Sell Your Home in Cardston

Cardston sits in the foothills about an hour southwest of Lethbridge. Waterton Lakes National Park and the Montana border are both close by. Its buyers range from local families to people retiring near the mountains, and many of them want a well-kept home in an established neighbourhood. 2% Realty lists Cardston homes on the MLS® System with full service from local REALTORS®, for a 2% total commission.*

Cardston at a glance

• Population: 3,724 (2021 Census), up 3.9% from 2016
• Distance from Lethbridge: about 78 km southwest, roughly an hour's drive
• Nearby: about 25 km to the Montana border, with the mountains of Waterton Lakes National Park to the west. Cardston borders the Kainai Nation (Blood Tribe) reserve to the north.
• Schools (Westwind School Division): Cardston Elementary School, Cardston Junior High School and Cardston High School
• Landmarks: the Remington Carriage Museum, with one of North America's largest collections of horse-drawn vehicles; the Cardston Alberta Temple, completed in 1923; and the 1912 Carriage House Theatre
• Recreation: golf course, swimming pool, ball parks, arena, trails, and water sports at the nearby St. Mary Reservoir
• Health care: Cardston Health Centre

The Cardston housing market at a glance

Cardston is a town of family homes. In the 2021 Census, about 85% of occupied homes were single-detached houses, and 55% had four or more bedrooms, one of the highest shares among the towns we serve. About 74% of households owned their home.

Most homes are established. About 58% were built before 1981, and about 19% in 2001 or later.

What that means for your sale:

• Big homes need the right buyer. Larger family homes appeal to a narrower group, so clear photos of every bedroom and living space help.
• Updates matter. In an older home, list the work you've done and when. Buyers weigh it against the price.
• Location within town matters. Proximity to schools, the temple and the main street can all affect value. A local REALTOR® can show you how.

Cardston and area market data

LDAR reports Cardston as part of its Census Division 3 statistics, which cover Cardston County, the MD of Pincher Creek No. 9 and Willow Creek No. 26. For September 2026, the region recorded 37 residential sales at an average price of $342,873, with 145 homes in inventory and 3.92 months of supply. Year to date, there were 304 sales at an average price of $412,836.

These are regional figures, not Cardston-only figures. Contact us for current local sales data on homes like yours in Cardston.

Full service for 2% total commission

A local REALTOR® prices your home, lists it on the MLS® System and REALTOR.ca, markets it online, coordinates showings and negotiates every offer with you through closing. Professional photography is included. Ask us how the 2% works for your sale, read our selling guide, or meet our team.

Frequently asked questions

Do you help sellers in Cardston County outside town?

Yes. We help sellers in Cardston and the surrounding county, including acreages and rural homes.

Can buyers from outside the area find my home?

Yes. Your home is listed on the MLS® System and REALTOR.ca, which buyers use across Alberta and beyond.

My home is large. How do you price it?

We compare it with recent sales of similar-size homes in Cardston and nearby towns like Magrath and Raymond, and adjust for condition and location. You get a price range and the reasoning behind it.

Is the commission negotiable?

Yes. All commissions are negotiable. The terms are in your listing agreement.

Thinking about selling?

Get a free evaluation, or call us at 403-360-2842. We also help sellers in Magrath, Fort Macleod and Pincher Creek.

*2% total commission. All commissions are negotiable. Market statistics: Lethbridge & District Association of REALTORS®, Census Division 3 Monthly Statistics, September 2026 (data source: Pillar 9). Community data: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population. 2 Percent Realty Inc. o/a 2% Realty, 469 40 St S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4M1 · 403-360-2842. MLS® and REALTOR® are trademarks controlled by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA).

Selling nearby? See our Southern Alberta selling guide and our page for Cardston County.