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1605 550 Riverfront Avenue SE in Calgary: Downtown East Village Apartment for sale : MLS®# A2335931

Browse FIRST condos for sale in Calgary at 550 Riverfront Avenue SE on the MLS® below, updated in real time. Built in 2015 by FRAM+Slokker, the 18-storey concrete building in East Village has 196 units, including studio, 1- and 2-bedroom floor plans, live/work units, and penthouses ranging from about 400 to 1,500+ square feet. FIRST features a rooftop patio, third-floor terrace and entertainment lounge, and heated underground parking, all a few steps from the Bow River pathways. To set up a showing for current property listings or get a free CMA valuation for your unit, contact your local FIRST real estate agents. View more details about FIRST in East Village.

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FIRST Condominium Search

All active FIRST listings from the Calgary MLS® system are displayed above and refreshed several times a day; browse the latest properties for sale and see the latest information!

Every listing includes the asking price, bedrooms and bathrooms, suite size, year built, days on market and the description entered by the agent or listing brokerage. FIRST has suites in both a four-storey podium and the tower above it, so compare floor level, view and whether the unit is a live/work suite.

Compare condo fees, parking and storage for each suite, and review the condominium corporation’s budget, reserve fund plan and bylaws before you write an offer.

About FIRST Condos in East Village

Developer: FRAM+Slokker
Community: East Village, Downtown Calgary
Address: 550 Riverfront Avenue SE (corner of 5 Street and Riverfront Avenue SE)
Construction & Height: 18-storey concrete tower on a four-storey podium
Total Units: 196 units
Year Built: 2015
Floor Plans: Studio, 1- and 2-bedroom suites, live/work units and penthouses
Suite Sizes: Studios from about 400 to 500 s.f.; 1-bedroom from the low 500s to mid 700s s.f.; 2-bedroom from the mid 800s to high 900s s.f.; penthouses from the high 1,100s to high 1,500s s.f.
Interior Features: Quartz countertops, laminate wood-grain flooring, Energy Star stainless steel appliances and three colour palettes (Jazz, Rock and Blues)
Amenities: Rooftop patio, entertainment lounge, boardrooms, outdoor barbecue area, landscaped courtyard and third-floor terrace
Parking & Storage: Titled, heated, secure underground parking, plus bicycle lockers and a wash station

Interior Design & Finishings

Bedrooms

Wood-grain laminate flooring continues from the living room and hallway into the bedrooms
Full-size mirrored sliding closet doors give you a head-to-toe view
A modern sliding birch veneer door adds to the overall design

Bathrooms

Clean-cut, contemporary bathrooms with lots of storage
A glass-walled shower with a rain shower head and a custom vanity with drawers and a bottom shelf
Water-saving toilets as standard

Kitchens

Three different kitchen concepts to choose from
Modern cabinetry with a textured, glossy finish that is not limited to one colour template
A custom-built island that seats four, with bonus storage, and can be moved aside for more space when entertaining
Energy Star stainless steel appliances as standard

Living Areas

Three colour templates: Jazz, Rock or Blues
Each palette uses natural textures and colours inspired by FIRST’s riverside location
Oversized windows with special glazing let natural light in, trap heat and reduce outside noise

FIRST Location & Community

Morning runs start almost at the lobby door at FIRST, just a few steps from the RiverWalk. From there, residents are minutes from St. Patrick’s Island, Eau Claire, Prince’s Island Park, Chinatown, and other destinations along the Bow River. The downtown core is a short walk west, and City Hall CTrain Station is nearby.

East Village gives FIRST owners immediate access to streetside amenities, from Connie & John’s rooftop at the Simmons Building to the Tim Hortons at the base of N3 and the Real Canadian Superstore at the base of Arris. Notable nearby amenities within walking distance include:

Real Canadian Superstore
TD Canada Trust and Scotiabank
Shoppers Drug Mart
Alt Hotel
Studio Bell
Parlour Ice Cream
Fortuna’s Row
Olympia Liquor

Your FIRST Condo Agents in Calgary

Browsing FIRST condos for sale in Calgary, or thinking about selling your current unit in this building? Our Realtors® know the East Village condo market intimately, have helped people buy and sell hundreds of condominiums, and can provide experienced insight before you write an offer.

Contact the Calgaryism Real Estate Team at 403-519-0495 to ask a question or book a private showing. Get a free property valuation for your FIRST condo in Calgary today.