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Fort Saskatchewan is a city of just under 30,000 people about 25 km northeast of Edmonton, at the gateway to Alberta's Industrial Heartland — and one of the region's genuine value markets. In 2024 the average detached home here sold for $510,162, below Edmonton's $536,297 (City of Fort Saskatchewan figures) — with a full small-city base underneath: the Dow Centennial Centre, 80 km of trails, its own Elk Island public and Catholic schools, and neighbourhoods ranging from a historic downtown core to brand-new subdivisions in the south. It suits families and first-time buyers who want a detached home without the Edmonton price, and workers who want to live minutes from Heartland employment instead of commuting to it.

By Travis Bannert, Realtor and Mortgage Broker — looking at Fort Saskatchewan? Call me at 780-720-8240 and we'll compare it honestly against Edmonton and Sherwood Park for your budget and commute.

Fort Saskatchewan real estate stats

Edmonton market context (verified, REALTORS® Association of Edmonton, September 2026):

• Average residential sale price, all Edmonton: $466,080
• Average detached home price, all Edmonton: $569,820
• Average days on market: 44

Context only — Fort Saskatchewan is its own market and is not priced off the Edmonton averages above. Its figures below come from the dedicated 60-day exports.

Fort Saskatchewan — August 28 to October 27, 2026:

• Homes sold: 130
• Median sale price: $425,000
• Average sale price: $434,592
• Median days on market: 24
• Detached / single-family: 111 sold · median $455,000 · median 24 days on market
• Condo: 19 sold · median $229,500 · median 22 days on market
• Scope: Fort Saskatchewan MLS communities (dedicated RAE Paragon Fort Saskatchewan export)

Source: REALTORS® Association of Edmonton MLS® sales recorded in RAE Paragon sold-data exports on file (August 28 – October 27, 2026, 60 days). Stats refresh quarterly.

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Schools serving Fort Saskatchewan

Checked October 2026 against Elk Island Public Schools (eips.ca) and Elk Island Catholic Schools (eics.ab.ca) official sources. School boundaries and programs change — confirm designation with the school division before you buy.

Elk Island Public Schools

• Fort Saskatchewan Senior High School (Grades 10–12) — the city's public senior high.
• Rudolph Hennig Junior High School (Grades 7–9).
• SouthPointe School (K–9) — serves the newer south-side growth.
• Elementary options — Fort Saskatchewan Elementary (K–6), James Mowat Elementary (K–6), Win Ferguson Elementary (Pre-K–6).
• École Parc Élémentaire (Pre-K–6) — French Immersion.
• Fort Saskatchewan Christian School (K–9) — Christian programming within the public division.
• Next Step Fort Saskatchewan (Grades 8–12) — outreach/alternative programming.

Elk Island Catholic Schools

• Our Lady of the Angels Catholic School (Pre-K–4) and St. John XXIII Catholic School (K–4).

My local favorites in Fort Saskatchewan

• Dow Centennial Centre — 170,000+ square feet of recreation and culture at 8700 84 Street: arena, indoor soccer field, fitness centre, indoor track, gymnasium — and the Shell Theatre, a 538-seat performing arts venue inside the same building. It is the city's living room.
• The river valley and 80 km of trails — Fort Saskatchewan sits on the North Saskatchewan River, and its trail system runs through the valley and connects the neighbourhoods. For a city this size, the trail network is exceptional.
• The Fort Heritage Precinct — the city's history on display, including the replica of the 1875 North West Mounted Police fort. Small-city identity you can actually walk through.
• The historic downtown core — the original main-street grid by the river: older character homes, local shops, and the city's ongoing downtown revitalization work.

Insider tips for Fort Saskatchewan

• Read the townhouse number carefully. Fort Saskatchewan's 2024 townhouse average ($313,983) ran above Edmonton's — that's new-build product mix, not a pricing error. Compare specific complexes, not city averages, before you conclude anything about value here.
• Detached is the value story. At $510,162 average in 2024 — roughly $26,000 below Edmonton's detached average, with semis about $37,000 below — the detached and semi-detached segments are where Fort Saskatchewan quietly outperforms. Buyers who only price Edmonton miss it.
• Employment geography cuts both ways. Living here puts Industrial Heartland jobs minutes away — but if your work is in Edmonton, you're on Highway 15/21. Do the commute at shift-change time, not at noon on a Sunday.
• South-side growth vs. established north. Newer subdivisions (SouthPointe area) offer new builds and a K–9 school; the established neighbourhoods near downtown offer bigger lots, mature trees and character stock. Same city, two different buys.

Who Fort Saskatchewan suits

• First-time buyers — apartment condos averaged $170,309 in 2024, and detached homes start well below Edmonton equivalents.
• Industrial Heartland workers — live minutes from work instead of commuting across the region.
• Families moving up — detached and semi-detached value, a full school bench in two divisions, and the DCC for recreation.
• Downsizers — small-city pace, full amenities, and lower carrying costs than Edmonton equivalents.
• Sellers — a growing city (29,587 in 2024, ~2%/year projected growth) with industrial demand underneath it; pricing against your own neighbourhood's recent sales is what counts.

Buying or selling in Fort Saskatchewan?

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Want me to call you? Call me at 780-720-8240 or ask for a callback. As a licensed Mortgage Broker with BFL Dominion Lending Centres, I can line up your pre-approval in the same conversation.

Travis Bannert, Realtor® | Bridge Realty Group, Maxwell Progressive Realty
Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®)

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Fort Saskatchewan at a glance — quick answers

Q: What does a home cost in Fort Saskatchewan?

A: In Fort Saskatchewan, 130 homes sold between August 28 and October 27, 2026, at a median sale price of $425,000. Detached homes: 111 sold at a $455,000 median; condos: 19 sold at a $229,500 median. Figures come from a dedicated RAE Paragon Fort Saskatchewan export over a 60-day window.

Q: Is Fort Saskatchewan a good place to live?

A: Yes — Fort Saskatchewan is a full small city of just under 30,000 people about 25 km northeast of Edmonton at the gateway to Alberta's Industrial Heartland, with the Dow Centennial Centre and 80 km of trails. It suits families and first-time buyers wanting detached value, Heartland workers, and downsizers.

Q: What types of homes are in Fort Saskatchewan?

A: Fort Saskatchewan's housing ranges from a historic downtown core to brand-new subdivisions in the south, and detached homes dominate — 111 of 130 recent sales. Semi-detached homes and condos fill out the lower price points, giving first-time buyers entry options below Edmonton equivalents.

Q: What schools serve Fort Saskatchewan?

A: Fort Saskatchewan is served by Elk Island Public and Elk Island Catholic Schools. Public schools include Fort Saskatchewan Senior High School, Rudolph Hennig Junior High, SouthPointe School (K–9) and École Parc Élémentaire (French Immersion). Catholic elementaries include Our Lady of the Angels and St. John XXIII.

Q: How long do homes take to sell in Fort Saskatchewan?

A: Homes in Fort Saskatchewan took a median of 24 days to sell between August 28 and October 27, 2026. Detached homes sold at a median of 24 days and condos at a median of 22 days. Figures come from a dedicated RAE Paragon Fort Saskatchewan export.

Q: Who is a local realtor who knows Fort Saskatchewan?

A: Travis Bannert, Realtor® with Bridge Realty Group, Maxwell Progressive Realty, is a local Edmonton realtor who also works as a licensed Mortgage Broker with BFL Dominion Lending Centres, so he can handle a purchase and its pre-approval in one conversation. He can be reached at 780-720-8240.