Lac Ste. Anne County Real Estate Market Update: January 2026 Statistics

The rural Lac Ste. Anne County real estate market opened 2026 with a mixed but interesting start. While sales activity slowed compared to January 2025, pricing trends and negotiation metrics show a market that remains resilient and competitive.

For buyers and sellers watching the acreage and rural property market closely, January’s data provides important insight into where the market may head this spring.

Let’s break it down.

📉 Sales Activity: Slower Start to the Year

In January 2026, 10 properties sold in Lac Ste. Anne County, representing a 16.67% decrease compared to January 2025.

Year-to-date (which, in January, reflects just the first month), sales also sit at:

• 10 properties in 2026
• Compared to 12 in January 2025
• A 16.67% decrease year-over-year lac ste

A slower January is not unusual in rural Alberta markets. Winter conditions, reduced daylight, and holiday recovery often mean buyers wait for spring activity.

What this tells us: Demand hasn’t disappeared — it’s likely paused seasonally. Spring activity will be the true test of 2026 momentum.

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Lac Ste Anne New  MLS® Listings

🏷️ New Listings: Significant Drop in Supply

January 2026 saw 24 new listings, which is a 35.14% decrease compared to January 2025.

YTD comparison:

• 24 listings in 2026
• 37 listings in 2025
• -35.14% year-over-year

This sharp decline in inventory could become a major factor if buyer activity increases in spring.

Low supply + returning buyer demand = upward price pressure.

Average List Price

📈 Average Asking Price: Sellers Still Confident

Despite the drop in sale price, the average asking price rose to $575,000, a 5.55% increase over January 2025.

YTD comparison:

• 2026 YTD asking price: $575,000
• 2025 YTD asking price: $544,000
• +5.55% increase

This tells us sellers are still pricing confidently, even if sale prices adjusted slightly.

Translation: There may be negotiation opportunities if sellers are testing higher list prices early in the year.

Lac Ste Anne Home Sales

📉 Sales Activity: Slower Start to the Year

In January 2026, 10 properties sold in Lac Ste. Anne County, representing a 16.67% decrease compared to January 2025.

Year-to-date (which, in January, reflects just the first month), sales also sit at:

• 10 properties in 2026
• Compared to 12 in January 2025
• A 16.67% decrease year-over-year

A slower January is not unusual in rural Alberta markets. Winter conditions, reduced daylight, and holiday recovery often mean buyers wait for spring activity.

What this tells us: Demand hasn’t disappeared — it’s likely paused seasonally. Spring activity will be the true test of 2026 momentum.

Average Sale Price

💰 Average Sale Price: Down Month-Over-Month

The average sale price in January 2026 was $452,000, a 17.26% decrease from January 2025.

Year-to-date:

• 2026 YTD average sale price: $452,000
• 2025 YTD average sale price: $547,000
• 17.26% decrease year-over-year

This decline may reflect the specific types of properties that sold in January (possibly smaller acreages, land parcels, or lower-priced homes). With only 10 sales, averages can shift dramatically based on property mix.

Important context: One month does not define a trend. Spring volume will give a clearer direction for 2026 pricing.

🤝 Ask-to-Sell Ratio: Strong Seller Position

The average ask-to-sell ratio in January 2026 was 98.0%, up 2.70% from January 2025.

YTD comparison:

• 2026: 0.980
• 2025: 0.954
• +2.70% improvement

This means homes are selling much closer to asking price than they were last year.

Even with fewer sales, negotiation margins tightened significantly.

Average Days on Market

🕒 Days on Market: Huge Improvement

One of the most notable shifts in this report is Days on Market.

• January 2026 average DOM: 99 days
• Compared to 282 days in January 2025
• A dramatic 64.89% decrease

YTD numbers reflect the same comparison.

This suggests:

• Homes that are priced correctly are selling much faster.
• 2025 may have included several long-stale listings that skewed last year’s number.

This is a very positive sign for sellers heading into 2026.

This means homes are selling much closer to asking price than they were last year.

Even with fewer sales, negotiation margins tightened significantly.

📊 January 2026 Snapshot

(Statistics sourced from the January 2026 Local Market Update

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🔎 What This Means for Buyers

• Fewer listings means less competition for sellers later if demand increases
• Sellers are pricing higher — but properties are still negotiating
• Faster DOM suggests serious buyers are acting quickly

If you’re planning to purchase an acreage or rural property in Lac Ste. Anne County, early 2026 may offer strategic opportunities before the spring rush.

🏡 What This Means for Sellers

• Inventory is down significantly — this is good news
• Homes are selling much faster than last year
• Buyers are paying closer to list price

If you’ve been waiting to list, February and March could position you ahead of the spring competition.

📈 Looking Ahead to Spring 2026

Key indicators to watch:

• Will new listings remain low?
• Does buyer demand return with warmer weather?
• Do sale prices stabilize or rebound?

If inventory stays tight and demand returns, Lac Ste. Anne could see a competitive spring market.

Data provided by the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton and subject to change. Always consult with a real estate professional for the most current market information. 

If you would like more information on the Lac Ste Anne real estate market contact Chris Reid

Lac Ste Anne County Website