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Real Estate in Bower, Red Deer

Bower suits buyers who want an established south Red Deer address without the price premium of new construction.

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Active listings

14

Median list price

$339,900

Avg list price

$301,150

Homes for Sale in Bower, Red Deer

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2816 Botterill Crescent, Red Deer

$339,900

2816 Botterill Crescent, Red Deer

Duplex · 2 bed · 2 bath · 923 sqft

2816 Botterill Crescent, Red Deer

$339,900

2816 Botterill Crescent, Red Deer

Attached-Side by Side,Bungalow · 2 bed · 2 bath · 922.75 sqft

2821 Botterill Crescent, Red Deer

$374,900

2821 Botterill Crescent, Red Deer

Duplex · 2 bed · 2 bath · 1,059 sqft

112 Barrett Drive, Red Deer

$459,000

112 Barrett Drive, Red Deer

Detached Single Family · 3 bed · 3 bath · 1,258 sqft

112 Barrett Drive, Red Deer

$459,000

112 Barrett Drive, Red Deer

Bungalow · 3 bed · 3 bath · 1,258 sqft

2816 Botterill Crescent, Red Deer

$339,900

2816 Botterill Crescent, Red Deer

Duplex · 2 bed · 2 bath · 1,107 sqft

27 Bennett Street, Red Deer

$159,000

27 Bennett Street, Red Deer

Single Level Apartment · 2 bed · 1 bath · 838 sqft

2816 Botterill Crescent, Red Deer

$339,900

2816 Botterill Crescent, Red Deer

Attached-Up/Down,Bungalow · 2 bed · 2 bath · 1,107 sqft

2821 Botterill Crescent, Red Deer

$424,900

2821 Botterill Crescent, Red Deer

Duplex · 2 bed · 2 bath · 1,291 sqft

2821 Botterill Crescent, Red Deer

$424,900

2821 Botterill Crescent, Red Deer

Attached-Side by Side,Bungalow · 2 bed · 2 bath · 1,291 sqft

41 Bennett Street, Red Deer

$122,500

41 Bennett Street, Red Deer

Single Level Apartment · 1 bed · 1 bath · 609 sqft

41 Bennett Street, Red Deer

$122,500

41 Bennett Street, Red Deer

Single Level Apartment · 1 bed · 1 bath · 608.92 sqft

Buying in Bower

Who fits here

Bower suits buyers who want an established south Red Deer address without the price premium of new construction. The neighbourhood''s housing stock — predominantly single-detached bungalows and bi-levels built through the 1970s and 1980s — offers generous lot sizes, mature trees, and the kind of finished basements that families actually use. School coverage is solid: Mountview School (with French Immersion programming through Red Deer Public Schools) feeds into Westpark Middle School and Hunting Hills High School, keeping kids within the same corridor from kindergarten through grade 12. The Bower Place Community Association runs a community hall, skating shack, and community garden, so residents have a local social anchor rather than just a postal code. Buyers drawn to Bower are typically families trading up from a smaller home, professionals who want a quiet residential street close to shopping and the river valley trail network, and investors attracted by mature stock where renovation upside is real. The proximity to Bower Place mall — 110-plus stores including Marshalls, Sunterra Market, and Motion Fitness — means most daily errands are a short drive or bike ride away.

Current market in the neighbourhood

Bower''s resale market reflects the mature, owner-occupied character of this established south Red Deer community. The median sold price sits and the average comes in, a spread that signals a mix of entry-level bungalows and larger two-storey family homes. Homes here have averaged days on market, and a sale-to-list ratio of tells you how much negotiating room buyers can realistically expect. Over the past 12 months, sales closed in Bower, and there are currently 14 active listings. Average price per square foot runs, with the price band stretching from at the entry end to for larger, updated detached properties.

Commute and lifestyle

Bower sits in the south end of Red Deer, roughly centred around Bower Place mall at 4900 Molly Banister Drive. The mall anchors daily life for the neighbourhood — more than 110 stores and services including H&M, Shoppers Drug Mart, Marshalls, Sunterra Market, and Motion Fitness (which occupies the former Sears Canada space) are all walkable or a two-minute drive from most Bower streets. Red Deer Transit routes serve the area with connections to downtown and other quadrants of the city. Drivers reach Highway 2 — the Calgary-Edmonton corridor — in about ten minutes, making Bower workable for anyone commuting north toward Lacombe or Ponoka, or south toward Innisfail. The neighbourhood''s real lifestyle draw, though, is its direct connection to Red Deer''s 110-kilometre Waskasoo Park trail network. Bower Ponds, just northeast of the community, offers nearly two kilometres of paved loop trail around interconnected ponds, seasonal paddleboat and kayak rentals, an outdoor skating rink in winter, a natural amphitheatre, and a serenity garden. The trail system extends south toward Heritage Ranch and north to the Red Deer River, giving residents year-round paved cycling and walking access through the heart of the city without touching a road.

Long-term context

Bower''s value story is built on supply constraint rather than speculation. The neighbourhood completed its primary build-out in the 1980s, which means no significant new inventory is entering the market and lot sizes are larger than anything being built today. Red Deer''s median family after-tax income sits at $91,000 — competitive with the national average and supported by oil-and-gas, health care, and public sector employment — which provides a stable demand floor for mid-range detached housing. City-wide residential assessed values increased an average of 7% in the most recent assessment cycle, and the 2026 property tax rate bylaw confirms continued investment in city services. Bower''s positioning — adjacent to a regional shopping centre, directly connected to Waskasoo Park, and within the Hunting Hills high school catchment — means it competes for buyers across a wide income band rather than a narrow niche. Fully built neighbourhoods with this combination of amenity access and school catchment stability tend to hold value through slower cycles better than peripheral new-build areas where inventory can accumulate quickly.

About Bower

Overview

Bower is a well-established, quiet neighbourhood in south Red Deer, known for its mature trees, extensive trail network, and proximity to excellent city amenities. It provides a calm, suburban environment while remaining steps away from major retail hubs.

Location

Situated in the southern portion of Red Deer, Bower provides convenient access to major routes, including Molly Banister Drive and Gaetz Avenue. The area borders Piper Creek and the Waskasoo Park system, offering a great balance of nature and accessibility.

Housing character

The housing landscape in Bower is predominantly made up of single-family detached homes built between 1960 and 1980, alongside a mix of low-rise apartment buildings. The neighbourhood features mature lots and affordable options for buyers, with properties showing a median sold price and an active listing count of 14.

Schools

Bower does not contain any primary or high schools directly within its boundaries. However, families in the neighbourhood are served by schools in surrounding Red Deer communities, which are easily accessible via short drives or local school bus routes.

Transit

The neighbourhood is highly walkable and well-connected by Red Deer Transit, with multiple local bus routes available. Cyclists also benefit from the city's extensive, gently graded paved trail system, making it easy to commute or run daily errands without a vehicle.

Shopping and dining

Residents have unmatched access to retail at Bower Place, Red Deer's largest shopping centre, which features over 110 stores, including Sunterra Market, Marshalls, and Shoppers Drug Mart. The immediate area is also surrounded by diverse dining options, cafes, and grocery stores.

Parks and recreation

Bower is a fantastic area for outdoor recreation, backing directly onto the scenic Waskasoo Park trail system. The mature, tree-lined streets and nearby green spaces offer residents peaceful settings for walking, running, and biking along Piper Creek.

Lifestyle

Offering a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, Bower caters to those who want a quiet residential streetscape without sacrificing urban convenience. With homes seeing an average, the community appeals to established residents who value having nature trails just as much as nearby shopping.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bower falls within the Red Deer Public Schools attendance boundary for Mountview School (K–5, with French Immersion programming), Westpark Middle School (grades 6–8), and Hunting Hills High School (grades 9–12). Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools also serves families in the area.

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Listing information last updated on June 9, 2026 at 9:00 pm (America/Edmonton)