Red Deer

Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Red Deer is $420,000, across 430 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 55 days.

198 new listings came to market in Red Deer in the last 30 days.

Asking prices work out to about $327 per square foot, based on the 410 listings that report floor area.

Detached homes in Red Deer are listed at an average of $565,383 across 240 active listings.

Condos in Red Deer are listed at an average of $248,364 across 45 active listings.

Townhouses in Red Deer are listed at an average of $289,281 across 36 active listings.

Duplexes in Red Deer are listed at an average of $382,281 across 27 active listings.

River Trails, Downtown, Everyday Ease

About Red Deer

In central Red Deer, the neighbourhoods around Downtown and the Red Deer River feel like the city’s original front porch—older streets, mature trees, and a steady hum of everyday errands. You’ll find early- and mid-century houses with lived-in character, small walk-up apartments, and the occasional newer infill tucked between long-established lots. The river valley is the constant: a green ribbon of trails and viewpoints that makes the core feel unexpectedly outdoorsy for an inner-city address.

It’s a mixed crowd here, and that’s part of the appeal. Renters and owners share blocks; students and young workers drift in and out with the college and the hospital nearby; longtime residents stick around for the parks and the convenience. With a Walk Score around 58, it’s “walkable by necessity” rather than perfect—coffee, groceries, transit, and downtown services are close, but winter, river crossings, and the spread of big-box shopping elsewhere in the city still shape how people move.

Real estate in the central area tends to be about options: entry-level condos, revenue-friendly small multi-family, and detached homes that reward buyers who don’t mind a bit of updating. Some streets read quiet and residential, others feel more urban with traffic and older rental stock, so micro-location matters—proximity to trails, schools, and downtown amenities can change the feel (and value) of a property quickly. The market narrative is less “master-planned perfection” and more “choose your trade-offs,” which suits buyers who value location, character, and flexibility over uniformity.

Market pulse

Red Deer’s neighbourhood market is active, with 435 homes currently for sale and 189 new listings added in the past 30 days, giving buyers and investors plenty of choice. Pricing is holding around a $435,000 median asking price and $332 per square foot, while the 60-day average time on market suggests a steady, more negotiation-friendly pace rather than a fast-moving bidding environment.

Getting around

Walk Score 58 · Transit Score 43 · Bike Score 60

Frequently asked questions about Red Deer

What is the average home price in Red Deer?

The median asking price in Red Deer is $420,000, across 430 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $538,673. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Red Deer?

There are 430 active MLS® listings in Red Deer as of August 12, 2026. 198 of them came to market in the last 30 days.

How long do homes stay on the market in Red Deer?

Homes currently listed in Red Deer have been on the market an average of 55 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 Red Deer?

Of the 430 homes currently listed in Red Deer, 56% detached houses, 10% condos, 8% townhouses, 6% duplexes.

Is Red Deer walkable?

Red Deer has a Walk Score of 58 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Somewhat Walkable — some errands can be accomplished on foot. Transit Score is 43. Bike Score is 60.

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