Jansen Ranch (599 ac Deeded & 802 ac Crown Lease)
Prairie Rose Rm No. 309 Prairie Rose Rm No. 309 S0K 2B0

$1,500,000
Farm

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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Farm
MLS® Num:
SK042960
Build. Type:
House
RM of Prairie Rose Ranch – 599 deeded acres (4 quarters) + 804-acre Crown grazing lease (5 quarters) near Jansen, SK. Turnkey cattle operation running approx. 120 pairs across nine quarters. The 599 deeded acres (Pt Sec 19-32-19-W2) are 100% fenced and cross-fenced into roughly six paddocks — 148 cultivated acres seeded to grass, 402 native grass, balance sloughs and bush. Excellent water: a flowing well (2020) north of the house services the house and 1 watering bowl, plus a second slowing well (1971) feeding multiple stock waterers at the barn and corrals. The purchaser can apply for a 804-acre Crown grazing lease (5 quarters, approx. 584 pasture acres) in conjunction with the purchase of thee deeded land. The yard is a complete handling setup: a newer 36'x48' steel barn with centre alley and eight pens, a moved-on 2-storey shop (former Pioneer Grain office), grain storage, an original wood barn, and underground power throughout. The 988 sq ft, 1½-storey home offers 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms including a fully finished basement. Run it as grass or a mix of hayland and crop, a ready-to-operate ranch unit in a strong cattle area. A note on current conditions: the area has received 20+ inches of rain this year - well above normal - so there is standing water across the land and yard at present. This reflects an exceptionally wet season rather than typical conditions.
From Jansen: 0.5mi east on HWY 16, 2 mi south.
Listing Area:
Prairie Rose Rm No. 309
Property Type:
Farm
Property Sub Type:
Ranch
Building Type:
House
Home Style:
One ½
Year built:
1950 (Age: 76)
Total Floor Area:
988 sq. ft.
Bedrooms:
4
Number of bathrooms:
2.0
Parcel Count:
4
Property Offered:
Buildings And Land
Heating:
Electric, Forced Air
Fireplaces:
0
Water Heater:
Included
Water Heater Type:
Electric
Sewer:
Liquid Surface Dis, Septic Tank
Basement:
Full Basement, Fully Finished
Basement Walls:
Preserved Wood
Roof:
Metal
Exterior Finish:
Metal
Drinking Water: Yes, Other Buildings: Yes, School Bus: Yes, Yard Light: Yes
Occupancy:
Owner
Lot Size:
599.01 acre(s)
Topography:
Flat
Sloughs:
Some
Stones:
Some
Nearest Town:
Jansen
Distance to Town:
3
Distance to elementary school:
30
Distance to High School:
30
Other Buildings List:
Barn,WorkShop
Bush:
Some
Fences:
Barbed Wire, Complete
Garage:
No Garage
Date Listed:
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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.

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Regional Analysis

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