North Haven Upper sits adjacent to and above North Haven, sharing the same vintage, character, and value proposition as its neighbour while occupying slightly higher ground. Developed in the 1960s and 1970s, it's part of the original established residential fabric of north Calgary and carries the same settled character that distinguishes this era of community development.
Who Lives Here
The same buyer profile as North Haven — long-term owners, value-focused first-time buyers, and investors who understand the bungalow opportunity on larger lots. Many residents in North Haven Upper have been in the community for 20–30+ years and the community has a stable, owner-occupier dominated character.
What You'll Find
Detached bungalows and split-levels from the 1960s and 1970s on well-sized lots. Construction vintage means buyers need to evaluate mechanicals carefully — heating systems, electrical, and roofing are typically at or approaching end-of-life on unrenovated properties. The renovation returns in this community are real and have been demonstrated by successive buyers who've done the work.
Lifestyle & Amenities
Same commercial and services access as North Haven — Centre Street North, established schools in both boards, good commuting corridors. The community has its own parks and green space. Nose Hill Park access is available via adjacent communities.
Nick's Take
North Haven Upper and North Haven should be evaluated together — they're essentially the same community with a slight elevation difference and sometimes a price differential that doesn't reflect any meaningful quality distinction. For buyers looking at bungalows in established north Calgary, comparing the two and finding whichever property best matches your criteria and budget is the right approach. The lot sizes and affordability in this area are genuinely hard to find elsewhere in the city.