Magrath is a newer neighbourhood in south Edmonton built from the mid-late 1990s until about the mid 2000s. There are options for every one here – prices of homes in Magrath range from just under $250,000 to over $1.5 million. Average homes are just over 2000 ft2. There is a shopping centre at the north west corner of the neighbourhood. It has a grocery store, a drug store, a liquor store, a bank and a few restaurants. Neighbourhoods adjacent to Magrath are MacTaggart to the east and south and Hodgson to the north.
Please contact me if you have any interest in selling your Magrath home or looking to buy Magrath real estate.
Magrath Neighbourhood Demographics
House Prices and Sizes
• Number of homes: 992
• Average Asking Price (2016): $705,000
• Population (2012): 2810
• Asking Price Range (2016): $245,000 to $1,649,000
Courtesy of Janice L Kosak of
MaxWell Challenge Realty
Status:
Active
MLS® Num:
E4344774
Bedrooms:
1
Bathrooms:
1
Floor Area:
823 sq. ft.76 m2
Located in THE MAGRATH MANSION, an upscale condominium located in the sought after neighbourhood of Magrath. THe TOP floor unit has an open floor plan living space and sunny west facing balcony. The kitchen is equipped with plenty of cabinets and granite countertops. The generous primary bedroom has a large walk thru closet and direct access to the balcony. Insuite laundry and plenty of storage. Underground titled parking also has a storage cage for additional storage, and even a car wash. Amenties include theatre room, hot tub, party room equipped with kitchen, Television area and outdoor patio, exercise room,steam room recreation room with billiards tableMore details
A MUST SEE!! This half duplex WITH LOW CONDO FEES is perfect for any first time home buyer or investor. This home comes with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, & a single attached garage. Located in prestigious Magrath neighborhood .. cozy and well maintained unit that shows well.More details
Welcome to your new home. This two-bedroom, 1143-square-foot condo has a single-car attached garage (built-in storage above your car with a down ladder) in Magrath Heights. 2 pc main bathroom juts off the front entrance, and easily cleaned laminate flooring throughout the main floor—open concept with plenty of cupboards with kitchen counter island. There is a corner gas fireplace, patio doors off the dining area to your deck, a natural gas hook-up for your BBQ, and a fully fenced backyard. 2 ample-sized bedrooms upstairs, both with walk-in closets with the primary bedroom having its own four-piece ensuite. Finish the basement to suit your needs. All this is close to walking trails, Terwilliger Rec Center, with easy access to Anthony Henday and Whitemud Drive.More details
Available for immediate possession. Immaculate condition Townhome. This unit offers tons of upgrades. HARDWOOD FLOORS, GRANITE COUNTERTOPS throughout, 9 FT CEILING on main level, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, TANKLESS WATER HEATER, Double attached & insulated garage. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious primary bedroom that offers a 4 pc ensuite. 2 additional sizable bedrooms and a 4 pc bath. Walking distance to many great amenities such as shopping plazas, rec center, and great schools. Located in the prestigious neighborhood of Magrath, you'll find some of Edmonton's finest walking and biking trails nearby. Also has great access to public transportation. What more could you ask for?! Come see it in person. You could be bitter if you don't, better if you do. Incredible value, incredible price.More details
Gorgeous ORIGINAL OWNER 2 story townhome FACING a greenspace/garden in prestigious Magrath! This 1,350 sqft (builder's plan shows 1,637 sqft) upgraded home boasts 9' main flr, high-quality finishings, newly painted & quartz ctps thuout. Open concept main flr features a bright living rm w/ hardwood. Kitchen features modern & stylish two-tone maple cabinets, SS appliances, a centre island & W/I pantry. Upgraded spindle stairs leads you to upstairs w/ 3 spacious brms, 2 full baths & the primary bdrm comes w/ a 4 pc ensuite w/ a soaker tub & a W/I closet. Lower level is finished w/ a den or flex rm for your family needs. The complex built by Landmark w/ energy efficient features for low utility bills -Hardie board exterior, Triple pane windows, spray foam insulation,HRV, tankless hot water tank,high Velocity heating, tankless hot water, air exchanger & copper coils for heat recapture etc. Super convenient location within walking distance to Shopping, banks, public transit & Rec Centre & much more!More details
• Absorption (2016): 43.1%
• Buyer Willingness (2016): 98.4%
• Desirability Score (2016): 86/100 (fairly desirable)
• Dilapidation Score (2010): Unknown. It’s a very new neighbourhood, so it should be ‘0’
Amenities
• Accessibility Score: 90 homes per entry/exit road (very good, especially for a newer neighbourhood).
• Parking (see below for details): Not amazing, but not bad.
• Transit (see below for details): 14 bus stops.
• Parks: 1 park within the community with a greenspace around the northeast lake (stormwater management) and direct access to Whitemud Creek river valley.
Location
Magrath is a strangely shaped neighbourhood. It should be noted that at the time of writing, the neighboruhood boundaries on Google are incorrect and the south corner of Magrath is tagged as Mactaggart, but it is not. MacTaggart is the southern boundary of Magrath, but it also extends to the river valley at its south east tip. Rabbit Hill Road is the western boundary of the neighbourhood, whereas the river valley is the eastern boundary. The northern edge of the communits runs up to 23rd Avenue.
Build Years in Magrath, Edmonton
Homes in Magrath were built starting in 1996 until 2014. Major spikes in building happened in 2002 and 2006.
Assessed Values in Magrath, Edmonton
Values range from just over $140,000 two over $2 million. The average comes in at about $650,000.
Home Types in Magrath, Edmonton
The home types in Magrath are 72% houses, 12% duplexes and 16% lowrise units.
Lot Sizes in Magrath, Edmonton
Lots in Magrath can range in size quite a lot. This is mostly because some lots are smaller rectangular plots, but there are many pie lots because of all the cul-de-sacs in the neighbourhood.
Zoning in Magrath, Edmonton
Zoning in Magrath is mostly RSL zoning at 61%. There is also 20% RA7 zoning which is meant for apartment buldings, 13% RF5 zoning and small amounts of RF4 and RPL (planned lot) zoning.
Occupancy in Magrath, Edmonton
91% of homes in Magrath are owner occupied and 9*% are rented.
Condos in Magrath
There are seven condominium complex in the neighbourhood:
Magrath Green Townhomes – 2003 Rabbit Hill Road
Magrath Heights (what an original name for a condo!) – 120 Magrath Road
Magrath Mansion – 160 Magrath Road
Sparrow Landing At Larch Park – Townhomes from 7804 to 7820 May Link
Schools
There are no schools in this neighbourhood. There is one right across MacTaggart Drive, however at 4110 MacTaggart Drive – Nellie Carlson School – which is a kindergarten through grade 9 school.
Parks & Recreation
The community has a park at its centre – Magrath Park. It is quite large and interestingly has been left forested, which is rare for an Edmonton park. It has a playground and some green space as well. A walkway attaches it to the river valley.
Access & Parking
Homes with a Garage in Magrath, Edmonton
Garages are really common in Magrath – most of them attached front facing units. This helps with parking concerns.
Parking is not so bad in the community, because there are some long side streets that allow for parking and some lots are wide enough to accommodate extra vehicles.
Access for Magrath is actually quite good for a new neighbourhood. There are 11 roads that allow access to the area – one for every 90 homes. That should make getting into and out of the neighbourhood pretty good.
Transit To and From Magrath Heights
There are 14 bus stops in Magrath – one for every 71 homes. This is pretty decent and should make a potential walk to the bus pretty short.
Please contact me if you have any interest in selling your Magrath home in Edmonton or looking to buy Magrath real estate.