Find your dream home in Orchards At Ellerslie
Why Move To The Orchards At Ellerslie
Tucked into the southeast corner of Edmonton, The Orchards at Ellerslie is one of the city’s most thoughtfully designed master-planned communities, and it shows. Fruit trees line the streets, walking paths wind through over eight acres of green space, and a 12,000 sq ft private Club House sits at the heart of it all.
Originally established in 2007 on former agricultural land, The Orchards began welcoming residents in 2012. Since then, it’s become one of Southeast Edmonton’s most sought-after communities for young families and first-time buyers who want modern homes without the downtown price tag. With two schools on-site, easy access to the Anthony Henday, and South Edmonton Common just 10 minutes away, The Orchards offers the kind of suburban lifestyle that’s genuinely hard to leave.
What Kind Of Homes Can You Find In The Orchards?
The Orchards at Ellerslie offers a diverse mix of housing styles to suit a range of budgets and lifestyles. The majority of homes are single-family detached properties, both front-attached garage models and rear-laned homes: typically featuring three to four bedrooms, two to three bathrooms, and open-concept main floors in the 1,300–2,000+ sq ft range. Modern finishes, high ceilings, and legal basement suite potential (with side entrances) are common features buyers will find throughout the neighbourhood.
For buyers looking for something more affordable, The Orchards also has a solid selection of semi-detached homes (duplexes) and townhouses: great options for first-time buyers or investors.
Because development is still ongoing, buyers in The Orchards have the rare opportunity to purchase a brand-new build, as well as resale homes that are only a few years old. Whether you’re looking for a turnkey home with all the upgrades or a new build you can customize from the ground up, The Orchards has options.
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Living In The Orchards: What to expect
Life in The Orchards is best described as quietly exceptional. It has all the hallmarks of a great suburban neighbourhood: safe streets, modern homes, good schools, but it goes a few steps further with the kind of genuine community character you don’t always get in newer developments. Residents frequently mention how neighbourly it feels, and the Club House has a lot to do with that. It gives people a real reason to show up and participate.
Here’s what residents say they love about living in The Orchards:
- “The Club House is unreal: there’s always something going on for the kids.”
- “I moved here from a condo downtown and I didn’t expect to love suburban life. This neighbourhood changed my mind.”
- “It’s peaceful but you’re still close to everything. The Henday makes it so easy.”
Shopping & Dining
You won’t need to go far for groceries, restaurants, or retail therapy. Orchard’s Gate: the neighbourhood’s own commercial node, puts everyday conveniences within walking or biking distance. Just beyond the community, Ellerslie Road and surrounding corridors are lined with grocers, pharmacies, banks, health services, and casual dining options. For more variety, Ellerslie Crossing and the Shops at Summerside are close by, and Harvest Pointe is another nearby option for day-to-day errands.
When you want to go bigger, South Edmonton Common is about a 10-minute drive north. Spread over 320 acres, it’s one of North America’s largest open-air retail developments, with over 172 stores, restaurants, and entertainment venues, including IKEA, Walmart, Cineplex, and The Rec Room.
Education
Families with school-age children are well-served in The Orchards. The community is home to two on-site schools:
- Jan Reimer School: Public K-9, meaning kids can stay in their community school from kindergarten through junior high
- Divine Mercy Catholic School: Catholic K-6, opened Fall 2020 with modern facilities
For high school, students in The Orchards typically attend:
- J. Percy Page School: Designated Grade 10–12 public high school
- Additional Catholic and alternative secondary options available in neighbouring Summerside, Walker, Ellerslie, and Mill Woods
The area also provides easy access to post-secondary institutions including:
- University of Alberta
- MacEwan University
- Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
- Norquest College
- The King’s University
- Concordia University of Edmonton
Transportation
The Orchards at Ellerslie is a car-friendly community with excellent access to Edmonton’s ring road network. 91st Street and 66th Street both connect directly to the south leg of Anthony Henday Drive, putting downtown Edmonton about 25–30 minutes away during normal traffic. Bordering 41st Avenue connects residents to Gateway Boulevard and Edmonton International Airport in under 20 minutes.
Transit service in the area includes several ETS bus routes, with stops generally close to most residential streets. That said, like most newer southeast Edmonton communities, a personal vehicle is the most practical way to get around day-to-day.
Recreation
The centrepiece of recreation in The Orchards is the 12,000 sq ft Residents Association Club House, and it punches well above its weight. Exclusive to Orchards homeowners, it offers:
- NHL-sized outdoor hockey rink (with ice-free season programming)
- Tennis courts and concrete ping-pong tables
- Spray park and playground
- Fire pits and community garden
- Toboggan hill for winter fun
- Indoor flex and banquet rooms available to reserve
- Year-round programming: fitness classes, karate, kids’ activities, seniors’ programs, and seasonal events
Beyond the Club House, residents also have access to the Soccer Edmonton Dome, nearby Dr. Anne Anderson Community Centre, and an off-leash dog park. One local favourite: the Orchards Farmers’ Market, which runs every Monday from 4:30–7:30 pm, May through August, showcasing local vendors and homemade, home-grown, and home-baked goods.
Green Spaces
Green space is baked into The Orchards’ DNA. The community features over eight acres of parkland surrounding the Club House, fragrant fruit tree-lined streets, and a sizable on-site orchard. Dedicated walking paths and trails wind throughout the neighbourhood, connecting residents to parks, playgrounds, and picnic areas.
For those who love spending time outdoors, the broader Southeast Edmonton area also connects to the Mill Creek Ravine trail network and Blackmud Creek Ravine: a short drive away for longer hikes and bike rides in a natural setting.
Common FAQs About Living In The Orchards
Homes in The Orchards at Ellerslie are taking an average of 51 days to sell in 2026, based on year-to-date figures from the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton. Days on market here run a little longer than some established Edmonton communities, partly because newer neighbourhoods with active construction give buyers more options to compare. Pricing accurately and presenting your home well from day one remain the biggest factors in how quickly it sells.
The average sale price in The Orchards at Ellerslie is $469,323 so far in 2026, with a median of $471,250, based on year-to-date data from the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton. Detached homes make up just over 40% of sales, with row and townhouse options offering more accessible entry points for first-time buyers and investors. The community is almost entirely modern stock, with every home built since 2010 and roughly 60% since 2020.
The Orchards at Ellerslie is bounded by the Ellerslie Industrial neighbourhood to the west, 25 Avenue SW to the north, 66 Street SW to the east, and the city limits (41 Avenue SW) to the south. It sits within the broader Summerside district of Southeast Edmonton, adjacent to communities including Walker, Charlesworth, and Ellerslie.
The Orchards at Ellerslie remains an active and competitive market, particularly for well-maintained single-family homes and new builds. Strong demand from young families and first-time buyers, combined with the neighbourhood’s limited resale inventory (given that many homeowners stay long-term), means that well-priced properties tend to well-priced, well-presented properties continue to attract strong interest. As the surrounding Ellerslie area continues to develop, long-term appreciation potential remains solid.
The Orchards stands out for its combination of modern housing, genuine community amenities (the Club House is genuinely exceptional), walkable schools, and competitive pricing relative to comparable communities like Windermere. It’s a newer community, which means less deferred maintenance, more energy-efficient homes, and the opportunity to buy new. Add in strong access to the Henday and South Edmonton Common, and it’s easy to see why The Orchards has built such a loyal resident base.
Absolutely. The Orchards at Ellerslie consistently scores well on livability indexes: it has an extremely high livability score on Areavibes, driven by its housing quality, low crime rates, proximity to amenities, and school access. For families in particular, it’s hard to beat: safe streets, two community schools, a world-class residents club, and a genuine sense of neighbourliness that can be tough to find in newer subdivisions.
Book a free home evaluation with our team, or call us directly at 780-431-5600 to schedule an in-person consultation. We’ll review recent sales, active competition, and what buyers are paying for in The Orchards right now.
If you’re buying your first home, we can walk you through programs and options that may apply (FHSA, HBP, first-time buyer tax credit, insured mortgages, subject to eligibility). We can guide you from pre-approval to keys in hand, connect you with mortgage specialists, and our Edmonton First-Time Home Buyer Guide has the full details.