Ekota Edmonton Homes & Condos

Browse today's newest Ekota homes & condos for sale & Millwoods real estate listings below. The name "Ekota" is a Cree word for the phrase "Special Place" The name suits this Edmonton neighbourhood well since it houses a number of ethnically diverse residents. This multi-cultural environment is what makes Ekota highly desirable to those who want to settle in this part of the city. Discover the hottest Ekota neighbourhood properties for sale now! Schedule a guided home tour today with your Ekota Edmonton real estate agents today. Read more about Ekota real estate.

The community is connected to the rest of Edmonton through the following roads: 23 Avenue, Mill Woods Road, and 66 Street. From these main roads, several side roads serve as convenient connections within the welcoming neighbourhood.

Ekota Neighbourhood History

The name Ekota roughly translates to "special place" and the neighbourhood has a '"special" history. Like many neighbourhoods in Edmonton, Ekota was first developed in the early 1970s. After being developed as a residential community, the area was assigned as a part of Mill Woods along with 27 other neighbourhoods.

Ekota Community Single-Family Homes for Sale

There are less than a thousand single-family homes for sale in the Ekota community today. Although this density is much lower than the surrounding areas, the population of Ekota is highly diverse and the small community has a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Most Ekota homes for sale are single-family detached and a large majority of these houses are owner-occupied. Although there are also apartments that are available for rent within this area, their number is marginal.

Ekota Neighbourhood Amenities

All around the neighbourhood you'll find small commercial properties and amenities catering to the basic needs of Ekota residents. Aside from that, churches, day care centers, and parks are all present in the area.

A huge park named Father Ivor Daniel Park takes up much of the southwestern part of the neighbourhood. The park was named after a former assistant minister in St. Joachim's Church. Aside from the popular park, a junior high school can also be found in this part of Ekota. Ekota Elementary is situated towards the central area along with another school named St. Clement Catholic School.

Ekota is also located conveniently near other neighborhoods that offer a wide range of amenities and facilities. The South Division Headquarters of the Edmonton Police Service is easily accessible for Ekota residents. For healthcare needs, the Grey Nuns Community Hospital is available to them as well.

The Mill Woods Park where Mill Woods Town Centre is located is just across the street from the northern border of Ekota. The shopping centre can be reached in a few minutes by foot.

Transportation is not a problem for Ekota residents. The entire neighborhood is serviced by interior roads that are curvilinear in pattern. The community is also connected to downtown Edmonton via major roadways. To the north of Ekota is 23 Avenue and to its south is 66 Street. Buses regularly pass by these roads and cabs can reach as far as the residents' doorsteps.

Ekota Real Estate Agents

Planning to buy or sell a home in Ekota? Let our local real estate agents guide you through the purchase of your next Edmonton home, or expertly guide the sale of your current Edmonton home. As local Ekota REALTORS®, we're authorities on the market dynamics unique to the Ekota real estate market. Our team of real estate pros are here ready to work for you!

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