Listing Courtesy of: PILLAR 9 - IDX / Listed By: Re/Max Landan Real Estate
511 1A Avenue Brooks, AB T1R 0H6
Active (117 Days)
$90,000 (CAD)
6,000
SQFT
Description
MLS®:
A2307740
A2307740
Lot Size
6,000 SQFT
6,000 SQFT
Type
Land
Land
County
Newell County No. 4
Newell County No. 4
Listed By
Debbie Mitzner, Re/Max Landan Real Estate
Source
PILLAR 9 - IDX
Last checked Aug 28 2026 at 4:13 PM EDT
PILLAR 9 - IDX
Last checked Aug 28 2026 at 4:13 PM EDT
Bathroom Details
Subdivision
- Central
Lot Information
- Back Lane
- Back Yard
- Few Trees
- Cleared
Property Features
- Fireplace: Total Fireplace(s) : 0
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Data is supplied by Pillar 9™ MLS® System. Pillar 9™ is the owner of the copyright in its MLS® System. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Pillar 9™. The trademarks MLS®, Multiple Listing Service® and the associated logos are owned by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and identify the quality of services provided by real estate professionals who are members of CREA. Used under license.
Data is supplied by Pillar 9™ MLS® System. Pillar 9™ is the owner of the copyright in its MLS® System. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Pillar 9™. The trademarks MLS®, Multiple Listing Service® and the associated logos are owned by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and identify the quality of services provided by real estate professionals who are members of CREA. Used under license.
Brooks is experiencing its biggest housing boom in 20 years, fuelled by a combination of population growth, rising rents, and builder-friendly incentives. These conditions create a rare window where small-city fundamentals align with big-city demand pressures.
Rapid population growth — 15.5% over five years and 3.4% year-over-year in 2025, signalling sustained demand for new housing.
Rents up ~33% over two years, indicating a supply shortage and strong absorption potential for new builds.
Housing starts surged to 94 in 2025, up from 74 in 2024 (+27%), ranking Brooks 7th provincially. Attracted developers from Calgary and other larger centres.
Development Opportunities for Single-Family Construction
1. Build-to-Sell Single-Family Homes in Undersupplied Segments
With rents and population rising, Brooks has a backlog of households living in overcrowded or temporary accommodations. Single-family homes priced in the entry-level to mid-range bracket are likely to see strong demand.
Average home prices in Brooks sit around $452,595, with newly built homes averaging $308,140 — showing room for competitive new construction.
3. Small-Lot Single-Detached or Duplex Construction
Brooks has seen a surge in row and duplex starts (row starts up 230.8% year-over-year).
This indicates:
Strong demand for compact, affordable ownership options
A market receptive to higher-density single-family formats
4. Targeted Development Near High-Demand Neighbourhoods
Highlights neighbourhood-level activity and fast-selling pockets.
Builders can leverage these insights to position new single-family product where absorption is strongest.
Entry-level single-family homes. High rents + population growth. Rents +33%, population +15.5 Lower land + permit costs. Strong demand for affordable ownership. Note Owner is a Licensed Real Estate Agent, Calgary Real Estate Board.