Brander Gardens, Edmonton · MLS® E4502602
22
949 sq ft · Condo · Single Family · built 1978 · 78 days on market
listed by Christopher Hampson, RE/MAX Excellence
Bright & airy 2 bedroom 948 sqft condo in highly sought after Riverbend! Perfectly situated in the heart of Brander Gardens, this spacious unit offers the ideal blend of comfort, convenience and lifestyle. The open living & dining area is filled with natural light & flows seamlessly into a functional kitchen featuring ample counter space & walk-in pantry. Designed with privacy in mind, the two bedrooms are located on opposite sides of the unit ideal for roommates or guests. The large primary bedroom includes a 3pc ensuite while the 2nd bedroom is located near the main 4pc bath. The complex offers impressive amenities including an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna & games/recreation room. The building is professionally managed & well-maintained with condo fees that include heat & water. Steps from the scenic river valley, parks, walking trails, schools, shopping, restaurants & public transit. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or investor, this is an excellent opportunity.
20% down at 4.34% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; strata fee from the listing.
Costs: mortgage $588 · strata $675 · insurance ~$35 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.
Rent is today's market rent for a 2-bedroom in Edmonton: CMHC's average there ($1,598) raised by what new tenants pay against everyone in the Edmonton area. (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
Catchment schools, Edmonton Public Schools
24570.6 km away · 14865 - 56 Avenue NW, Edmonton · (780) 436-6740 · website
24570.5 km away · 14820 - 53 Avenue NW, Edmonton · (780) 434-7914 · website
From the Edmonton Public Schools's published catchment maps (2021, the latest published). A catchment gives priority, not a guaranteed seat, and French immersion and choice programs work differently. The district confirms catchment: check with its school locator.
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$140,000
2026 assessment · market value as of July 1, 2025
| roll year | assessed |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $140,000 |
| 2025 | $123,000 |
| 2024 | $114,500 |
| 2023 | $115,000 |
| 2022 | $133,500 |
| 2021 | $137,000 |
| 2020 | $141,000 |
| 2019 | $166,000 |
From City of Edmonton open data (property assessments), matched to #224 5125 RIVERBEND ROAD NW. A mass appraisal of market value, not an appraisal of this home; a new build may be assessed before it was finished.
about $1,451 a year
The 2026 assessment times Edmonton's 2026 residential rate of 10.36 per $1,000 (municipal and education).
Estimate from Alberta Municipal Affairs mill rates. Leaves out local improvement levies and utilities; the municipality's tax notice is the real figure.
Walkability 36/100 · Mostly by car
Within a 10 minute walk: 1 cafe, 8 parks and playgrounds, 5 schools, 18 transit stops.
mihom score from OpenStreetMap places, by straight line distance.