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.
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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
Welcome home to this cozy and spacious 1183 sq ft 2 bedroom plus den condo in the prestigious Magrath neighbourhood. Quiet unit in a solid well managed concrete & steel adult building with a ton of amenities such as large party & games room, hot tub & steam shower, well equipped exercise room, theatre as well as a car wash bay. Close to all the amenities such as ravines & trails, shopping, rec centre, transportation with easy access onto major arteries. Great functioning floor plan. Nice inviting foyer leads you to the beautiful kitchen with ample counter top space & cabinets ( handy custom pull out drawers) and under mounted lights. Great formal dining area that opens to the entertaining sized living room with door onto the private balcony. Master retreat has a relaxing jacuzzie ensuite & a separate shower. The second bedroom is well laid out on the opposite corner, separated from the good sized den by the large laundry & storage room and the main bath. A DEFINITE CHOICE for the discerning buyer!More details
ADULT (18+) LUXURY CONDO living at it finest! TOP FLOOR unit in the prestigious and sought after Magrath Mansion. This unit has it all with large windows, 9 ft ceilings ,central a/c, spacious balcony and best of all STEEL and CONCRETE construction. Immaculate 2 BDRM plus DEN features tile surround fireplace with mantle, extended tiles in the dining area, and a large en-suite laundry area with extra storage. The kitchen features upgraded appliances, cherry maple cabinets, tile back-splash, under-counter lighting, Garburator, the list goes on. The SPACIOUS Master Suite includes a CUSTOM BUILT WALK IN CLOSET to die for, luxurious 4 piece en-suite, and patio access. Large 2nd bedroom also has a custom built closet organizer. 2 titled stalls, one underground with covered storage includes custom shelving and a powered surface stall. This building features great amenities such as exercise room, steam room, hot tub, party room, Theater room and car wash and the Unit is Smoke and pet free! So much value here...More details
3 LARGE BEDROOMS, SOUTH FACING backyard and window exposure, this half duplex in Magrath Heights offers so much VALUE! This beautiful family friendly home offers OPEN CONCEPT living, TONS of NATURAL LIGHT and is in INCREDIBLE CONDITION. All 3 bedrooms are very SPACIOUS, with the master bedroom featuring HIS & HER closets and a FULL ENSUITE. The basement is unspoiled and can easily be finished to add more living space if needed. The SOUTH FACING backyard offers a great place to relax on those SUNNY DAYS. Located in Magrath heights surrounded by luxury homes, close to ALL of the amenities you can think of, this home has so much to offer and is perfect for a family or an investor. IMMEDIATE possession available!More details
Nice 2 storey home in desirable Magrath Heights. Featuring: open concept main living area, light maple kitchen with raised eating bar on the island, den with French doors, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, main floor laundry and bonus room. Close to parks, schools, transit & shopping.More details
Executive Tapestry home, nestled in the prestigious Magrath Citadel area. Close to Whitemud Ravine offering an easy lifestyle with a fantastic community feel. Hardwood & tile floors throughout; granite counters; stainless steel built-in appliances; 2 stone fireplaces; 2 bedrooms on main floor; deluxe ensuite; professionally developed basement with wet bar, 2 bedrooms, bath & storage. Plus there is a high efficiency heating / air exchange system, alarm, underground sprinklers and a heated double attached garage. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity for maintenance free living!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.
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