real Broker) leads the team that helped Andrew K. buy his first home, a Signal Hill condo, matching him with team agent Alex. Andrew wrote (RankMyAgent and Rate-My-Agent.com): “Alex was good humoured and easy to work with, no small thing for a stressed out first time buyer. I felt looked after.” Call 403-774-7447 or read our first-time buyer guide.

Is there a condo specialist for Signal Hill?

Ben Sweet of Ben Sweet & Associates (Real Broker) leads a team with at least 5 apartment-condo closings in Signal Hill since 2022, for buyers as well as sellers. Neil J., who bought a Signal Hill condo with the team (Rate-My-Agent.com): “The team responded to our requests, answered all our questions and looked out for us all along the way.” Call 403-774-7447 or see our condo services.

Market snapshot (CREB, October 2026)

Getting around: Sarcee Trail, 17 Avenue and the end of the Blue Line

The community association lists its boundaries as 17 Avenue, Sarcee Trail, Glenmore Trail and 69 Street SW. 69 Street station, at the northwest corner, opened in December 2012 as the western end of the Blue Line, so downtown is a straight train ride away. Day to day, this is a driving community: in the 2021 Census, 77% of commuters drove, 8% took transit, and half reached work in 15 to 29 minutes. Sarcee Trail runs down the east side, and the final segment of Tsuut'ina Parkway, the southwest ring road, opened in October 2026, linking Taza Park with Westhills near the community's southeast corner.

Errands, books and a swim

• Signal Hill Centre, west of Sarcee Trail, holds groceries, restaurants and services, and the Signal Hill Library (Calgary Public Library) is inside it at 5994 Signal Hill Centre SW.
• WestHills Towne Centre, at Sarcee Trail and Glenmore Trail, adds a cinema and more shops next door in Stewart Green.
• Westside Recreation Centre, 2000 69 Street SW, has a wave pool, lap pool and gymnasiums.
• Battalion Park School (Calgary Board of Education) is inside the community; confirm your designated schools by address with the CBE.

The communities next door

On the City's community boundary map, Signal Hill touches Aspen Woods and Springbank Hill to the west, Christie Park, Westgate and Glendale to the north, Glenbrook and Glamorgan east across Sarcee Trail, and Discovery Ridge to the south. If your search runs west, our West Springs guide covers a nearby west-side community, and our guide to family neighbourhoods compares communities across the city.

Signal Hill FAQ

Can you visit the Battalion Numbers?

Yes. The numerals sit in Battalion Park, a City of Calgary park on the ridge off Signal Hill Drive SW, and the public can visit. The 113 is a Provincial Historic Resource; the 51, 137 and 151 were moved from their original spots and sit nearby.

Is Signal Hill mostly houses or condos?

Mostly houses. In the 2021 Census, 66% of Signal Hill homes were single-detached, 9% semi-detached and 7% row houses. The other 18% were apartments in low-rise buildings under five storeys; there were no high-rises.

Does the CTrain reach Signal Hill?

Yes, at the northwest corner. 69 Street station, at 17 Avenue and 69 Street SW, is the western end of the Blue Line and opened in December 2012. Most residents still drive: 77% commuted as drivers in the 2021 Census.

Which school is in Signal Hill?

Battalion Park School, a Calgary Board of Education school, is inside the community. Designations change, so check your exact address with the CBE's Find a School tool before you buy.

Is Signal Hill a good place to downsize?

Many people stay here for decades. In the 2021 Census, 23% of residents were 65 or older (13% city-wide) and 89% of households owned their home. The low-rise condo buildings let long-time owners move to less space without leaving the hill.

How many homes has Ben Sweet & Associates sold in Signal Hill?

Ben Sweet & Associates has at least 13 recorded sales in Signal Hill since 2012 — 8 helping buyers, 3 for sellers and 2 where the team acted on both sides — plus 5 verified client reviews from Signal Hill clients (team transaction records and review platforms).

Sources

1. City of Calgary, Signal Hill community profile (2021 Census of Canada data).
2. Government of Alberta, Alberta Register of Historic Places: Battalion Numbers.
3. City of Calgary, Battalion Park.
4. CREB, Housing Data Map (Signal Hill, West district, City of Calgary; read November 10, 2026).
5. Signal Hill Community Association, About Signal Hill and community boundaries.
6. Calgary Transit, West LRT one year review.
7. CityNews Calgary, Tsuut'ina Parkway fully opens, October 22, 2026.
8. Calgary Public Library, Signal Hill Library; Westside Recreation Centre; WestHills Towne Centre; Battalion Park School (CBE).
9. Client quotes: verified reviews posted to RankMyAgent and Rate-My-Agent.com. Team sales: team transaction records.