Highlands homes for sale.
A historic northeast neighbourhood above the river valley, with heritage mansions on Ada Boulevard, character homes and a strong sense of community.
Last updated October 2026
- Area
- Northeast, above the river
- Started
- 1911 land boom
- Homes
- Mostly detached, many heritage
- Landmark street
- Ada Boulevard
Highlands at a glance.
- Median City-assessed value
- $439,000 across 1,117 residential properties
- New home permits
- 10 houses, duplexes and row homes in the last 12 months
- Renovation permits
- 43 in the last 12 months
- Schools inside Highlands
- 1 plus 4 within about 1.5 km
From City of Edmonton open data (Highlands), checked 2026-10-30. The City's assessed value is for property tax and is not a market price. For what homes are really selling for, ask Brent.
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Living in Highlands.
Highlands was river lots owned by Hudson's Bay Company employees, three miles from early Edmonton. Developers McGrath, Holgate and Company paid to extend services and the streetcar line, which made building possible. The name was picked in a contest with a $50 prize.
In 1911 McGrath and Holgate built their mansions on Ada Boulevard, named after McGrath's wife, and other large homes followed near the valley. The neighbourhood joined Edmonton in 1912, and a streetcar ran along 112 Avenue from 1912 to 1945.
Only part of it was built during the boom. Most remaining lots filled in during the late 1940s and 1950s. Apart from shops and apartments along 118 Avenue, it is mostly single-detached homes.
Highlands has many heritage buildings, and the local Highlands Historical Foundation has worked since 1988 to protect them.
What's around Highlands.
Tap a filter, then a place. Gold line = the City of Edmonton boundary. Places just outside it are included, because the café across the road counts too.
School zones: Edmonton Public Schools attendance areas from City of Edmonton open data (2021 school year, the newest published). Boundaries can change, so always check an address with the EPSB school locator. Edmonton Catholic does not publish zone maps; ask Brent or check with Edmonton Catholic Schools.
Places from City of Edmonton open data (business licences, schools, parks, playgrounds, rec facilities, libraries, LRT and ETS bus stops). Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What's new and what's coming.
- Building: the City issued 10 permits for new houses, duplexes and row homes, 43 for renovations and 9 for commercial and apartment projects in Highlands in the last 12 months.
Things to do in Highlands.
Ada Boulevard
A scenic drive and walk past heritage mansions above the river valley.
River valley trails
The river valley runs along the south side of the neighbourhood.
112 Avenue shops
A small strip of local cafes and shops along the old streetcar route.
What it's like here.
Heritage homes
Some of Edmonton's best-kept early 1900s homes, next to post-war houses.
Valley edge
Homes near Ada Boulevard look out over the river valley.
Close-knit
A long-running local history foundation and community league keep people connected.
Schools nearby.
Inside Highlands
- Highlands. Edmonton Public, K to Gr 9. 11509 - 62 Street NW.
Nearby
- Ben Calf Robe - St. Clare. Edmonton Catholic, Kindergarten to Grade 9. About 0.8 km from the centre of Highlands.
- Eastglen. Edmonton Public, Gr 10-12. About 0.9 km from the centre of Highlands.
- St. Leo. Edmonton Catholic, Kindergarten to Grade 6. About 1.1 km from the centre of Highlands.
- Virginia Park. Edmonton Public, K to Gr 6. About 1.3 km from the centre of Highlands.
Check any address with the Edmonton Public Schools and Edmonton Catholic Schools school finders, and Brent will confirm before you buy.
Commute and access.
- 112 Avenue and 118 Avenue lead west to downtown.
- Wayne Gretzky Drive and Capilano Drive lead south across the river.
- Commonwealth Stadium and the Stadium LRT station are a short drive west.
Selling in Highlands?
Brent can show you what homes like yours in Highlands actually sold for, and what buyers are paying for right now.
Highlands questions, answered.
What should I check when buying a heritage home in Highlands?
Look closely at the foundation, wiring, plumbing and any past renovations, and ask whether the home has a heritage designation, which can affect renovations. Brent can help you know what to ask.
What is Ada Boulevard known for?
Ada Boulevard is lined with large heritage homes, including the 1911 mansions of the developers who founded Highlands, above the river valley.
What are homes in Highlands selling for?
It ranges a lot, from condos to character homes. Brent can send you what homes like the one you want in Highlands actually sold for recently.
Neighbourhoods near Highlands.
Sources: City of Edmonton, Highlands neighbourhood profile. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed; confirm details before you buy.
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