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Riverbend's Upper End: Mature Estate Pockets in SW Edmonton
Riverbend's higher priced homes sit in established pockets planned between 1979 and 1989, on curving streets that run out to the river valley. Almost nothing is for sale at any one time: Rhatigan Ridge had 1 detached listing on Nov 8 against 29 sales over the year. This page is for owners deciding whether to sell into that shortage and buyers trying to get into it.
Note: the listings below show every home for sale in Riverbend, including homes under $1 million. Use the price filter to see $1M and up.
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Six pockets, one decade of planning
The City adopted the Riverbend Area Structure Plan in 1979, and neighbourhood plans followed: Rhatigan Ridge in 1979, Henderson Estates in 1980, Ogilvie Ridge in 1981, Bulyea Heights in 1986, and Carter Crest in 1989. Brookside, north of Whitemud Drive, is older. Each pocket has its own price level.
| Median | Sold vs list | Median days | Listed Nov 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhatigan Ridge | $768,000 | 100.49% | 12 | 1 |
| Ogilvie Ridge | $939,000 | 101.19% | 8 | 3 |
| Henderson Estates | $865,000 | 98.81% | 16 | 1 |
| Bulyea Heights | $725,000 | 100.54% | 11 | 5 |
| Brookside | $719,000 | 98.37% | 19 | 4 |
| Carter Crest | $680,000 | 100.0% | 14 | 2 |
Source: REALTORS® Association of Edmonton MLS® System, Nov 1, 2025 to Oct 31, 2026 (closed sales) and Nov 8, 2026 (active listings).
Read the "sold vs list" column carefully. In Rhatigan Ridge and Ogilvie Ridge the typical detached home sold at or above its asking price, and Ogilvie Ridge homes went in a median of 8 days. Those are seller conditions you rarely see at this price level elsewhere in the city.
Buying a 1980s estate: budget the second number
Most of these homes are 35 to 45 years old. The purchase price is the first number; the second is what the house needs. The team walks buyers through roof age, original windows, poly-B plumbing in homes of that era, and whether the basement has been redone. A Rhatigan Ridge house at $768,000 that needs a full renovation can cost more in the end than a finished Henderson Estates home at $865,000.
Valley lots and the slope rules
Henderson Estates and Rhatigan Ridge both back onto the river valley, per the City's neighbourhood profiles. Before you plan a pool, deck or addition on one of those lots, ask what City Policy C542 allows near the slope and whether past geotechnical reports exist.
Schools and errands
Earl Buxton School (K to 6) is on Rhatigan Road East beside the community league hall, and Riverbend School takes Grades 7 to 9. Riverbend Square at Rabbit Hill Road and Terwillegar Drive has the library and groceries.
Sources: Riverbend, Wikipedia, City Henderson Estates profile, City Rhatigan Ridge profile, Earl Buxton School, City Policy C542.
Riverbend estate pockets: questions
Do Riverbend estate homes sell over asking?
Often. Detached homes in Rhatigan Ridge sold at a median 100.49% of list price and in Ogilvie Ridge at 101.19% over the last 12 months.
When were the Riverbend estate pockets built?
The plans date from 1979 (Rhatigan Ridge) to 1989 (Carter Crest), and most homes followed in the 1980s and 1990s.
Which Riverbend pockets back onto the river valley?
Henderson Estates and Rhatigan Ridge both back onto it according to the City's neighbourhood profiles. Check each lot individually.
What should I inspect in a 1980s Riverbend home?
Roof age, windows, the plumbing type, the furnace and any basement work. Budget for updates before you compare prices.
Is there a library close to the Riverbend estates?
Yes. The Riverbend branch of the Edmonton Public Library is inside Riverbend Square at Rabbit Hill Road and Terwillegar Drive.
Questions about luxury homes in Riverbend?
Contact the Haupt Phaneuf Real Estate Team, eXp Realty, at 780-993-8574.
Riverbend guides
- See live Riverbend and Terwillegar listings on HauptRealty.com.
- Southwest Edmonton luxury homes and estate areas
- Rhatigan Ridge neighbourhood guide
- Ogilvie Ridge neighbourhood guide
- Henderson Estates neighbourhood guide