• Population (2012): 2435
• Density: 2387.3 people/km² (quite dense)
Homes in Brander Gardens
• Average Asking Price (2015): $404,400
• Asking Price Range (2015): $145,000 to $3,800,000
• Average Home Size (Approx): 1470 ft²
• Size Range (Approx): 615 ft² to 4435 ft²
Large and open one bedroom in the Lord Nelson situated in the Brander Gardens area. Walk to the river valley and great schools, shopping and more. Just a few minutes to the University of Alberta. This home features a large west facing private outdoor space where you can enjoy the evening sun and even grow a garden. The Lord Nelson features fully covered parking stalls, an indoor pool, hot tub, Guest Suite, games and recreation room and sauna. This spacious one bedroom has plenty of storage, a walk in pantry, and ample closet space. Excellent investment or for first time buyers less than rent while building equity. Professionally managed building with condo fees that include water and heat, insurance, exterior and interior maintenance.More details
Welcome to this beautifully updated and maintained 18+ unit in the heart of Brander Gardens! This corner unit with a functional floor plan includes a convenient entry with immediate access to the updated kitchen with S/S appliances, dining room and living room. Off of the living room you will find your balcony with trees all around for a cool afternoon and lots of privacy. Down the hall you find the primary bathroom, a bedroom and finally the primary bedroom with a beautiful 3 pc ensuite with tons of storage. This well-maintained complex includes a pool, exercise room, social rooms, a roof-top terrace, and a covered carport!! The condo fees also includes heat, electricity, water/sewer, internet and cable! Located just off the Whitemud, you have easy access to WEM, U of A, snow valley and many nearby trails. This unit is perfect for first time buyers or students.More details
Courtesy of Alex Khodorkovski of
Mozaic Realty Group
Status:
Active
MLS® Num:
E4329721
Bedrooms:
2
Bathrooms:
1
Floor Area:
844 sq. ft.78 m2
Beautiful townhouse is in move-in condition. Offering one of the best locations in the complex, it backs onto a greenbelt and is close to parks, schools and the river valley. You'll notice the luxury touches the moment you walk in the door. Light and bright, it features attractive light laminate flooring on both levels - from the living room, to the bedrooms and stairs - no carpet anywhere! The kitchen features maple cabinets and high-end backsplash and counters, updated appliances and a galley-style plan that opens to the dining area and living room with wood burning fireplace. There's patio doors leading to the fenced, low-maintenance back yard. Upstairs are two spacious bedrooms with loads of closet and a stylish renovated bath with euro-sink and upgraded fixtures. You'll love having recent upgrades to the complex include windows, siding roof & patio doors. Amazing value!! This condo is in a great location on the hill just above Fort Edmonton Park.More details
Courtesy of David Frazier of
Royal Lepage Premier Real Estate
Status:
Active
MLS® Num:
E4323493
Bedrooms:
2
Bathrooms:
2
Floor Area:
1,027 sq. ft.95 m2
Executive Penthouse, Top Floor with Gorgeous Views. 2 Bedrooms with their own Individual Bathrooms separated by a Large Living room and the Kitchen. Enjoy the Tree Lined City Views from your extended Balcony, close walks to the Store, the Park or all the Amenities one building can offer. Indoor pool with deck, Full Gum with T.V, Lounge, Reading Nook, Hot Tub, His and Her Saunas and Community Rooftop Balcony. Great Riverbend Location close to Whitemud, UofA & Downtown. ALL UTILITIES (Water, Heat, Electricity), CABLE, INTERNET and Pool / Equipment Maintenance is Included with Condo Fees.More details
Executive Condo in one of Edmonton's most sought after communities: Old Riverbend. Just minutes to all amenities & the Whitemud - a perfect location! This luxurious unit is second to none - feels like a bungalow with unrivaled spaciousness: an open concept living room, dining room, chefs kitchen, and second bedroom/den/office. TOP FLOOR UNIT! Enjoy a massive, private deck overlooking greenspace and mature trees. The primary bedroom is HUGE with ensuite/walkin closet. Building is exceptionally well managed & offers resort-like living: an all-inclusive condo fee (just pay internet/cable!) stunning amenities (HUGE indoor pool, hot tub, patio, exercise area) and underground heated parking (2 titled stalls.) This unit is perfect for the distinctive buyer who seeks executive level living without the maintenance, in a desirable community without the steep price tag. Downsize without comprising on space, amenities, or location!More details
Brander Gardens is a southwest residential neighbourhood that is located north of 51 st avenue, west of the Whitemud freeway, and south-east of the North Saskatchewan River and Fort Edmonton Park. The area is considered very secluded and is quite desirable because of its proximity to the river valley, number of schools and lack of traffic. Brander Gardens is considered an ‘Old Riverbend’ neighbourhood.
Almost all of Brander Gardens was developed in the 1970s with some construction occurring in the 1960s. Some early 1980s houses were built in the area and not much has changed since. The homes that I have seen in Brander Gardens are typically very solid and with some upgrades would likely be large enough to last many more decades.
There are only 3 home types in Brander Gardens. The area is 25% houses, 38% townhouses and 36% low-rise apartments. Some of the apartments are rental units and some are condominiumized. Bear in mind that looks can be deceiving – the percentage of houses is not as high as of townhouses and low-rise apartments, but the houses take up much more of the area of Brander Gardens. Brander Gardens houses have a lot of land each.
As you can see, the majority of Brander Gardens houses and apartments are owned, but there is a large number of rentals. Many of the apartment buildings may have rental units and that will bring the average number of renters up.
Condos in Brander Gardens
• Brander Place – 14843 Riverbend Rd
• Brander Village – 14843 Riverbend Rd
• Country Gardens – 14810 51 Ave (Adult Only)
• Essex House – 5520 Riverbend Rd (Adult Only)
• Hearthstone – 58 Ave & Riverbend Rd
• The Lord Nelson – 5125 Riverbend Rd
• Riverbend Court – 14707 53 Ave
• Riverbend Gardens – 5608 148 St
• Riverbend Manor – 5730 Riverbend Rd
None in this zone, however Lillian Osborne is located in Leger and Harry Ainlay is located in Royal Gardens, which are not too far away via bus.
Parks & Recreation
Besides the schoolyards in Brander Gardens, there is only the ravine for parkland in the neighbourhood. That said, the ravine is totally amazing and there is an enormous amount of space to cycle or walk. Fort Edmonton Park is also located just north of Brander Gardens as is the John Janzen Nature Centre. Recently the City of Edmonton built a spectacular footbridge from Brander Gardens to Oleskiw (Wolf Willow). This bridge connects to many more trails running all the way to Rio Terrace in the west end.
Access & Parking
Because Brander Gardens is in a bend in the river and bounded by the Whitemud Freeway, access to the neighbourhood is very limited. There are only 2 entry/exit points for the neighbourhood. That’s one point for every 518 homes – not very good for access, but that’s the price for a secluded location.
Parking on the other hand is quite decent as the lots are large and most houses have garages. There shouldn’t be much trouble parking in Brander Gardens.
Transit
There are 7 bus stops in Brander Gardens – one for every 147 homes.
Sources: Municipal Census, Neighbourhood Profile, The City of Edmonton, MLS® Data.