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1903 78 Street SW, Edmonton

An address in Summerside, Edmonton, zoned RSF (Small Scale Flex Residential). 2 building permits are on file, most recently “To develop a Secondary Suite in the Basement and to construct exterior alterations to a S…” (issued 13 July 2021). 1 development permit is on file too. The City's 2026 assessed value is $717,000. The City of Edmonton does not publish contractor names.

Zoning
RSF · Small Scale Flex Residential
Neighbourhood
Summerside
Permits on file
2
+ 1 development
Assessed value (2026)
$717,000
Owner names are not part of the City's open data and are never shown. Sold prices are not municipal open data and are not shown. Assessed value is the City's estimate for property tax, not a sale price.
Aerial photo around 1903 78 Street SW, with the address marked
Address point from the City of Edmonton's open data. Aerial photo: City of Edmonton, 2025. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – City of Edmonton.

What this zoning allows

RSF · Small Scale Flex Residential. A range of small scale residential development up to 3 storeys, including detached, attached and multi-unit housing, with more flexible site and building rules for new neighbourhoods and large undeveloped areas.

Permitted Residential (includes Secondary Suite and Backyard Housing); Food and Drink Service; Health Service; Indoor Sales and Service; Office; Residential Sales Centre; Child Care Service; Community Service; and 2 more

Maximum height
12.0 m
Front setback
4.5 m; 3.0 m with a treed boulevard and alley access, or for reverse housing
Side setback
1.2 m; 1.5 m where row or multi-unit housing faces the lot line, or beside a zero lot line; flanking side 2.0 m
Rear setback
6.0 m; 1.2 m for a rear attached garage on a site up to 30.0 m deep
Maximum site coverage
55 %
Secondary suite
Permitted

This zone lists permitted uses only. Zero lot line and reduced setback development have their own side setbacks. Varies. Setbacks are minimums unless a maximum is stated.

Summary of the City of Edmonton Zoning Bylaw 20001 (amended to 22 September 2026), section 2.20, as read on 30 October 2026. A summary, not the bylaw: Direct Control, overlays and site-specific conditions can change these rules. Confirm with the City before relying on it.

Neighbourhood profile

From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (48112590, 3,316 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.

People
3,316
Households
1,190
Median age
32.8
Median household income (2020)
$120,000
Own their home
87%
Edmonton: 64%
Average household size
2.8
Under 15
26%
65 and over
4%
Income in the 2021 Census is for the year 2020. Statistics Canada rounds counts and does not publish some figures for very small areas.

Permit history

  1. 2021-07-13 To develop a Secondary Suite in the Basement and to construct exterior alterations to a Single Detached House (New Suite and adding a side door). 2 bedrooms, kitchen, utility room, laundry area and washroom. · $25,000
    contractor not published by the City
    Issued
  2. 2013-12-23 To construct a Single Detached House with attached Garage, veranda and fireplace. · $444,980
    contractor not published by the City
    Issued

Development permits

The City's decisions on what may be built or how the property may be used, which come before the building permit. The City publishes no applicant for these.

  1. 2016-09-15 To develop a Secondary Suite in the Basement and to construct exterior alterations (new side entrance door) to an existing Single Detached House.
    Suite Minor Development Permit · City file 230215379-001
    Other

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Recent permits in Summerside

1207 Summerside Drive SW
To install a Renewable Energy Device On a House (17 Solar PhotoVoltaic (PV) Panel(s) on the Roof). · contractor not published by the City
2026-10-29
2303 86 Street SW
To construct an Accessory building (PERGOLA, 4.0m x 3.01m). · contractor not published by the City
2026-10-26
9090 Shaw Way SW
To construct an Accessory building (detached Garage, 5.49m x 6.71m). · contractor not published by the City
2026-10-16
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