Barrhead

Barrhead, Alberta, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 13, 2026, the median asking price in Barrhead is $387,000, across 22 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 82 days.

10 new listings came to market in Barrhead in the last 30 days.

Asking prices work out to about $231 per square foot, based on the 18 listings that report floor area.

Detached homes in Barrhead are listed at an average of $344,650 across 12 active listings.

About Barrhead

Barrhead neighbourhood in the Town of Barrhead functions as the community’s core, with a small-town, family-oriented character and a mix of long-time residents, young families, and local workforce households tied to regional agriculture, services, and nearby industrial employment. Housing is primarily detached single-family homes with some duplexes and small apartment stock, generally on larger lots than big-city comparables. The market tends to be more affordability-driven and less speculative, with steadier turnover and pricing influenced by local employment conditions and interest-rate sensitivity.

Key amenities are concentrated along the town’s central commercial corridors (groceries, pharmacies, restaurants, banks, recreation facilities, and local health services), with parks and walking paths supporting day-to-day livability. Schools serving the area are part of Pembina Hills Public Schools and St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Schools, with in-town options for elementary through secondary grades. Transit is largely car-dependent (limited local transit), and commuting is oriented to regional highways for access to surrounding communities and Edmonton-area employment. Investment performance typically favors stable cash flow over rapid appreciation; rents are supported by local demand and limited purpose-built rental supply, while price growth is usually moderate compared with major urban markets.

Market pulse

Barrhead’s market currently has 19 active listings with a median asking price of $399,000, averaging $222 per square foot and about 73 days on market, pointing to a paced environment where buyers can be selective. With 9 new listings in the past 30 days, inventory is being replenished, giving buyers and investors more options and leverage to negotiate while still needing to move decisively on well-priced homes.

Getting around

Walk Score 53 · Bike Score 43

Frequently asked questions about Barrhead

What is the average home price in Barrhead?

The median asking price in Barrhead is $387,000, across 22 active MLS® listings as of August 13, 2026. The average asking price is $412,809. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Barrhead?

There are 22 active MLS® listings in Barrhead as of August 13, 2026. 10 of them came to market in the last 30 days.

How long do homes stay on the market in Barrhead?

Homes currently listed in Barrhead have been on the market an average of 82 days as of August 13, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.

What types of homes are for sale in Barrhead?

Of the 22 homes currently listed in Barrhead, 55% detached houses, 9% multi-family homes, 9% duplexes, 9% commercial properties.

Is Barrhead walkable?

Barrhead has a Walk Score of 53 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Somewhat Walkable — some errands can be accomplished on foot. Bike Score is 43.

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