44170 Range Road 140
Rural Flagstaff County Rural Flagstaff County T0B 2L0

$599,900
Residential beds: 4 baths: 3.0 1,738 sq. ft. built: 1955

Stunning Home!
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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
A2301788
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
3
Year Built:
1955
Spacious and well-maintained acreage offering the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and outdoor living! This property has seen numerous updates over the years, including a metal roof (approx. 10 years old), updated attic insulation, vinyl windows throughout, central air conditioning - and it was professionally lifted onto a new concrete foundation in 1996! The main floor is designed for both everyday living and entertaining - starting with the MUST have of any Alberta acreage - the mud room, which not only has its own wash sink, BUT also has in-floor heating! Into the beautiful and bright kitchen, which features stainless steel appliances, an island, abundant counter space, a coffee bar area, and large windows that flood the space with natural light. Enjoy the multiple living areas, including a dining space, cozy living room, and a sunroom/den with direct access to the deck. Finishing off the main level is a well-appointed 4-piece bathroom with a corner jet tub, tiled shower, and convenient stackable laundry. Upstairs, you’ll find four bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite with a walk-in closet, along with a beautifully appointed bathroom featuring a soaker tub, separate shower, and elegant chandelier. The lower level provides excellent storage and utility space, with in-floor heat, a cold room, and an upgraded furnace (installed in 2015 & a new motor in 2026). Outside, this property truly shines - not only do you have plenty of interior entertaining space, but you have a large deck with a pergola as well as a concrete patio area for all your needs (complete with wiring for a hot tub!) The multiple outbuildings include a heated and powered detached garage, an additional garage (20x36), a shop (30x60) with in-floor heat, water, and an in-floor drain system, a bathroom w/laundry & two 12x32 covered overhangs for extra storage. There is a chicken coop with power and heat, and another shed with power! Surrounded by mature trees and a well-established shelterbelt, the yard also features raspberry bushes and elderberry trees — offering privacy, beauty, and a true country lifestyle. A fantastic opportunity for those seeking space, versatility, and the comforts of acreage living — all ready for you to enjoy.
Property Type:
Residential
Property Sub Type:
Detached
Condo Type:
Not a Condo
Transaction Type:
For Sale
Possession:
Possession Date:
Suite:
No
Num Legal Suites:
0
Num Illegal Suites:
0
Home Style:
1 and Half Storey, Acreage with Residence
Total Living Area:
1,738 sq. ft.
Main Level Finished Area:
1,090 sq. ft.
Upper Level Finished Area:
648 sq. ft.
Lower Level Finished Area:
Above Grade Finished Area:
Taxes:
Tax Assessed Value:
HOA Fee Includes:
Acreage:
Yes
Lot Area:
9.59 acre(s)
Acres Cleared:
Acres Cultivated:
Acres Irrigated:
Acres Leasehold:
Acres Not Cultivated:
Acres Freehold:
Acres Seeded:
Acres Tame Hay:
Acres Treed:
Acres Waste:
Acres Water Rights:
Front Exposure:
East
Reg. Size:
Reg. Size Includes:
Levels:
One and One Half
Total Rooms Above Grade:
8
Year built:
1955 (Age: 71)
Bedrooms:
4 (Above Grd: 4)
Bedrooms Above Grade:
4
Bedrooms Below Grade:
0
Bathrooms:
3.0 (Full:3, Half:0)
Plan:
2421281
Electricity:
100 Amp Service
Heating:
In Floor, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Basement:
Full, Partially Finished, None
Foundation:
Poured Concrete
New Constr.:
No
Construction Material:
Stucco
Structure Type:
House
Roof:
Metal
Ensuite:
No
Flooring:
Carpet, Concrete, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl
Cooling:
Central Air
Fireplaces:
0
Water Supply:
Well
Sewer:
Pump
Utilities:
Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Garage:
Yes
Garage Spaces:
2
Parking:
Double Garage Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Insulated, Parking Pad, RV Access/Parking
Laundry Features:
In Bathroom, Main Level
Central Air Conditioner, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Garage Control(s), Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Softener, Window Coverings
**NEGOTIABLE** Skid-Steer & attachments
None Known
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Mud Room
15'4" × 9'
Main Floor
Kitchen
16'9" × 12'4"
Main Floor
Living Room
15'7" × 12'4"
Main Floor
Dining Room
12'3" × 11'10"
Main Floor
Sunroom/Solarium
13'1" × 8'1"
Upper Level
Bedroom - Primary
13' × 8'7"
Upper Level
Bedroom
12'3" × 9'
Upper Level
Bedroom
10'7" × 8'6"
Upper Level
Bedroom
10'4" × 8'6"
Basement
Storage
8'4" × 7'9"
Basement
Furnace/Utility Room
12'3" × 10'4"
Basement
Living Room
21'10" × 11'7"
Basement
Exercise Room
11'3" × 10'8"
Basement
Cold Room/Cellar
12'6" × 3'8"
Basement
Hall
8'3" × 6'10"
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
No
4
8'8" x 12'3"
Upper Level
No
4
6'2" x 10'2"
Basement
No
3
5'3" x 7'9"
Title to Land:
Fee Simple
Community Features:
Airport/Runway, Park, Playground, Pool, Schools Nearby, Shopping Nearby
Interior Features:
Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Closet Organizers, Jetted Tub, Kitchen Island, Laminate Counters, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Storage, Vinyl Windows, Walk-In Closet(s)
Exterior Features:
Storage
Patio And Porch Features:
Deck, Pergola
Lot Features:
Fruit Trees/Shrub(s), Landscaped, Private, Treed, Views, Yard Lights
Num. of Parcels:
0
Outbuildings:
Shed, Hen House, Shop
Fencing:
None
Nearest Town:
Killam
Region:
Flagstaff County
Zoning:
AG
Listed Date:
Apr 14, 2026
Days on Mkt:
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    Stunning Home!
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    5 Minutes from Killam!
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    9.59 acres to enjoy!
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    Landscaped and ready for you!
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    Outdoor Entertaining Space
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    Large Deck
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    Pergola
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    Detached Garage - unheated
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    Inside of unheated garage
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    Detached Heated Garage
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    Shed with power
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    Entry to the Shop
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    Shop 60x30
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    Chicken Coop w/gas heater and power
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    Mud Room w/infloor heat
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    Kitchen w/island seating
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    Stainless Steel Appliances
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    Natural Light Flowing
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    Dining Room
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    Lots of space for entertaining
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    Living Room
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    Living Room looking into Dining Room
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    Sun Room/Den
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    Sun Room/Den
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    Main Floor 4 Piece Bathroom with laundry
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    Main Floor Laundry
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    Primary on Upper Level
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    Primary Bedroom
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    Bedroom 2
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    View Bedroom 2
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    Bedroom 3 with built-ins
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    Bedroom 3
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    Bedroom 4
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    Bedroom 4
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    Upper 4 piece bathroom
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    Soaker Tub in upper bathroom
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    4 Piece Upper Bathroom
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    Basement - future potential for more living space w/in-floor heat
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    Utility Room
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    Cold Storage
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    3 Piece Basement Bathroom
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    Storage Room
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    Gym area
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    Upper Floor
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    Basement
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    Main Floor

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Data was last updated May 24, 2026 at 10:05 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
13
Avg list price:
$520,000
Min list price:
$180,000
Max list price:
$899,000
Avg days on market:
36
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
272
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$267.27
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in Rural Flagstaff County. Average values are derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.
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Amisk Alberta Information

Alliance is a village in central Alberta, Canada. Established as a station on a Canadian Northern Railway (CNoR) line in 1916, Alliance became a village in 1918. It is located on Highway 602, approximately 160 km (99 mi) east of Red Deer. The village is 2 km (1.2 mi) east of Veterans Memorial Highway (Highway 36) and 2.5 km (1.6 mi) north of the Battle River. Prior to European settlement, the area surrounding the future site of Alliance was, at times, home to First Nations tribes who roamed the plains. The area was also the site of several confrontations between Cree and Blackfoot tribes, giving rise to the name Battle River. At the time of Canadian Confederation in 1867, Alberta was still owned by the Hudson’s Bay Company, and European missionaries spread Christianity through the native tribes. In 1904, prior to Alberta becoming a province, homesteaders arrived in the area to establish ranches. By 1910, the area surrounding what is now Alliance was well populated by Europeans, and in January 1916, the Canadian Northern Railway arrived in the young community. The name ‘Alliance’ was chosen by resident Tom Edwards, who named the community after his home city in the United States, Alliance, Ohio. Shortly after the community’s establishment, regular church services began. The first church service was held in a pool hall, with most of the congregation seated on the pool tables.[5] In 1930, a representative from the CN visited Alliance to purchase land in the community, and construction was scheduled begin on a new rail line. The Canadian Pacific Railway also began construction in the area. However, all rail construction was halted in 1932, with the community’s residents assuming that the rise of the automobile had driven traffic away from the rails. For the next forty years, Alliance continued to serve primarily as a farming hub for surrounding properties, although during the 1940s the community was hit by a two-week-long non-delivery strike by the Alberta Farmers’ Union.[5] Despite the general prosperity of farmers in the 1940s and early 1950s, the increasing replacement of labour by machinery meant that Alliance’s population declined sharply, such that seven businesses in the community closed between 1942 and 1954. Bumper crops in the 1950s caused no granary to be empty in the region, although a lack of demand for grain during the period dampened agricultural prosperity until export sales picked up. That decade also saw the modernization of Alliance as a community, with approximately one mile of pavement being laid in summer 1954, the installation of cushioned seats in the local theatre, and the construction of a seed cleaning plant.[5] In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Alliance had a population of 166 living in 90 of its 100 total private dwellings, a change of 4.4% from its 2016 population of 159. With a land area of 0.62 km2 (0.24 sq mi), it had a population density of 267.7/km2 (693.4/sq mi) in 2021.[4] In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Alliance recorded a population of 154 living in 83 of its 107 total private dwellings, a change of -11.5% from its 2011 population of 174. With a land area of 0.51 km2 (0.20 sq mi), it had a population density of 302.0/km2 (782.1/sq mi) in 2016.[6] Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alliance,_Alberta

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topsoil Depth (in) Alberta Source aafc slc version 3.2

Understanding Topsoil Depth in Alberta: Insights from AAFC SLC Version 3.2 Data

Topsoil depth is a critical factor for agricultural productivity, influencing water retention, nutrient availability, and root growth. The provided map of Alberta illustrates the topsoil depth in inches, highlighting significant regional variations. This analysis is based on data from the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Soil Landscapes of Canada (SLC) Version 3.2.

Key Observations

The topsoil depth in Western Alberta and the Rockies is generally shallow, ranging from 0 to 6 inches. This is due to the rugged terrain and erosional processes associated with mountainous regions. The shallow topsoil in these areas supports forests and natural vegetation rather than extensive agriculture.

Central Alberta, including areas around Edmonton and Red Deer, exhibits moderate to deep topsoil depths, generally between 8 to 14 inches. These depths are conducive to productive agriculture, supporting a variety of crops. The deeper topsoil in central regions contributes to higher agricultural yields and sustainable farming practices.

In Southern and Eastern Alberta, regions such as Calgary and areas towards the Saskatchewan border show variable topsoil depths ranging from 6 to 10 inches. While suitable for agriculture, these areas may require careful soil management to maintain productivity. Areas with shallower topsoil are more drought-resistant and may need irrigation and soil conservation practices.

Regional Analysis

The Rocky Mountain Influence is evident in the shallow topsoil of the Rocky Mountain foothills, resulting from the rocky and rugged terrain, limiting soil accumulation. These areas are more suited to forest growth and natural vegetation rather than intensive agriculture.

In contrast, the Prairie Conditions in central Alberta benefit from moderate to deep topsoil, which is ideal for crop production and supports Alberta’s agricultural economy. Maintaining topsoil depth through conservation practices is essential for sustaining long-term agrarian productivity in these areas.

Implications for Agriculture

Understanding topsoil depth is crucial for effective soil management practices, including crop selection, irrigation, and fertilization. Farmers can use this data to optimize their farming practices, choosing crops suited to the available topsoil depth and implementing appropriate soil conservation measures. Deeper topsoil improves water retention and nutrient availability, which is essential for healthy crop growth and high yields.

Conclusion

The topsoil depth map of Alberta reveals significant regional variations influenced by geographical features such as the Rocky Mountains and the fertile plains of central Alberta. Understanding these variations is crucial for optimizing agricultural practices and ensuring sustainable farming. By leveraging this data, farmers can improve crop yields, manage soil health, and enhance overall agrarian productivity in Alberta.

Sources

  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Soil Landscapes of Canada (SLC) Version 3.2 Data
  • Alberta Agriculture and Forestry