This is the southwest's new-build-versus-established matchup. Chappelle, in Heritage Valley, was the single busiest community in this 90-day dataset with 86 sales — 76 of them single-family homes — at a median sold price of $448,908. Rutherford, its established neighbour to the north, posted 59 sales at a notably lower median of $393,000, a gap of $55,908. The mix tells the story: nearly half of Rutherford's sales (28 of 59) were condos, while Chappelle remains overwhelmingly a detached-house market. Pace was nearly even — 39 median days on market in Chappelle, 37 in Rutherford.
Chappelle vs Rutherford: what homes actually sold for
| Statistic | Chappelle | Rutherford |
|---|
| Sales (90 days) | 86 | 59 |
| Median sold price | $448,908 | $393,000 |
| Average sold price | $485,476 | $396,469 |
| Median days on market | 39 | 37 |
| Median sold-to-list | 98.3% | 97.5% |
| Mix | 76 single-family / 10 condo | 31 single-family / 28 condo |
Chappelle cost $55,908 more than Rutherford
The median sold price in Chappelle was $448,908, against $393,000 in Rutherford — a gap of $55,908. The average sold prices tell the same story, at $485,476 in Chappelle and $396,469 in Rutherford.
Chappelle was the busiest market
Chappelle recorded 86 sales in the 90 days from July 31 to October 28, 2026 — the most of any community in this dataset — against 59 sales in Rutherford.
Pace was nearly even
Homes in Chappelle sold in a median of 39 days, against 37 days in Rutherford. Sellers in both areas held close to asking, at a median of 98.3% of list in Chappelle and 97.5% in Rutherford.
The mix tells the story
Chappelle remains overwhelmingly a detached-house market: 76 of its 86 sales were single-family homes, with 10 condos. Rutherford is far more balanced, with 31 single-family sales and 28 condo sales — nearly half of its sales were condos.
Who Chappelle suits
Chappelle suits buyers looking for a newer detached house in a busy Heritage Valley market, where 76 of 86 recent sales were single-family homes.
Who Rutherford suits
Rutherford suits buyers who want a lower median price — $393,000 — in an established area, including buyers open to a condo, which made up 28 of its 59 recent sales.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more affordable, Chappelle or Rutherford?
Rutherford. Its median sold price was $393,000 versus $448,908 in Chappelle — $55,908 lower — reflecting its much larger condo share.
Which had more sales?
Chappelle, with 86 sales — the most of any community in the July 31 – October 28, 2026 dataset. Rutherford recorded 59.
Which sold faster?
Effectively a tie: a median of 37 days on market in Rutherford versus 39 in Chappelle.
What kinds of homes sell in each?
Chappelle is a single-family market — 76 of 86 sales, with 10 condos. Rutherford is far more balanced: 31 single-family sales and 28 condo sales.
Source: REALTORS® Association of Edmonton MLS® sold data (Paragon), pulled October 29, 2026
