Rural Newell, County of · MLS® A2335781
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1,694 sq ft · 5 sq ft lot · House · Single Family · built 1983 · 78 days on market
listed by Neil Friesen, REAL BROKER
Escape to the peace and quiet of country living with this beautifully maintained 5.26-acre acreage nestled between Rolling Hills and Hays, Alberta. Offering the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and rural lifestyle, this property is ready for your family, your livestock, and your homesteading dreams. The well-maintained 4-bedroom home has seen numerous updates over the years and offers plenty of space for everyday family living. A thoughtful floor plan includes two laundry rooms—one on each level—making household chores that much easier. The spacious breezeway connecting the home to the garage creates an oversized mudroom and entry, providing plenty of room for family and guests to come and go without feeling crowded, especially during those chilly Alberta winters. The massive attached garage (912 sq/ft) is a standout feature. Newer in construction, it is insulated with spray foam for year-round comfort and energy efficiency, and even includes its own bathroom—ideal for projects, entertaining, or cleaning up after a day outdoors. Step outside and you'll discover a mature, well-treed yard that offers privacy, shade, and a peaceful setting to enjoy the outdoors. Whether you're relaxing with a book beneath the trees or hosting family gatherings, the yard is a true retreat. For those looking to embrace the rural lifestyle, the property is already set up with steel-fenced corrals and two livestock waterers, making it an excellent fit for horses, cattle, hobby farming, or anyone looking to raise their own livestock. Bonus- you never have to haul water, Brooks city water is plumbed right into the cistern. In addition to the domestic water for the house, you have irrigation water for the yard and watering animals. You can fill the dugout in the fall and have water for your critters all winter long. If you've been searching for a move-in-ready acreage that combines a comfortable family home with the infrastructure needed for country living, this property is one you w on't want to miss. Experience the space, serenity, and freedom that only acreage living can offer, add that to the abundance of water and you have yourself an oasis.
20% down at 4.34% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing.
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about $4,004 a year
The asking price times County of Newell's 2026 residential rate of 6.16 per $1,000 (municipal and education).
The listing shows $1,985 a year in property tax.
Estimate from Alberta Municipal Affairs mill rates. Leaves out local improvement levies and utilities; the municipality's tax notice is the real figure. Without the city's assessment this uses the asking price, so it's a rough guide.
Walkability 0/100 · Car needed for most errands
Nothing everyday within a 10 minute walk.
mihom score from OpenStreetMap places, by straight line distance.