Blackfalds

Blackfalds, Alberta, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Blackfalds is $414,900, across 75 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 70 days.

31 new listings came to market in Blackfalds in the last 30 days.

Asking prices work out to about $325 per square foot, based on the 68 listings that report floor area.

Detached homes in Blackfalds are listed at an average of $500,311 across 38 active listings.

Townhouses in Blackfalds are listed at an average of $310,636 across 14 active listings.

Duplexes in Blackfalds are listed at an average of $399,922 across 9 active listings.

Vacant land in Blackfalds are listed at an average of $1,704,150 across 6 active listings.

Young, growing, and Central Alberta-ready

About Blackfalds

Blackfalds sits in that sweet spot between Red Deer and Lacombe where a small-town pace meets big-region practicality. Once a rail-and-elevator prairie stop, it’s evolved into one of Central Alberta’s fastest-growing communities—still compact and friendly, but with new streets pushing outward in tidy crescents of vinyl siding, fresh asphalt, and playgrounds that seem to appear overnight.

The day-to-day vibe is family-forward and commuter-savvy. You’ll see work trucks in driveways at dawn, kids funneling toward schools and arenas, and weekend traffic heading to parks, ball diamonds, and the Abbey Centre pool. With a Walk Score around 45, life here is typically car-oriented, but the town’s trail system and clustered amenities make it easy to stitch together errands and recreation—especially around key hubs like the multi-use recreation centre and the newer commercial nodes.

Real estate is largely defined by newer single-family homes, duplexes, and townhomes, plus pockets of low-rise rentals that support young households and trades/industrial workers moving through the Central Alberta job market. Compared with larger Alberta centres, Blackfalds often reads as a more attainable entry point: modern builds, contemporary layouts, and growing inventory in newer subdivisions—balanced by steady demand from buyers who want space, schools, and an easy drive to Red Deer’s services and employment.

Market pulse

Blackfalds currently has 77 active for-sale listings with a median asking price of $414,900 and an average of $324/sqft, giving buyers a solid range of options at today’s pricing. Homes are averaging 69 days on market, suggesting a measured pace where pricing and property condition still matter, while 34 new listings in the past 30 days point to fresh supply that can improve selection and negotiating leverage. For investors, the combination of steady inventory and moderate selling timelines supports a selective, numbers-driven approach focused on value and achievable rents.

Getting around

Walk Score 45 · Bike Score 26

Frequently asked questions about Blackfalds

What is the average home price in Blackfalds?

The median asking price in Blackfalds is $414,900, across 75 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $614,969. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Blackfalds?

There are 75 active MLS® listings in Blackfalds as of August 12, 2026. 31 of them came to market in the last 30 days.

How long do homes stay on the market in Blackfalds?

Homes currently listed in Blackfalds have been on the market an average of 70 days as of August 12, 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 Blackfalds?

Of the 75 homes currently listed in Blackfalds, 51% detached houses, 19% townhouses, 12% duplexes, 8% vacant land.

Is Blackfalds walkable?

Blackfalds has a Walk Score of 45 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Car-Dependent — most errands require a car. Bike Score is 26.

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