Real Estate

The community of Drayton Valley offers an excellent selection of residential lifestyles and a variety of choices for the executive buyer, as well as the first-time homeowner.

Whether you need family-oriented housing, an adults-only community, senior’s housing or assisted-living housing; Drayton Valley has everything to meet your needs. The neighbourhood parks, playgrounds, walkways and green areas will help turn your new house into a home.

Real estate agents can be found in our Business Directory.

The average housing price in Drayton Valley is $188,500 based on 2005 sales. Information provided by RE/MAX Vision Realty, Drayton Valley.

Senior’s Housing
The Brazeau Seniors Foundation provides care and housing for the elderly. The Foundation operates the Shangri-La Lodge, Leazure Lea Apartments and Wishing Well Apartments, as well as the Spruce View Court Apartments in Breton.

Shangri-La Lodge
The lodge offers each resident a private, furnished (if desired) bed-sitting room with a four piece ensuite. The lodge provides three well-balanced meals a day in the common dining room and a salad bar at lunch and supper. Housekeeping and laundry services are also available. They also offer wheelchair accessible suites and adjoining suites for couples.

Wishing Well Apartments and Leazure Lea Apartments
These attractive, one-bedroom suites feature a comfortable dining/living area, a kitchen, a bedroom and storage closets. Carpeted suites include a fridge, a stove and drapes. There is also a common laundry room. The buildings are secure and rent is based on 30% of the tenant’s gross monthly income, including pensions.

Serenity House
Serenity House provides care for up-to-12 individuals with early-to mid-stage dementia. They strive to provide an environment in which residents can feel comfortable. The beautiful bungalow is situated on a hilltop, near all the essential amenities in Drayton Valley. Private rooms are fully-furnished. Residents can bring their own furnishing, if they like, and visitors are welcome. Two Residential Support Workers are on duty 24 hours a day. For more information on Serenity House, contact the Community Care Manager.

Valerie Larsen: 780-621-4862

Supportive Housing
Supportive housing is an alternative living arrangement for the elderly and/or physically challenged. Its purpose is to retain the resident’s independence, while allowing them the comfort of living next to a hospital. The housing units are on the ground floor. Residents are offered security and maintenance in exchange for a monthly condo fee. The units are designed specifically for seniors and the physically challenged, and they can be individually adapted to meet the resident’s specific needs. A barrier free design has been incorporated throughout the units, offering extra space for wheelchair mobility and walk-in showers.

For further information, contact the Supportive Housing Coordinator.
Carmell Fredrickson: 780-696-4701 or 780-514-1065.

The average rental cost of a one bedroom apartment in 2003 was between
$489 and $575.

Hill Crest Manor -One of the many apartment buildings in Drayton Valley.