Strathcona

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Strathcona, Edmonton is $267,500, across 67 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 66 days.

27 new listings came to market in Strathcona in the last 30 days.

Asking prices work out to about $307 per square foot, based on the 63 listings that report floor area.

Condos in Strathcona are listed at an average of $261,249 across 45 active listings.

Detached homes in Strathcona are listed at an average of $710,630 across 13 active listings.

Heritage streets, festival-lit nights

About Strathcona

Strathcona wears its history on its front porches. Once the heart of the former City of Strathcona, the neighbourhood still reads like an early-Edmonton postcard: mature elms, brick walk-ups, and character homes with deep lots and original trim. A few blocks away, Whyte Avenue’s neon, patios, and buskers keep the area humming long after the river valley goes quiet.

Who lives here is as mixed as the housing stock. Students and grad researchers cluster closer to the University of Alberta and major bus routes, while young professionals gravitate to low-maintenance condos and newer infill near the commercial strip. Long-time owners—many in lovingly maintained pre-war houses—anchor the quieter residential streets, with community leagues, schools, and the river valley trails shaping day-to-day life.

Real estate in Strathcona tends to reward walkability and location, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all market. Expect a blend of condos (from older concrete buildings to newer mid-rises), infill and skinny homes on subdivided lots, and renovated character properties that trade charm for a premium. Buyers often weigh heritage appeal against practicalities like parking, traffic spillover from events, and the reality that this is a “walk-some, drive-some” neighbourhood—Walk Score around 55—where the best days happen on foot, but errands still sometimes call for keys.

Market pulse

Strathcona currently has 120 active for-sale listings with a median asking price of $252,450, averaging $305 per sq ft, and homes are taking about 59 days on market—suggesting a market where buyers have time to compare options and negotiate. With 51 new listings added in the past 30 days, fresh inventory is coming on steadily, which can help keep pricing competitive while giving investors more selection to target value relative to price per square foot and days on market.

Getting around

Walk Score 55 · Transit Score 56 · Bike Score 65

Frequently asked questions about Strathcona

What is the average home price in Strathcona?

The median asking price in Strathcona, Edmonton is $267,500, across 67 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $549,386. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Strathcona?

There are 67 active MLS® listings in Strathcona, Edmonton as of August 12, 2026. 27 of them came to market in the last 30 days.

How long do homes stay on the market in Strathcona?

Homes currently listed in Strathcona, Edmonton have been on the market an average of 66 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 Strathcona?

Of the 67 homes currently listed in Strathcona, Edmonton, 67% condos, 19% detached houses, 6% vacant land, 3% multi-family homes.

Is Strathcona walkable?

Strathcona has a Walk Score of 55 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Somewhat Walkable — some errands can be accomplished on foot. Transit Score is 56. Bike Score is 65.

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