Strathcona

Edmonton, Alberta

Market snapshot

As of September 26, 2026, the median asking price in Strathcona, Edmonton is $266,200, across 60 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 64 days.

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

Asking prices work out to about $335 per square foot, based on the 59 listings that report floor area.

Condos in Strathcona are listed at an average of $325,582 across 44 active listings.

Detached homes in Strathcona are listed at an average of $820,145 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 63 active for-sale listings with a median asking price of $272,000 and an average of $325 per square foot, giving buyers a clear view of where sellers are positioning today. Homes have been listed for an average of 75 days so far, suggesting listings may require patience or sharper pricing to move, while 14 new listings in the past 30 days point to a steady flow of fresh options for buyers and investors to track.

AI-written commentary on the active MLS® listing snapshot as of September 11, 2026. Not financial advice.

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Walk Score 55 · Transit Score 56 · Bike Score 65

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