Foam Lake Acreage
Foam Lake Rm No. 276 Foam Lake Rm No. 276 S0A 1A0

$389,900
Residential beds: 4 baths: 3.0 1,346 sq. ft. built: 1974

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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
SK033025
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
3
Year Built:
1974
Welcome to this beautifully treed 23.16-acre acreage located just 10 minutes south of Foam Lake, offering privacy, functionality, and peaceful rural living. Surrounded by mature shelterbelt trees, the yard site is incredibly private with open prairie views beyond. The 1,346 sq ft bungalow is move-in ready with numerous updates. Entering through the massive attached garage, you’re welcomed into a practical laundry and mudroom area with a newer washer. The main floor features an updated kitchen (2021) with modern finishes and appliances, flowing into the dining area and a bright, spacious living room filled with natural light. Down the hall are two guest bedrooms, a 4-piece bathroom, and a primary bedroom with a 2-piece ensuite. Flooring throughout the main level was updated between 2020 and 2022. The partially finished basement offers a large recreation room, fourth bedroom, 3-piece bathroom, and a versatile den, along with a large utility room, additional storage, and cold storage. Major updates include triple-pane windows (2021), attic insulation (2022), and shingles (2018–2019). Outside, the mature yard is beautifully maintained with expansive lawn space and established trees. The property includes a large quonset at 75ft x 48ft x 14ft tall (concrete foundation with gravel floor, 100amp power with 220v outlet) and two dugouts, ideal for animals or hobby farm use. With natural gas heating, power, a large bore well, and school bus pickup, this acreage offers rural living with everyday convenience.
Listing Area:
Foam Lake Rm No. 276
Property Type:
Residential
Property Sub Type:
Acreage
Building Type:
House
Home Style:
Bungalow
Year built:
1974 (Age: 52)
Total Floor Area:
1,346 sq. ft.
Bedrooms:
4
Number of bathrooms:
3.0
Kitchens:
1
Frontage:
971'
Parcel Count:
1
Ownership Title:
Freehold
Heating:
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Propane Tank:
Not Included
Water Heater:
Included
Water Heater Type:
Gas
Water Softener:
Included
Water Treatment Equipment:
Included
Sewer:
Lagoon
Sump Pump:
Not Included
Basement:
Full Basement, Partially Finished
Basement Walls:
Block
Roof:
Asphalt Shingles
Exterior Finish:
Siding
220 Volt Plug
Trees/Shrubs
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
Dining Room
11' × 9'6"
Hardwood
Main
Kitchen
11'6" × 10'
Hardwood
Main
Living Room
20' × 13'5"
Hardwood
Main
Bedroom
12' × 10'
Vinyl Plank
Main
Bedroom
12' × 9'
Vinyl Plank
Main
Primary Bedroom
12'11" × 11'6"
Vinyl Plank
Main
Laundry/Mud Room
Measurements not available
Linoleum
Basement
Utility Room
Measurements not available
Concrete
Basement
Recreation Room
39'9" × 12'10"
Concrete
Basement
Storage
Measurements not available
Concrete
Basement
Den
10'11" × 8'2"
Vinyl Plank
Basement
Bedroom
12'2" × 10'4"
Vinyl Plank
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main
Yes
2
Vinyl Plank
Main
No
4
Linoleum
Basement
No
3
Linoleum
Occupancy:
Vacant
Equipment Included:
Dishwasher Built In, Dryer, Freezer, Fridge, Garage Door Opnr/Control(S), Hood Fan, Microwave, Stove, Washer, Window Treatment
Lot Size:
23.16 acre(s)
Topography:
Flat
Sloughs:
None
Nearest Town:
Foam Lake
Other Buildings List:
Quonset (75ft x 48ft x 14ft tall)
Bush:
Shelter Belt
Fences:
None
Garage:
2 Car Attached, Parking Spaces
Parking Places:
8.0
Parking Surface:
Gravel Drive
Date Listed:
Days on Mkt:
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Sheho (2016 population: 105) is a village in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan within the Rural Municipality of Insinger No. 275 and Census Division No. 9. Sheho is located on Saskatchewan Highway 16 (the Yellowhead highway), in southeast Saskatchewan between Foam Lake to the west and the City of Yorkton to the east.[5] Sheho Lake post office first opened in 1891 at the legal land description of Sec.28, Twp.30, R.9, W2 before moving slightly and changing name to Sheho.[6] Sheho incorporated as a village on June 30, 1905.[7] In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Sheho had a population of 122 living in 70 of its 79 total private dwellings, a change of 16.2% from its 2016 population of 105. With a land area of 1.88 km2 (0.73 sq mi), it had a population density of 64.9/km2 (168.1/sq mi) in 2021.[10] In the 2016 Census of Population, the Village of Sheho recorded a population of 105 living in 59 of its 88 total private dwellings, a -23.8% change from its 2011 population of 130. With a land area of 1.95 km2 (0.75 sq mi), it had a population density of 53.8/km2 (139.5/sq mi) in 2016.[11] 51°35?13?N 103°12?45?W? / ?51.58694°N 103.21250°W? / 51.58694; -103.21250 Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheho

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Regional Analysis

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