Pump Hill Calgary Luxury Homes

April 28, 2012
By Cody Battershill

Calgary Luxury Homes in Pump Hill

Pump Hill is an upscale, highly sought after SW community that is host to some of Calgary’s premier luxury single-family homes. Established in 1967, Pump Hill has huge lots that are true to its exclusivity, also giving it an extremely spacious and relaxing atmosphere.

Located south of the Glenmore Reservoir, east of Palliser and west of Haysboro, a trip to the downtown core from here takes fifteen minutes or less.

Opportunity to live an active lifestyle in Pump Hill is easy to do because of the plethora of different activities found nearby. Take a relaxing walk around the Glenmore Reservoir, cross the street to the Southland Leisure Centre or make a tee-time at one of the two near golf courses.

Pump Hill’s location is part of the reason why its luxury real-estate is on the most wanted list for the Calgary area.

Location

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Pump Hill Amenities and Services

First off, the Southland Leisure Centre is adjacent to Pump Hill, an astounding recreational centre with more than enough activities to keep anyone satisfied. It hosts a fitness and weight centre, twin hockey rinks, wave pool, water park, slides, gymnasiums, rock climbing wall, children’s play room, babysitting services and birthday party rooms.

Second, the Glenmore Reservoir hosts water sports and activities, includes many parks on its borders including Heritage Park and has tons of paved trails all part of an extensive river pathway network.

Third, the Canyon Meadows Golf & Country Club and Tsuu Tina Nation Golf Course are located not far from the community.

Fourth, Chinook Mall and South Centre Mall are close by and access to Calgary’s main network of highways, including Crowchild, Glenmore and Deerfoot is quick! There are also many shopping centres in close proximity to Pump Hill which are an added convenience.

Pump Hill Schools

Are you ready to drop off and pick up your kids within a kilometer or less from where you live? Elementary and junior high students in the public system go to school near by when living in Pump Hill. Talk about luxury living! Public school designation for elementary students is to Nellie McClung, located within walking distance west in the neighbouring community of Palliser. Junior high students are to attend John Ware, located in Pump Hill itself while senior high students are to attend Henry Wise Wood. Henry Wise Wood is approximately 3.5 kilometers from the centre of Pump Hill to the north east.

Pump Hill Demographics

Luxury home owners in Calgary are generally very particular about what they want. Here are some interesting statistics collected by past government survey concerning Pump Hill. (City of Calgary, Civic Census 2009)

Ages 24 and below – 20.9%

Ages 25 to 54 – 25.1%

Ages 55 and up – 54.1%

Average household income - $125,582 (Statistics Canada, 2006 Census)

Percentage of population with a High School Diploma or higher – 87.5%

Ratio of residents who own their property – 67.4%

Ratio of residents who rent their property – 32.6%

Pump Hill Community Boundaries Are:

Northern Border – 90th Avenue SW

Eastern Border – 14th Street SW

Southern Border – Southland Drive SW

Western Border – 19th Street SW