Emerald Hills Sherwood Park Commercial Real Estate
Sherwood Park's major newer retail power centre. Emerald Hills Centre anchored by Costco, Home Depot and Walmart, plus national QSR, medical office and strip retail serving east Strathcona County.
Emerald Hills — Market Overview
Emerald Hills Centre is Sherwood Park's major newer retail power centre, anchored by the three dominant big-box tenants — Costco, Home Depot and Walmart — that collectively drive the highest sustained retail traffic volumes in the eastern Strathcona County market. The centre draws regional shoppers from Sherwood Park and surrounding Strathcona County communities.
Power centre cap rates of 5.0–5.75% for anchor-adjacent product reflect the defensive, necessity-driven income profile. Medical office demand in Emerald Hills is driven by the growing east Sherwood Park residential population and the corridor's strong daytime traffic.
Cap Rates & Market Data (2025)
| Asset Class | Submarket | Cap Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail — Power Centre / Anchor-Adjacent | Emerald Hills Centre | 5.0–5.75% | National anchor co-tenancy |
| Retail — Strip Centre / Inline | Emerald Hills Adjacent | 5.5–6.25% | National and regional tenants |
| Net Lease — QSR / Drive-Through | Emerald Hills Pads | 4.75–5.5% | National covenant, NNN structure |
| Medical Office | Emerald Hills Nodes | 5.75–6.5% | Strata and leased |
Why Invest in Emerald Hills
Dominant anchor tenancy. Costco, Home Depot and Walmart collectively drive the highest sustained retail traffic in east Strathcona County, creating a defensive income environment for adjacent retail investment.
Regional draw. Emerald Hills Centre draws shoppers from across Strathcona County and from smaller communities east of Edmonton, extending the effective trade area well beyond Sherwood Park proper.
Strathcona County mill rate advantage. At approximately $18.50 per $1,000, Strathcona County's non-residential mill rate is among the lowest in the Edmonton CMA, improving net returns for commercial investors.
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