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Homes for Sale in Sweet Grass, Edmonton

Sweet Grass draws buyers who want an established southwest Edmonton neighbourhood with a genuine community feel and a variety of price points under one roof.

Active listings

16

Median list price

$129,900

Avg list price

$215,981

Homes for Sale in Sweet Grass, Edmonton

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Buying in Sweet Grass

Who fits here

Sweet Grass draws buyers who want an established southwest Edmonton neighbourhood with a genuine community feel and a variety of price points under one roof. The mix of single-family homes, row houses, and low-rise apartments means first-time buyers, young families, and downsizers can all find a fit. Owner-occupancy sits at roughly 67%, so you are buying into a neighbourhood where most neighbours also have skin in the game. Families specifically are drawn to having Sweet Grass Elementary (EPSB) and St. Teresa Catholic School both within walking distance, which eliminates the morning scramble most suburban buyers dread. If you value a neighbourhood with mature trees, a settled streetscape, and no decade-long construction noise, Sweet Grass delivers — nearly all homes date from the 1970s and early 1980s, so the infrastructure and landscaping are long established.

Current market in the neighbourhood

Sweet Grass sits in a southwest Edmonton pocket that has historically tracked close to Edmonton's city-wide median while offering slightly more competitive entry points than newer master-planned communities further west. The neighbourhood's roughly 1,056 dwellings include a healthy share of row houses and low-rise units that keep the end accessible, while detached single-family homes push toward the range. Active inventory tends to be modest given the neighbourhood's size, so when a well-priced listing hits, the can be short. The here reflects solid demand from buyers who specifically target southwest Edmonton for its transit access. Watch the and figures on this page — they update in real time from recent sales data — to calibrate your offer strategy before touring.

Commute and lifestyle

Sweet Grass sits in southwest Edmonton roughly bounded by 111 Street to the east, making the Century Park LRT station (Valley Line South extension) accessible just to the southeast in the Ermineskin neighbourhood. That station gives commuters a car-free route downtown the University of Alberta campus area, which is roughly a 15-minute ride. Drivers reach the Henday in under ten minutes via 111 Street or Rabbit Hill Road, making cross-city commutes manageable. Day-to-day errands are covered by the South Edmonton Common retail corridor minutes away, along with grocery anchors along 23 Avenue. The neighbourhood itself is quiet and walkable internally, with a community league green space and pathways that connect to the larger Terwillegar Park trail network along the North Saskatchewan River valley — one of Edmonton's signature natural assets.

Long-term context

Sweet Grass was built out in the 1970s and early 1980s, meaning buyers get mature infrastructure, established trees, and none of the development-fee premiums baked into newer southwest communities. Established neighbourhoods in this southwest quadrant have historically held value well because the area's fundamentals — LRT proximity, school availability, and Henday access — are locked in rather than promised. The neighbourhood name itself honours Cree Chief Sweet Grass, recognized as an early conservationist and protector of the Plains Bison, which gives the community a distinct identity that newer subdivisions with invented names simply cannot replicate. As Edmonton's southwest grows outward, inner-ring established neighbourhoods like Sweet Grass tend to look increasingly attractive to buyers who want the location without the commute trade-off of being further from the core.

About Sweet Grass

Overview

Sweet Grass is a mature, family-friendly neighbourhood in southwest Edmonton, known for its peaceful, tree-lined streets and welcoming community spirit. Named in honour of the Indigenous Cree Chief Sweet Grass, an early conservationist, the neighbourhood was primarily developed in the 1970s and 1980s. With strong access to amenities and a focus on affordability, it is an attractive area for first-time buyers and families alike, currently seeing an average list price of $215,981.

Location

Located in the Kaskitayo area of southwest Edmonton, Sweet Grass is bounded by 34 Avenue to the north, 111 Street to the east, 119 Street to the west, and a landscaped public utility corridor to the south. Its strategic positioning offers excellent connectivity to major thoroughfares like Whitemud Drive and Gateway Boulevard. There are currently 16 active listings available for buyers seeking this highly accessible location.

Housing character

While Sweet Grass was originally planned with many single-detached homes, today its affordable real estate market is heavily defined by apartment-style condos and townhouses in low-rise buildings. This makes it an excellent entry-point neighbourhood for young professionals and downsizers. Properties here are moving at an average of on the market, and the current median sold price sits at a very accessible.

Schools

The neighbourhood is highly sought after by families due to its excellent educational options. Sweet Grass School, a public elementary school, is centrally located within the community alongside expansive parkland. For older students and those seeking faith-based education, Vernon Barford Junior High, St. Teresa Catholic Elementary, and the highly regarded Harry Ainlay High School are all situated in immediately adjacent communities.

Transit

Commuting from Sweet Grass is highly convenient. The Century Park LRT station is located just southeast of the neighbourhood, providing fast and reliable light rail transit to the University of Alberta and Downtown Edmonton. Along with well-developed bus routes along 111 Street and 34 Avenue, the community supports a highly connected lifestyle. Recent market data shows properties sold in the last 12 months, reflecting the strong demand for transit-friendly living.

Shopping and dining

Although Sweet Grass is designed as a quiet residential enclave with no commercial development within its immediate boundaries, major retail destinations are just minutes away. Residents enjoy quick access to Southgate Centre, a premier shopping mall to the north, as well as the retail and dining options at Century Park and the nearby Petrolia Mall in Greenfield.

Parks and recreation

At the heart of the neighbourhood lies Sweet Grass Park, offering large open sports fields, playgrounds, and picnic areas perfect for family gatherings. Nature enthusiasts benefit from close proximity to the Whitemud Creek Ravine just to the west, which provides extensive walking and cycling trails. The high desirability of these local green spaces helps homes achieve a strong sale-to-list ratio.

Lifestyle

Life in Sweet Grass is defined by suburban tranquility, active outdoor recreation, and a strong sense of community. The local community league hosts events and programs that bring residents together, fostering a close-knit environment. With an average sold price and a relatively low average price per square foot, it provides an affordable, high-quality lifestyle for young professionals, families, and retirees.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sweet Grass offers a genuine mix of housing forms. Single-family detached homes make up about 44% of the neighbourhood's roughly 1,056 dwellings, row houses account for approximately 36%, and low-rise apartment units (under five storeys) represent about 19%. This variety means buyers can find everything from a starter townhouse to a larger detached family home within the same community.

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