Land and Housing

Land Availability

The Municipality of Red Lake covers approximately 681 square kilometres, and consists of 5 communities including Red Lake, Balmertown, Cochenour, McKenzie Island and Madsen. There are a large number of serviced and non-serviced lots in most of the communities including both town and lakefront locations. Lot prices vary depending on location and zoning and range from $10,000+ for a serviced town lot to $40,000+ for a residential waterfront lot. The Municipality of Red Lake has a vast potential for expansion of both full-time and seasonal residences, in both a town and/or waterfront location. While commercial properties in the downtown business areas are limited the Municipality has 2 industrial parks one at Red Lake and one adjacent to Balmertown which provide opportunities for expansion.

The Township of Ear Falls covers an area of 355 square kilometres being situated on the shores of the English River and Lac Seul. The town has a large number (50+) serviced lots which are ready for development. In addition to fully serviced town lots the Township also has estate lots adjacent to the English River and the Municipal Golf Course and on Lac Seul. The water and sewer infrastructure is capable of servicing a community in excess to 5,000 people.

Housing Stock

According to Statistics Canada in 1996 there were a total of 1640 occupied dwellings in the Municipality of Red Lake including the communities of Red Lake, Balmertown, Cochenour and McKenzie Island. Of these dwelling 1170 were considered owned private dwellings and 470 were rented private dwellings. The average value of owned occupied dwellings in 1996 was $96,746 (Golden) and $101,856 (Red Lake). There were 12 housing starts in 1998 and a construction permit value of $5,835,265.

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