Holden Real Estate
Beaver County's quiet east village — Highway 14 corridor, 90 km from Edmonton, affordable in every sense
Living in Holden, Alberta
Holden sits on Highway 14 in Beaver County — one of the east-Edmonton corridor communities that stretches from the city's eastern suburbs toward Wainwright and eventually the Saskatchewan border. At 380 residents, it's a real village with a genuine community life, and at 90 km from Edmonton, it represents the far edge of what most people would consider practical Edmonton commuting distance. Tofield, 15 km west, provides the hospital and school. The village functions as an affordable residential address for people who work locally in agriculture, oil field services, or the broader east-central economy.
Beaver County is named for the Beaver River and covers rolling agricultural land that sits between Edmonton's eastern suburbs and the deeper east-central Alberta grain belt. The terrain has more variety than the flat southeast, and land values reflect the Edmonton corridor proximity. Home prices in the $100,000–$210,000 range make Holden one of the more accessible incorporated communities in the Highway 14 east corridor.
Holden Property Types
Village Homes — $100K–$210K
Established detached homes on Holden village lots — bungalows and mid-century builds with full municipal services. Affordable Beaver County living on the Highway 14 corridor with Edmonton accessible in 70 minutes for major purchases or employment.
Newer Village Residential — $200K–$305K
Updated and newer-build homes with improved condition and modern finishes. Holden's position on the Edmonton corridor keeps the residential market active — well-maintained properties here represent good value.
Beaver County Acreages — $280K–$800K+
Country residential and mixed-farm acreages across Beaver County. The Edmonton corridor location supports better acreage values than equivalent properties farther east — buyers get rural character with the Edmonton highway connection.
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How far is Holden from Edmonton?
Holden is approximately 90 km east of Edmonton via Highway 14 — about 70 minutes. Tofield, 15 km to the west, provides additional services and is the nearest fuller community.
What county is Holden in?
Holden is in Beaver County, east-central Alberta. The county is named for the Beaver River and covers rolling agricultural land between Edmonton's eastern corridor and Wainwright.
Is Holden affordable?
Yes — Holden is among the more affordable villages in the eastern Edmonton corridor. Village homes typically range from $100,000 to $210,000 — well below anything in Tofield or Camrose, while retaining reasonable Edmonton highway access.
What farming is done in Beaver County?
Beaver County is productive mixed-farming country — grain, canola, and cattle operations across rolling terrain. The county's eastern position on the Edmonton corridor means it has maintained relatively stable agricultural land values tied to the city's gravitational influence.
What services are near Holden?
Tofield (15 km west) provides a hospital, school, and commercial services for Holden residents. Vegreville (approximately 30 km north) is an additional service option with a larger commercial base.
What acreages are available near Holden?
Beaver County acreages in the Holden area range from small country residential parcels to larger mixed-farm quarter-sections. The Edmonton corridor location means Beaver County acreages hold reasonable values — rural residential parcels typically $280,000–$650,000 depending on size and improvements.