Sectors / neighbourhoods
Downtown Edmonton, from the ICE District towers to the warehouse lofts of The Quarters, is the region's most…
West Edmonton stretches from mature neighbourhoods around West Edmonton Mall to newer family communities pushing…
South Edmonton is the city's fastest-growing detached-home territory, where master-planned communities such as…
North Edmonton, neighbourhoods like Castle Downs, Griesbach and the communities along 97 Street, is where many…
Northeast Edmonton, Clareview, Hermitage, McConachie and the growing communities near Manning Drive, offers some of…
Southeast Edmonton, The Meadows, Laurel, Tamarack and the lake community of Summerside, is one of the city's busiest…
The St. Albert Area sits just northwest of Edmonton as its own city, prized for top-ranked schools and family…
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By profession
The Edmonton real estate market — Sep 2026
| Indicator | Value | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price (Sep 2026) | $423,100 | -0.3% |
| Average price | $466,080 | +2.9% |
| Sales (Sep 2026) | 1,959 transactions | -10.3% |
| By property type | ||
| Detached | $569,820 | +2.9% |
| Semi-detached | $412,974 | -4.8% |
| Townhouse | $289,640 | -4.5% |
| Apartment | $208,672 | +0.6% |
Edmonton is one of Canada's most affordable major-city markets, and its low entry point draws first-time buyers and interprovincial movers.
In September 2026, the MLS® benchmark price in Edmonton stood at $423,100, down 0.3% year over year. The average price, all property types combined, was $466,080 (+2.9% year over year). By property type: detached $569,820 (+2.9%), semi-detached $412,974 (−4.8%), townhouse $289,640 (−4.5%), and apartment $208,672 (+0.6%). There were 1,959 sales during the month, 10.3% fewer than a year earlier. Source: REALTORS Association of Edmonton (RAE), September 2026.
Edmonton rewards buyers who use its affordability strategically: with detached homes well below the national average, a single income can still reach ownership, and condos offer an even lower entry point. Buyers can — and should — take time to inspect and compare. Knowing which Greater Edmonton community fits a commute and a budget, from St. Albert to the southeast, is where a verified local expert proves their value.
Affordable does not mean simple — a strong mortgage broker and a thorough inspection protect a first purchase. Payotte lists one verified professional per sector across Edmonton's 7 covered districts, ranked on Google reviews, experience and an active licence (RECA, the Law Society of Alberta, the Appraisal Institute of Canada). One verified reference per neighbourhood, free, ad-free and commission-free.
How Payotte selects
For every sector, Payotte publishes a single professional per profession — the highest-scoring on its 100-point grid (Google reviews 35, experience 30, active provincial licence 15, local presence 15, bonus 5). No paid placement, no ads, no commissions.
Frequently asked questions
Which real estate professionals does Payotte recommend in Edmonton?
In Edmonton, Payotte names one independent, verified professional per trade in each of its 7 sectors — real estate agent, mortgage broker, home inspector, real estate lawyer and appraiser — scored on public data (Google reviews, active licence on the regulator's register, local presence), with no ads or commissions.
What is the average home price in Edmonton in 2026?
In September 2026, the MLS® benchmark price in Edmonton stood at $423,100, down 0.3% year over year. The average price, all property types combined, was $466,080 (+2.9% year over year). By property type: detached $569,820 (+2.9%), semi-detached $412,974 (−4.8%), townhouse $289,640 (−4.5%), and apartment $208,672 (+0.6%). Source: REALTORS Association of Edmonton (RAE), September 2026.
Is Edmonton a buyer's or seller's market?
Months of inventory — the figure used to call a buyer's or seller's market — is not available for Edmonton (September 2026), so Payotte does not call it either way rather than guess. In September 2026, the MLS® benchmark price in Edmonton stood at $423,100, down 0.3% year over year. Source: REALTORS Association of Edmonton (RAE), September 2026.
How does Payotte choose the expert for a sector?
On a 100-point scale (Google reviews 35, experience 30, active licence 15, local presence 15, bonus 5). Only the highest-scoring verified professional is listed per sector.
How much tax do you pay when you sell a home in Edmonton?
Usually none if it is your principal residence: the Canada Revenue Agency's principal residence exemption wipes out the capital gain for each year the home is designated, though the sale must still be reported. For another property (cottage, rental), half the gain is added to taxable income (1/2 inclusion rate, CRA guide T4037) and taxed at your marginal rate. Example at Edmonton's reference price ($423,100): bought for $323,100, the home shows a gain of $100,000: $0 taxable if it is your principal residence; otherwise $50,000 of taxable amount is added to your income (the resulting tax depends on your marginal rate, not computed here). The land transfer tax is paid by the buyer, not the seller; the agent's commission is negotiated, and no official schedule sets it.
Source : REALTORS Association of Edmonton (RAE) · Greater Edmonton Area (GEA) · 2026-09 — figures updated with each board release.
Property assessment in Edmonton
Assessor: Municipalities: the municipal assessor assesses all property except designated industrial property, which the provincial assessor assesses (MGA, s. 289).. To appeal: The complaint must be filed no later than 60 days after the notice of assessment date printed on the notice (MGA, s. 284(4)). In 2026, that was March 23 in both Calgary and Edmonton.
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