Key Takeaways
- Crestwood is a mature west Edmonton neighbourhood bounded by the North Saskatchewan River valley on the east, the MacKinnon Ravine on the north, the MacKenzie Ravine on the south, and 149 Street on the west.
- Roughly 72% of Crestwood’s homes were built between the end of the Second World War and 1960, and the original post-war houses now sit beside high-end custom rebuilds on the same large lots (City of Edmonton neighbourhood profile).
- Per the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton, Crestwood detached homes sold from $513,750 to $3,600,000 over the year to June 2026, with a median of $819,500 and a median 20 days on market. Confirm current pricing with Rory before you write an offer.
- Crestwood Elementary Junior High School is the public K to 9 in the neighbourhood, and St. Paul Elementary is the local Catholic school.
- The Crestwood Community League, founded in 1917, is Edmonton’s first and oldest continuing community league, and the Crestwood Curling Club has run in the neighbourhood since 1954.
- Crestwood is one of the higher-priced mature west-end pockets, with trail access into the MacKinnon Ravine and the river valley on three sides.
If you’re looking at homes for sale in Crestwood, Edmonton, here’s the short version: it’s an established, leafy west-end neighbourhood that sits between two ravines above the river valley, with original 1950s houses and a steady stream of custom rebuilds on big lots. I’m Rory O’Shea, REALTOR® with Homes & Gardens Real Estate Ltd., working alongside Bev O’Shea-Thomas. This page covers where Crestwood sits, what the houses cost, the schools and commute, what you can walk to, and how it compares to the neighbours.
Where is Crestwood in Edmonton?
Crestwood sits in mature west Edmonton, well inside Anthony Henday Drive and a short drive from downtown. The boundaries are unusual, and they are the whole story of the place: the North Saskatchewan River valley on the east, the MacKinnon Ravine on the north, the MacKenzie Ravine on the south, and 149 Street on the west. That leaves only one fully built-up edge. The other three are green.
Most people don’t realize how much that ravine setting shapes the neighbourhood. You get trail access straight into the MacKinnon Ravine and the larger river valley, and a quiet interior that traffic mostly skips. Buyers usually shop Crestwood alongside Parkview and Laurier Heights, and across the ravine in Glenora. You can browse the wider west Edmonton area page for the bigger picture, then come back here for the street-level detail.
What’s the price range for homes in Crestwood, Edmonton?
Here’s the honest part: Crestwood is a premium mature pocket, not an entry point. Per the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton (Paragon MLS® System), 33 Crestwood single-family detached homes sold over the trailing 12 months to June 2026, with sold prices from $513,750 to $3,600,000, a median sold price of $819,500, and a median of 20 days on market.
| Measure | Single-family detached |
|---|---|
| Homes sold (12 months) | 33 |
| Sold price range | $513,750 to $3,600,000 |
| Median sold price | $819,500 |
| Median days on market | 20 |
The median is the number to anchor on. Per that same REALTORS® Association of Edmonton data for the year to June 2026, a typical detached Crestwood home sold for around $819,500, with sales running from roughly $514,000 to about $3.6 million. That spread is not noise. It is original post-war houses and multi-million custom rebuilds trading on the same blocks. The average sale sits well past $1.3 million, but a handful of large rebuilds pull it up, so don’t read the average as the price of a normal Crestwood house. These are estimates; contact Rory for a current CMA on a specific property.
What’s it like to live in Crestwood?
Honest answer: Crestwood feels like an established, money-but-quiet west-end neighbourhood where the setting does the heavy lifting. Mature trees, wide lots, and a ravine or the river valley at the end of a lot of streets. The interior is calm because only one edge carries through traffic.
The housing is a mix you can read block by block. Original 1950s homes sit next to new custom builds, because the lots here are big enough that buyers will take down an older house to build. If you want a character street with room to renovate or rebuild, this is one of the strongest options on the west side. If you want a turnkey new home at a modest price, this isn’t that neighbourhood.
What schools serve Crestwood?
If you’re moving for the schools, confirm your block before you commit, because catchments shift. Crestwood Elementary Junior High School, an Edmonton Public school, runs kindergarten through Grade 9 right in the neighbourhood. Having a K to 9 on the doorstep is a real draw for families who don’t want a mid-childhood school change. Confirm your designated school for a specific address on epsb.ca.
On the Catholic side, St. Paul Elementary is the neighbourhood school through Edmonton Catholic Schools; verify the current grade configuration and catchment on ecsd.net. For high school, Ross Sheppard High School has long served much of the mature west and northwest and hosts the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Fraser Institute rankings circulate widely, but the methodology does not capture school culture, special needs support, or program diversity, so treat them as one data point among many.
How long is the commute from Crestwood to downtown?
Most people are surprised how central this is. Off-peak, you’re typically looking at 10 to 18 minutes to downtown via Stony Plain Road or 102 Avenue. That short hop to the core is a big part of why the lots here hold their value.
Crestwood is bus-served, with routes along Stony Plain Road, 142 Street, and 149 Street. There’s no LRT station in the neighbourhood today, but the Valley Line West LRT is under construction along the Stony Plain Road corridor to the north and west. Confirm the nearest planned stop and the opening timeline before you bank on it. Other typical drive times, off-peak:
- University of Alberta (main campus): 12 to 20 minutes south via Groat Road across the river.
- NAIT: 12 to 20 minutes.
- West Edmonton Mall: 8 to 15 minutes west via 149 Street.
- Edmonton International Airport: 35 to 50 minutes south via the QEII.
What can you walk to in Crestwood?
This is the part that sells the neighbourhood. The ravines and the river valley are right there: trail access into the MacKinnon Ravine on the north edge and the larger North Saskatchewan River valley trail system from the east. For a mature inner-city neighbourhood, that much green on the doorstep is rare.
Closer in, the 142 Street strip is the local commercial node, the historic “142 Street District” that gave the community league its name. The Crestwood Community League, founded in 1917, is recorded by the City of Edmonton and the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues as Edmonton’s first and oldest continuing community league, and the Crestwood Curling Club has operated in the neighbourhood since 1954. Check current hours and operators before you build a routine around any specific business.
Who’s buying in Crestwood right now?
If your budget is near the Crestwood median, you’re shopping original or updated houses; the multi-million end is custom rebuilds. A few buyer types show up here again and again.
- Established move-up families buying for the schools, the lots, and the ravine-and-river-valley setting, often trading up from a smaller mature west or central home.
- Teardown and custom-build buyers purchasing an original house mainly for the large lot and the location, planning to rebuild.
- Renovators taking on an original post-war home with a real budget to bring it up to date.
- Downsizers who want to stay west, though Crestwood’s thin condo supply pushes many of them to Glenora or Oliver instead.
The common thread is the lot and the location. People pay for the setting and the short drive to the core, then decide whether to renovate or rebuild.
What new development is happening in Crestwood?
Worth knowing if you’re tracking the area: the change here is steady and high-end, not a wave. Original houses come down one at a time and custom homes go up on the same large lots, so the streetscape keeps shifting block by block rather than all at once.
Two things to watch. The 2024 City of Edmonton Zoning Bylaw renewal expanded the small-scale residential category city-wide, so expect a measured uptick in infill on these wide lots over the medium term. And the Valley Line West LRT is under construction along Stony Plain Road on the north and west edges, which is a long-term transit gain and a near-term construction headache. For hard numbers on recent permits for a specific block, pull the current building-permit counts from the City of Edmonton open data portal before you commit.
What should buyers know before buying an older Crestwood home?
Honest answer: more than you’d expect if you’ve only bought newer. Crestwood is a post-war neighbourhood, and the original houses come with a checklist. A standard pre-purchase inspection handles most of it; you just need to know what to flag.
- Older systems. Original electrical panels, older plumbing, and dated furnaces are common on the original stock. Verify before you firm up financing.
- Asbestos and lead paint. Common in original finishes and insulation on homes this age. Not deal-killers; budget line items.
- Ravine and slope edges. Lots backing the ravines or the river valley can carry top-of-bank, setback, or slope-stability rules. Check the City of Edmonton mapping for a specific property before you firm up; don’t assume either way.
- Valley Line West construction. Expect periodic disruption near the Stony Plain Road and 149 Street edges through the build.
None of this is a reason to walk. These houses are buyable and often already updated or already rebuilt. They just take a more careful look than a 2010-era home in the suburbs.
How does Crestwood compare to nearby west-end neighbourhoods?
This is the comparison I get at most kitchen tables out here. If you’re weighing Crestwood against the close alternatives, here’s the quick version.
- Parkview and Laurier Heights (closest match). Both mature west-end neighbourhoods with river-valley proximity, similar lot quality, and the same original-versus-rebuilt dynamic. Natural lateral options if Crestwood is tight on inventory.
- Glenora (step-up). Across the MacKinnon Ravine. Heavier pre-war character, a stronger brand, and a higher price band. If your budget pushes well past the Crestwood median and you want a character home, that’s the page to read next.
- The mature inner band across the ravine. Grovenor sits just north across the MacKinnon Ravine at a lower price tier, and it is searched together with the broader northwest Edmonton area. Browse all of our Edmonton communities to see how the west and northwest pages connect.
About the Author
Rory O’Shea is a REALTOR® with Homes & Gardens Real Estate Ltd. in Edmonton. He covers the full residential market, from apartment condos starting at $200K through detached homes to $1.2M+, across Edmonton and 11 surrounding municipalities. Rory works alongside Bev O’Shea-Thomas, a 45+ year Edmonton REALTOR® and Re/Max Hall of Fame member who provides advisory support. Reach Rory at 780-220-4490 or rory@edmontoncityhomes.com. Homes & Gardens Real Estate Ltd., 3659 99 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 6K5.
Market figures shown as ranges, with sourced figures dated and attributed; actual prices depend on home size, condition, and exact location. For a current CMA on a specific property, contact us. Listing data is provided through the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton MLS® System and is believed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current status with your REALTOR®.
Talk to Rory
If you’re looking at homes for sale in Crestwood, Edmonton and want a working view of what’s available, what’s about to come up, and where the value sits, I’m happy to talk. I can run a current CMA on a specific Crestwood address, confirm the Edmonton Public catchment for your block, or compare Crestwood side by side with Glenora, Parkview, or Laurier Heights before you commit. Call or text me at 780-220-4490, email rory@edmontoncityhomes.com, or use the contact page to send a brief. You can also start a home valuation or learn more about Rory and Bev at Homes & Gardens Real Estate Ltd.
About this page
This page was researched and drafted with AI assistance to gather and synthesize public data from the Realtors Association of Edmonton, Statistics Canada, CMHC, and the City of Edmonton. Local market commentary and neighbourhood observations reflect the direct experience of Rory O’Shea and Bev O’Shea-Thomas working this market — Bev’s 45+ years of Edmonton real estate experience and Rory’s front-line transaction work. Every figure, claim, and recommendation was reviewed and signed off by Rory before publishing.
Last reviewed: June 4, 2026