Mini ‘boom’ in northern Alberta triggers off-market home sale
A recent surge in the housing market in northern Alberta has led to off-market home sales, with one property selling for $895,000 before being listed. The demand for housing is driven by low inventory and increased interest in local developments, such as a proposed AI data center. Real estate agents emphasize the importance of connections within the realtor community to seize these opportunities.
- ▪A Grand Prairie home sold for $895,000 before hitting the market.
- ▪The local housing market is experiencing a boom due to low inventory and high demand.
- ▪Businessman Kevin O'Leary's proposal for a large AI data center is stimulating economic growth in the area.
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Open this photo in gallery:The home with attached triple garage, deck and fire pit backs onto a trail system.eXp RealtyShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free Account10213 67 Ave., Grand Prairie, Alta.Asking price: N/ASelling price: $895,000 (April, 2026)Previous selling prices: $775,000 (2020); $737,000 (2019); $768,000 (2017) Taxes: $11,060 (2025) Days on the market: N/AListing agent: Raphael Bohlmann, eXp Realty Open this photo in gallery:The house has 2,406 square feet of living space.eXp RealtyThe actionScrolling through an agents-only Facebook group, Raphael Bohlmann spotted a post from another agent who had clients wanting to buy a house very much like the bi-level house he was about to list for sale for clients of his own in Grand Prairie.
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