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Forest Lawn · Calgary

2232 42 Street SE, Calgary

$540,000

Forest Lawn, Calgary, Alberta T2B 1G5 · MLS® A2354739

3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
951
Sq ft above grade

+571 below

$568
Per sq ft

About This Property

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.

Secondary suite: 1 legal suite

Location: Suite Attached/Within Primary Dwelling

Basement

Property Details

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2 full
Rooms above grade
5
Above grade
951 sq ft
Main level
925 sq ft
Finished below grade
571 sq ft
Total finished
1,522 sq ft
Basement
Full · Finished
Laundry
Laundry Room, Lower Level, Main Level, Multiple Locations

Interior features

  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Bookcases
  • Kitchen Island
  • Laminate Counters
  • No Smoking Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Primary Downstairs
  • Separate Entrance
  • Storage

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Linoleum

Building

Property type
Detached
Structure
House
Style
Bungalow with Loft
Levels
One and One Half
Year built
1910
Front exposure
E

Construction

  • Vinyl Siding
  • Wood Frame

Roof

  • Asphalt Shingle

Foundation

  • Poured Concrete

Heating, cooling & services

Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
None

Parking

Garage
Additional Parking, Double Garage Detached · 2 spaces
Garage size
23`3" x 21`5"
Total parking
3 spaces

Lot & outdoors

Lot size
6,103 sq ft
Acreage
0.14 acres
Frontage
15.24 ft
Fencing
Partial

Lot features

  • Back Lane
  • Back Yard
  • City Lot
  • Few Trees
  • Rectangular Lot

Exterior features

  • Storage

Outbuildings

  • 1 and Half Storey

In the community

  • Park
  • Playground
  • Schools Nearby
  • Shopping Nearby

Costs & ownership

Annual property tax
$3,810 (2026)
Title
Fee Simple
Ownership
Private
Zoning
R-C2
Restrictions
None Known

Listing & availability

MLS® number
A2354739
Listed
Oct 26, 2026
Days on market
1
Possession
Negotiable, Subject To Tenancy
Possession notes
Immediate possession assuming tenants. Subject to Tenancy with month to month lease
Listing office
RE/MAX House of Real Estate

Included in the sale

Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Stove, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer

Other inclusions: Blinds

Inclusions are as advertised by the listing brokerage and are confirmed in the purchase contract, not here.

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