Tucked away just 15 minutes from Calgary's downtown core, the neighbouring communities of Glendale and Glenbrook might be two of the city's best-kept secrets.

Year of Construction: 1929
Community: Glenbrook
Architectural Style: Vernacular

The McClary Residence is one of the oldest homes in the community of Glenbrook. In fact, at the time it was built, the community did not yet exist.

For anyone looking to buy an affordable condo in Calgary, now is the time, with a variety of both townhome- and apartment-style units available for $250,000 or less throughout much of the city.

AHCC announces Glenbrook and Varsity developments

With easy access to established amenities, transit and the downtown core, living in Calgary's inner city comes with a lot of perks.

While you may have to dip a little deeper in your pockets to live there – the benchmark average of the inner city, according to CREB®, was $557,100 in February – there are also some affordable opportunities.

With service in high demand, Attainable Homes Calgary Corp. has announced 42 new units in Glenbrook, a community bordered by Sarcee Trail, Richmond Road, 37 Street and 26 Avenue in the city's southwest.