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Old Strathcona Condos for Sale

Edmonton's arts and culture hub along Whyte Avenue.

78Walk Score · Very Walkable
$150K–$266KTypical condo value (2026)
#4 of 9Most walkable condo areas
2.9 kmTo Downtown, straight line
Overview

Condos in Old Strathcona

Known for indie restaurants, live music, the Fringe Theatre Festival, the year-round Old Strathcona Farmers' Market and a strong community identity, Old Strathcona is one of Edmonton's most character-filled neighbourhoods.

Typical condo value (2026)$150,000–$266,000
Best forArts & culture, cyclists
LRT & transitNo station in the neighbourhood — University and Health Sciences/Jubilee to the west
By the Numbers

Old Strathcona at a Glance

How Old Strathcona compares with Edmonton's eight other top condo neighbourhoods.

78 / 100
Walk ScoreVery Walkable · #4 of 9
62 / 100
Transit Score#4 of 9 areas
87 / 100
Bike Score#1 of 9 areas

Scores out of 100 from walkscore.com, neighbourhood averages.

Prices

Typical condo values compared

The median condo here was assessed at $191,000 in 2026, about 8% below the citywide condo median of $208,000. Ranges are the middle 50% of 2026 City of Edmonton condo assessments (not sale prices); dot = midpoint. City-wide sale prices: latest Edmonton condo market report.

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NeighbourhoodTypical condo value (middle 50%, 2026 assessments)
Glenora$103,000–$149,000
Wîhkwêntôwin$119,000–$253,000
Old Strathcona$150,000–$266,000
Downtown$151,000–$296,000
Garneau$160,000–$332,000
McCauley$185,000–$346,000
Bonnie Doon$162,000–$369,000
Ritchie$213,000–$332,000
Windermere$193,000–$368,000
Walkability

Walk Score: how Old Strathcona ranks

Old Strathcona is #4 of 9 for walkability, #4 for transit and #1 for cycling.

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NeighbourhoodWalk Score
Downtown93
Wîhkwêntôwin89
McCauley89
Old Strathcona78
Garneau73
Ritchie71
Bonnie Doon70
Glenora54
Windermere29
Getting Around

How far is Old Strathcona from…

Approximate straight-line distance from the neighbourhood centre; travel distance is longer.

Lifestyle in Old Strathcona

Whyte Avenue's shops, patios and theatres are the centre of life here. The neighbourhood has some of the city's best cycling infrastructure, and Mill Creek Ravine and the river valley are close by.

Old Strathcona condo buildings

Mostly low- and mid-rise condos plus heritage conversions; true high-rises are rare. Expect wood-frame walk-ups from the 1970s–2000s and a growing number of newer mid-rises.

Getting Around

Transit & LRT

No station in the neighbourhood — University and Health Sciences/Jubilee to the west. See how the lines connect on our Edmonton condo map & LRT guide.

Transit Score 62 and Bike Score 87 out of 100.

What to watch for in Old Strathcona

Whyte Avenue nightlife means noise near the strip — units a block or two away are quieter. No LRT station in the neighbourhood itself.

Before you buy

Review the building's condo documents — reserve fund, minutes and bylaws — before you firm up. Our Buyer Guide shows what to look for.

Map

Where Old Strathcona Is

The shaded circle marks the approximate area; LRT lines are overlaid.

Approximate neighbourhood area · Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · LRT overlay © OpenRailwayMap

FAQ

Old Strathcona Condo Questions

How much do condos cost in Old Strathcona?
The middle half of condo units in Old Strathcona were assessed at $150,000–$266,000 in 2026, with a median of $191,000 (City of Edmonton). Assessments are not sale prices, and values vary with building age, unit size, floor and parking. For current listings, search Edmonton condos for sale or ask our team for recent sales in a specific building.
Is Old Strathcona walkable?
Old Strathcona has a Walk Score of 78 (Very Walkable), a Transit Score of 62 and a Bike Score of 87, out of 100 (walkscore.com). Scores are neighbourhood averages and vary by address.
What LRT or transit is near Old Strathcona?
No station in the neighbourhood — University and Health Sciences/Jubilee to the west.
Who is Old Strathcona best for?
Old Strathcona suits arts & culture, cyclists. Edmonton's arts and culture hub along Whyte Avenue.

More answers in our Edmonton condo FAQ.

Nearby

Neighbourhoods Near Old Strathcona

Garneau

University District

Tree-lined streets next to the University of Alberta and the hospitals.

73🚶 Walk
61🚌 Transit
80🚲 Bike

Ritchie

Up & Coming

One of Edmonton's fastest-rising inner-city communities.

71🚶 Walk
52🚌 Transit
83🚲 Bike

Bonnie Doon

Valley Line LRT

A mature neighbourhood with direct Valley Line LRT access.

70🚶 Walk
61🚌 Transit
59🚲 Bike

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