Forest Heights homes for sale.
A river valley neighbourhood on the south bank where the river bends, with valley views on three sides, Forest Heights Park and Dawson Park below, and four bridges to downtown and the north side.
Last updated October 2026
- Area
- East of Bonnie Doon, on the river bend
- Built
- Mostly in the 1950s
- Homes
- Mostly detached on interior streets
- Views
- River valley on three sides
Forest Heights at a glance.
- Median City-assessed value
- $476,000 across 1,486 residential properties
- New home permits
- 11 houses, duplexes and row homes in the last 12 months
- Renovation permits
- 49 in the last 12 months
- Schools inside Forest Heights
- 2 plus 3 within about 1.5 km
From City of Edmonton open data (Forest Heights), 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 Forest Heights.
Forest Heights sits on top of the south bank of the North Saskatchewan River, right where the river bends from north to east. You can see the river valley from the west, north and east sides of the neighbourhood.
It was first laid out in 1911 by Windsor Realty, whose owner James H. McKinley was an Edmonton alderman at the time and likely chose the name. It joined Edmonton in 1913 but stayed farmland until the 1940s.
Demand for homes jumped after World War II and most of Forest Heights was built in the 1950s. Single-detached homes line the interior streets, with shops and higher density homes along the main roads.
The Forest/Terrace Heights Community League, founded in 1920, is one of the oldest in the city and runs a hall and outdoor rink at 80 Street and 101 Avenue.
What's around Forest Heights.
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 11 permits for new houses, duplexes and row homes, 49 for renovations and 5 for commercial and apartment projects in Forest Heights in the last 12 months.
Things to do in Forest Heights.
Forest Heights Park
A park and playground on the valley edge, with some of the best views back toward downtown.
Dawson Park
Down in the valley below, with river valley trails and a spot to put a canoe or kayak in the river.
Mary Finlay Park
Playground and spray deck in the middle of the neighbourhood, next to the community league rink.
Local spots on 106 Avenue
Neighbourhood pizza, coffee and a pub along the main roads, like Birch & Bear Pizza and Hilltop Restaurant and Pub.
What it's like here.
Valley views
Homes near the edges look out over the river valley to the west, north and east.
Quick to downtown
Four river valley bridges are close, so downtown and the north side are minutes away.
Schools inside
Forest Heights School (K to 6) and McNally High School (10 to 12) are both in the neighbourhood.
Schools nearby.
Inside Forest Heights
- Forest Heights. Edmonton Public, K to Gr 6. 10304 - 81 Street NW.
- McNally. Edmonton Public, Gr 10-12. 8440 - 105 Avenue NW.
Nearby
- Riverdale. Edmonton Public, K to Gr 6. About 1.2 km from the centre of Forest Heights.
- Argyll Centre. Edmonton Public, K to Gr 12. About 1.3 km from the centre of Forest Heights.
- Hardisty. Edmonton Public, K to Gr 9. About 1.5 km from the centre of Forest Heights.
Check any address with the Edmonton Public Schools and Edmonton Catholic Schools school finders, and Brent will confirm before you buy.
Commute and access.
- 98 Avenue, 101 Avenue and 106 Avenue lead to four valley bridges toward downtown and the north side.
- Wayne Gretzky Drive and 75 Street run along the east side.
- The Valley Line LRT (Strathearn stop) is a short trip south.
Selling in Forest Heights?
Brent can show you what homes like yours in Forest Heights actually sold for, and what buyers are paying for right now.
Forest Heights questions, answered.
Does Forest Heights have river valley views?
Yes. The neighbourhood sits on the south bank where the river bends, so there are valley views on the west, north and east sides.
What schools are in Forest Heights?
Forest Heights School (Edmonton Public, K to 6) and McNally High School (Edmonton Public, 10 to 12) are inside the neighbourhood. Always check your address with the school boards.
How far is Forest Heights from downtown?
Close. Four river valley bridges link it to downtown and the north side, usually a few minutes' drive.
What should I check before buying an older home in Forest Heights?
Most homes here are from the 1950s. Ask about the age of the roof, furnace, windows and electrical, and whether the sewer line has been scoped. Brent will help you plan the right inspections before your conditions come off.
What are homes in Forest Heights selling for?
It depends on the street, the lot and how much the home has been updated. Brent can send you what homes like the one you want in Forest Heights actually sold for recently.
Neighbourhoods near Forest Heights.
Sources: City of Edmonton, Forest Heights neighbourhood profile · Wikipedia, Forest Heights, Edmonton. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed; confirm details before you buy.
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