Empire Park is a vibrant and practical neighborhood, offering residents a balanced urban living experience with its blend of residential convenience, educational facilities, and excellent transport links. Developed primarily in the 1960s and 1970s to accommodate a growing city’s need for both residential and commercial spaces, this neighborhood is designed to offer a practical living environment with easy access to various amenities and services. It hosts approximately 5,000 residents in about 2,400 dwellings, comprising a mix of apartments, townhouses, and a smaller number of single-family homes, making it ideal for individuals, young professionals, and families alike.
Large one-bedroom condo in Empire Park! Heated underground parking. High 9-foot ceilings and a large balcony with southwest view. Floor to ceiling windows give great light all day! Low condo fees. Super quick to Whitemud and Henday. Close to shopping and 7 blocks to Southgate LRT Station.More details
Courtesy of Alan F Macdonald of MaxWell Challenge Realty
Pride of ownership shines throughout this meticulously maintained 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo with 9' ceilings, a bright open layout, and a spacious living room opening to an extra-large patio overlooking the rock garden. The kitchen offers a raised countertop, ideal for casual dining or entertaining, while the bathroom features a deep soaker tub, extra storage, and in-suite laundry. Fresh paint, updated fixtures, newer hot water tank, and washer/dryer provide move-in-ready comfort and peace of mind. Enjoy landscaped walkways and a peaceful courtyard setting right to your front door. Includes one underground parking stall with storage cage, plus a second leased stall and storage cage. Set in an unbeatable location with easy access by car or public transit, direct routes to the university, a quick downtown commute, and shopping, coffee shops, pubs, restaurants, and amenities just outside your door. Low condo fees, clean, and move-in ready. A must-see, your new condo awaits!More details
Courtesy of Natalie Brown of Century 21 All Stars Realty Ltd
Beautifully updated 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom main floor condominium offering 665 sq. ft. of comfortable living space and an extra-large patio. Extensive renovations completed between 2021 and 2023 include new flooring, baseboards, window and door trim, interior doors, stove, microwave, dishwasher, toilet, sinks, granite countertops, glass shower door, and updated light fixtures. The hot water tank was replaced in 2015, and the patio surface was refinished in 2026. The open-concept layout features a functional island, subway tile backsplash, and decorative feature wall. Conveniently located near Southgate Centre, the University of Alberta, public transit, and approximately 15 minutes from Edmonton International Airport. Smoke-free, pet-free, and child-free home.More details
Perfect for investors! The long-term Corporate tenant would like to stay!! Fabulous low-rise condo complex in the very central, walkable neighbourhood of Empire Park with your choice of grocery stores including the Italian Centre & Superstore, various fast-food shops, coffee shops, restaurants, professional services, & public transit. The condo is lovely with 9 ft ceilings, vinyl plank flooring and a sunny SW exposure. A full bank of floor to ceiling windows, dressed with drop-down/pull-up blinds, overlook a serene courtyard and floods the front rooms with so much light. Open floorplan with an alley kitchen, raised eating bar, countertop stove and built-in convection oven. Two bedrooms, two full baths and ensuite laundry (washer a couple of months old). One underground titiled parking stall with a storage cage in front. Lots of visitor parking out front. Small pets allowed with board approval. A great place to call home!More details
Courtesy of Constance Braun of Schmidt Realty Group Inc
Immaculate and upgraded 2 bedroom and 2 bath suite with 2 heated underground parking stalls in desirable Southview Court, close to U of A, hospital, Southgate Mall and LRT! Exceptionally well kept suite with numerous upgrades including recent paint and laminate flooring. Spacious island kitchen with eating bar featuring suspended pendant lighting, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appls, built-in range, oven & microwave. In-suite laundry. 9ft ceilings. Spacious primary bedroom with walk-in closet and full ensuite with granite counter vanity. Balcony has gas connection for BBQ and enclosed storage. 2 titled parking stalls and cage locker in underground parkade. Great complex with elevators, security gates and private courtyards. Quiet and convenient location with easy access to public transportation, shopping and dining. Some furnishings and goods are negotiable. Portable AC unit in storage locker can stay!More details
Empire Park is bounded by Whitemud Drive to the north, Calgary Trail to the east, 51 Avenue to the south, and 111 Street to the west. This location is strategic, providing residents with excellent transportation links to downtown Edmonton and other key areas of the city. The neighborhood’s accessibility makes it particularly attractive for those who commute regularly.
The mix of housing in Empire Park includes a significant number of rental apartments and condos; 33% of the neighbourhood is high-rise units, and 27% is low-rise units. Over 90% of Empire park is rental units, which makes it a prime area for real estate investors.
Schools in Empire Park
Empire Park values education, with several schooling options available for its residents:
McKee Elementary School: Serves as the primary public elementary school for children in the neighborhood.
L.Y. Cairns School: Provides education from grades 7 through 12, focusing on special education and vocational training.
Nearby educational institutions also enhance the community’s offerings: