95 White Pelican View, Lake Newell Resort
$78,500
MLS® # A2289884
CIR Realty
511 1a Avenue , Brooks
$90,000
0 Beds
0 Baths
0 Sqft
.14 Acres
0 Garages
Brooks, AB presents strong, near-term development opportunities for single-family construction driven by rapid supported by population growth, aggressive municipal incentives, and a sharp rebound in housing starts. Brooks Is Now a High-Potential Market for Single-Family Builders
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.
Essential Information
MLS® #A2307740
Price$90,000
Acres0.14
TypeLand
Sub-TypeResidential Land
StatusActive
Community Information
Address511 1a Avenue
SubdivisionCentral
CityBrooks
CountyBrooks
ProvinceAlberta
Postal CodeT1R 0H6
Lot Description
Back Lane, Back Yard, Cleared, Few Trees
Additional Information
ZoningFUD
Listing Details
OfficeRE/MAX Landan Real Estate
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