Sell Your Home in Stavely

Stavely is a small ranching town on Highway 2 between Claresholm and Nanton, with the Porcupine Hills to the west and open prairie to the east. Its indoor rodeo, first held in 1929, still brings crowds every year. If you're ready to move, 2% Realty can list your Stavely home on the MLS® System and handle the whole sale with local REALTORS®, for a 2% total commission.*

Stavely at a glance

• Population: 544 (2021 Census), steady since 2016, in 287 homes
• Distance: about 97 km from Lethbridge by road, about 110 km south of Calgary, and a short drive north of Claresholm and its hospital
• School: Stavely School (Kindergarten to Grade 6, Livingstone Range School Division)
• Recreation: a 9-hole golf course, an arena and a campground in town. Pine Coulee Reservoir is about 5 km west, and Willow Creek Provincial Park is about 16 km west.
• History: named for Alexander Staveley Hill of the Oxley Ranching Company, one of the early big ranches in the area

The Stavely housing market

Stavely is a market of detached homes. In the 2021 Census about 85% of occupied homes were single-detached houses and most of the rest were mobile homes. With a median age of 54.8, many owners have been in their homes for years, so listings often come from retirees moving closer to family or services.

Buyers tend to be people who want a quiet town with room for a garden, a shop or a trailer, and who are happy to drive to Claresholm, Nanton or Calgary for work and shopping. Some are local ranch and farm families. Others come from the Calgary area looking for small-town space.

Tips for a Stavely sale

• Price it from the right comparables. With few sales in town each year, recent sales in Claresholm, Nanton and Granum help set a realistic range. We pull them for you.
• Lead with the lot. Garages, shops, RV parking and big yards matter to Stavely buyers, so we put them in the photos and the headline.
• Have the basics ready. Recent utility costs and the age of the roof, furnace and hot water tank answer the first questions out-of-town buyers ask.

Full service for 2%

A local REALTOR® prices your home, arranges professional photography, lists it on the MLS® System and REALTOR.ca, books showings and negotiates offers with you through closing day. Learn how selling with 2% Realty works, or meet our team.

Frequently asked questions

Is there enough demand for homes in a town this size?

Yes. Your listing goes on the MLS® System and REALTOR.ca, so it reaches buyers across Alberta. Because there are fewer sales in a small town, pricing it right from the start matters even more.

Can you sell a mobile home on its own lot in Stavely?

Yes. Mobile homes on titled lots are listed and sold through the MLS® System like any other home. Your REALTOR® will tell you which details buyers and lenders will ask for.

Is the 2% commission negotiable?

All commissions are negotiable. Your rate and services are set out in your listing agreement before anything is listed.

Nearby communities

We also serve Claresholm, Nanton, Granum and the rest of the MD of Willow Creek. Selling land or an acreage nearby? See selling a farm or acreage. 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).