Mactaggart
Mactaggart is a mature southwest Edmonton neighbourhood that developed primarily in the late 1980s and 1990s in the Terwillegar Drive corridor south of Whitemud Drive, taking its name from one of Edmonton's prominent real estate development families. The neighbourhood has established itself as one of southwest Edmonton's most complete and consistently desirable family communities, with a combination of larger home formats, natural amenity, and strong school access that the area's buyers consistently prioritize.
What to know about Mactaggart.
Mactaggart is a mature southwest Edmonton neighbourhood that developed primarily in the late 1980s and 1990s in the Terwillegar Drive corridor south of Whitemud Drive, taking its name from one of Edmonton's prominent real estate development families. The neighbourhood has established itself as one of southwest Edmonton's most complete and consistently desirable family communities, with a combination of larger home formats, natural amenity, and strong school access that the area's buyers consistently prioritize.
The housing stock is predominantly larger single-family homes from the late 1980s and 1990s — two-storey properties with attached double garages and generous lot sizes, many backing onto or adjacent to the ravine system. The neighbourhood's development era means homes are generally well-built and in a size range that serves families comprehensively. Many have been significantly updated, and the community's overall presentation is one of a well-maintained, established neighbourhood that takes pride in its residential quality.
The ravine system provides trail access into the southwest Edmonton green corridor from multiple points within the neighbourhood. Terwillegar Drive connects north toward Whitemud Drive and south toward the Anthony Henday. Southwest Edmonton commercial services, including the significant retail development in the Heritage Valley and Windermere corridors, are within reasonable reach. Schools serving Mactaggart include well-regarded southwest Edmonton options across public and Catholic systems.
For buyers, Mactaggart delivers the mature southwest Edmonton formula at a high level — larger homes, ravine access, strong schools, and a community character that has been sustained through decades of stable, invested homeownership. For sellers, consistent family demand and the neighbourhood's strong position within the southwest Edmonton prestige market create reliable and competitive conditions for quality properties.