SEARCH FOR SIFTON PARK HOMES FOR SALE

The residential neighborhood of Sifton Park, part of the greater Clareview area of northeast Edmonton, shares its name with the park located in the middle of the neighborhood. Most of the homes in the area are located east of the centrally-located Sifton Park, although a few streets are west of the park and must be accessed from 50 St, the area’s western border. To the south, the neighborhood overlooks Kennedale Ravine which runs east towards Hermitage Park and the North Saskatchewan River valley.

Transportation to other areas of the city from Sifton Park can be quickly accessed along 137 Ave, connecting to the west with the Manning Freeway and to the Yellowhead Freeway via 50 St or by travelling west along 137 Ave and then south along Victoria Trail. In a few years, the Anthony Henday Drive’s northeast section will be completed and offer even quicker access to other areas of Edmonton. The Clareview LRT station is also located within walking distance north of 137 Ave and Clareview Town Centre..

The majority of homes in Sifton Park were built in the 1970s, where 79% of all residential construction occurred (according to the 2001 Federal Census). The breakdown of period of construction of homes in Sifton Park at that time is as follows:

• Before 1960: 20 homes (2.4%)
• 1961 – 1970: 75 homes (8.8 %)
• 1971 – 1980: 670 homes (78.8%)
• 1981 – 1985: 85 homes (10.0%)

At the time of the 2005 Municipal Census, there were a total of 885 residences in Sifton Park. The majority of these homes were low-rise apartments (425 homes, 48%), and most of these buildings are located along 50 St and 137 Ave. There are another 274 single-detached houses in Sifton Park (31%), 85 townhouses (10%), and 79 duplex/triplex/fourplex homes (9%). The remaining 2.5% of homes in Sifton Park were classified as “other residential.” (full census documents for Sifton Park can be found here) 

There is one school in the area. Sifton Elementary is run by the Edmonton Public School system and teaches children in grades K-6. The school was constructed in 1978 and named after Arthur Sifton, who was appointed the position of Chief Justice of Alberta in 1907 and later became the Premier of Alberta for seven years.

The residents of Sifton Park are served by the South Clareview Community League, which runs events throughout the year and maintains a community hall and ice rink at 132a Ave and 34 St in nearby Belmont. http://www.southclareview.ca

Sifton Park Real Estate Activity Highlights (as of Jan 19, 2012)

(listings and sales data taken from the Edmonton MLS System)

Sifton Park SF Houses for Sale / Sold
     0 active listings
     1 sold listing in the last 90 days
          Sold Price $292,000
          Days on Market 47
          Square Footage 1,28 sq ft
          3 bedrooms, 2 bath

Sifton Park Condominiums for Sale / Sold
     2 active listings
          List Price from $174,000 to $219,000
          Square Footage from 991 to 1,173
          Average: 3 bedrooms, 1 baths, 1,082 sq ft, asking price $196,500
     0 sold listings in the last 90 days

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