Blackburne Homes for Sale in Edmonton
Included below are homes for sale and real estate in Blackburne, AB.
Blackburne is a southwest Edmonton neighbourhood adjacent to Blackmud Creek Ravine, situated on its southern boundary. The community offers plenty of green space, with the neighbourhood's park, Blackburn Park, serving as a gateway to the ravine. Residents also enjoy easy access to plenty of shopping with Ellerslie Road and South Edmonton Common featuring banking services, restaurants, supermarkets, drug stores and a whole lot more. Blackburne real estate features spacious single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Commuters enjoy access to several bus stops within the community that help with connecting to Century Park LRT, located a few minutes to the north. Nearby freeways like Ellerslie Road, Calgary Trail and Anthony Henday Drive allow for quick commutes to Downtown Core and other parts of Edmonton.
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Blackburne History
The land that is now Blackburne was annexed to the city of Edmonton in 1982. Development then occurred from the 1990s onwards. Single-family homes take up 70% of residential buildings, while duplexes take up 14%. The remaining few are row houses and apartment-style condominiums.
The neighbourhood is bounded on the north by Anthony Henday Drive, south by Blackmud Creek Ravine, west by 111 Street and east by Calgary Trail.
Blackburne Recreational & Outdoor Amenities
Living in Blackburne means having easy access to a variety of recreational activities. The community park, Blackburne Park, is ideal for kids and nature lovers. It features a playground with slides and climbs and adults can explore the expansive green space on offer.
The park connects to the ravine allowing residents to enjoy nice trails by the water. Those interested in a hike can explore the trail either north towards Big Bear Park or south towards Gateway Fitness Park and Tony Cashman Park.
Big Bear Park and Tony Cashman offer spectacular views of the ravine and more green space by the water. Fitness enthusiasts like Gateway Fitness Park, which is spread out along the trail in three locations, each with a variety of equipment.
For some family entertainment, residents can head to Clip 'n Climb Edmonton or Allstars Indoor Playland, both of which are just a few minutes to the east, just off Ellerslie Road.
Clip 'n Climb offers lots of fun for everyone unless you are too old to climb some walls. They offer 29 different climbing walls with varying difficulties and a massive slide.
Allstars Indoor Playland is great for kids as they offer a variety of activities. Kids can participate in everything from climbing walls, zip lines, trampoline, arcade games, blocks building and much more. They also sell great food.
Best Restaurants in Blackburne
The Blackburn area along Ellerslie Road is home to some great eateries and residents can enjoy the best dishes without wandering far from the community.
Chop Steakhouse & Bar is considered the best steakhouse by many. Their prime rib is known to be tender, and their delicious stakes are precisely made to your liking. Diners love their patio, great service and the happy hour menu.
Pampa Brazilian Steakhouse Ellerslie is a great place to enjoy Brazilian Cuisine. They offer top-notch service and a vibrant atmosphere accompanied by a menu that speaks for itself. Diners love the salad bar, brunch and wrapped chicken.
Popeyes Louisiana Chicken is a Louisiana-inspired fast-food chain and is one of the most popular restaurants in the area. The chicken sandwich leaves many swearing it's the best they've had, while others enjoy the biscuits and spicy & crispy fried chicken.
The Canadian Brewhouse (Edmonton Ellerslie) is another popular eatery in the area. Their food and drinks are great, and diners love to feast while catching their favourite sports on the TVs. Popular dishes include chicken wings, prime rib, Buffalo Chicken Wrap and much more.
House Prices in Blackburne
Blackburne homes for sale are quite spacious, and buyers can find anywhere from 1000 sq. ft. to 2400 sq. ft. The average price for a house in Blackburne is around $639,000. The highest is around $1.7M, while the lowest is around $240,000.
Blackburne Schools
The nearest schools to Blackburne include Roberta MacAdams School (k-6), Magic Space Indoor Playground/Preschool, Father Michael Mireau Elementary/Junior High School, Michael Strembitsky School (Grade 2-9) and Jan Reimer School (k-9).
