Sell Your Home in Picture Butte

Picture Butte is about 25 minutes north of Lethbridge, in the middle of southern Alberta cattle-feeding country. The town calls itself the "Livestock Feeding Capital of Canada." Buyers here often work in agriculture or commute to the city, and many are young families. The median age in the 2021 Census was 32. If you're ready to sell, 2% Realty can list your home on the MLS® System with full service from local REALTORS®, for a 2% total commission.*

Picture Butte at a glance

• Population: 1,930 (2021 Census), up 6.6% from 2016
• Distance from Lethbridge: about 29 km north, roughly 25 minutes
• Schools: Dorothy Dalgliesh School (early learning to Grade 6) and Picture Butte High School (Palliser School Division), plus St. Catherine School (Holy Spirit Catholic Schools, early learning to Grade 9)
• Community: an art gallery, a museum and historical village, a sports complex, and the Picture Butte Lake Reservoir on the edge of town
• Health care: Piyami Health Centre
• Economy: agriculture, livestock feeding and related services

What Picture Butte homes look like

In the 2021 Census, about 81% of occupied homes in Picture Butte were single-detached houses, about 9% were semi-detached or row homes, and about 9% were mobile homes. About 80% of households owned their home.

The town is established. About 64% of homes were built before 1981, and about 17% in 2001 or later. Around 38% had four or more bedrooms.

What that means for your sale:

• Value-minded buyers shop here. Many buyers compare Picture Butte with Lethbridge and Coaldale on price. Show them what they get for the money: lot size, garage, outbuildings.
• Older homes sell on their upgrades. Write down what you've replaced and when, so buyers and inspectors see it up front.
• Mobile homes: have the title, the year of manufacture and any lot details ready before you list.

Picture Butte market data

LDAR's public monthly report doesn't break out Picture Butte separately. It's grouped with other communities in a regional report. Contact us for current local sales data, including recent Picture Butte sales and active listings like yours.

Selling with 2% Realty

A local REALTOR® prices your home, lists it on the MLS® System and REALTOR.ca, markets it online, coordinates showings and negotiates for 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 sell acreages and farm properties near Picture Butte?

Yes. We help sellers in Picture Butte and the surrounding Lethbridge County, including acreages. Rural properties need extra details, like water, septic and any outbuildings, and we'll help you pull them together.

Will city buyers look at my Picture Butte home?

Many do. Your home is listed on the MLS® System and REALTOR.ca, where buyers across Lethbridge and area search.

How do you price a home in a smaller town?

We look at recent sales in Picture Butte and nearby towns, adjust for size, condition and lot, and give you a price range with the reasoning behind it.

Is the commission negotiable?

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

Let's get your home sold

Book a free evaluation, or call 403-360-2842. We also help sellers in Nobleford, Coaldale and Lethbridge.

*2% total commission. All commissions are negotiable. 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 Lethbridge County.