Meltwater Edmonton Homes for Sale

Meltwater is one of the newest neighbourhoods in southeast Edmonton. It sits just south of Ellerslie Road between 50 Street and 34 Street, and it is still very early in its build-out. The first stage of homes is going up, showhomes are open, and most of what the City's plan describes for the area, including schools, a town centre and a transit centre, has not been built yet.

This guide covers what is there today, what has been approved for the future, and what is worth thinking through if Meltwater is on your list.

What Is Meltwater?

Meltwater is a new residential community being developed by Agam Developments. The City of Edmonton approved the Meltwater Neighbourhood Structure Plan in February 2021. It forms part of the larger Decoteau Area Structure Plan and falls inside the City's Ellerslie District, the same planning district as Walker, Charlesworth, Mattson, Summerside and The Orchards.

The plan area covers roughly 311 hectares. At full build-out, the City's plan projects close to 2,900 homes and a little over 7,000 residents. Getting there will take many years. Right now the community is in its first stage, which the developer says includes more than 175 lots.

Where Is Meltwater in Edmonton?

The neighbourhood plan sets Meltwater's boundaries as:

• North: Ellerslie Road (9 Avenue SW)
• West: 50 Street SW
• East: 34 Street SW
• South: 25 Avenue SW

Charlesworth is directly north across Ellerslie Road, and Walker is directly west across 50 Street. Mattson sits to the southwest across 50 Street. The land to the south and east is planned for future neighbourhoods and is still largely undeveloped, so for now Meltwater is on the edge of the city's growth in this part of southeast Edmonton.

Meltwater Homes and Real Estate

In the community's early stages, the homes listed for sale in Meltwater have been newly built single-family houses, mostly two-storey designs with attached garages. That mix will likely broaden as more stages open and more builders bring homes to market. For current prices and availability, see the live listings further down this page.

The City's plan allows for a wider mix over time: single detached homes, semi-detached and duplex homes, rowhousing, stacked townhomes, and apartment-style buildings. The highest densities are planned around the future town centre, where the plan envisions buildings of four to six storeys with shops at street level.

One thing to know about a community this new: there is little or no resale history. When you are trying to judge value, the useful comparisons will mostly be other new builds in Meltwater and recent sales in nearby communities such as Walker and Charlesworth.

New Construction and Builders

The developer lists four showhome builders in the first stage: Kapish Homes, Prominent Homes, Cira Homes and G Homes. The showhomes are on 49 Street SW, just south of Ellerslie Road. Builder line-ups in new communities change as stages open, so it is worth confirming who is building before you visit.

Keep in mind that builder inventory and MLS inventory are not the same thing. Some new homes, lots and build packages are sold directly through the builder and never show up on MLS. If you want a full picture of what is available, it helps to look at both. Many builders also expect your REALTOR to be registered with them on your first visit, so if you plan to have representation, bring your agent in from the start.

Parks, Trails and Natural Features

The most distinctive part of Meltwater's plan is its natural area. The Koroluk-Kozub Natural Area, which the City treats as regionally significant, contains wetlands and stands of mature aspen and balsam poplar. The plan keeps it as protected open space with a buffer of at least 30 metres from development.

That natural area is meant to anchor what the plan calls the Emerald Crescent, a connected park and open space network of about 10 kilometres running through the wider Decoteau area. Meltwater's plan also sets aside three school and community park sites, a larger park in the southeast part of the neighbourhood, and smaller pocket parks.

Today, what exists is limited to the first stage. The developer describes that stage as including a pond, walking trails and a pocket park. The larger park network, school parks and much of the trail system are future work.

Shopping and Everyday Amenities

For day-to-day errands, the closest established shopping is Harvest Pointe, at the southwest corner of 50 Street and Ellerslie Road, directly across 50 Street from Meltwater's northwest corner. The centre's owner lists Walmart and Sobeys as anchors. For a wider range of stores and services, Mill Woods is a short drive north.

Meltwater's own commercial areas are planned, not built. The plan sets aside a town centre of about 8.5 hectares at the southeast corner of Ellerslie Road and 50 Street, combining office space, retail and higher-density housing. It also identifies smaller neighbourhood commercial and mixed-use sites. Timing will depend on how quickly the surrounding homes are built and occupied.

Schools and Future Schools

There are no schools in Meltwater today. The neighbourhood plan identifies three school and community park sites, one of them designated for a Francophone school, and the developer says Edmonton Public and Edmonton Catholic schools are planned. A school site on a plan is not the same as a funded school, though, and as of September 2026 no Meltwater school appears on the Catholic division's list of current school projects.

The closest existing public school is Shauna May Seneca School in Walker, which serves kindergarten to grade 9. The wider Decoteau plan also sets aside a district park intended for future public and Catholic high schools. School designations for new areas can change, so check your specific address with Edmonton Public Schools and Edmonton Catholic Schools before you buy.

Getting Around Meltwater

Ellerslie Road, 50 Street and 34 Street are the main roads around the neighbourhood. Heading north on 50 Street takes you through Charlesworth to Anthony Henday Drive, which is the quickest way to reach the rest of the city. 50 Street and 34 Street also connect north into Mill Woods.

The plan includes a transit centre and park-and-ride next to the future town centre, with a possible future LRT station. None of that exists yet. Transit service in brand-new areas usually starts out limited, so if you rely on the bus, check ETS for current routes and stops near the homes you are looking at.

Who Might Meltwater Suit?

Meltwater may make sense if you want a newly built home in southeast Edmonton, like being close to Harvest Pointe and the Henday, and are comfortable living in a neighbourhood that will be under construction for years. You get to choose finishes and floor plans, and you move into a house nobody else has lived in.

It is a harder fit if you want a school within walking distance today, mature trees on your street, or finished parks and shops close to home. Those are real trade-offs with any new community, and they are worth weighing honestly against the benefits of a brand-new house.

Meltwater vs Nearby Southeast Communities

Most buyers looking at Meltwater are also looking at its neighbours:

• Walker, directly west, is further along. It already has a K-9 public school and Harvest Pointe on its corner, and it has a larger pool of resale homes.
• Charlesworth, directly north, sits between Ellerslie Road and Anthony Henday Drive, so it is a little closer to the Henday and more established.
• Mattson, to the southwest, is another newer community, which makes it a natural comparison for new construction.
• The Orchards, further west, is more established and gives a sense of what a newer southeast community looks like once more of its amenities are in place.
• Alces, a nearby community in the same area structure plan, is worth a look for its wider builder lineup and more active current listings. 

Comparing a new build in Meltwater with a slightly older home in Walker or Charlesworth is often the most useful exercise. It shows you what you gain with new construction and what you give up in finished neighbourhood amenities. For the bigger picture, see the Summerside and south Edmonton guide and the Southeast Edmonton real estate hub.

Current Meltwater Homes for Sale

The listings below are homes currently on MLS in Meltwater. Because much of the new-home market here is sold directly by builders, this will not always show every available home or lot. If you want help comparing MLS listings with builder inventory, I am happy to go through it with you.

Meltwater Real Estate Listings

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Courtesy Of Nam Kular Of KIC Realty

$759,900

4707 17 Avenue Sw, Edmonton

5 Beds 3 Baths 2,395 SqFt Single Family MLS® # E4512465

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Courtesy Of Avinash Dutt Of Professional Realty Group

$749,970

1723 46 Street Sw, Edmonton

6 Beds 5 Baths 2,200 SqFt Single Family MLS® # E4511577

Courtesy Of Mankirat Ghuman Of Royal LePage METRO

$609,900

1731 46 Street Sw, Edmonton

4 Beds 3 Baths 1,800 SqFt Single Family MLS® # E4510765

Courtesy Of Prabhleen S Gill Of KIC Realty

$749,000

4651 17 Avenue Sw, Edmonton

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,319 SqFt Single Family MLS® # E4509328

Courtesy Of Tushar Bhutani Of Century 21 Quantum Realty

$779,000

4608 17 Avenue Sw, Edmonton

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,416 SqFt Single Family MLS® # E4508476

Courtesy Of Sumit Tuli Of Exp Realty

$749,900

1911 48 St Sw, Edmonton

5 Beds 4 Baths 2,355 SqFt Single Family MLS® # E4505356

Courtesy Of Mankirat Ghuman Of Royal LePage METRO

$609,900

4647 17 Avenue Sw, Edmonton

4 Beds 3 Baths 1,800 SqFt Single Family MLS® # E4505152

Courtesy Of Mohit Dhunna Of Exp Realty

$699,998

1912 48 Street Sw, Edmonton

6 Beds 4 Baths 1,931 SqFt Single Family MLS® # E4503579

Courtesy Of Amrit Deol Of RE/MAX Excellence

$639,900

4607 18 Ave Sw Sw, Edmonton

3 Beds 3 Baths 2,056 SqFt Single Family MLS® # E4502405

Courtesy Of Mankirat Ghuman Of Royal LePage METRO

$639,900

4643 17 Avenue Sw, Edmonton

4 Beds 3 Baths 1,938 SqFt Single Family MLS® # E4502908

Courtesy Of Angela Dimitrescu Of Sterling Real Estate

$769,000

4723 17 Avenue Sw, Edmonton

5 Beds 3 Baths 2,391 SqFt Single Family MLS® # E4501192

Courtesy Of Angela Dimitrescu Of Sterling Real Estate

$719,000

4727 17 Avenue Sw, Edmonton

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,326 SqFt Single Family MLS® # E4489745

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Thinking About Meltwater?

I have been selling homes across south and southeast Edmonton since 2010. If you are comparing Meltwater with Walker, Charlesworth or another newer community, or trying to sort out builder pricing against resale options, give me a call at 780-221-3088 or send me a message. I am happy to help you work through it.