Franklin Place

8720 Franklin Avenue, Fort McMurray, AB

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Property Details

  • Property Type: Multifamily - Mixed-Use
  • Neighbourood: Downtown (Ft. McMurray)
  • Residential units: 44
  • Total Site Size: 2.34 Acres
  • Commercial units 12 (16,837 SF)
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Parking: 139 Surface stalls
  • Structure: Wood Frame
  • List Price: $12,200,000
  • Blended Cap Rate: 7.05%

Opportunity Overview

Franklin Place is a fully renovated 44-unit mixed-use property located in the heart of Fort McMurray, offering stable 100% occupancy across residential and commercial units. The asset features a diverse unit mix of bachelor, one and two bedroom units, and 16,837 SF of ground-floor retail/office space, delivering strong in-place cash flow from day one.

Recent top-to-bottom renovations, including modern interiors, new mechanicals, and refreshed common areas, provide investors with a turnkey opportunity and minimal near-term capital needs.

With residential rents currently averaging 20% below market, there is immediate upside through rental rate optimization as leases turn over. Fort McMurray’s increasing population, high household incomes, and tightening rental market further support long-term growth and value appreciation.

Investment Highlights

Extensive Renovations

The Property has undergone a complete rebuild over the past five years, featuring modernized exteriors, new windows, refurbished balconies, updated roofing, and refreshed common areas—delivering a turnkey asset with minimal near-term capital needs.

Superior Secondary Market Location

Located in Fort McMurray—Alberta’s energy capital—the Property is positioned in a high-income, growth-oriented market. The city’s rebounding population, rising rents, and strong employment base reinforce the markets strong multifamily market fundamentals.
Future Residential Upside

Current average in-place rents are approximately ~20% below market levels. The rent gap offers a clear avenue for revenue growth as leases turn over to market rates.

Strong Operating History

The property is currently 100% occupied across residential and commercial units, providing strong in-place cash flow.

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