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Redwater: An Oil Discovery Town with Sand Hills Next Door
Redwater, a Sturgeon County town of 2,115 (2021 Census), grew from a small hamlet after oil was discovered nearby in 1948. Discovery Derrick No. 1 still stands in the town centre. Highway 38 runs through town, and the Town lists the drive to Edmonton at about 30 minutes via Highway 28.
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What there is to do
For a town its size, Redwater has a lot: Pembina Place, a recreation and cultural facility; an outdoor pool and campground; the Redwater Community Golf Club; a library, the Redwater Museum and the Legacy Interpretive Centre; a curling club; and an outdoor rink that turns into a skateboard and ball hockey surface in summer. The sand hills of the Redwater Provincial Recreation Area are on the town's doorstep.
Market
45 homes sold in the 12 months to October 31 at a median of $295,000, taking a median of 31 days. Only 9 were listed on Nov 8.
Source: REALTORS® Association of Edmonton MLS® System, Nov 1, 2025 to Oct 31, 2026 (closed sales) and Nov 8, 2026 (active listings).
Our comparison point in the southwest is Graydon Hill, where detached homes sold at a median of $505,000 over the same 12 months.
Schools
Ochre Park School (Pre-K to 4) and Redwater School (5 to 12) serve the town, so children can stay through graduation.
Working nearby
Redwater is close to industrial sites northeast of Edmonton, and some buyers work there. Health services are in Fort Saskatchewan and north Edmonton.
The sand hills
The Redwater Provincial Recreation Area protects a patch of sand hills and pine forest right beside town, with trails used for walking, biking and, in winter, skiing and snowshoeing. For a family used to the Whitemud and Terwillegar ravines, it is the closest equivalent: everyday nature a few minutes from the front door.
For a southwest family
Coming from Graydon Hill or elsewhere in Heritage Valley, you trade a newer home for a larger lot and much lower price. Check the home's age and systems, and confirm whether it has had any updates since the 1970s and 1980s building years.
Sources: Redwater, Wikipedia, Redwater Provincial Recreation Area, Sturgeon Public schools.
Redwater questions
When was oil discovered at Redwater?
In 1948. Discovery Derrick No. 1 stands in the town centre.
What is Pembina Place?
Redwater's recreation and cultural facility.
Can students finish high school in Redwater?
Yes. Redwater School covers Grades 5 to 12.
How long is the drive from Redwater to Edmonton?
The Town lists about 30 minutes via Highway 28 to north Edmonton.
What is near Redwater for outdoor recreation?
The sand hills of the Redwater Provincial Recreation Area.
Questions about moving to Redwater?
Contact the Haupt Phaneuf Real Estate Team, eXp Realty, at 780-993-8574.