Sell Your Home in Magrath

Magrath is about half an hour south of Lethbridge. It was founded in 1899 by settlers from Utah and Idaho, and it still feels like a small town where people know their neighbours. Buyers often come here looking for a family home with a yard at a small-town pace. 2% Realty helps Magrath homeowners sell with full MLS® service from local REALTORS®, for a 2% total commission.*

Magrath at a glance

• Population: 2,481 (2021 Census), up 4.5% from 2016
• Distance from Lethbridge: about 35 km south, roughly 30–35 minutes
• Schools (Westwind School Division): Magrath Elementary School (K–6) and Magrath High School (Grades 7–12)
• Local landmarks: the Galt Irrigation Canal, a National Historic Site with a nature trail, and Magrath's "Buffalo Bin" grain elevator, one of only a few left in Alberta
• Recreation: Magrath Golf Club, a skatepark, and parks and trails
• Health care: Magrath Community Health Centre

What Magrath's homes look like

Magrath is almost all houses. In the 2021 Census, about 89% of occupied homes were single-detached houses, and more than half (54%) had four or more bedrooms. About 78% of households owned their home.

Most of the town is established. About 54% of homes were built before 1981, and about 21% in 2001 or later.

What that means when you list:

• Space sells. Show the bedroom count, basement and yard clearly in photos and in the listing.
• Mature homes need a paper trail. Buyers and inspectors will ask about the age of the roof, furnace, windows and wiring. Pull your receipts together early.
• Few homes come up at once. In a small market, one good comparable sale can matter a lot, so pricing needs local knowledge.

Magrath and area market data

The Lethbridge & District Association of REALTORS® reports Magrath as part of Census Division 3. That region covers Cardston County (including Magrath and Cardston), the MD of Pincher Creek No. 9 and Willow Creek No. 26. For September 2026, LDAR reported for the region:

• 37 residential sales, with an average price of $342,873
• 145 homes in inventory and 3.92 months of supply
• 304 sales year to date, with an average price of $412,836

These are regional figures, not Magrath-only numbers, and monthly averages in small markets can swing a lot. Contact us for current local sales data for Magrath.

Selling with 2% Realty

Your local REALTOR® sets a pricing strategy, lists your home on the MLS® System and REALTOR.ca, markets it, handles showings and negotiates for you through to 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 buyers from Lethbridge look in Magrath?

Many do, especially families who want more space. Your listing on the MLS® System and REALTOR.ca reaches buyers searching all of Lethbridge and area.

How do you price a home in a small market like Magrath?

Your REALTOR® looks at recent Magrath sales, nearby towns like Raymond and Cardston, and what's for sale right now. Then they recommend a price range. You make the final call.

Do you sell acreages in Cardston County?

Yes. We help sellers in Magrath and the surrounding county, including acreages.

Is 2% the total commission?

Yes. It's a 2% total commission. All commissions are negotiable. Ask us how the 2% works for your sale.

Let's get started

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

*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.