When you hear the word “downtown,” you probably imagine an active, lively place, where everything you can think of is within reach. That’s what makes downtown Edmonton one of the most amazing places to live in! Edmonton’s downtown is Alberta’s economic centre, and with good reason. Try some of the best restaurants in the province, enjoy the unmatched amenities and be within reach of many incredible job opportunities.
However, we also know that some of you may prefer to live near downtown, rather than in it. That’s perfectly fine, and more often than not, this also means you will save some dollars by investing in a property not exactly located downtown, but close enough that the commute is just a few minutes!
You don’t have to live downtown to have fun. You need to live close enough.
Our top 5 neighbourhoods near Downtown Edmonton!
Ottewell
Distance to Downtown – 5 minutes
This incredible neighbourhood is a hidden gem for those who are looking to live near Downtown. Ottewell doesn’t only offer amazing real estate prices, but also many renovated homes, excellent new schools (Ottewell School, Waldorf Independent School of Edmonton), parks, and many amenities in the area.
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Malmo Plains
Distance to Downtown – 10 minutes
Malmo Plains offers excellent direct access to downtown via LRT and bussing via the Southgate Transit Centre. Malmo Plains housing options are one-of-a-kind, and lots of them are magnificent renovated homes – most at an affordable price point! Residents also enjoy easy access to Whitemud Drive.
Bonnie Doon
Distance to Downtown – 5 minutes
This neighbourhood has everything for families: excellent transit options & many fantastic schools: Rutherford School, École Maurice-Lavallée, Campus Saint-Jean, University of Alberta. Bonnie Doon is a historic neighbourhood with new homes or renovated old homes. You can feel this area has a distinctive french charm and feeling- which makes it truly unique!. The new LRT line and station makes getting anywhere easy peasy. If you are looking for great amenities, visit the Bonnie doon shopping centre. The housing options also go from new luxury homes, along with infill homes.
Grovenor
Distance to Downtown – 3 minutes
A quiet neighbourhood. Ideal for those who like to travel downtown for fun, but like to come to a calm home. Grovenor offers excellent school options, like the Grovenor School. Lots of new duplexes and single-family developments. This community is very affordable when compared to neighbouring areas like Glenora and Crestwood. This community is also the home of the future LRT line.
Inglewood
Distance to Downtown – 3 minutes
This area is excellent for families!. The neighbourhood is much more affordable than Westmount. If you are looking to invest, Inglewood has excellent potential for prices to go up. Inglewood has lots of new developments happening and also has many grand residences already built. The area is the best option for homebuyers and investors. The lifestyle here is also exceptional as the city has several schools, stores, restaurants and other great amenities nearby.
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The Esposito Team – Joe, Mirella & Aldo Esposito – is a family team of Real Estate Agents with Century 21 Masters with years of experience with homes, condos, acreages and investment properties in Edmonton, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Morinville, Beaumont, Leduc, Sturgeon, Strathcona and Parkland.
