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Tandem Garage Homes in Southwest Edmonton
Tandem garages, where a third car parks behind another, are common in newer Southwest Edmonton communities such as Rutherford, The Hamptons and MacEwan. They give triple-garage storage on a narrower lot, with the trade-off of shuffling cars.
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Where tandem garages are common
A tandem garage puts a third parking space behind one of the two front bays. Builders used it in southwest suburbs from the 2000s on, where lots are narrower and a full triple-wide garage would not fit. The communities below were built in that period and are among the busiest southwest markets.
| Community | Era | Sold, 12 months | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford | 2006 | 85 | $500,500 |
| The Hamptons | 2007 | 102 | $502,500 |
| Terwillegar | 2003 | 60 | $547,750 |
| MacEwan | 2005 | 40 | $494,900 |
| Allard | 2015 | 78 | $538,750 |
| Chappelle Gardens | 2018 | 301 | $495,600 |
City of Edmonton 2026 assessment data (typical values) and Source: REALTORS® Association of Edmonton MLS® System, Nov 1, 2025 to Oct 31, 2026 (closed sales) and Nov 8, 2026 (active listings).
Who a tandem suits
A tandem works well when the third bay holds a boat, a sled, bikes or a workshop rather than a daily vehicle. If two drivers leave at different times, someone ends up moving cars every morning. Think about your household's schedule before treating a tandem like a true triple.
Permits and changes
A tandem bay is often used for a workshop, bikes or a sled rather than a car, since one vehicle has to move for the other to leave. If you plan to add a heater or an EV charger, the City requires a gas permit or an electrical permit with a load calculation.
At the showing
Tandem garages are often marketed as triple garages. The team describes the layout accurately, which avoids disappointed buyers at showings.
Selling a tandem garage
- Measure the tandem depth: some fit a full-size truck, some only a small car.
- Check where the door from the house enters relative to the tandem bay.
- Ask whether the panel has room for an EV charger circuit.
- Note the driveway width for a third vehicle outside.
Sources: City gas permits, City EV charger permit process, City detached garage and shed permits, City of Edmonton property assessment data.
Tandem layouts: quick answers
Where are tandem garages common in the southwest?
Suburbs built from the 2000s on, such as Rutherford, The Hamptons, Terwillegar Towne, MacEwan, Allard and Chappelle.
Is a tandem garage the same as a triple garage?
No. A tandem bay sits behind another bay, so it holds three vehicles only if one moves first.
Can I add an EV charger in a tandem garage?
Usually, with an electrical permit and a load calculation, as the City's EV charger process sets out.
Is a tandem garage the same as a triple garage?
Not quite. It holds three vehicles but one parks behind another, so it suits storage better than three daily drivers.
Questions about southwest Edmonton tandem garage homes?
Contact the Haupt Phaneuf Real Estate Team, eXp Realty, at 780-993-8574.
Garage pages
- For full listings and market stats across the city, see tandem garage homes on HauptRealty.com.
- Southwest Edmonton homes and neighbourhood guides
- Rutherford neighbourhood guide
- The Hamptons neighbourhood guide
- triple garage homes in the southwest