$385,000New on hômm
Parkland, Brooks
5 bed · 3 bath · 1,248 sq ft
Listing provided by Kelly Rasmussen of Royal LePage Community Realty
511 1A Avenue, Brooks
For sale144 days on hômmLast checked with the board’s feed
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For saleMLS® #A2307740
$90,000 asking price
511 1A Avenue, Brooks in Central, Brooks — listing provided by Debbie Mitzner of RE/MAX Landan Real Estate
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About this home
Brooks, AB presents strong, near-term development opportunities for single-family construction driven by rapid supported by population growth, aggressive municipal incentives, and a sharp rebound in housing starts. Brooks Is Now a High-Potential Market for Single-Family Builders Brooks is experiencing its biggest housing boom in 20 years, fuelled by a combination of population growth, rising rents, and builder-friendly incentives. These conditions create a rare window where small-city fundamentals align with big-city demand pressures. Rapid population growth — 15.5% over five years and 3.4% year-over-year in 2025, signalling sustained demand for new housing. Rents up ~33% over two years, indicating a supply shortage and strong absorption potential for new builds. Housing starts surged to 94 in 2025, up from 74 in 2024 (+27%), ranking Brooks 7th provincially. Attracted developers from Calgary and other larger centres. Development Opportunities for Single-Family Construction 1. Build-to-Sell Single-Family Homes in Undersupplied Segments With rents and population rising, Brooks has a backlog of households living in overcrowded or temporary accommodations. Single-family homes priced in the entry-level to mid-range bracket are likely to see strong demand. Average home prices in Brooks sit around $452,595, with newly built homes averaging $308,140 — showing room for competitive new construction. 3. Small-Lot Single-Detached or Duplex Construction Brooks has seen a surge in row and duplex starts (row starts up 230.8% year-over-year). This indicates: Strong demand for compact, affordable ownership options A market receptive to higher-density single-family formats 4. Targeted Development Near High-Demand Neighbourhoods Highlights neighbourhood-level activity and fast-selling pockets. Builders can leverage these insights to position new single-family product where absorption is strongest. Entry-level single-family homes. High rents + population growth. Rents +33%, population +15.5 Lower land + permit costs. Strong demand for affordable ownership. Note Owner is a Licensed Real Estate Agent, Calgary Real Estate Board.
Key facts
| MLS® number | A2307740 |
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| Property type | Vacant Lot |
| Style | Other |
| Lot size | 6,000 sq ft |
| Days on hômm | 144 days on hômm |
| Annual property tax | $834/year (2025) |
| Listing REALTOR® | Debbie Mitzner |
| Brokerage | RE/MAX Landan Real Estate |
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