8500 Macleod Trail SE
Office use recorded by City permits (roll code X034) · mid-rise office building · built 1976 · 8500 Macleod Trail SE
8500 Macleod Trail SE is a 30.2 m mid-rise office building in Acadia, Calgary, recorded on the City assessment roll as built in 1976. Its main structure is the 153rd tallest office roof of the 775 ranked in this record, and 1st of 1 in Acadia. The City assesses the parcel at $20.3M on the 2026 roll, 97th of 822 sites in the record by assessed value. The nearest CTrain platform is Heritage, 319 m away in a straight line. 65 scheduled transit trips call within 300 m of the parcel on a weekday. Since 2012 the City has recorded 32 building permits and 4 development permits on the parcel, the largest a $4.0M office permit for alteration, applied for in 2015.
- Civic address
- 8500 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, AB
- Community
- Acadia (ACA)
- City sub-property use
- X034 Roll code X034 (no published description) · all Office use recorded by City permits (roll code X034) sites
- Land use district
- C-COR1 — Commercial - Corridor 1 (Commercial)
- Height rank
- #153 of 785 citywide · #1 of 1 in Acadia
- Footprint to parcel
- 98% of the parcel under LiDAR footprints
- Parcel pieces
- 1 titled piece · roll 123189292
- Coordinates
- 50.976422, -114.070476
The City assesses this parcel under roll code X034, for which it publishes no description, so the office-code definition alone would omit it. It is included because The City’s own building permits record office use on the parcel: 39 permits in the City’s Office classes between 1999 and 2026, and 1 for medical offices. The building may hold other uses as well. Every building included this way.
Massing and site plan
Left: isometric massing of every LiDAR structure on the parcel, at true scale, viewed from the south-west with 3.9 m storey lines. Right: plan of the parcel with surrounding footprints, Plus 15 walkways and nearby stations. Open this building in the 3D city →
How it compares
Roof height against the Acadia median and tallest, and against the city.
Access
Public-geometry tests only; confirm routes, entrances and hours with the building.
CTrain
Nearest station: Heritage, 319 m straight-line (route 201).
Plus 15
Outside the Plus 15 network area.
Cycling
The best-rated cycling facility within 400 m of the parcel is a major street (On-Street Bikeway), 86 m away.
Winter access
The parcel fronts a Priority 1 snow and ice clearing route, 21 m from its edge. Priority 1 routes are cleared first after a snowfall.
Accessible crossing
The nearest accessible pedestrian signal is at 86 Avenue/Hull Avenue and Macleod Trail, 95 m from the parcel.
Straight-line tests against The City of Calgary Calgary Bikeways, Snow and Ice Clearing Priority Routes and Traffic Signals, retrieved 2026-09-24. Bikeways are ranked by the City's comfort level, where 1 is a protected lane and 4 a major street. Snow priority is a clearing order, not a clearing time. An accessible pedestrian signal gives audible and tactile crossing cues; a signal recorded as unknown is not counted as having none.
Transit service
Scheduled Calgary Transit service at the door, not only the distance to a platform.
65 scheduled transit trips call within 300 m of this parcel on a representative weekday, 9 of them between 07:00 and 09:00, across 2 routes and 4 stops. The closest stop is NB Macleod TR @ 86 AV SE, 63 m away.
| Service class | Trips on the service day |
|---|---|
| REGULAR | 65 |
Routes: 81 Macleod Tr S · 99 Acadia/Oakridge.
Calgary Transit Scheduling Data (GTFS), service day 2026-09-28 inside the 2026-09-15 to 2026-12-20 service period. A trip is counted once however many stops it calls at inside the radius. Schedules change each service period; this is the schedule, not observed service.
Parking
What the City’s own tariff record says about kerbside parking beside this parcel.
No Active paid on-street parking zone lies within 200 m of this parcel in the City’s tariff dataset. That is not a statement that parking is unavailable: free, permit-only and off-street parking are not recorded in this source.
Assessment history
Assessed values are The City of Calgary’s taxation figures by roll year, not sale prices or rents; Alberta does not publish transaction prices.
Roll 123189292 · X034
Series not charted. The City’s published values for this roll number change by more than half or double between years, which usually signals a re-numbered, split or partially assessed account rather than a market movement. The published figures are listed below without a trend claim.
Published values by roll year
| Roll year | Assessed value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | $38.5M | — |
| 2006 | $41.3M | 7.0% |
| 2007 | $59.2M | 43.4% |
| 2008 | $70.0M | 18.4% |
| 2009 | $87.7M | 25.2% |
| 2010 | $79.4M | -9.5% |
| 2011 | $73.4M | -7.5% |
| 2012 | $81.2M | 10.6% |
| 2013 | $94.1M | 16.0% |
| 2014 | $97.6M | 3.7% |
| 2015 | $104.2M | 6.8% |
| 2016 | $96.0M | -7.9% |
| 2017 | $71.0M | -26.0% |
| 2018 | $72.6M | 2.2% |
| 2019 | $44.4M | -38.9% |
| 2020 | $47.8M | 7.7% |
| 2021 | $51.4M | 7.6% |
| 2022 | $36.3M | -29.5% |
| 2023 | $15.8M | -56.5% |
| 2024 | $16.4M | 4.1% |
| 2025 | $19.6M | 19.4% |
| 2026 | $20.3M | 3.4% |
Development and building permits
Applications the City has located on this parcel since 2012, from the Development Permits and Building Permits datasets.
Recent development permits 4 since 2012
| Applied | Permit | Category · description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-11-06 | DP2020-7157 | Change of Use - Permitted Use CHANGE OF USE: COUNSELLING SERVICE | Released Approval |
| 2019-10-18 | DP2019-5421 | Change of Use - Permitted Use CHANGE OF USE: MEDICAL CLINIC | Released Approval |
| 2016-06-23 | DP2016-2549 | Change of Use - Permitted Use CHANGE OF USE: HEALTH SERVICES LABORATORY - WITHOUT CLIENTS | Released Approval |
| 2016-02-17 | DP2016-0591 | Change of Use - Permitted Use CHANGE OF USE: RETAIL AND CONSUMER SERVICE | Released Approval |
Recent building permits 32 since 2012 · 18 in the City’s office class
| Applied | Permit | Class · work | Est. cost | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | BP2026-13155 | 5117 - Commercial School · Alteration Occupant Load Increase | — | Issued Permit |
| 2026-04-21 | BP2026-06445 | 3402 - Office · Alteration Interior Alterations | $220,000 | Issued Permit |
| 2026-04-16 | BP2026-06112 | 2306 - Parking Garage · Repair Post Tension Parkade Repair | $34,520 | Completed |
| 2026-01-26 | BP2026-01203 | 3402 - Office · Alteration Interior alteration | $200,000 | Completed |
| 2026-01-21 | BP2026-00954 | 3402 - Office · Alteration Interior Alteration | — | Cancelled |
| 2026-01-20 | BP2026-00888 | 3402 - Office · Alteration Leasehold improvement - Showsuite 'A' | — | Cancelled |
| 2026-01-19 | BP2026-00815 | 3402 - Office · Alteration Interior alterations | — | Cancelled |
| 2025-08-12 | BP2025-15632 | 3799 - Personal Service. Misc. · Alteration Mechanical upgrades (multiple rooms) | — | Completed |
Declared estimated project cost across all 32 non-residential building permits on the parcel since 2012: $9.6M. Permit descriptions are the City’s records at retrieval; applicant and contractor names are not reproduced.
Inspections
What City inspectors recorded against the permits on this parcel.
100 inspection results are published against 18 of the 32 building permits on this parcel, from 2014-07-17 to 2026-04-15. The most recent occupancy inspection was accepted on 2024-04-08. 15 inspections used a life-safety checklist and 2 a barrier-free checklist.
What was inspected
Result of each visit
| Outcome | Inspections |
|---|---|
| Acceptable Add Inspection | 48 |
| Acceptable with Conditions | 20 |
| Acceptable | 18 |
| Not Acceptable | 14 |
Stage
| Inspection type | Count |
|---|---|
| Progress | 53 |
| Final | 26 |
| Framing | 16 |
| Occupancy | 5 |
The 14 most recent inspection results
| Date | Permit | Stage | Checklist | Outcome | Inspector note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-15 | BP2026-01203 | Final | All Directives | Acceptable | No deficiencies noted. No further building inspections required. File Closed. |
| 2025-12-05 | BP2025-15356 | Final | All Directives | Acceptable | No deficiencies noted. No further building inspections required. File Closed. |
| 2025-10-06 | BP2025-12185 | Progress | NBC AE 3.8. Accessibility | Acceptable | NBC AE Division B 3.8.2.10. Signs and Indicators . Glass doors, sidelights and full-height glass panels must have visual indicators to make them clearly visible. |
| 2025-10-06 | BP2025-12185 | Final | All Directives | Acceptable | No deficiencies noted. No further building inspections required. File Closed. |
| 2025-08-29 | BP2025-15632 | Progress | All Directives | Acceptable with Conditions | Mechanical compliance is required prior to occupancy. Ensure to complete the final inspection for mechanical permit. |
| 2025-08-29 | BP2025-15632 | Final | All Directives | Acceptable with Conditions | No deficiencies noted. No further building inspections are required. Permit file closed. |
| 2025-04-17 | BP2024-18200 | Progress | All Documents | Not Acceptable | A Mechanical Permit is required for the new hood fan exhaust, this permit must be obtained and inspected before the Building Permit can be closed. |
| 2025-04-17 | BP2024-18200 | Progress | All Directives | Not Acceptable | File can be closed upon obtaining and completing the Mechanical Permit. |
| 2024-11-19 | BP2024-08875 | Progress | All Directives | Acceptable | No deficiencies noted. No further building inspections are required. |
| 2024-11-19 | BP2024-08875 | Final | All Directives | Acceptable | No deficiencies noted. No further building inspections are required. --File closed. |
| 2024-04-08 | BP2023-16117 | Final | Directives | Acceptable with Conditions | Correct Noted Infractions- No Further BLDG Inspect Required |
| 2024-04-08 | BP2023-16117 | Final | Documents Commercial | Acceptable with Conditions | Permit required: - Permit is required to be completed. MP2024-01667 |
| 2024-04-08 | BP2023-10740 | Occupancy | Directives | Acceptable | Correct Noted Infractions- No Further BLDG Inspect Required |
| 2024-04-08 | BP2023-10740 | Final | Directives | Acceptable with Conditions | Correct Noted Infractions- No Further BLDG Inspect Required |
An inspection result is a record of one visit, not a verdict on the building. 14 of these 100 results are recorded as Not Acceptable. In the City's process a Not Acceptable result is an ordinary step: the inspector lists what must change and the work is re-inspected, which is why the most common outcome across the record is Acceptable Add Inspection. Most results relate to a single tenant improvement rather than the whole building. Inspector notes are The City of Calgary's own text at retrieval, with contact details removed; applicant and contractor names are never read.
The City of Calgary Building Inspections Results, joined to building permits by permit number, retrieved 2026-09-24.
Occupiers and licensed businesses
The public record of who operates on the parcel, labelled by source.
Businesses licensed by the City on this parcel 32 as of 2026-09-24
| Licensed business | Address | Licence type | Status | Licensed since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta Luxury Builds | 8500 Macleod Trail SE | Contractor | Licensed | 2025 |
| Alona Mostova Nails Master | 8500 Macleod Trail SE | Personal Service, School (Prov. Not Required) | Licensed | 2025 |
| Alpine Sports Injury And Rehab | 8500 Macleod Trail SE | Massage Centre (Commercial), Retail Dealer - Premises, Personal Service (Fitness Conditioning) | Licensed | 2025 |
| Aplus Technical Services | 8500 Macleod Trail SE | Contractor (No Provincial Licence Required) | Licensed | 2026 |
| Arthouse | 8500 Macleod Trail SE | School (Prov. Not Required) | Licensed | 2025 |
| Dnr Development & Home Renovations | 8500 Macleod Trail SE | Contractor (No Provincial Licence Required) | Licensed | 2026 |
| Espi Lashes & Brows Studio | 8500 Macleod Trail SE | Personal Service | Licensed | 2026 |
| Galena Wellness | 8500 Macleod Trail SE | Personal Service, Retail Dealer - Premises, Food Service - Premises | Licensed | 2026 |
| Hammam Retreat & Spa | 8500 Macleod Trail SE | Personal Service, Massage Centre (Commercial) | Licensed | 2018 |
| Health And Wellness Medical Centre | 8500 Macleod Trail SE | Massage Centre (Commercial) | Licensed | 2026 |
| Lisa Nail Art Studio | 8500 Macleod Trail SE | Personal Service | Move in progress | 2025 |
| Lucky Kitten Place | 8500 Macleod Trail SE | Retail Dealer - Premises | Licensed | 2025 |
| Maple Standard Trade/Graffi Tech Solutions | 8500 Macleod Trail SE | Contractor (No Provincial Licence Required), Retail Dealer - Premises, Wholesaler | Renewal pending | 2024 |
| Milk & Honey Beauty Bar | 8500 Macleod Trail SE | Personal Service | Licensed | 2025 |
| Nail Artistry By Viktoriia | 8500 Macleod Trail SE | Personal Service | Move in progress | 2026 |
| Roys Korean Kitchen | 8500 Macleod Trail SE | Alcohol Beverage Sales (Restaurant), Food Service - Premises | Licensed | 2025 |
| Ukrainian Nails By Sia | 8500 Macleod Trail SE | Personal Service | Licensed | 2025 |
| Universal Infra | 8500 Macleod Trail SE | Contractor (No Provincial Licence Required) | Licensed | 2023 |
| Upscale Constructions | 8500 Macleod Trail SE | Contractor (No Provincial Licence Required), Distribution Manager, Wholesaler | Licensed | 2025 |
| Individually licensed practitioner | 8500 Macleod Trail SE | Personal Service | Licensed | 2026 |
| Individually licensed practitioner | 8500 Macleod Trail SE | Personal Service | Licensed | 2026 |
| Individually licensed practitioner | 8500 Macleod Trail SE | Personal Service | Licensed | 2026 |
| Individually licensed practitioner | 8500 Macleod Trail SE | Personal Service | Renewal pending | 2025 |
| Individually licensed practitioner | 8500 Macleod Trail SE | Personal Service (Piercing) | Move in progress | 2025 |
| Individually licensed practitioner | 8500 Macleod Trail SE | Personal Service | Move in progress | 2025 |
| Individually licensed practitioner | 8500 Macleod Trail SE | Personal Service | Renewal pending | 2025 |
| Individually licensed practitioner | 8500 Macleod Trail SE | Personal Service | Renewal pending | 2024 |
| Individually licensed practitioner | 8500 Macleod Trail SE | Personal Service | Licensed | 2025 |
| Individually licensed practitioner | 8500 Macleod Trail SE | Personal Service | Licensed | 2025 |
| Individually licensed practitioner | 8500 Macleod Trail SE | Personal Service | Licensed | 2025 |
| Individually licensed practitioner | 8500 Macleod Trail SE | Personal Service (Microblading) | Licensed | 2025 |
| Individually licensed practitioner | 8500 Macleod Trail SE | Personal Service | Licensed | 2025 |
Not a tenant roster. The City licenses specific business types (retail, food service, personal services, contractors, wholesalers, schools and similar). Most office occupiers such as professional firms need no municipal licence and do not appear here. Matched by civic address and by licence location inside the parcel; home-based licences are excluded.
No individuals are named. The City issues many personal-service licences to people trading under their own name. Suite numbers are never published, and where a licence reads as an individual rather than an organisation the name is withheld and only the licence category is shown; 13 of the 32 licences on this parcel are withheld on that basis. Names of sources this site does not use are omitted.
Nearby office buildings
The six nearest office building sites in the record, by straight-line distance between parcel centroids.
Where this building sits in the record
Every collection this building belongs to, from the same public data shown above.
8500 Macleod Trail SE questions
Answers drawn from the record.
How tall is 8500 Macleod Trail SE?
The main structure on the parcel has a LiDAR roof height of 30.2 m in The City of Calgary’s 3D building data, a storey-equivalent of about 8 at 3.9 m per storey.
When was 8500 Macleod Trail SE built?
The City’s assessment roll records 1976 as the year of construction.
What is the assessed value of 8500 Macleod Trail SE?
The City of Calgary assesses this parcel at $20.3M in total on the 2026 roll, 97th of 822 sites in this record. Assessed value is the City’s figure for property tax, not a sale price or an asking price.
What is 8500 Macleod Trail SE zoned?
The parcel is designated C-COR1, Commercial - Corridor 1, under the City of Calgary Land Use Bylaw. Confirm the designation and any amendments with the City before relying on it.
Which CTrain station is closest to 8500 Macleod Trail SE?
Heritage Station, 319 m in a straight line from the parcel centroid.
Who is in 8500 Macleod Trail SE?
The City of Calgary business licence register lists 32 licensed businesses at this address or inside the parcel as of 2026-09-24, shown in the occupiers section. Most office occupiers such as professional firms do not need a municipal licence, so the register is not a tenant roster.
Has 8500 Macleod Trail SE been inspected?
The City publishes 100 inspection results against 18 permits here, between 2014-07-17 and 2026-04-15. 15 used a life-safety checklist such as fire separations, firestopping or emergency lighting. 2 used the barrier-free checklist. The most recent occupancy inspection was accepted on 2024-04-08. Each result records one visit and most relate to a single tenant improvement, so this is not a verdict on the building.
How good is transit at 8500 Macleod Trail SE?
65 scheduled transit trips call within 300 m of the parcel on a representative weekday, 9 of them in the morning peak, across 2 routes. The closest stop is NB Macleod TR @ 86 AV SE, 63 m away. That is the published schedule for one service period, not observed service, and it counts each trip once however many stops it makes nearby.
Can staff cycle or get there in winter at 8500 Macleod Trail SE?
The best-rated cycling facility within 400 m is a major street, 86 m away. The parcel fronts a Priority 1 snow and ice clearing route. These are straight-line tests against City layers.
Where can visitors park at 8500 Macleod Trail SE?
No Active paid on-street parking zone lies within 200 m of this parcel in the City's tariff dataset. Free, permit-only and off-street parking are not recorded in that source, so this is not a statement that parking is unavailable.
Is office space available at 8500 Macleod Trail SE?
This profile is built from public records and does not track availability, rents or tenancy. Submit a private requirement and current options in the building or nearby will be confirmed through Commercially.
Public record sources: Current Year Property Assessments (Parcel), Historical Property Assessments (Parcel), Assessment Subproperty Use Codes, 3D Buildings - Citywide (LiDAR roof outlines), Land Use Districts, Transit LRT Stations, Green Line Stations, Plus 15, Historic Resource (Inventory of Evaluated Historic Resources), Development Permits, Building Permits, Calgary Existing Buildings - Performance Metrics (BenchmarkYYC), Calgary Business Licenses, On-Street Parking Zones with Rates, Building Inspections Results, Residential Parking Zones, Snow and Ice Clearing Priority Routes, Traffic Signals, Calgary Bikeways — The City of Calgary, retrieved 2026-09-24. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – City of Calgary. Building names, floor counts and architects, where shown, come from Wikidata (CC0). No brokerage, listing-data or commercial research source is used.
Boundary: Assessed values are the City’s assessment-roll figures for taxation and are not sale prices, asking rents, vacancy or availability; Alberta does not publish transaction prices. LiDAR heights are roof-surface elevations above the lowest ground point at the building perimeter and can differ from architectural heights. Storey equivalents are derived at 3.9 m per storey and are not floor counts. Distances are straight-line. Permit descriptions are the City’s records at retrieval and do not establish current use, tenancy or availability. Read the methodology.