Ottewell is a mature east Edmonton neighbourhood that developed primarily in the 1960s and 1970s, occupying a position east of 75 Street between 101 Avenue and 118 Avenue that gives it reasonable proximity to both the inner city and the northeast Edmonton commercial infrastructure. Named for Richard Ottewell, one of Edmonton's earliest settlers who arrived in the 1870s, the neighbourhood carries a heritage connection to the city's founding era while delivering the practical residential character of mid-century Edmonton development.
Ottewell is a mature east Edmonton neighbourhood that developed primarily in the 1960s and 1970s, occupying a position east of 75 Street between 101 Avenue and 118 Avenue that gives it reasonable proximity to both the inner city and the northeast Edmonton commercial infrastructure. Named for Richard Ottewell, one of Edmonton's earliest settlers who arrived in the 1870s, the neighbourhood carries a heritage connection to the city's founding era while delivering the practical residential character of mid-century Edmonton development.
The housing stock is predominantly single-family bungalows and raised bungalows from the 1960s and 1970s, with some semi-detached and low-rise apartment buildings providing additional variety. Many homes have been updated over the decades — kitchens, windows, mechanical systems — while retaining the original residential scale and lot character. The mature tree canopy throughout Ottewell gives it the established, sheltered quality that buyers consistently associate with Edmonton's better mid-century neighbourhoods. Prices are accessible within the east Edmonton market, making Ottewell relevant for first-time buyers and families seeking established east-side character.
The 118 Avenue corridor to the north provides commercial access and transit connections. Capilano Mall is within reasonable reach to the southeast. Transit routes connect the neighbourhood to the broader Edmonton network and Downtown. Schools serve the community across east Edmonton public and Catholic catchments. The community league is active, maintaining outdoor recreation facilities and programming.
For buyers, Ottewell is a solid, honest east Edmonton neighbourhood — established homes, mature character, accessible pricing, and a community identity reinforced by decades of stable residential occupancy. For sellers, consistent demand from first-time buyers and east-side family purchasers creates reliable market conditions for well-maintained properties.
John Carle works with buyers and sellers in Ottewell through Homes & Gardens Real Estate Limited. Active asking prices on this page come from the MLS® feed. Sold-market statistics for Edmonton are published by the Realtors Association of Edmonton.
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Ottewell is a neighbourhood in Edmonton, Alberta. The City of Edmonton maintains the official neighbourhood list and publishes a profile for each community.
Source: City of Edmonton — Neighbourhood Profiles (read 2026-09-23) · City of Edmonton — Neighbourhoods (open data) (read 2026-09-23)
Use Edmonton Public Schools’ Find a School tool with the street address — the school designated for an address is not always the one closest to it. Attendance areas change, so confirm with EPSB Planning rather than relying on a community-level answer.
Source: Edmonton Public Schools — Find or Choose a School (read 2026-09-23)
The listings section on this page links the homes currently for sale in Ottewell, taken from the live MLS® feed. The full Edmonton inventory is at johncarle.com/listings.
Source: johncarle.com — Edmonton listings (read 2026-09-23)
