Fort McMurray neighbourhoods
Buying in Abasand
A hillside community above the valley, substantially rebuilt after the 2016 wildfire.
A mix of surviving pre-2016 homes and a large stock of post-wildfire rebuilds on established lots.
- Newer homes at established-area prices
- Views
- Quiet
Abasand sits on the hill above the Lower Townsite, and it was one of the neighbourhoods hardest hit by the 2016 Horse River wildfire. What that means today is unusual and, for the right buyer, genuinely advantageous: a large share of the housing stock is less than a decade old, built to current code, sitting on mature, established lots with valley views.
It is quiet, it is close to downtown, and it has the kind of elevated setting that would be priced at a premium in most cities.
Financing a home in Abasand
On a post-wildfire rebuild, make sure the file has the permits and occupancy documentation and that any remaining new-home warranty is identified. Insurers also price wildfire-interface risk into premiums — worth quoting insurance early, since the premium affects your qualifying ratios.
Ask me about AbasandQuestions about Abasand
What kind of homes are in Abasand?
A mix of surviving pre-2016 homes and a large stock of post-wildfire rebuilds on established lots.
Who does Abasand suit?
Abasand tends to suit newer homes at established-area prices, views, quiet. A hillside community above the valley, substantially rebuilt after the 2016 wildfire.
Is there anything unusual about getting a mortgage in Abasand?
On a post-wildfire rebuild, make sure the file has the permits and occupancy documentation and that any remaining new-home warranty is identified. Insurers also price wildfire-interface risk into premiums — worth quoting insurance early, since the premium affects your qualifying ratios.