Sell Your Acreage, Farm or Home in Lethbridge County

Lethbridge County wraps around the city of Lethbridge. It's home to most of the acreages within a short drive of the city, plus irrigated farms, feedlots and small hamlets. It's part of the Lethbridge census area, and many county residents work in the city. 2% Realty helps county sellers with full service from local REALTORS® and an MLS® listing, for a 2% total commission.*

Communities we cover in the county

• Village: Barons (population 313), with Barons School (Pre-K to Grade 6)
• Hamlets: Chin, Diamond City, Fairview, Iron Springs, Kipp, Monarch, Shaughnessy and Turin
• Acreage areas: country residential subdivisions such as Eastview Acres, Sunset Acres, Westview Acres and McDermott
• Towns and village with their own pages: Coaldale, Coalhurst, Picture Butte and Nobleford

The county at a glance

• Population: 10,120 (2021 Census), not counting the city or towns
• Homes: about 95% of occupied homes were single-detached, and more than half had four or more bedrooms
• Families: the 2021 median age was 32.8
• Close to the city: Diamond City and Shaughnessy are about 15 to 25 km from Lethbridge by road, and Iron Springs and Turin are about 40 to 50 km
• Schools (Palliser School Division): Huntsville School in Iron Springs (Pre-K to Grade 12), Sunnyside School (K–6) and Barons School, plus schools in the towns
• Economy: irrigated crops and intensive livestock, including the area known as "Feedlot Alley"

What sells and who buys

Acreages near Lethbridge are the county's busiest rural market. Buyers are usually families who work in the city and want space, a shop and room for kids or animals, while staying close to schools and services. Hamlet homes in Diamond City, Shaughnessy and Monarch give buyers a rural address at a smaller scale.

Farmland and livestock operations sell mostly to established producers. Irrigation acres, water delivery, and the setbacks and permits that come with livestock operations all affect value.

Tips for county sellers

• Have the acreage basics ready. Water source and quality, septic system, internet options, and the age of the roof and furnace answer most buyers' first questions.
• Highlight the commute. Drive time to Lethbridge, school bus routes and road maintenance matter to city-working families.
• Show the shop. Shops, garages and outbuildings are a major draw. Measure them and include power and heating details.

How 2% Realty helps

Your REALTOR® prices your property from comparable acreage and rural sales, arranges professional photography, lists it on the MLS® System and REALTOR.ca, coordinates showings and negotiates offers with you through closing. For farmland, see selling a farm or acreage. For a home in the city, see selling your home in Lethbridge.

Frequently asked questions

How do you price an acreage near Lethbridge?

We compare recent acreage sales with similar land size, house, outbuildings, water and distance to the city, then adjust for what makes yours different.

Can I sell part of my land and keep the house?

Possibly. Splitting off land needs subdivision approval from the county. Talk to the county's planning staff before listing, and we'll plan the sale around the answer.

Is the commission negotiable?

Yes. All commissions are negotiable, and your listing agreement sets out the rate and services.

Nearby areas

We also serve the MD of Taber, the County of Warner, Vulcan County and the MD of Willow Creek. See all southern Alberta communities, or call 403-360-2842, answered 24/7.

*2% total commission. All commissions are negotiable. Community data: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population, and the public sources listed in our notes. 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).