Breaking: Vancouver Canucks Legend Alexander Edler’s Kitsilano Home Still on the Market After Significant Price Reductions
In a major real estate update, we’ve learned that Vancouver Canucks icon Alexander Edler’s luxurious Kitsilano residence is still up for grabs, despite several price cuts. The 113-year-old, 3,791 sq ft home, initially listed last July for $8,490,000, has seen its asking price slashed by nearly $1.3 million, now available for $7,199,000. Edler, who retired from the Canucks in 2024, no longer lives in the Hodgson Design-interiored house, which boasts five bedrooms, five bathrooms, and a "top-to-bottom renovation" with "no expense spared." Despite its high-end features and Scandinavian minimalist charm, the house’s assessed value stands at $4,432,000, over $2.7 million below its current asking price. Real estate watchers are eager to see if this iconic hockey star’s former home will find a buyer at its new price point.
Edler’s Luxury Home: Echoes of Vancouver’s Hockey Past Still on the Market
VANCOUVER, BC – Fans of the Vancouver Canucks might be surprised to learn that the elegant home once owned by legendary defenceman Alexander Edler is still up for sale. The luxurious Kitsilano property, initially listed last fall, has seen price fluctuations, and it’s now going for nearly $1.3 million less than the original asking price. Let’s take a closer look at this historic residence and its sporting connections.
Price fluctuations and a historic backdrop
The McNicoll Avenue home, designed by Hodgson Design, was first listed on July 23, 2024, for an impressive $8,490,000. However, after a series of price drops, it’s currently listed for $7,199,000. Despite the reductions, it’s still $2.7 million above its 2024 assessed value of $4,432,000.
Built in 1912, the 113-year-old residence exudes both Scandinavian minimalism and heritage charm, with 3,791 sq ft of living space spread across three levels. It boasts five bedrooms, five bathrooms, and a cozy outdoor seating area with a fire pit. Oakwyn Realty’s Matt Pozer confirmed that Edler no longer resides in the home.
This isn’t the first time a former Canucks player’s home has been up for sale.
Edler’s Canucks career and home history
Edler signed a new six-year contract with the Canucks in January 2013 and purchased the home before retiring as a Canuck in 2024. Prior to this listing, the home was last sold in March 2014 for $3,490,000, a slight discount from its listed price of $3,500,000.
Interested buyers should keep in mind that the home has undergone a “top-to-bottom renovation” with no expense spared.
Following in the footsteps of Ekman-Larsson and Horvat
Edler’s home isn’t the only former Canucks player’s residence to hit the market recently. In 2023, we reported on Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s home, located just a few blocks away, being up for sale. Additionally, former Vancouver Canucks captain Bo Horvat’s home was listed for $5,599,000 and sold for $5,210,000 in April 2023.
FAQs: Exploring Vancouver’s Hockey Home Market
Q: Who owns the home currently listed for sale?
A: Alexander Edler, former defenceman for the Vancouver Canucks, still owns the home, although he no longer resides there.
Q: What was the original asking price?
A: The home was first listed for $8,490,000 but has since seen several price drops.
Q: How much has the price dropped since the initial listing?
A: The price has dropped by nearly $1.3 million, from the original $8,490,000 to the current asking price of $7,199,000.
What’s next for Vancouver’s hockey homes?
With the ongoing trend of former Canucks players listing their homes, it will be interesting to see if more athletes follow suit. As Vancouver’s real estate market continues to evolve, these high-profile listings provide a fascinating lens through which to view the city’s sporting history and its connection to luxury living.
As always, stay tuned to 247sports.new for the latest updates on sports homes, news, and trends in the world of Vancouver Canucks and beyond. Now it’s your turn – share your thoughts on Edler’s home and Vancouver’s hockey home market in the comments below!