24 Lakeshore Drive
Murphy Lake (Loon Lake Rm No. 561) Loon Lake Rm No. 561 S0M 1L0

$469,900
Residential beds: 3 baths: 2.0 1,033 sq. ft. built: 2020

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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
SK018814
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
2
Year Built:
2020
Discover this elegant year-round home in a quiet subdivision on Murphy Lake. This home offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a separate bunkhouse for guests. The main floor features the primary bedroom with access to a four-piece bathroom and laundry. The bright and open kitchen is perfect for entertaining, with live-edge wood shelves, a large quartz island, and expansive windows that offer breathtaking views of the lake. Downstairs, the walkout basement includes two additional bedrooms, a three-piece bathroom, a well-designed bar area, and a family room with a cozy wood stove. Outside, the gorgeously landscaped yard boasts a custom stamped concrete pathway that leads to a fire pit area and an outdoor kitchen, ready for your BBQ, smoker, and more. A 15'x19' bunkhouse provides the perfect private retreat for overnight guests or teenagers. Mature trees on both sides of the property ensure excellent privacy. But the best part is the lake itself. A private path leads directly from the home to the water, where you can easily launch your boat. Murphy Lake is perfect for fishing, recreational boating, or enjoying a sunset on your paddle board. This home is on a cistern and a septic tank. It's a quick one-and-a-half-hour drive north from Lloydminster or just over an hour southeast of Cold Lake. The town of Loon Lake is only fifteen minutes away and offers groceries, restaurants, a medical clinic, and a golf course. There are also many other lakes and parks to explore in the area.
Listing Area:
Loon Lake Rm No. 561
Listing Subarea:
Murphy Lake (Loon Lake Rm No. 561)
Property Type:
Residential
Property Sub Type:
Detached
Building Type:
House
Home Style:
Bungalow
Year built:
2020 (Age: 5)
Total Floor Area:
1,033 sq. ft.
Bedrooms:
3
Number of bathrooms:
2.0
Kitchens:
1
Taxes:
$2,582 / 2025
Frontage:
135'
Ownership Title:
Freehold
Heating:
Electric, Wood
Furnace:
Furnace Owned
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Wood
Water Heater:
Included
Water Heater Type:
Electric
Water Softener:
Not Included
Construction:
Wood Frame
Basement:
Walkout, Fully Finished
Basement Walls:
ICF Block
Roof:
Asphalt Shingles
Exterior Finish:
Siding
Balcony, Deck, Firepit, Lawn Back, Lawn Front, Trees/Shrubs
Year Round
Recreation Usage: Yes, Separate Basement Entry: Yes
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main
Primary Bedroom
9'8" × 9'1"
Laminate
Main
Kitchen/Dining
20' × 15'
Laminate
Basement
Bedroom
9'5" × 7'7"
Laminate
Basement
Bedroom
9'5" × 7'7"
Laminate
Basement
Family Room
15'11" × 14'8"
Laminate
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main
No
4
6'5" x 9'8" Vinyl Plank
Basement
No
3
4'10" x 6'5" Vinyl Plank
Occupancy:
Owner
Equipment Included:
Fridge, Stove, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher Built In, Microwave, Satellite Dish, Window Treatment
Lot Size:
0.79 acre(s)
Lot Shape:
Waterfront
Nearest Town:
Loon Lake
Garage:
Parking Spaces
Parking Places:
6.0
Parking Surface:
Gravel Drive
Date Listed:
Days on Mkt:
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Beaver River No. 622 Saskatchewan Information

The Rural Municipality of Beaver River No. 622 (2016 population: 1,216) is a rural municipality (RM) in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan within Census Division No. 17 and SARM Division No. 6. It is located in the northwest-central portion of the province. The RM of Beaver River No. 622 is the highest numbered rural municipality in Saskatchewan. The RM of Beaver River No. 622 incorporated as a rural municipality on January 1, 1978.[2] The following urban municipalities are surrounded by the RM. The Big Island Lake Cree Territory is within the RM, as is the Ministikwan 161A First Nations Indian reserves and Thunderchild First Nation territories.[5] In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the RM of Beaver River No. 622 had a population of 1,277 living in 496 of its 894 total private dwellings, a change of 5% from its 2016 population of 1,216. With a land area of 2,356.32 km2 (909.78 sq mi), it had a population density of 0.5/km2 (1.4/sq mi) in 2021.[8] In the 2016 Census of Population, the RM of Beaver River No. 622 recorded a population of 1,216 living in 441 of its 841 total private dwellings, a 19.6% change from its 2011 population of 1,017. With a land area of 2,370.09 km2 (915.10 sq mi), it had a population density of 0.5/km2 (1.3/sq mi) in 2016.[4] The RM of Beaver River No. 622 is governed by an elected municipal council and an appointed administrator that meets on the third Thursday of every month.[3] The reeve of the RM is Kevin Turchyn while its administrator is Sharon Stacey.[9] The RM’s office is located in Pierceland.[3] Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rural_Municipality_of_Beaver_River_No._622

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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

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.

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