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Housing Market
The housing market in the region is very strong. Low transient populations combined with stable communities, excellent amenities and an above average quality of life results in a stable population base and strong housing market.
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Houses
Housing prices vary from community to community with homes ranging in value from $10,000 to $130,000. Weekly listings by three real estate companies and by private owners indicate that new residents have a number of housing options at any time in addition to building new dwellings.
Residential Lots
Residential lots for new construction are available in the communities of Russell, Binscarth, Inglis and Angusville at very reasonable rates. Further information on residential lots and their costs can be obtained through each municipal office.
Town of Russell 204-773-2253
Village of Binscarth 204-532-2223
Inglis (RM of Shellmouth-Boulton) 204-564-2589
Angusville (RM of Silver Creek) 204-773-2449
Mobile Home Lots
Options to rent lots are available in the Russell Trailer Court, owned and operated by the Town of Russell and the Davidson Trailer Court, a privately owned court located within the RM of Russell. The option to purchase a mobile home lot also exists within the Town of Russell.
The Village of Binscarth has 10 fully serviced, beautifully landscaped lots for sale at a cost of $10,000 with the offer of a $5,000 rebate if the owner moves a mobile home onto the lot within one year of the sale.
Rental Units
Vacancy rates have traditionally been very low throughout the region. A stable population with a low turnover rate means that few apartments or rental accommodations become available each month. Rental prices vary from community to community in a range of $200 to $600 per month. Within the Town of Russell there are 35 apartment units ranging from bachelor suites to three bedroom apartments. Binscarth has one rental suite available and the community of Inglis has four apartments.
Rental rates for units provided by Manitoba Housing are based on 25% to 27% of gross average monthly income. Units are available in each of the communities of Angusville, Binscarth, Inglis and Russell.
Senior Housing
Twelve housing units are available to seniors in the Lions Manor located in Russell. This is a life lease project requiring an initial equity payment and monthly payments that include everything except phone and cable.
Manitoba Housing also provides options for seniors in the communities of Russell, Binscarth and Inglis.
Low Income Rental Housing
Manitoba Metis Federation rents to families with an income under $34,000.
Phone: 1-800-665-8474 (ext. 318) (toll free from in Manitoba) or 204-582-9809 Manitoba Housing Phone: 1-800-651-8217 (toll free in Manitoba) or 204-726-6455
Cottages
Lake of the Prairies and Silver Beach
offer cottage developments, accessible year round.
Local Realtors
If you are interested in purchasing an existing home, acreage or parcel of land contact one of the following:
Royal LePage Westpark Realty
Phone: 204-773-2640
Fax: 204-773-3379
www.westparkgroup.com or
www.mts.net/~jemonty
Jakeman Insurance & Real Estate
Phone: 204-937-8357
Fax: 204-937-8897
www.jbbroblin.com
Local Newspaper
Search the classified advertisements in The Russell Banner for
privately offered sale and rental housing.
Internet: www.russellbanner.com
Phone: 204-773-2069
Fax: 204-773-2645
New Home Construction
Want to build? Contact a local lumber/building supplies and contract home
building service.
McMunn & Yates Building Centre
Phone: 204-773-2690
www.mcmunnandyates.com
Twin Valley Co-op Home & Agro Centre
227 Main Street S.
Russell, MB
Phone: 204-773-3917
www.twinvalleycoop.ca
Building Permits
Building Permits for all five municipalities are managed through the Tri-Roads Planning District. For further information contact:
Willie Brown, Building Inspector
P. O. Box 430, Russell, MB R0J 1W0
Office: 204-773-2056
Cell: 204-773-6360
Home: 204-773-3514
Fax: 204-773-3370
E-mail: triroadsbuilding@yahoo.ca
Residential Property Tax Rates [Learn More]
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