Brander Gardens Edmonton Homes For Sale
Included below are homes for sale and real estate in beautiful Brander Gardens, AB.
Brander Gardens is a southwest Edmonton neighbourhood overlooking the North Saskatchewan River and located close to Whitemud Creek Ravine. The neighbourhood features a series of cul-de-sacs, biking trails and a huge park that caters to the residents' recreational needs. The nearby river valley ensures nature trails and green spaces are within walking distance of most residences. Homes for sale in Brander Gardens feature styles such as single-family homes, townhouses, condos and estate homes. Riverbend Shopping Centre is only a few minutes away and features banking services, Safeway, restaurants, fast food chains and other professional services. More amenities can be found in Meadowlark Health and Shopping Centre, West Edmonton Mall, and Currents of Windermere, which are easily accessible via Whitemud Drive. Also, the seven bus stops in the neighbourhood provide convenient access to public transport.
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Brander Gardens History
Brander Gardens is named after George Brander, a peony gardener who moved to Alberta in 1921. His peony garden was located in the Bonnie Doon area and was a major supplier of peonies until the 1940s. About 75% of Brander Gardens residences were built during the 1970s, while a few were built during the 1960s and 1980s. Apartment-style condos and condominiums in low-rise buildings are the majority by 36%, while single-family homes take up 30%. The remaining are spread out between row houses (24%) and duplexes (10%). The neighbourhood is bounded on the east by Whitemud Drive, south by Ramsay Heights neighbourhood, and north and west by the North Saskatchewan River Valley.
Brander Gardens Recreational Amenities
Brander Gardens location offers lots of recreational opportunities. The neighbourhood features pathways perfect for walking and biking, and a huge park at the centre provides an open space for picnics and relaxation. Other nearby parks where families can interact and have fun include the historic Fort Edmonton Park, which features recreated architecture from the 1880s and early 1900s, a fort and streetcars. Brookside Park is located to the east, across Whitemud Drive and features a playground, bike track and soccer field.
The river valley features numerous trails that offer a natural vista and an environment great for hiking and biking. You can start jogging or hiking just outside Fort Edmonton and proceed to Fort Edmonton Bridge. From there, you get a chance to explore Wolf Willow Ravine, Wolf Willow Stairs and Patricia Ravine Trail. The trails feature sections with numerous stairs perfect for exercising, birdwatching and interacting with nature.
To the east, Whitemud Creek Ravine features more trails, campgrounds, parks and breathtaking views. Rainbow Valley Campground is a great place to camp with family, and Rainbow Valley Park features beautiful trails that you can explore with your dog. Other places of interest located a few minutes away include Edmonton Valley Zoo, which features rides, programs and 350 animals. West Edmonton Mall (the biggest in North America) features numerous attractions, including a waterpark, adventure golf, Ice Palace, Galaxyland, Marine Life, restaurants and numerous stores. Golfers are a few minutes away from Edmonton Country Club and The Derrick Golf and Winter Club, which are great places to enjoy a round of golf and socialize with other golfers in their clubhouses.
Within Brander Gardens, several hidden gems serve some of the best food in southwest Edmonton. Olympus Donair is a mom-and-pop shop serving delicious donairs, shawarmas and a variety of delicious dishes. TasteBuds is another establishment famous for their Indian delicacies such as biriyani. Also nearby is Blossom Cakery, which makes tasty cupcakes, macarons and even birthday cakes, so if you have a celebration coming up, you know where to get your cake.
Brander Gardens House Prices
The average house price in 2021 for a house in Brander Gardens is around $920,000, the lowest price is around $110,000, and the highest price is around $4,000,000.
Brander Gardens Schools
Four schools in Brander Gardens cater to the community's educational needs. These include Riverbend Junior High school, Brander Gardens Elementary School, Tempo School (K-12), and St. Monica Catholic Elementary School.
