For sale29$236,000
4210 50 AV
4 bed2 bath901 sq ft
HouseMLS® E4511032
Alberta · Local guide
Cold Lake Real Estate
Cold Lake sits on the shore of its large namesake lake in northeastern Alberta, anchored by CFB Cold Lake, one of Canada's busiest air force bases. The market blends military and energy-sector demand with lakeside and established residential housing.
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Market snapshot
The Cold Lake market right now
Cold Lake currently has 152 active listings. Most homes for sale are priced between $90K and $845K, with a median around $335K. Detached houses make up the largest share of the market.
- 152
- Active listings
- 152
- For sale
- $335K
- Median list price
- $90K–$845K
- Typical range
- $283
- Median price / sq ft
- 126
- Median days listed
- 2
- New in last 7 days
- 2003
- Median year built
Cold Lake prices by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Active listings | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 8 | $197K |
| 3 | 21 | $289K |
| 4+ | 59 | $535K |
Figures reflect current active MLS® listings and update as the market moves.
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Browse →Buying a home in Cold Lake
In Alberta, ask the seller for a current Real Property Report (RPR) with the municipality's compliance stamp — it confirms the house, garage and fences sit where they should. A home inspection and a review of the title for caveats round out the standard conditions.
Alberta has no land transfer tax — buyers pay land titles registration fees instead, which makes closing costs noticeably lower than in BC or Ontario. See our BC & Alberta closing costs checklist.
Living in Cold Lake
Cold Lake is a city of 15,661 people (2021 census) in Alberta's Lakeland region, in the province's northeast near the Saskatchewan border. It was formed in 1996 by merging three communities — the towns of Grand Centre (now Cold Lake South) and Cold Lake (now Cold Lake North), and Medley, home of CFB Cold Lake — which is why locals still call it the Tri-Town.
Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake sits within the city's outer limits, and the local economy is closely tied to military spending, alongside oil and gas production. The lake itself is the other big draw: Cold Lake Provincial Park offers a beach, a boat launch and wilderness trails.
Buying in Cold Lake
Because of the base, a steady share of buyers and sellers are military families moving on postings, so timing around posting season matters. Browse Cold Lake houses for sale, condos, townhomes, lakefront and waterfront homes or all Cold Lake homes for sale.
Schools are run by Northern Lights School Division and Lakeland Catholic School District, and École Voyageur offers French-language schooling from kindergarten to Grade 12.
Common questions
Buying in Cold Lake
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What is the Tri-Town?
Cold Lake's nickname, from its origin as three communities merged in 1996: Grand Centre (Cold Lake South), Cold Lake (Cold Lake North) and Medley, home of CFB Cold Lake.
Is CFB Cold Lake in the city?
Yes — Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake is within the city's outer limits, and military families are a large part of the local housing market.
Which school boards serve Cold Lake?
Northern Lights School Division and Lakeland Catholic School District, plus the French-language École Voyageur.
How much does a home cost in Cold Lake?
The median asking price for homes currently for sale in Cold Lake is about $335,000, and most are listed between $90,000 and $845,000. These figures come from active MLS® listings and move with the market.
How many homes are for sale in Cold Lake right now?
There are 152 active listings on this page's search, 2 of them new in the last 7 days. Listings are updated continuously from the MLS®.
How much is a 3-bedroom home in Cold Lake?
Median asking prices by bedroom count in Cold Lake right now — 2 bedrooms: about $197,000; 3 bedrooms: about $289,000; 4+ bedrooms: about $535,000. Based on 88 active listings.
What is the price per square foot for homes in Cold Lake?
The median asking price per square foot of living area is about $283 across homes currently listed in Cold Lake. Location, age and building type move this a lot, so compare within a neighbourhood.
How long have homes in Cold Lake been on the market?
The typical active listing here first came on the market about 126 days ago. That's days listed so far, not time to sell, but a long figure usually signals more room to negotiate.
Can non-Canadians buy a home in Cold Lake?
Generally not right now. Since January 1, 2023, the federal Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act has barred most non-Canadians from buying residential property, with exceptions such as permanent residents and some work-permit holders. The ban has been extended before, so confirm its current status and get legal advice on your situation.
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