Rural Address, Monet Rm No. 257 SK S0L 0Z0
Monet Rm No. 257 Monet Rm No. 257 S0L 0Z0

$220,000
Residential beds: 4 baths: 1.0 1,864 sq. ft. built: 1960

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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
SK008365
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
1
Year Built:
1960
These sellers are ready to move forward with their plans and have priced this one to MOVE! If your family is bursting at the seams, this acreage might be the perfect solution. You'll love this well kept and spacious 1,864 sq ft home east of Elrose, on a quiet 4.86 acres PLUS the convenience of being on the municipal water line! Upon entering, you'll find ample space for boots and coats, along with convenient bench seating. The main floor laundry is just ahead, offering a wall of cupboards and counter space. To your right, the dining room and country kitchen are centrally located, benefiting from southern sunlight via a new garden door. The living room also enjoys this southern exposure with a wall of windows. A long hallway leads to a four-piece bath featuring new drywall, paint, toilet, vanities, and mirrors. There's ample space for linen storage or a baby change table. The main floor is completed by a home office and four large bedrooms. The home is built on a partial concrete basement housing all the utilities - hot water tank, natural gas furnace, and the municipal water storage tank and pressure system. A direct entry stairwell from the backyard to the basement is ready to be reactivated. The yard is well-treed and sheltered, with several small sheds suitable for garden storage, chickens, goats, or other small livestock. There's plenty of space to add a garden, garage, shop, or even a pool. This home has been freshly painted and includes new windows, baseboards, door and window casings, some interior and exterior lights, eavestrough, and a brand new garden door.
South of Elrose 1 mile on Hwy 4, then east on #751 (Burkhalter Rd) for 14 miles, property is on the south side.
Listing Area:
Monet Rm No. 257
Property Type:
Residential
Property Sub Type:
Acreage
Building Type:
House
Home Style:
Bungalow
Year built:
1960 (Age: 65)
Total Floor Area:
1,864 sq. ft.
Bedrooms:
4
Number of bathrooms:
1.0
Kitchens:
1
Taxes:
$696 / 2024
Frontage:
470'
Ownership Title:
Freehold
Heating:
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Furnace:
Furnace Owned
Fireplaces:
0
Water Heater:
Included
Water Heater Type:
Electric
Sewer:
Liquid Surface Dis, Septic Tank
Construction:
Wood Frame
Basement:
Partial Basement, Unfinished
Basement Walls:
Concrete
Roof:
Asphalt Shingles
Exterior Finish:
Siding
Deck, Garden Area, Lawn Front, Trees/Shrubs
Other Buildings: Yes, Service To Property: Yes, Yard Light: No
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main
Porch
7'11" × 6'8"
Parquet
Main
Laundry
8'11" × 7'10"
Linoleum
Main
Office
11'10" × 5'10"
Carpet
Main
Bedroom
12'5" × 11'11"
Vinyl Plank
Main
Primary Bedroom
11'11" × 10'9"
Carpet
Main
Bedroom
12'7" × 11'11"
Vinyl Plank
Main
Bedroom
10' × 9'10"
Carpet
Main
Kitchen
11'7" × 7'11"
Parquet
Main
Dining Room
15'3" × 10'10"
Parquet
Main
Living Room
19'2" × 15'4"
Laminate
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main
No
4
7'10" x 11'10" Linoleum
Occupancy:
Owner
Equipment Included:
Fridge, Stove, Washer, Dryer, Shed(s)
Lot Size:
4.86 acre(s)
Lot Shape:
Rectangular
Topography:
Flat
Sloughs:
None
Nearest Town:
Elrose
Distance to Town:
24
Distance to elementary school:
24
Other Buildings List:
chicken coop, multiple small sheds
Bush:
None
Fences:
Some
Garage:
No Garage
Parking Places:
10.0
Parking Surface:
Gravel Drive
Date Listed:
Days on Mkt:
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Lacadena No. 228 Saskatchewan Information

The Rural Municipality of Lacadena No. 228 (2016 population: 535) is a rural municipality (RM) in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan within Census Division No. 8 and SARM Division No. 3. The RM of Lacadena No. 228 incorporated as a rural municipality on December 12, 1910.[2] The following urban municipalities are surrounded by the RM. The following unincorporated communities are within the RM. In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the RM of Lacadena No. 228 had a population of 787 living in 290 of its 613 total private dwellings, a change of 47.1% from its 2016 population of 535. With a land area of 1,896.92 km2 (732.40 sq mi), it had a population density of 0.4/km2 (1.1/sq mi) in 2021.[7] In the 2016 Census of Population, the RM of Lacadena No. 228 recorded a population of 535 living in 244 of its 553 total private dwellings, a -6.5% change from its 2011 population of 572. With a land area of 1,895.97 km2 (732.04 sq mi), it had a population density of 0.3/km2 (0.7/sq mi) in 2016.[4] The RM of Lacadena No. 228 is governed by an elected municipal council and an appointed administrator that meets on the first Tuesday of every month.[3] The reeve of the RM is Bradley Sander while its administrator is Yvonne Nelson.[3] The RM’s office is located in Kyle.[3] Media related to Lacadena No. 228 at Wikimedia Commons Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rural_Municipality_of_Lacadena_No._228

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