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Spring has arrived in Edmonton. The housing market noticed.
What Buyers, Sellers, and Investors Are Asking Right Now
Are prices going up?
Single-family home prices are up 0.5% year-over-year in March 2026, and the average sale price across all property types sits at $445,000. Prices dipped through the winter but have rebounded sharply over the past two months.
Is now a good time to buy or sell in Edmonton?
The sales-to-listings ratio of 0.50 signals a balanced market. Buyers and sellers have roughly equal negotiating power. That said, inventory is building faster than sales, which is a leading indicator worth watching closely.
Are homes sitting on the market longer?
Not compared to this winter's peak. The median days on market dropped to 25 in March, down from a high of 52 days in January 2026. The spring market is clearly underway.
Sales Activity: The Spring Surge Is Here
March delivered. In March 2026, 1,409 homes sold across Edmonton, a 25.7% jump from February's 1,121 sales. That's a significant month-over-month gain confirming buyer activity is moving again after a slow winter.
The six-month sales average had been sitting at just 1,148 sales per month, making this month's result a clear outlier to the upside.
Year-over-year, the picture is more tempered. Total sales from January through March 2026 came in at 3,371, compared to 4,270 over the same period in 2025, a 21.1% decline.
New Listings: Supply Is Coming Back
Supply is returning. March saw 2,836 new listings hit the Edmonton MLS, up 24.8% from February's 2,272. New listings are now running 37.4% above the six-month average of 2,062, a meaningful shift giving buyers more options heading into spring.
Year-to-date through March 2026, new listings are up 3.8% compared to the same period last year (7,001 vs. 6,747).
Pricing by Property Type
Over the past 12 months, the median sale price breaks down by property type as follows: single-family detached homes at $512,000, half-duplexes at $428,000, townhouses at $280,000, and condos and apartments at $190,000.
That $322,000 gap between the top and bottom of the ladder reflects both the city's housing diversity and the genuine entry points available for buyers at different budget levels.
Single-Family Home Prices: Trend and Year-over-Year
The average sale price for a single-family detached home in Edmonton reached $580,000 in March 2026, up from a winter low of $540,000 in January. That's a $40,000 swing in two months, driven by a pickup in spring demand and the return of move-up buyers to the market.
The median sale price for single-family homes in March was $520,000, up 1.5% from February.
Prices are up 0.5% year-over-year compared to March 2025, making this a stabilization story more than a growth story.
Days on Market
In March 2026, the median days on market fell to 25, two days faster than February and a world away from January's peak of 52 days.
The supply-demand balance, measured by the sales-to-listings ratio, currently sits at 0.50. A ratio between 0.40 and 0.60 represents balanced conditions, where neither buyers nor sellers hold a clear edge.
Single-Family Detached
Price by Square Footage
The most active size range is 1,000 to 1,500 sq.ft, with 3,187 homes sold at a median price of $440,000. These entry-level detached homes represent the highest transaction volume in the market, which means strong liquidity for buyers and sellers alike.
Browse single-family homes for sale to see what's currently on the market across Edmonton.
Buyer Strategy for Spring 2026
Edmonton's spring market has historically been its most active, and the March data confirms the seasonal pattern is back in play.
Buyers who were waiting out the winter now face competition from other buyers who were doing the same thing, and the 25.7% jump in sales from February to March is evidence of that shift.
If you're shopping for entry-level single-family homes in Edmonton, be ready to move decisively on well-priced properties, particularly in the 1,000–1,500 sq.ft range where volume and competition are both highest.
Condos and apartments carry the lowest sales-to-listings ratio (0.49) of all property types, meaning more choices and more room to negotiate.
Edmonton condos and the half-duplex market, median price $428,000, offer homeownership at a significantly lower entry point than detached homes. Any listing that has been on the market between 9 and 12 weeks is your statistically best opportunity to buy below list price.
Before making an offer, use the Alberta land transfer fee calculator to get a clear picture of your total closing costs, including land title transfer fees and legal fees, so there are no surprises at the table.
Seller Strategy for Spring 2026
The data shows that homes listed in their first week on market achieve a median sale-to-list ratio of 101.4%, meaning well-priced, well-presented homes are still attracting multiple offers in spring.
March saw 26% of single-family homes sell over list price, the highest share since spring 2025. If you've been hesitating, the window is open right now.
The current environment rewards sellers who come in at realistic prices from the start, correctly priced single-family detached homes are moving in a median of 21 days, and homes that sit start losing ground quickly once they pass the two-week mark.
A competitive market analysis matters more than ever. Use the net proceeds calculator to understand what you'd walk away with after commissions and closing costs, and the cost-to-sell guide for a full breakdown of selling expenses in Alberta.
If you're in a southwest Edmonton or northwest Edmonton neighborhood with an established home in the 30+ year range, the data is particularly encouraging. This segment averages just 18 days on market, the fastest-selling category in the entire single-family market. That's a meaningful advantage heading into spring.
For those wondering about the best time of year to sell in Alberta, March and April historically produce the most competitive conditions, and this year is on track to follow that pattern.
Ready to make your move?
March 2026 confirmed what the data has been pointing toward for months. Edmonton's spring season is real, and it's arrived with conviction. With 1,409 sales, 2,836 new listings, and a median of just 25 days on market, the city's housing market is rebuilding momentum, methodically, not recklessly. Whether you're buying your first home, listing a family property, or building a rental portfolio, the current environment offers more clarity than it did three months ago.
Use our net proceeds calculator to see what you'll walk away with when you sell, or explore the 2023 Edmonton zone map to find your next neighborhood.
For sellers: Check out our guide on the best time of year to sell a house in Alberta and learn how much it costs to sell your house in Alberta.
For buyers: Browse luxury condos for sale in Edmonton or explore St. Albert single-family homes.