Inner-City Calgary Custom Home Builder

Planning a New Custom Home in an Established Calgary Community?

Mature trees, prime amenities, downtown views and community character.

We understand the desirability of putting down your roots in an inner-city neighbourhood with decades of growth and development.  

As our city shifts to a more sustainable urban sprawl, infill and inner-city homes are on the rise, and Van Manna Homes has years of knowledge and experience building them.

You can rely on Calgary’s trusted inner-city home builder.

Modern two-story house with a black and white exterior, large front windows, and a small front porch with stairs, situated on a green lawn.
Residential house with front yard, trees, shrubs, sidewalk, and a fence under a blue sky
Modern two-story house with front yard, green grass, trees, and sidewalk

Location, Location, Location

The inner suburbs of our thriving city are the oldest neighbourhoods and often have the most prime lot locations.

Building an inner-city home offers many perks to consider when it comes to chasing the dream of home ownership:

  • Tree-lined streets and mature landscaping increase community curb appeal

  • Accessibility to parks and paths, and well-connected public transportation

  • Community involvement and socializing with long-time neighbours

  • Exposure to smaller, well-ranked schools and local family-run businesses

  • Proximity to downtown and its culture-rich amenities, like entertainment and restaurants

  • Established community feel with exterior curb appeal

  • Variety in lot locations and sizing, such as downtown views, large back yards, and secondary suites

  • Higher property values

 

Inner-city lots can also bring challenges for building a new home. Working with an experienced custom home builder who understands inner-city homes and what to look for is critical.

For example, we need to consider the soil conditions and the long-standing history of the lot, along with site accessibility and space challenges, neighbouring homes, services and infrastructure, including water, sewer, road and sidewalk conditions, existing tree locations, and potentially demolishing or relocating an existing home on the property.

 

“We built our home with Van Manna 10 years ago with no previous experience on new builds before. We were nervous not knowing what to expect and the process was so seamless and fun! So many complain about the build process but our experience made us want to build again & again! If you want a fair & reasonable builder who will go above & beyond, this is your builder!”

Custom Build Client, Bridgeland

Front view of a two-story house with a gray exterior, black front door, brick and stone accents, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn, trees, and flowering bushes.

Inner-City Home Builds

We have had the privilege of building many infill and inner-city homes in established Calgary communities including Mount Pleasant, Bridgeland and Killarney, just to name a few. Browse below for inspiration from some of our custom luxury builds in Calgary’s most beloved and mature neighbourhoods.

Modern two-story house with white brick and black accents, large front windows, a small front porch with steps, and a well-maintained lawn with some potted plants and shrubbery.
Modern entryway with a staircase, a black door with window, a painting on the wall, a black bench with cushions, and a small console table near the door.
Modern two-story house with white and gray exterior, large windows, and a well-manicured lawn with small trees and shrubs on a sunny day.
A modern dining room with a large window, a white dining table, six gray upholstered chairs, a wooden wine rack filled with wine bottles, a landscape painting on the wall, and a potted plant.
Two-story brick house with front yard, windows lit from inside, surrounded by trees and small shrubs, with a concrete walkway and black metal gate at the entrance.
View of a living room through a doorway, featuring a fireplace with a TV above, two black armchairs, and built-in bookshelves with framed photos.
Front view of a two-story house with a gray and brick exterior, featuring a porch with stone columns, a front door, and a garden with green grass, trees, and shrubs.
Living room with a fireplace, beige and black furniture, a gray armchair, small side table with a drink, a black console with decor, and wall art, illuminated by recessed lighting.
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large island with four chairs, and light wood flooring. Adjacent to a small laundry or utility area, with a hallway leading to a front door and sitting area.
Modern house with black front door, large windows, and landscaped front yard with green plants, shrubs, and chairs on steps.
Modern white kitchen with black accents, including white cabinets, a large central island, black bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and wood flooring.
A newly constructed two-story house with a garage, surrounded by a wooden fence under construction, with some trees and neighboring houses in the background.
Modern kitchen with a large central island countertop, grey bar stools around it, white cabinets, grey brick backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. Wooden staircase with white railing visible on the right.
A pair of dark wooden sliding barn doors opening into a sunlit children's playroom with a chandelier, window, toy shelves, and a patterned rug.

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Interior of a modern home featuring a dining table with gray chairs, a wall-mounted wine rack with bottles, a large potted plant, staircase with black railing, entry door, and living area with windows.
Bright white bathroom with marble floors, a glass-enclosed shower, and organized walk-in closet with shelves and hanging clothes.
Outdoor stone fireplace with a fire burning, wood logs stored below, in a backyard with a wooden fence, small evergreen tree, and potted plants.
A spacious bathroom with a large bathtub beneath two windows, wooden cabinets and drawers, a marble countertop, a large mirror, and a small decorative rug on the tiled floor.
Modern kitchen with granite island, brick walls, white cabinets, and large windows
Entryway with hexagonal tile floor, built-in bench with shoe storage, wall hooks with jackets and bags, and cubbies with storage baskets.
Small bathroom with black floral wallpaper, a white toilet, a black vanity with a sink, a small mirror, a vase with dried flowers, and two windows letting in natural light.