How competitive is the buying market in Alberta Avenue right now?

The sale-to-list ratio and average days on market indicate buyers generally have reasonable negotiating room. Well-priced, renovated character homes tend to move faster than the neighbourhood average — budget extra time for due diligence on original condition properties.

How many homes sold in Alberta Avenue over the past year?

homes sold in Alberta Avenue over the past 12 months across detached houses, infill semis, and row homes. This transaction volume gives buyers a solid comparable sales base when evaluating offer prices.

What schools are available for families buying in Alberta Avenue?

Eastglen High School at 76 Street and 118 Avenue serves grades 7–12 within the neighbourhood. Elementary students attend schools within Edmonton Public Schools, with Delton School and Spruce Avenue School nearby. NAIT borders the western edge of the neighbourhood at 97 Street, which is relevant for households with post-secondary students.

Is Alberta Avenue well connected by transit?

Yes. ETS Route 8 runs along 118 Avenue with frequent east-west service. North-south routes connect to the Metro Line LRT at NAIT Station, providing access to downtown and the broader ETS network. Most daily errands are walkable or accessible by bus without a transfer.

What makes Alberta Avenue different from other central Edmonton neighbourhoods at a similar price point?

Alberta Avenue is Edmonton's most developed arts-focused residential neighbourhood. The 118 Avenue Arts District — anchored by the Carrot Coffeehouse and the Arts on the Ave non-profit since 2005 — hosts the Kaleido Family Arts Festival every September and the Deep Freeze Byzantine Winter Festival each January. The neighbourhood has a community league dating to 1922, the Rat Creek Press community newspaper, the Commonwealth Recreation Centre, Sprucewood Library, and sustained municipal reinvestment through the Avenue Initiative. Few central Edmonton neighbourhoods at this price point offer equivalent civic infrastructure.

Homes for Sale in Alberta Avenue, Edmonton

Alberta Avenue draws buyers who want a genuine central Edmonton neighbourhood at an accessible price — not a sanitised new suburb.

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Median list price

$314,900

Avg list price

$334,288

Homes for Sale in Alberta Avenue, Edmonton

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$244,900

11619 96 ST, Edmonton

Detached Single Family · 2 bed · 1 bath · 1,023 sqft

$244,900

11619 96 Street, Edmonton

2 Storey · 2 bed · 1 bath · 1,022.58 sqft

$519,900

12005 95A ST, Edmonton

Detached Single Family · 3 bed · 3 bath · 1,108 sqft

$519,900

12005 95A Street, Edmonton

Bi-Level · 3 bed · 3 bath · 1,108.48 sqft

$349,000

11919 96 ST, Edmonton

Detached Single Family · 3 bed · 2 bath · 817 sqft

$459,000

11710 92 ST, Edmonton

Detached Single Family · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,044 sqft

$349,000

11919 96 Street, Edmonton

Bungalow · 3 bed · 2 bath · 816.77 sqft

$459,000

11710 92 Street, Edmonton

Bi-Level · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,044.11 sqft

$147,000

Edmonton

Other · 1 bath

$339,000

12141 96 ST, Edmonton

Detached Single Family · 3 bed · 3 bath · 1,298 sqft

$339,000

12141 96 Street, Edmonton

2 Storey · 3 bed · 3 bath · 1,298.14 sqft

$169,000

11436 91 ST, Edmonton

Detached Single Family · 3 bed · 2 bath · 949 sqft

Buying in Alberta Avenue

Who fits here

Alberta Avenue draws buyers who want a genuine central Edmonton neighbourhood at an accessible price — not a sanitised new suburb. The ideal buyer here is comfortable with older housing stock, appreciates the energy of the 118 Avenue corridor, and values proximity to downtown (roughly 3 km west) without downtown prices. First-time buyers stretch further in Alberta Avenue than almost anywhere inside the Yellowhead. Investors watch the corridor closely: the neighbourhood was rated Edmonton's #2 area for property investment in 2015, and the income mix has shifted substantially since 2001, with high-income households growing from 4.5% to 18% between 2001 and 2010. Artists, renters transitioning to ownership, and households drawn to walkable independent retail all fit here well.

Current market in the neighbourhood

Alberta Avenue offers among central Edmonton's most competitive per-square-foot pricing, with an average of /sq ft across all home types. The median sold price is and the average is, reflecting a mix of entry-level character bungalows and more expensive infill builds. Active listings range from, with a median list price of $314,900. Over the past 12 months, homes changed hands at an average sale-to-list ratio. With 75 active listings and an average of days on market, buyers generally have time for due diligence without the compressed timelines of Edmonton's hotter west-end submarkets.

Commute and lifestyle

Alberta Avenue sits roughly 3 km north of downtown Edmonton with direct ETS Route 8 service running the length of 118 Avenue. North-south routes link to the Metro Line LRT at NAIT Station — a practical option for commuters heading downtown or to the university. For drivers, Wayne Gretzky Drive feeds the Yellowhead and downtown in minutes. Day-to-day life here centres on the 118 Avenue commercial strip — locally nicknamed the Avenue of Nations — with independent multicultural restaurants, cafes, and specialty grocers all walkable from most addresses. The Commonwealth Recreation Centre and Sprucewood Library sit within the neighbourhood boundary. Eastwood and Elmwood Parks were recently reconstructed through the City's Avenue Initiative.

Long-term context

Alberta Avenue has been targeted for municipal reinvestment since 2006 through Edmonton's pioneering Avenue Initiative — Canada's first community-led urban revitalization of its kind. Renewed City of Edmonton funding in 2023–2024 signals continued commitment to the corridor. The Arts Common development on the Old Alberta Cycle Building site added a cultural anchor at 118 Avenue, and streetscape improvements have followed. The neighbourhood led all of Edmonton's mature communities with 104 building permits issued in 2011 alone. Character lots zoned RMSmall carry infill potential that adds a longer-horizon value argument for buyers purchasing original bungalows today. The trajectory of the 118 Avenue Arts District — now more than 20 years into development — continues to differentiate this neighbourhood from comparable central Edmonton options.

About Alberta Avenue

Overview

Alberta Avenue is a vibrant, historic neighborhood in central Edmonton, celebrated for its rich cultural diversity, active arts scene, and strong community spirit. The area offers an accessible entry point into the city's real estate market, characterized by an affordable median sold price.

Location

Situated conveniently north of Edmonton's downtown core, the neighborhood is generally bounded by 111 Avenue to the south, 118 Avenue to the north, 89 Street to the east, and 97 Street to the west. This central positioning ensures quick and straightforward commutes to both the city center and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT).

Housing character

As one of Edmonton's oldest communities, the neighborhood features mature, tree-lined streets predominantly lined with single-family detached homes. Buyers will find a charming mix of early 20th-century heritage houses alongside modern infill developments, with properties currently commanding an average sold price.

Schools

Families in the area have access to a variety of educational options, including Delton School and Spruce Avenue School. The neighborhood is also located near the highly regarded Victoria School of the Arts and offers exceptional proximity for post-secondary students attending NAIT.

Transit

The community benefits from excellent public transportation links, with numerous bus routes running frequently along the major corridors of 118 Avenue and 97 Street. Residents also have convenient access to the Metro Line LRT via the nearby NAIT Station, making city-wide travel efficient.

Shopping and dining

The commercial heart of the neighborhood is 118 Avenue, affectionately known as the Avenue of Nations. This bustling, walkable corridor is famous for its eclectic array of multicultural restaurants, independent bakeries, local cafes, and specialty ethnic grocery stores.

Parks and recreation

Recreation is anchored by the highly active Alberta Avenue Community Centre, which features a playground, sports facilities, a spray park, and community gardens. Residents are also just a short distance from the expansive Borden Park, known for its beautiful walking paths and outdoor public art installations.

Lifestyle

The lifestyle in Alberta Avenue is creative, urban, and deeply community-driven. Residents enjoy a culturally rich environment famous for hosting major grassroots events like the Kaleido Family Arts Festival and the Deep Freeze Byzantine Winter Festival, making it an engaging neighborhood that has seen homes change hands over the last year.

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Active listings currently range from. Entry-level character bungalows typically come in at the lower end while fully renovated homes and newer infill semis reach the upper range. The median list price is $314,900.

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Listing information last updated on April 24, 2026 at 4:00 pm (America/Edmonton)