City of St. Albert
Buying and selling in St. Albert
The Botanical Arts City, built along the Sturgeon River.
St. Albert is one of the oldest settlements in Alberta and now a city in its own right on Edmonton's northwest edge. The Sturgeon River runs through the middle of it, with a trail system following the water most of the way across town.
It runs one of the largest outdoor farmers' markets in Canada through the summer, which is a real part of the town's identity rather than a marketing line.
Distance to Edmonton
About 25 minutes northwest of downtown Edmonton
What St. Albert is known for
- Sturgeon River valley trails running through the centre of town
- One of Canada's largest outdoor farmers' markets, Saturdays in summer
- Strong reputation for its school divisions
- Established neighbourhoods with generous lot sizes
Where new homes are being built in St. Albert
Erin Ridge North North
Close to the shopping along St. Albert Trail, with parks, schools and a mix of single-family homes and townhomes.
Jensen Lakes North
Built around a lake with a resident beach club — one of the few lake communities this close to Edmonton.
Cherot Northwest
A newer community with a distinctive French-inspired architectural style and Ray Gibbon Drive nearby.
Riverside Northeast
Near the Sturgeon River valley trails, with modern family homes and green space.
Phases sell out and new ones open throughout the year. Ask me which are actively releasing lots right now.
Established neighbourhoods
Established neighbourhoods like Braeside, Grandin, Lacombe Park and Deer Ridge offer larger lots and mature trees, with most of the city within easy reach of the Red Willow trail system along the river.
Schools
St. Albert has its own boards — St. Albert Public Schools and Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools — plus francophone schooling through the Conseil scolaire Centre-Nord. School quality is one of the most common reasons buyers choose St. Albert.
Getting around
St. Albert Trail runs straight into northwest Edmonton, and Ray Gibbon Drive provides a western bypass to the Anthony Henday. St. Albert Transit runs commuter buses into Edmonton.
What to check before you buy in St. Albert
- City of St. Albert property tax and utility rates compared with Edmonton.
- Traffic patterns on St. Albert Trail at rush hour if you're commuting downtown.
- For lake-community homes in Jensen Lakes, the annual residents' association fee and what it covers.
Who it tends to suit
Buyers prioritising schools and a distinct small-city identity while staying within reach of northwest Edmonton employment.
If you're buying new here
New construction is largely in the north and northwest of the city. Inventory is tighter than in the fast-growing communities south of Edmonton.
How I represent new-build buyersCommon questions about St. Albert
Where is new construction in St. Albert?
Most new building is on the north and northwest sides, in Erin Ridge North, Jensen Lakes and Cherot. New-build inventory is tighter than in the faster-growing communities south of Edmonton.
Why do families choose St. Albert?
The usual reasons are its school boards, the river valley trail system, and a small-city feel while staying close to northwest Edmonton.
Prices and inventory in St. Albert move month to month, so I don't publish stale numbers here. Ask me and I'll send you the current comparable sales for the specific streets you're considering.
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