Homes Near Edmonton EXPO Centre

Every July, K-Days turns the Edmonton EXPO Centre grounds into the city's summer midway — and the rest of the year, the EXPO Centre and the old Coliseum lands on 118 Avenue run trade shows, concerts and events for the whole northeast. But people who search for homes here stay for what surrounds the grounds: Bellevue, Virginia Park, Highlands and Montrose — tree-lined character districts on the river valley's north bank, 10 to 15 minutes from downtown, where the inner city's best value per square foot still hides in plain sight.

The draw is character at an honest price: Highlands' storybook homes and Ada Boulevard's valley-view properties, Bellevue's quiet streets above the river, Virginia Park's cottages near Concordia University, and Montrose's bungalows on big lots. First-time buyers, character-home lovers, renovators and investors all land on the same conclusion — this is where Edmonton's historic housing still trades at working-family prices.

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The sold figures

Window for every figure: November 9, 2025 – November 8, 2026. Source: Paragon MLS® sold data, counted by neighbourhood — Bellevue, Virginia Park, Highlands and Montrose.

Note: only 5 condos sold in these four neighbourhoods in the window — too few sales for a meaningful median, so no condo median price or days on market is shown. This is a single-family market.

Single-family homes are the whole story: 119 sold at a median sold price of $348,000 and a median of 26 days on market — mature character housing on tree-lined streets, 15 minutes from downtown, at a median under $350,000. The range runs wide, from renovator specials to Ada Boulevard's premium valley properties, which is why local knowledge matters street by street.

Across all property types, 124 sales closed at a median of $345,000 and a median of 26 days — nearly identical to the single-family line, because detached homes make up almost every sale here.

Community highlights

• K-Days every July — the midway, concerts and exhibitions take over the EXPO Centre grounds, and the neighbourhood gets a front-row seat.
• Borden Park sits right across from the grounds, with its natural swimming pool, playgrounds and picnic lawns.
• Ada Boulevard runs along the valley rim through Highlands and Bellevue — one of the prettiest drives and rides in the city.
• The Highlands commercial strip on 112 Avenue keeps cafés, bakeries and local shops inside the neighbourhood.
• Concordia University of Edmonton anchors Virginia Park, adding a small, friendly campus and its Thunder sports to the district.
• The Coliseum LRT station and 118 Avenue put downtown within a short, car-free ride.

EXPO Centre district real estate

The housing stock is early Edmonton: 1910s–1940s character homes in Highlands — many restored, some waiting for their renovator — wartime cottages in Virginia Park and Bellevue, and 1950s bungalows in Montrose, on lots larger than modern suburbs offer. Infill is arriving carefully, street by street. There is very little condo supply, which is why this market reads as a houses market.

Who buys? First-time buyers who want a real house without a new-suburb commute; move-up buyers chasing Highlands character; renovators who know a $348,000 median beside Ada Boulevard leaves room to create value; and investors, because Concordia students and downtown workers keep rental demand steady. Resale value is a character-and-location play, protected by how few historic neighbourhoods Edmonton has.

About living near the EXPO Centre

Daily life here feels like a small town inside a big city. Community leagues in Highlands, Bellevue and Montrose run the rinks, halls and events; the Highlands branch library and the 112 Avenue shops handle the everyday; Borden Park is the summer living room. Downtown is 10 to 15 minutes by car or one LRT ride. The honest trade-off: the housing is old, and buyers should budget for the quirks of century homes — the people who love this district consider that a bargain at this median.

Schools near EXPO Centre

Elementary: Virginia Park School (Edmonton Public Schools, kindergarten to grade 6, an arts-core school in Virginia Park) and Highlands School (kindergarten to grade 9) in Highlands.

Junior high: Highlands School carries students through grade 9 and is the designated junior high for much of the district, including Montrose addresses.

Senior high: Eastglen High School (grades 10–12) on 68 Street is the designated senior high for the area.

Confirm any exact address in Edmonton Public Schools' Find a School tool before you buy — catchments follow the street, not the neighbourhood name.

Parks, recreation & community services

Borden Park is the district's green heart — the natural swimming pool, playgrounds, picnic sites and open lawns across from the EXPO grounds. Eastglen Leisure Centre on 114 Avenue adds an indoor pool and recreation programs, and the river valley trails along Ada Boulevard connect the district to the whole valley network. The Edmonton Public Library's Highlands Branch on 118 Avenue and the Bellevue, Highlands and Montrose community leagues round out local services. For kids nearby:

• K-Days — the midway, concerts and exhibitions every July at the EXPO Centre
• Borden Park and its natural swimming pool, right across from the grounds
• Edmonton Comic & Entertainment Expo and the EXPO Centre's family event calendar
• Highlands and Bellevue playgrounds

Getting around

The Coliseum LRT station serves the district directly — downtown in about 10 minutes. By car, Wayne Gretzky Drive runs south to downtown and across the river, and Yellowhead Trail is minutes north. Ada Boulevard and the river valley trails make for one of the city's most scenic cycle commutes. The airport is about 35 minutes south.

Staying near EXPO Centre

Coliseum Inn — budget motel directly on 118 Avenue across from the grounds; the closest stay to the EXPO Centre for event and viewing weekends.

Chateau Nova Yellowhead — mid-range, a short drive west on the Yellowhead corridor; a practical base for a northeast house hunt.

Car rental: agencies along Yellowhead Trail and St. Albert Trail serve the area; the Coliseum LRT station means a downtown-focused hunt can run car-free between viewing days.

Find your ideal home near EXPO Centre

Character districts reward a guide who knows which streets are restored, which are turning, and what a fair price looks like on each one. Register for home search on bridgerealtygroup.ca to get new listings near the EXPO Centre the day they list, or call Travis Bannert at 780-720-8240 and walk the shortlist together.

Travis Bannert, Realtor® | Bridge Realty Group, Maxwell Progressive Realty
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Sources for this page

• Sold figures: Paragon MLS® sold data, neighbourhoods listed above, November 9, 2025 – November 8, 2026.
• Schools: Edmonton Public Schools school directory and attendance information — confirm catchments in the EPSB Find a School tool.
• Venue and event details: Edmonton EXPO Centre and City of Edmonton published visitor information.
• Hotel tiers reflect each property's market positioning as of November 2026; confirm current features with the hotel before you travel.
• Front photo: Edmonton EXPO Centre — Photo: Taylor and Kevin, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0).

Frequently asked questions

What have homes near the EXPO Centre sold for recently?
In the year from November 9, 2025 to November 8, 2026, single-family homes in Bellevue, Virginia Park, Highlands and Montrose sold 119 times at a median sold price of $348,000 and a median of 26 days on market. Across all property types, 124 sales closed at a median of $345,000 (Paragon MLS® sold data).

Are there condos near the EXPO Centre?
Very few — only 5 condos sold in these four neighbourhoods in the last year, too few for a meaningful median price. Buyers here are shopping for houses; condo shoppers usually widen the search to downtown or Oliver.

Is Highlands a good area for first-time buyers?
It is one of the most popular answers in the inner city: character homes at a $348,000 area median for single-family homes, strong community leagues and a 15-minute downtown commute. Budget for older-home maintenance and you get a neighbourhood new suburbs cannot copy.

How does K-Days affect living near the EXPO Centre?
For about ten days each July the grounds are busy and 118 Avenue gets lively — most residents treat it as a perk (fireworks and concerts at the end of the street) and plan around event traffic.

How do I get downtown from the EXPO Centre district?
The Coliseum LRT station puts downtown about 10 minutes away by train; by car, Wayne Gretzky Drive and 118 Avenue both run roughly 10 to 15 minutes depending on the street.