Edmonton Loft Guide: Heritage Conversions and Where to Find Them
Phillips Lofts, the McLeod Building, Seventh Street Lofts, and the condo neighbourhoods where Edmonton's character buildings actually are.
✅ Key Takeaways:
- Three heritage conversions: Phillips Lofts (29 units), McLeod Building (~88), Seventh Street Lofts (36)
- Strathcona: 60 condos at $200K median, best walkability
- Garneau: 52 condos at $275K median, river valley views
- Queen Mary Park: 50 condos at $185K, fastest turnover (40 DOM)
- MLS has no "loft" category. Search by ceiling height and descriptions.
Edmonton Has Real Lofts. Most People Don't Know Where to Look.
Edmonton's loft market is small, specific, and largely hidden inside the Warehouse District and surrounding neighbourhoods. If you search "lofts for sale Edmonton" you will get a wall of generic condo listings. This guide cuts through that.
There are three heritage loft conversions worth knowing about, and five neighbourhoods where character condos cluster. Here is what each one actually offers and what it costs.
The Heritage Three
Phillips Lofts (10169 104 St NW)
Built in 1912 as the Western Cartage and Storage Company warehouse. Converted by Worthington Properties into 29 residential loft condos plus 3 commercial units. Listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places.
What you get: exposed brick, timber beams, 11-foot ceilings, rooftop patio, underground parking. These units rarely come to market. When they do, they move fast. The building sits in the Warehouse District, walking distance to Rogers Place and the Art Gallery of Alberta.
McLeod Building (10134 100 St NW)
Edmonton's most recognized heritage conversion. Built 1910-1912 in Chicago School architecture with oversized windows and a heritage brick facade. Approximately 88 residential loft condominiums with commercial on the ground floor. Also on the Canadian Register of Historic Places.
The McLeod is the building people picture when they think "Edmonton loft." Units range from studio to two-bedroom. The oversized windows face 100 Street, one of downtown's main corridors.
Seventh Street Lofts (104 Ave / 107 St area)
Two 1929 heritage brick warehouses connected by a contemporary steel-and-glass infill addition. 36 units total. Designed by dub architects and recognized with a National Trust for Canada award.
This is the most architecturally interesting of the three. The contrast between the original brick shells and the modern glass connection gives each unit a different character depending on which section it sits in.
Where the Condos Actually Are
The Repliers MLS data tells a clear story about where Edmonton's urban condo inventory concentrates. "Downtown" as a neighbourhood name returns zero listings in the MLS. The condos are spread across five distinct neighbourhoods surrounding the core.
Edmonton Urban Condo Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Median List | Median Sold | Active | Days on hômm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strathcona | $312K | $270K | 100 | 48 |
| Garneau | $300K | $292K | 74 | 50 |
| Queen Mary Park | $198K | $185K | 81 | 39 |
| Boyle Street | $265K | $130K | 42 | 56 |
| Central Mcdougall | $162K | $142K | 34 | 44 |
Strathcona: Whyte Ave Walkability, Best Volume
60 active condo listings at a $200K median list price. This is Edmonton's highest-volume urban condo market with the best walkability score. Whyte Avenue, Mill Creek Ravine, the Farmers' Market, and the U of A campus are all on foot.
Condos here sell at a premium per square foot ($358/sqft vs the Edmonton average of $318/sqft). You are paying for the location. Median sold is $190K with 49 DOM. The neighbourhood was recently rezoned for medium-scale density, so expect more modern options alongside the existing stock.
Garneau: River Valley Views, Highest Prices
52 active condos at $275K median. The premium here is the Saskatchewan Drive addresses with panoramic river valley and downtown skyline views. Garneau sits directly adjacent to the University of Alberta, which keeps rental demand steady for investors.
City Council passed a rezoning bylaw that includes sections of Garneau in priority growth areas. More density is coming, which could push values up as the neighbourhood evolves.
See recently sold condos in Garneau
Queen Mary Park: Fastest Turnover, Most Affordable
50 active condos at $185K median list. Sold median is $158K with 40 DOM, the fastest turnover of any neighbourhood tested. This is the entry-level urban play: close to NAIT, the Royal Alberta Museum, and the future Valley Line West LRT corridor.
If you want to get into the urban condo market for under $200K, this is where to look.
Boyle Street: Near Rogers Place, Undervalued
31 active condos at $215K median list. Boyle Street sits next to Rogers Place, Little Italy on 95 Street, and the Quarters redevelopment. The sold median is $103K, reflecting a wide range of product from affordable studios to newer builds.
This neighbourhood is in transition. The ICE District, Station Lands, and Arts District developments are reshaping the east side of downtown. Early buyers here may benefit as the area fills in.
Central McDougall: The Floor
28 active condos at $144K median list. This is the lowest entry point for urban condos in Edmonton. Sold median is $116K with 39 DOM. The neighbourhood runs along 107 Avenue north of downtown, close to transit and the Kingsway area.
What Sold Data Shows
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What Makes a Loft Different
A loft is not just a condo with high ceilings. In Edmonton, true loft character means:
- Exposed structure. Brick walls, timber beams, concrete columns. If the building was built as something else and converted, that original structure is the point.
- Open floor plans. Heritage warehouses were built without interior walls. Loft conversions keep that openness.
- Height. Ceiling heights of 10 to 14 feet. Standard condos are 8 to 9 feet.
- Industrial materials. Concrete floors, steel fixtures, oversized factory windows.
The MLS does not have a "loft" property type for Edmonton listings. They all show as "Single Level Apartment." You have to read the descriptions and look at the photos.
The Bottom Line
Edmonton's loft market is niche. The three heritage conversions (Phillips, McLeod, Seventh Street) rarely have available units. When they do, expect competition.
For the broader urban condo market, Strathcona offers the best walkability and volume. Garneau has the views and the prices to match. Queen Mary Park and Central McDougall are the affordable entry points. Boyle Street is the bet on where downtown is heading.
Listings on this page update automatically from live MLS data.
🎯 The Bottom Line: Edmonton's loft market is niche: three heritage buildings and five condo neighbourhoods. Phillips, McLeod, and Seventh Street rarely have vacancies. For the broader urban condo market, Strathcona is the volume play, Garneau is the view play, Queen Mary Park is the budget play.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many loft buildings are in Edmonton? Three heritage loft conversions: Phillips Lofts (29 units), McLeod Building (~88 units), and Seventh Street Lofts (36 units). Units rarely come to market.
What is the cheapest condo neighbourhood in downtown Edmonton? Central McDougall at $144K median. Queen Mary Park at $185K. Both are walking distance to downtown.
Do Edmonton condos have good resale value? Depends on the neighbourhood. Garneau condos (river valley views) hold value well. Boyle Street and Central McDougall are more speculative but have upside as downtown develops.
What should I check before buying a condo? Reserve fund study, last 2 years of board minutes, upcoming capital budget, condo fee history, and whether short-term rentals are allowed in the building bylaws.
Are there loft-style condos outside the Warehouse District? Some. The MLS does not have a "loft" category for Edmonton. Search for units with 10+ foot ceilings and exposed brick/timber in the listing descriptions.