Rural Address, Vanscoy Rm No. 345 SK S0K 1V0
Vanscoy Rm No. 345 Vanscoy Rm No. 345 S0K 1V0

$765,000
Residential beds: 3 baths: 3.0 1,617 sq. ft. built: 1973

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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
SK009873
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
3
Year Built:
1973
Private 55.92-Acre Retreat minutes from Saskatoon, Fully on PAVEMENT! This exceptional 55.92-acre property offers the perfect balance of space, privacy, and convenience, located just minutes from Saskatoon with pavement right to your driveway. No gravel roads, just smooth access year round. Set well back from the road, the 1,617 sq ft bungalow is surrounded by open skies and mature trees, with pride of ownership evident throughout. Bright, spacious, and move-in ready, it’s a peaceful place to call home. Perfect for horse enthusiasts or hobby farmers, the property includes a 40' x 66' Quonset with concrete floor, 2 barn's ,2 sheds, Welding Shop ,Multiple animal shelters in the pastures. Tack Shop and a round pen for all your horse needs. The land is fenced and cross-fenced, featuring two water bowls, a large garden, and a beautifully treed section with a private walking trail. A rare opportunity to enjoy acreage living with room to roam offering peace, functionality, and quick access to all Saskatoon amenities.
Listing Area:
Vanscoy Rm No. 345
Property Type:
Residential
Property Sub Type:
Acreage
Building Type:
House
Home Style:
Bungalow
Year built:
1973 (Age: 52)
Total Floor Area:
1,617 sq. ft.
Bedrooms:
3
Number of bathrooms:
3.0
Kitchens:
1
Taxes:
$1,673 / 2025
Ownership Title:
Freehold
Heating:
Electric
Furnace:
Furnace Owned
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Wood
Propane Tank:
Not Included
Water Heater:
Included
Water Heater Type:
Electric
Water Softener:
Included
Water Treatment Equipment:
Included
Sewer:
Septic Tank
Sump Pump:
Not Included
Construction:
Wood Frame
Basement:
Full Basement, Unfinished
Basement Walls:
Concrete
Roof:
Asphalt Shingles
Exterior Finish:
Siding
Air Conditioner (Central)
Heated Garage: No, Other Buildings: Yes, Recreation Usage: No, School Bus: Yes, Service To Property: Yes, Workshop Heated: No, Yard Light: Yes
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main
Kitchen
14'1" × 9'
Linoleum
Main
Dining Room
14'1" × 11'
Carpet
Main
Living Room
19' × 12'
Carpet
Main
Primary Bedroom
13' × 11'1"
Carpet
Main
Bedroom
12' × 11'
Linoleum
Main
Bedroom
12' × 9'
Linoleum
Main
Family Room
20' × 12'
Carpet
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main
Yes
3
4'1" x 8' Linoleum
Main
No
4
6'1" x 7'1" Linoleum
Main
No
2
4' x 5'6" Linoleum
Occupancy:
Owner
Equipment Included:
Fridge, Stove, Washer, Dryer, Microwave Hood Fan, Shed(s), Window Treatment
Lot Size:
55.92 acre(s)
Lot Shape:
Irregular
Topography:
Flat
Sloughs:
None
Nearest Town:
Grandora
Other Buildings List:
barn, sheds, quonset, shop
Bush:
Some
Fences:
Complete
Garage:
2 Car Attached
Parking Places:
10.0
Parking Surface:
Gravel Drive
Date Listed:
Days on Mkt:
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Eagle Creek No. 376 Saskatchewan Information

The Rural Municipality of Eagle Creek No. 376 (2016 population: 595) is a rural municipality (RM) in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan within Census Division No. 12 and SARM Division No. 5. It is located west of the City of Saskatoon. The RM of Eagle Creek No. 376 incorporated as a rural municipality on December 13, 1909.[2] The following unincorporated communities are located within the RM. In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the RM of Eagle Creek No. 376 had a population of 643 living in 161 of its 216 total private dwellings, a change of 8.1% from its 2016 population of 595. With a land area of 822.29 km2 (317.49 sq mi), it had a population density of 0.8/km2 (2.0/sq mi) in 2021.[7] In the 2016 Census of Population, the RM of Eagle Creek No. 376 recorded a population of 595 living in 149 of its 163 total private dwellings, a 2.6% change from its 2011 population of 580. With a land area of 833.08 km2 (321.65 sq mi), it had a population density of 0.7/km2 (1.8/sq mi) in 2016.[4] The RM of Eagle Creek No. 376 is governed by an elected municipal council and an appointed administrator that meets on the second Tuesday of every month.[3] The reeve of the RM is Wendy Davis while its administrator is Trent Smith.[3] The RM’s office is located in Asquith.[3] Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rural_Municipality_of_Eagle_Creek_No._376

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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.

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