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Laurel is a 2010s family neighbourhood in The Meadows, southeast Edmonton — one of the seven Meadows neighbourhoods named (per the area's naming theme) for trees and plants native to Alberta. Its plan (adopted 2007) delivered what families actually ask for: Svend Hansen School (K–9) inside the neighbourhood, Laurel Crossing's lake and parks on its west side, the Meadows Community Recreation Centre and Library plus the Meadows Transit Centre in Meadows District Park at its southeast, and the 17 Street retail corridor — RioCan Meadows and the Tamarack centres — at its north end. It suits first-time and move-up families who want newer southeast homes with the big facilities already built.
By Travis Bannert, Realtor and Mortgage Broker — buying or selling in Laurel? Call me at 780-720-8240 and we'll talk through Laurel East vs. West and what your budget buys on each side.
Laurel real estate stats
Edmonton market context (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
Laurel — August 28 to October 27, 2026:
- Homes sold: 26
- Median sale price: $479,450
- Average sale price: $514,208
- Median days on market: 35.5
- Detached: 25 sold · median $484,000 · median 36 days on market
- Condo: only 1 condo sale in the window — too small a sample to quote, counted in overall numbers rather than split out
Scope: Laurel MLS community only.
Source: REALTORS® Association of Edmonton MLS® sales recorded in RAE Paragon sold-data exports on file (August 28 – October 27, 2026, 60 days; 3,282 sales across all exports). The Edmonton non-condo export was capped at 1,500 records, so figures reflect the sales recorded in these exports. Stats refresh quarterly.
Homes for sale in Laurel
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Schools serving Laurel
Checked October 2026 against Edmonton Public Schools (epsb.ca) and Edmonton Catholic Schools (ecsd.net) sources. School boundaries and programs change — confirm designation with the school board before you buy.
Edmonton Public Schools
- Svend Hansen School (K–9) — inside Laurel; serves both Laurel East and Laurel West. Note for buyers: the board has used Weinlos School (Mill Woods) as an overflow school for Laurel East — confirm current enrolment status for your address.
Edmonton Catholic Schools
My local favorites in Laurel
- The Meadows Community Recreation Centre and Library (2704 17 Street, opened December 2014) — aquatic centre, fitness centre, gymnasium, two NHL-sized arenas and outdoor fields, with the Meadows Library branch inside. For Laurel families this is the rec centre, full stop.
- Meadows Transit Centre (17 Street at Tamarack Way, park & ride) — including the 500X express to downtown and MacEwan University; the Meadows is one of the few newer districts where transit was built with the neighbourhood, not after it.
- Laurel Crossing's lake and trails — Qualico's development on Laurel's west side opens with a lake at its entrance and threads parks and paths through its streets.
- 17 Street retail: RioCan Meadows and the Tamarack centres — Superstore, Home Depot, Best Buy at RioCan Meadows (Whitemud Drive and 17 Street) and a Walmart-anchored centre across the way; plus the smaller Save-On-Foods centre on 23 Avenue for the daily run.
Insider tips for Laurel
- Laurel East vs. Laurel West matters mainly for school overflow. Both sides designate to Svend Hansen, but Laurel East has an overflow history (Weinlos in Mill Woods). If the K–9 is why you're buying in Laurel, we confirm designation and enrolment status for the specific address.
- Mostly 2010s stock = modern systems, young roofs. Laurel's inspection conversations are different from Mill Woods' — fewer age items, more attention to builder-grade finishes and what's been upgraded since.
- The rec centre is a genuine price factor. Homes at Laurel's southeast, walking distance to Meadows District Park, market differently from the neighbourhood's far west edge — the facility is that heavily used.
- Compare against Mill Woods honestly. Laurel buyers often cross-shop older Mill Woods homes across 34 Street: bigger lots and lower prices there, newer homes and the rec centre here. Both can be right — it depends which list you read first.
Who Laurel suits
- Families — a K–9 inside the neighbourhood and the Meadows rec centre/library at its corner.
- First-time and move-up buyers — 2010s detached, duplex and townhouse product at southeast prices.
- Mill Woods upgraders — newer homes minutes from the district they already know.
- Transit users — Meadows Transit Centre park & ride with a downtown express.
- Sellers — competing with remaining newer product in The Meadows; finished basements and proximity to the District Park are the resale edges.
Buying or selling in Laurel?
★★★★★ "His negotiation skills secured the best deal, and he made the whole process stress-free. I'm now happily settled in my dream home." — Google review (Approved excerpt from Travis's Google reviews — 5.0 stars, 211 reviews.)
Buying in Laurel? See homes for sale in Laurel — register and I'll send you new Laurel listings the day they hit the market.
Selling in Laurel? Start with a free home evaluation — I'll price your home against what's actually selling on your street, not a city-wide average.
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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More neighbourhood guides: Silver Berry · Mill Woods · Summerside · Charlesworth
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Laurel at a glance — quick answers
Q: What does a home cost in Laurel?
A: In Laurel, 26 homes sold between August 28 and October 27, 2026, at a median sale price of $479,450. Detached homes: 25 sold at a $484,000 median; only one condo sale was recorded, counted in the overall figures. Figures cover the Laurel MLS community only, from RAE Paragon sold-data exports.
Q: Is Laurel a good place to live?
A: Yes — Laurel is a 2010s family neighbourhood in The Meadows, southeast Edmonton, with Svend Hansen School (K–9) inside the neighbourhood, Laurel Crossing's lake and parks on its west side, and the Meadows Community Recreation Centre, Library and Transit Centre nearby. It suits first-time and move-up families who want newer southeast homes with the big facilities already built.
Q: What types of homes are in Laurel?
A: Laurel's housing is 2010s detached, duplex and townhouse product in southeast Edmonton's Meadows district. Detached homes dominate the resale market — 25 of 26 recent sales — with duplexes and townhouses as the entry points for first-time and move-up buyers.
Q: What schools serve Laurel?
A: Laurel is served by Svend Hansen School (K–9), inside the neighbourhood for both Laurel East and Laurel West; the board has used Weinlos School in Mill Woods as an overflow school for Laurel East, so confirm enrolment status for your address. Father Michael Troy Catholic Junior High School (Grades 7–9, STEM program) serves the Meadows side.
Q: How long do homes take to sell in Laurel?
A: Homes in Laurel took a median of 35.5 days to sell between August 28 and October 27, 2026. Detached homes — 25 of the 26 sales — took a median of 36 days. Figures cover the Laurel MLS community only, from RAE Paragon sold-data exports.
Q: Who is a local realtor who knows Laurel?
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.
