Prairie Creek, Fort McMurray · MLS® A2353511
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1,215 sq ft · Townhouse · Single Family · built 2004 · 4 days on market
listed by MELANIE GALEA, RE/MAX Connect
Welcome to the address that turns "someday" into "sold."Buying your first place in Fort McMurray should feel like a win, not a wild goose chase. This condo townhouse in Prairie Creek hands you room to grow, a smart layout & a price point that makes sense when you are just getting started. Step inside & let it show you around.The kitchen sets the tone. Crisp white cabinets line the walls with loads of storage. A deep double sink sits under a tall pull-down faucet, ready for taco night cleanup & big batch cooking. Off to the side, a sliding door opens to your own second floor balcony, so your morning coffee comes with fresh air. A cozy dining nook tucks right in, perfect for everyday meals without any fuss.Settle into the living room where a gas fireplace waits to take the chill off a Fort Mac winter. It is the kind of spot built for movie marathons, lazy Sundays & the slow unwind after a long shift up north.Head up top & you will find two bedrooms that both wear vaulted ceilings like a crown. The primary bedroom comes with two closets, so your wardrobe finally gets the space it deserves. Bedroom number two looks out over the backyard, making it a calm place to rest or focus. A 4PC bathroom rounds out the top floor, while a handy 2PC sits on the second floor for guests & quick stops.Now for the lower level, the unsung hero of this home. A flex space to fit your life, whether that means a games zone, a home gym or a chill movie den. It opens straight to the backyard & connects to the garage, plus there is a storage area to stash all the gear that does not have a home yet. Few first homes hand you bonus square footage like this.Speaking of outside, you get two ways to enjoy it. The fenced backyard gives you private ground for a barbecue, a fire pit or a future garden, with easy access from the lower level. Up on the balcony, you get a quieter perch for sunsets & people watching after the day winds down.Fresh carpet & newer laminate run throughout, so the floors a re clean, modern & ready for you to move right in. No projects, no waiting, just grab your keys. An attached single garage keeps your vehicle warm & frost free, & the driveway fits one more ride for good measure. A little TLC needed in the laundry areaLocation adds its own perks. Set on the outskirts near the airport, this home suits a commuter schedule beautifully, putting quick travel days within easy reach. You get a calmer setting on the edge of things, with more breathing room than the busy core. Town amenities, shops & schools stay a short drive away. This is a real chance to plant roots, build equity & make a space truly yours.Homes like this do not sit around waiting. The vaulted ceilings, the double outdoor space & the move-in ready floors add up to a first home that punches well above its weight.Check out the detailed floor plans where you can see every sink & shower in the home and our 360 tour. Are you ready to say yes to this address? Cash buyer is recommended.
20% down at 4.34% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing; strata fee from the listing.
Costs: mortgage $566 · tax $58 · strata $387 · insurance ~$175 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.
Rent is today's market rent for a 2-bedroom in Wood Buffalo: CMHC's average there ($1,457) lowered by what new tenants pay against everyone in the province (Alberta centres of 10,000+). (CMHC Rental Market Survey, October 2025; CMHC Rental Market Report 2025, table 6.0 (rents on units that turned over to a new tenant).) Houses usually rent for more than apartments. 25-year mortgage; rental purchases need at least 20% down.
Alberta has no cap on how much rent can rise, but only one increase a year, with three months' written notice for a monthly tenancy. alberta.ca
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about $681 a year
The asking price times Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo's 2026 residential rate of 5.24 per $1,000 (municipal and education).
The listing shows $693 a year in property tax.
Estimate from Alberta Municipal Affairs mill rates. Leaves out local improvement levies and utilities; the municipality's tax notice is the real figure. Without the city's assessment this uses the asking price, so it's a rough guide.
Walkability 13/100 · Car needed for most errands
Within a 10 minute walk: 6 parks and playgrounds, 2 transit stops.
mihom score from OpenStreetMap places, by straight line distance.