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About Rutherford, Edmonton
Rutherford is a growing neighbourhood in southwest Edmonton, located within the Heritage Valley Servicing Concept Design Brief (SCDB) area. It is bordered by Ellerslie Road (9th Avenue) to the north, 111th Street to the east, 25th Avenue to the south, and 119th/127th Streets to the west. Before urban development, Rutherford was primarily an agricultural area with some country residential properties along the western boundary.
Designed for a balance of residential, recreational, and commercial spaces, Rutherford features a mix of low and medium-density housing. Multi-family developments are strategically placed near natural amenities, shopping areas, schools, and transit routes. The neighbourhood includes a central school and park site, with additional green spaces such as Virginia Park Woodland offering recreational opportunities. A key pedestrian corridor runs diagonally through Rutherford, connecting pathways to parks and community activity centers.
Rutherford is named after Alexander Cameron Rutherford (1857-1941), Alberta’s first premier, elected in 1905. A significant figure in Edmonton’s history, Rutherford played a vital role in establishing the University of Alberta, where he later served as chancellor. His historic home, located on the university’s north campus, remains a landmark today.
Current Real Estate Listings in Rutherford
#316 11449 Ellerslie Rd Sw
Edmonton, Alberta
#a313 11445 Ellerslie Road Sw
Edmonton, Alberta
Are you looking to buy a home in Rutherford? Call Nathan Nagle with Initia Real Estate, your local real estate agent, at (780) 966-8154. I would be happy to guide you through the Rutherford housing market.
Rutherford Stats
1364 118A Street Southwest
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