Real Estate in Malmo Plains, Edmonton

Malmo Plains suits buyers who want a mature, established neighbourhood with genuine character — not a subdivision built to a single template.

Active listings

12

Median list price

$452,000

Avg list price

$556,100

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Buying in Malmo Plains

Who fits here

Malmo Plains suits buyers who want a mature, established neighbourhood with genuine character — not a subdivision built to a single template. Most homes here are bungalows and two-storeys from the 1960s sitting on full-sized lots, which means you get tree-lined streets, established landscaping, and neighbours who have owned for decades. The housing mix is unusually broad: single-family homes make up about half of all dwellings, with row houses and low-rise apartments rounding out the rest, so first-time buyers and downsizers both find options. Families value the walkable access to Malmo Plains Elementary School and the community league's outdoor rink and beach volleyball courts at 115 Street and 48 Avenue. The Southgate LRT station sits on the neighbourhood's eastern edge, making it a practical choice for commuters heading downtown or to the University of Alberta South Campus. At the southern boundary, Whitemud Drive puts the rest of the city within easy reach by car. Malmo Plains is a particularly strong fit for buyers who prioritize lot size, mature trees, and a sense of community over new construction finishes.

Current market in the neighbourhood

Malmo Plains trades at a range spanning, with a median sold price and an average of across the past 12 months. Sellers have been achieving a sale-to-list ratio, a useful signal of how competitive offers need to be. Homes are spending an average of days on market before going firm, and properties changed hands over the last year. Buyers tracking value per square foot will see an average. On the active side, the neighbourhood currently has 12 homes listed, and the median asking price sits at $452,000. Because the housing stock is predominantly 1960s construction, condition varies considerably — a fully renovated bungalow and an original-condition one can differ by a significant margin, so reviewing comparable sales closely before making an offer is worthwhile.

Commute and lifestyle

The Southgate LRT station, which opened in April 2010 as part of the South LRT line extension, sits directly on the neighbourhood's eastern boundary at 111 Street. From Southgate, Century Park and the University of Alberta South Campus are one and two stops respectively, and downtown Edmonton is roughly a 20-minute ride. ETS bus routes along 111 Street and 51 Avenue complement the LRT for trips that don't run through the main corridor. Drivers benefit from direct Whitemud Drive access at the south end, connecting efficiently to Anthony Henday Drive and the wider ring road network. For daily errands, Southgate Centre mall is within easy walking distance and handles most grocery, pharmacy, and retail needs without getting in a car. Closer to home, the Malmo Plains Community League — active since 1965 — runs a community hall, an outdoor skating rink in winter, and beach volleyball courts in summer. The City of Edmonton's neighbourhood renewal program, which ran from 2021 into 2022, repaved roads, replaced sidewalks and curbs, and upgraded streetlights throughout Malmo Plains, visibly improving the public realm.

Long-term context

Malmo Plains sits in the tier of mature southwest Edmonton neighbourhoods that have steadily attracted renovation investment over the past decade. The 1960s-era bungalow stock is the primary value driver: buyers purchase at land-and-bones prices, renovate, and capture a spread that newer construction neighbourhoods rarely offer. That dynamic has kept demand consistent even when the broader Edmonton market softens. The neighbourhood renewal completed in 2022 — covering roads, sidewalks, and streetlighting — reduces the deferred-infrastructure discount that can weigh on older areas and signals long-term city investment. The University of Alberta Michener Park complex on the western edge creates a steady baseline of rental demand that supports overall neighbourhood occupancy. Proximity to the South LRT corridor has historically correlated with above-average resale liquidity in comparable Edmonton neighbourhoods, as transit access broadens the buyer pool. The mix of housing types also acts as a price floor: when single-family values soften, investors pivot to the row house and low-rise segments, keeping total transaction volume relatively stable. Buyers who can tolerate a renovation project tend to find the best value-to-potential ratio in this neighbourhood compared to newer communities at similar price points.

About Malmo Plains

Overview

Malmo Plains is a mature, quiet residential neighbourhood in southwest Edmonton. Mostly developed in the 1960s, the community is named after the 'malmo silty clay loam' soil found on the former University of Alberta research farm that once occupied the area. Today, it is a highly sought-after, family-friendly area known for its strong community spirit, mature tree-lined streets, and recent infrastructure renewals. Properties here sit in a mid-range price positioning, with an average sold price.

Location

The neighbourhood is bounded by 51 Avenue to the north, Whitemud Drive to the south, 111 Street to the east, and 122 Street to the west. This strategic location places residents immediately south of the University of Alberta South Campus and provides incredibly convenient access to major arterial roads for commuting across Edmonton.

Housing character

The housing landscape is heavily dominated by single-family homes, typically mid-century bungalows and split-level designs from the 1960s set on spacious lots with well-kept yards. In recent years, modern infill properties have begun to appear alongside the classic architecture. The neighbourhood also includes a smaller mix of townhouses and low-rise apartments. The current average list price for homes in the area is $556,100 with a median sold price.

Schools

Families are drawn to the area for its excellent educational options. Malmo Plains Elementary School is located centrally within the neighbourhood's park site and notably offers an Islamic Language program. Students also have easy access to highly regarded nearby institutions such as Avalon Junior High School, Lendrum School, and Harry Ainlay High School.

Transit

Malmo Plains offers exceptional public transit options, making it a commuter's dream. The Southgate LRT Station and Transit Centre are located just to the east, safely accessible via a pedestrian bridge over 111 Street. The South Campus/Fort Edmonton Park LRT station is also nearby, and recently upgraded shared-use paths and bike lanes make active commuting highly convenient.

Shopping and dining

While Malmo Plains itself is purely residential with no internal commercial sites, urban amenities are just steps away. Southgate Centre, one of Edmonton's premier shopping malls, is located immediately east of the neighbourhood, providing residents with a vast array of retail stores, restaurants, and essential services including a major grocery store. Smaller commercial plazas are also conveniently located at the neighborhood's northeast and northwest corners.

Parks and recreation

Green space is abundant, anchored by the central Malmo Plains Park. This community hub features a playground, sports fields, beach volleyball courts, a skating rink, and the active Malmo Plains Community League facility. Several smaller pocket parks are scattered throughout, and residents are just a short trip away from the Confederation Leisure Centre and Park, located just south across Whitemud Drive.

Lifestyle

The lifestyle in Malmo Plains is active, community-focused, and incredibly convenient. It offers the quiet, safe atmosphere of a mature suburb while remaining steps away from major urban action, appealing to university staff, students, professionals, and young families alike. The stable real estate market reflects this strong desirability, with homes spending an average of on the market and achieving a sale to list ratio.

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Schools near Malmo Plains

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  • AvalonJunior High · Edmonton Public
  • MalmoElementary · Edmonton Public
  • LendrumElementary · Edmonton Public
  • LansdowneElementary · Edmonton Public

Frequently Asked Questions

Malmo Plains has a diverse housing mix. Single-family detached homes make up about half of all dwellings, with row houses accounting for roughly a quarter and low-rise apartments the remainder. Most homes were built in the 1960s, so you'll find bungalows and two-storeys on established lots. The University of Alberta's Michener Park family housing complex sits at the western end of the neighbourhood.

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Listing information last updated on September 22, 2026 at 12:00 am (America/Edmonton)