12 Amherst Crescent, St. Albert, Alberta
Akinsdale has something that takes decades to create.
Tall trees line established streets. Lawns have grown into gardens. Parks, playgrounds and recreation facilities sit within the neighbourhood. Homes have generous yards, distinctive architecture and floor plans designed when usable space was a priority.
At 12 Amherst Crescent, all of that comes together in a beautifully maintained bi-level with approximately 2,200 sq. ft. of total living space, four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a double detached garage, an extra-long driveway and a mature, private yard.
It is a house with room to live, in a St. Albert community that has had more than 40 years to grow into itself.
Akinsdale: An Established St. Albert Neighbourhood
Development in Akinsdale began in the 1970s, and that history has shaped the neighbourhood buyers see today.
The community is predominantly residential, with established streets, mature landscaping and a range of housing that includes detached homes, townhomes, condos and apartments. The City of St. Albert describes its neighbourhoods as places where families have access to parks and schools, and Akinsdale delivers both within the community.
The difference is visible from the street.
Trees reach well above the rooflines. Houses have individuality. Front yards have depth. Backyards have room for patios, gardens, pets and play.
At 12 Amherst Crescent, mature evergreens and established landscaping frame the front of the home, while the backyard offers a broad lawn, mature trees and plenty of usable outdoor space.
This is the landscape of a neighbourhood with roots.
A Bi-Level That Uses Its Square Footage Well
The bi-level design gives 12 Amherst Crescent approximately 1,185 sq. ft. above grade and another 1,016 sq. ft. of developed living space below, for roughly 2,200 sq. ft. in total.
And the layout makes that space count.
Upstairs, large windows fill the living room with natural light. New vinyl plank flooring runs through the main living areas, fresh paint gives the interior a clean finish, and the open connection between the living and dining spaces creates an easy everyday flow.
The kitchen has newer appliances and a window positioned directly over the backyard.
It is one of those simple features that proves its value every day. Morning coffee comes with a view of the trees. Dinner prep overlooks the yard. Kids, dogs, gardens and summer weather stay within sight.
Three bedrooms are located on the main level, along with a four-piece main bathroom and a two-piece ensuite.
The result is a floor plan that separates private spaces from the places where everyone naturally gathers.
The Lower Level Gives the House Its Personality
Head downstairs and the atmosphere changes.
A full-height brick fireplace anchors the family room, surrounded by rich original wood detailing. There is warmth here, both visually and literally, and the materials give the space a character that photographs immediately.
The lower level continues with a large recreation room, built-in wet bar, fourth bedroom, three-piece bathroom and laundry area.
That creates a substantial second living zone.
The family room can become the place for movies and winter evenings around the fire. The rec room has space for games, hobbies, exercise equipment or a second TV area. The fourth bedroom works naturally for guests, teenagers or a home office.
For families, that separation can be invaluable. Everyone gets somewhere to go.
A Backyard Made for St. Albert Summers
The yard is one of the defining features of this property.
Mature landscaping creates a green backdrop around a large lawn, with established trees adding shade and privacy. A patio provides space for outdoor furniture and the natural gas BBQ hookup makes outdoor cooking easy through the warmer months.
There is room here for a dining table, garden beds, a play area or simply open grass.
The front yard carries that same established character, with mature trees and landscaping creating separation from the street.
And then there is the driveway.
The extra-long private driveway leads to the double detached garage and provides valuable additional parking. For a household with multiple vehicles, guests, recreational equipment or a growing family, that space has practical value every single day.
Parks and Playgrounds Are Part of the Neighbourhood
Akinsdale puts outdoor space throughout the community.
The City of St. Albert lists playground locations on Alderwood Boulevard, Alpine Boulevard, Arbor Crescent, Attwood Drive and Amherst Crescent itself.
That last one matters when you are considering life at 12 Amherst Crescent. A playground is part of the immediate neighbourhood environment rather than a destination across the city.
Alpine Park also has a boarded outdoor ice surface, bringing one of the most Canadian neighbourhood rituals close to home when winter conditions cooperate.
These amenities shape how a community feels in practice. They create places for kids to meet, neighbours to cross paths and families to spend an hour outside close to home.
Schools in and Around Akinsdale
Akinsdale is served by established St. Albert school systems.
Within St. Albert Public Schools, Akinsdale falls within the attendance area for local schools, and Lorne Akins Junior High School serves students in Grades 7 through 9 from Akinsdale and several surrounding communities.
For families searching St. Albert homes for sale near schools, an established community offers an appealing rhythm. Schools, playgrounds, recreation and residential streets have developed alongside one another over decades.
Connected to St. Albert and Edmonton
Akinsdale sits in the southern portion of St. Albert, giving residents convenient connections toward Edmonton and the Anthony Henday.
Transit is integrated into the neighbourhood as well. Current St. Albert Transit service includes Route A32 through Akinsdale, Pineview, Forest Lawn, Campbell Business Park and Downtown St. Albert. The A12 Direct provides weekday morning service between Akinsdale, Pineview, Campbell Business Park and the Nakî Transit Centre.
From Nakî Transit Centre, express commuter routes connect riders with destinations including Downtown Edmonton, MacEwan University, Government Centre and Edmonton City Hall.
That location gives Akinsdale a useful position within St. Albert: established residential living paired with straightforward access to major employment, shopping and transportation routes.
12 Amherst Crescent and the Akinsdale Lifestyle
For buyers searching homes for sale in Akinsdale, St. Albert, 12 Amherst Crescent captures many of the qualities that make established neighbourhoods enduringly desirable.
Approximately 2,200 sq. ft. of total living space.
Four bedrooms.
Two and a half bathrooms.
A bright main floor.
New vinyl plank flooring and fresh paint.
Newer kitchen appliances.
A kitchen window overlooking the yard.
A lower level with a full-height brick fireplace, wet bar and generous recreation space.
Triple-pane windows.
A newer hot water tank.
A double detached garage.
An extra-long driveway.
A natural gas BBQ hookup.
And a mature yard surrounded by the kind of landscaping only time can produce.
Beyond the property line, Akinsdale adds playgrounds, parks, outdoor skating, schools, transit and convenient connections through southern St. Albert.
12 Amherst Crescent is a home with space, character and a yard worth using, in a neighbourhood built around everyday life.
Come See 12 Amherst Crescent
A home like this makes more sense when you experience the space for yourself. Walk through the bright main floor, see how much room the lower level provides, step into the backyard and take in the mature landscaping that surrounds it.
If Akinsdale is on your list, or this home just put it there, let’s go see it.
Book your private showing of 12 Amherst Crescent today.
Iconic YEG Real Estate Team | RE/MAX Real Estate
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