Houses for sale in Sherwood Park
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Sherwood Park is a vibrant hamlet of around 70,000 people located just east of Edmonton. While it has a relatively small population it does qualify as Alberta’s sixth largest city and it encompasses a large area of over 70 square kilometers. Sherwood Park real estate has something for everyone, with no shortage of homes for sale that will check off your must-have list. With vibrant communities, friendly neighbours, peace and quiet, and all the amenities of a bigger city — Sherwood Park might just be the perfect place to buy your next home.
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Sherwood Park real estate offers every home style you can imagine, including large attached and semi-detached homes (duplexes), single-family, condos, townhouses, mobile homes, acreages, farms, and agricultural land. The age of homes available for sale in Sherwood Park ranges fromnew builds to properties built in the 1960s. There are modern, contemporary, luxury homes, and multi-unit properties. A lot of home buyers are attracted to Sherwood Park for the larger lots with bigger yards at a price point that is lower than a comparable home in Edmonton.
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Get to know Sherwood Park
Sherwood Park is famous for being a hamlet, but don’t let this title fool you! Living here you will enjoy all the amenities of city life but with ample natural surroundings, and a property tax rate that Edmontonians envy. And if you crave the buzz of a bustling metropolis you’re only a 20 minute drive to Edmonton.
🛍️ Shopping and dining in Sherwood Park
Sherwood Park’s independent restaurant scene has taken off over the last few years. Some local favourites include La Patrona, Branches Fresh Food Experience, and Kobachi. The days of driving into Edmonton for a night out are over—experience a variety of high-quality restaurants right in Sherwood Park. Sherwood Park is packed with big box retailers, national chains, and little boutique stores. There are many options for people not interested in driving to Edmonton, this includes a Costco, The Italian Centre, Sherwood Park Mall, and Emerald Hills Centre.
🏫 Education in Sherwood Park
As part of Strathcona County, Sherwood Park falls into the Elk Island school district which offers public and Catholic education.
Public school options include:
- Woodbridge Farms Elementary (K – Grade 6)
- Davidson Creek Elementary (K – Grade 6)
- Mills Haven Elementary (K – Grade 6)
- École Campbelltown (K – Grade 6)
- Pine Street Elementary (K – Grade 6)
- Sherwood Heights Junior High (Grades 7 – 9)
- F.R. Haythorne Junior High (Grades 7 – 9)
- Clover Bar Junior High (Grades 7 – 9)
- Lakeland Ridge (K – Grade 9)
- Salisbury Composite High (Grades 10 – 12)
- Bev Facey Community High (Grades 10 – 12)
Catholic school options include:
- Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School ( Pre-K to Grade 4)
- St. Theresa Catholic School (Grades 5 – 8)
- Ecole Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School (Grades 5 -8)
- Archbishop Jordan Catholic High School (Grades 9 – 12)
- Strathcona Christian Academy Elementary & Secondary (K – 12)
- Chesterton Academy of St. Isidore (Grades 9 – 12)
Post Secondary education options (all located in Edmonton):
- Concordia University College of Alberta
- MacEwan University
- Norquest College
- Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
- The King’s University College
- University of Alberta
🛣️ Transportation in Sherwood Park
Travelling by vehicle is ideal for residents who live in Sherwood Park and need to commute to Edmonton or other surrounding towns like Fort Saskatchewan or Beaumont. Sherwood Park is part of Strathcona County and the Edmonton Metropolitan Region connecting to the city via the Anthony Henday Drive, the Yellowhead Highway, and Sherwood Park Freeway.
Sherwood Park also offers a great public transportation system with regularly scheduled bus routes that commute into Edmonton to the University of Alberta, NAIT, and MacEwan City Centre. There are also on-demand bus transportation available. Ubers, Lyfts, and local taxis also are available for those without a vehicle.
🤸 Recreation in Sherwood Park
Sherwood Park is an active community, with the opportunity to take part in a wide variety of leisure and athletic activities.
Play nine at one of Sherwood Park’s golf courses — Broadmoor Public Golf Course, Belvedere Golf & Country Club, Country Side Golf Course, Northern Bear Golf Course. Explore over 130 outdoor parks and playgrounds, and splash around at a spray park or swimming pool. For those that love to walk, cycle, and relax in the park there is no shortage of activities to be had and an advanced trail system to enjoy. A recent addition to this vibrant hamlet is Centre in the Park, a multi-use area within the heart of Sherwood Park that includes Broadmoor Lake Park, Festival Place, Community Centre and County Hall, and Strathcona Library.
There is no shortage of events here from live concerts and performances to food and wine festivals or workshops. Sherwood Park is also home to an annual music festival, county fair, and farmer’s market.
🏞️ Green spaces in Sherwood Park
Just east of Sherwood Park is Elk Island National Park, a great spot for recreating and bison spotting. With the park to its east and the city to its west, Sherwood Park has the best of both worlds.
For the outdoorsy folks, explore the Beaver Hills Biosphere. This is a designated UNESCO Biosphere created to conserve the biodiversity of the area. There’s lots to explore in this area in all four seasons, including trails, a dark sky preserve, and a bird sanctuary.
Horse lovers rejoice! Did you know Sherwood Park has the highest number of horses per capita in Canada?
All your FAQs about living in Sherwood Park
Homes in Sherwood Park generally sell quickly, but many factors influence the time on the market. The existing inventory of homes for sale, the property type, and the overall state of the real estate market all have a direct impact on the time it takes for your home to sell. This is why it’s important to work with a REALTOR® that is experienced in the Sherwood Park market and who can provide you with a clearer idea of what your unique home can expect when listed.
Sherwood Park offers a suburban lifestyle with easy access to urban amenities. It’s known for its family-friendly environment, good schools, green spaces, and recreational facilities. The community is also close to Edmonton, providing additional amenities and employment opportunities.
Yes, Sherwood Park is considered a nice place to live, especially for families and first time home buyers. It combines the tranquility of a suburban area with the convenience of being close to a large city. The area is appreciated for its safe neighbourhoods, community spirit, and quality of life. Plus living in Sherwood Park affords many people larger housing options with bigger yards and more space!
Sherwood Park is an active real estate market, with properties selling relatively quickly. It offers a range of housing options, from affordable starter homes to more upscale properties and estates, catering to a variety of homebuyers’ needs and preferences. There is a healthy demand for homes in this growing hamlet.