Is Sylvan Lake actually a year-round community, or is it mostly a summer destination?

Sylvan Lake functions as a genuine four-season community for its nearly 18,000 permanent residents. The NexSource Centre runs year-round programming across twin arenas, curling, aquatics, and fitness. The trail system converts to snowshoe and ski routes in winter. The lake becomes a maintained skating surface. Eight outdoor skating rinks operate throughout the community. The CulinART Festival, Flannel and Feast Festival, and Snake Lake Brewing's live music nights anchor the off-season calendar.

What are home prices like in Sylvan Lake?

The average asking price across all home types in Sylvan Lake sits at approximately $506,000. Detached homes in premium neighbourhoods like Fox Run and Hewlett Park average around $569,000 and higher. Entry-level condos start in the low $200,000s. Newer master-planned communities including Sixty West, Iron Gate, and Grayhawk are actively under construction offering modern new builds at competitive prices.

How long is the commute from Sylvan Lake to Red Deer?

Twenty to twenty-five minutes east on Highway 11 or 11A. Red Deer is the primary employment centre for most Sylvan Lake residents, with nearly 1,900 people making this commute daily for work in oil and gas, healthcare, education, and retail. For Calgary commuters, the drive is approximately 90 minutes to two hours.

What neighbourhoods should I look at in Sylvan Lake?

For premium lakeside character, Fox Run, Hewlett Park, Palo, and the Cottage Area are the most sought-after, with Fox Run averaging around $569,000. For new construction, Sixty West is an award-winning master-planned community, with Iron Gate and Grayhawk actively under construction. For affordability, the downtown area offers the lowest average prices at around $296,000.

How are the schools in Sylvan Lake?

Six public schools within Chinook's Edge School Division and two Catholic schools through Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools serve most grades locally. The Government of Alberta has approved funding to plan two new high schools in Sylvan Lake — one public supporting approximately 975 students and one Catholic supporting approximately 300 — allowing students to complete their full K–12 education without leaving town.

Is Sylvan Lake growing? Is it a good long-term investment?

Sylvan Lake's population reached 17,897 in 2025, growing over 10 percent in five years. The town is exploring city status, two new high schools are approved and in provincial planning, new master-planned communities are under active construction, and one million annual visitors support a resilient local economy. Lakeside properties within 20 minutes of a city at this price point do not exist elsewhere in western Canada.

Why should I use Marc Miller to buy or sell in Sylvan Lake?

Sylvan Lake has 15 distinct neighbourhoods, active new construction in multiple communities, and a resale market that varies significantly between lakeside, trail-adjacent, and inland properties. Marc Miller brings hands-on market familiarity, a construction background that identifies what others miss, and a straight-talk approach that means buyers and sellers always know exactly where they stand.

25 Fulmar in Sylvan Lake: Fox Run Detached for sale : MLS®# A2329293

Welcome to this one-of-a-kind custom built home situated on a pie lot. Just seven minutes drive to the lake. This home was fully renovated only three years ago from quartz countertops, solid oak cabinetry, luxury vinyl plank flooring, energy efficient LED lighting alnd with many other upgrades. New shingles/roofing was done seven years ago. Heated floors in the garage and basement suite. Gas line is running through sunroom making if possible to add a natural gas fireplace. Currently upper and lower suites are both occupied with leses up to the end of Octoer or 2026. Upstairs has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Master bedroom has his and hers closets as well as a walk-in closet. En suite has a Jacuzzi tub. Basement suite is two bedroom, one bath with additional parking for tenants, back concrete space 22 x 30. Also works well for smaller RV of boat parking. This is a great opportunity for inivestors to bring over $4000 a month in rental income. The home can easily be conveted into a five bedroom, three bath home for a growing family. Ideally a multigenerational family would make this a perfect place to live, with a fully fenced yard, raised garden beds and large stamped concrete pad, for summer outdoor living. There are two water tanks, a 40 and a 50, for the need of a large family. Attached is an oversized double garage with overhead storage and shelving, including a one of a kind bar and office area. This home has so much to offer and is a must see gem.

General Info:

Property Type:: Residential

Property Sub Type:: Detached

Condo Type:: Not a Condo

Transaction Type:: For Sale

Possession:: Signup

Possession Date:: Signup

Suite:: Yes

Num Legal Suites:: 1

Num Illegal Suites:: 0

Home Style:: Bi-Level

Total Living Area:: 1,801 sq. ft.167 m2

Lower Level Finished Area:: Signup

Above Grade Finished Area:: Signup

Taxes:: Signup

Tax Assessed Value:: Signup

HOA Fee Includes:: Signup

Acreage:: No

Lot Area:: 7,048 sq. ft.655 m2

Lot Frontage:: 57'4"17.5 m

Acres Cleared:: Signup

Acres Cultivated:: Signup

Acres Irrigated:: Signup

Acres Leasehold:: Signup

Acres Not Cultivated:: Signup

Acres Freehold:: Signup

Acres Seeded:: Signup

Acres Tame Hay:: Signup

Acres Treed:: Signup

Acres Waste:: Signup

Acres Water Rights:: Signup

Front Exposure:: Southwest

Reg. Size:: Signup

Reg. Size Includes:: Signup

Levels:: Bi-Level

Total Rooms Above Grade:: 6

Year built:: 2003 (Age: 23)

Bedrooms:: 2 (Above Grd: 2)

Bedrooms Above Grade:: 2

Bedrooms On Main:: 2

Bedrooms Below Grade:: 0

Bathrooms:: 1.0 (Full:1, Half:0)

Num Ensuite Baths:: 0

Plan:: 0124749

Additional Info:

Heating:: In Floor, Floor Furnace, Natural Gas

Basement:: Full, Finished, Separate/Exterior Entry

Foundation:: Poured Concrete

New Constr.:: No

Construction Material:: Wood Frame

Structure Type:: House

Roof:: Asphalt Shingle

Ensuite:: No

Flooring:: Carpet, Vinyl

Cooling:: None

Fireplaces:: 1

Fireplace Details:: Gas

Garage:: Yes

Garage Spaces:: 2

Parking:: Double Garage Attached

Parking Places:: 2

Parking Total/Covered:: 2 / -

Laundry Features:: Laundry Room

Community:

Fox Run (Sylvan Lake)

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Stove, Garage Control(s), Microwave, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Softener, Window Coverings

Inclusions:

Restrictions:

None Known

Room Information:

Floor
Type
Size
Other

Main Floor

Dining Room

14'5" × 11'10"

Main Floor

Bedroom - Primary

14'8" × 13'

Main Floor

Sunroom/Solarium

15'2" × 11'6"

Main Floor

Living Room

22' × 14'

Main Floor

Bedroom

11' × 10'

Main Floor

Furnace/Utility Room

9'3" × 9'3"

Main Floor

Kitchen

14'5" × 12'

Main Floor

Laundry

5'3" × 3'1"

Lower Level

Family Room

17'1" × 13'5"

Bathrooms:

Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other

Main Floor

6'7" x 5'6"

Land Info:

Title to Land:: Fee Simple

Community Features:: Golf, Lake, Park, Playground, Schools Nearby, Shopping Nearby, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Walking/Bike Paths

Interior Features:: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, No Animal Home, No Smoking Home

Exterior Features:: Private Entrance, Private Yard, Storage

Patio And Porch Features:: Enclosed, See Remarks

Lot Features:: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Few Trees, Fruit Trees/Shrub(s), Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Lawn, Level, Low Maintenance Landscape, Pie Shaped Lot, Private, See Remarks