Gainford

Gainford, Alberta, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Gainford is $229,000, across 5 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 59 days.

2 new listings came to market in Gainford in the last 30 days.

Asking prices work out to about $171 per square foot, based on the 4 listings that report floor area.

Quiet Acreage Living, Small-Town Ties

About Gainford

Gainford is the kind of Alberta hamlet you can miss if you blink—then remember for how calm it feels. Set in Parkland County’s farm-and-forest fringe, it reads as open skies, gravel roads, and fields that shape the daily rhythm. Life here is practical and neighbourly: people wave, local news travels fast, and community events matter because there aren’t a dozen competing options down the street.

The housing stock mirrors that steady, rural character. Expect low-density lots, modest single-family homes, older bungalows, and the occasional acreage-style property on the edges—more “room for a garden and a shop” than “new-build rowhomes.” Rentals exist but are limited, and many residents are long-timers with deep roots in the area, alongside newcomers drawn by affordability and space.

Real estate in Gainford can feel like a small pond: fewer listings, fewer comparable sales, and longer stretches with little turnover compared with nearby centres. When a well-kept home does come up, pricing is often influenced as much by land, outbuildings, and condition as by square footage alone. With a walk score around 17/100, ownership here is built around driving and self-sufficiency—trips for groceries, schools, and services typically point to larger communities, while Gainford remains the quiet place you come home to.

Market pulse

Gainford’s Gainford neighbourhood currently has 5 active listings with a median asking price of $229,000 and an average of $171 per square foot, pointing to an attainable price point with moderate variation by property type and condition. Homes are averaging 56 days on market and only 2 new listings came on in the past 30 days, suggesting a relatively steady, slower-paced market where buyers and investors may have time to compare options but should watch limited new supply.

Getting around

Walk Score 17 · Bike Score 26

Frequently asked questions about Gainford

What is the average home price in Gainford?

The median asking price in Gainford is $229,000, across 5 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $199,058. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Gainford?

There are 5 active MLS® listings in Gainford as of August 12, 2026. 2 of them came to market in the last 30 days.

How long do homes stay on the market in Gainford?

Homes currently listed in Gainford have been on the market an average of 59 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.

Is Gainford walkable?

Gainford has a Walk Score of 17 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Car-Dependent — almost all errands require a car. Bike Score is 26.

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