4916 Norquay Drive Nw, Calgary

Original Owner in North Haven – Bring Your Tools, Your Vision, and Maybe a Dumpster! For the first time ever, this classic North Haven bungalow is hitting the market — and while it’s not winning any beauty pageants today, the potential here is massive. This is the kind of property that makes renovators and investors perk up, pull over, and say, “Now this... this could be something.” Lovingly cared for by the same family since the day it was built, this 1243 sq ft bungalow has good bones, a great lot, and just enough “original charm” to keep your demo crew busy for a week or two. It's very much a project — no sugarcoating that — but with the right touch, it could become a standout up/down rental or a stylish single-family home with income potential. You’ll find original period details throughout, including a main-floor room with large picture window and bright coloured accent wall (current paint can obviously be refreshed) and original hardwood hiding under the carpet in several rooms. Set on an oversized RC-G lot with alley access, a separate basement entrance, and plenty of space for rear parking, this place is practically begging to be turned into a legal suite or income-generating duplex. The layout lends itself well to a two-unit conversion, and the basement is a blank canvas (read: untouched and ready for transformation). The basement already offers multiple finished rooms with wood-paneled walls, built-in storage/closet space, small high windows for natural light, orange/red carpeting, and practical fluorescent ceiling fixtures — a solid starting point for a suite build-out. Whether you're a flipper, builder, or buy-and-hold investor, the numbers can work well here. Inside, you’ll find the kind of vintage finishes that are technically back in style — but we’ll let you be the judge of that. There's original hardwood under the carpet, generously sized windows, and a traditional layout that offers a lot of flexibility. The kitchen is vintage and functional with an older white freestanding stove, patterned vinyl flooring, wainscoting, and a hanging light fixture — all elements that make a stylish modern renovation straightforward. The living area is bright thanks to a large front picture window and the home includes an attached single garage with a concrete driveway and mature front landscaping. The real win? Location. This home sits on a quiet, tree-lined street in North Haven — one of Calgary’s most underrated inner-city gems. You’re just minutes from Nose Hill Park (hike, bike, dog walk, repeat), with great access to downtown, the airport, major routes, schools, shopping, and transit. It’s a peaceful, established neighbourhood that still feels like “real Calgary.” Out back you’ll find a terraced yard with retaining walls, steps and garden beds — generous outdoor space that gives you options for landscaping, parking or a private patio. And while the house needs a firm handshake and a fresh start, it’s important to honour the history here. This home raised a family, hosted decades of laughter, holidays, and milestones — and now it’s ready for its next act. With a little vision (and maybe a crowbar), you could turn this into a great up/down or a custom home that blends modern comfort with classic Calgary roots. So yes — it needs work. But if you've got a toolbelt, some grit, and a Pinterest board full of reno ideas, this could be the one. (id:1945)