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Buying Land South and West of Southwest Edmonton: Leduc and Parkland Counties
For a southwest Edmonton household, "land outside the city" usually means Leduc County to the south or Parkland County to the west, both within a short drive of the Anthony Henday. This guide is about the decisions in order: which county, what the parcel is zoned for, what servicing will cost, and how to time a land purchase with the sale of a southwest house.
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Leduc County and Parkland County at a glance
| County | Bare land sales | Bare land median | Land for sale | Acreage sales | Acreage median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leduc County (rural) | 53 | $370,000 | 26 | 174 | $750,500 |
| Parkland County (rural) | 103 | $255,000 | 83 | 349 | $735,000 |
Source: REALTORS® Association of Edmonton MLS® System, Nov 1, 2025 to Oct 31, 2026 (closed sales) and Nov 8, 2026 (active listings).
Parkland had about twice the bare land sales and more than three times the listings, so a buyer there has more parcels to compare. Leduc County's bare land median was higher.
Step 1: confirm the land use district
Both counties replaced their land use bylaws in 2025: Leduc County adopted Land Use Bylaw 14-25 on June 24, 2025, and Parkland County passed Land Use Bylaw 2025-12 on May 27, 2025. An older listing or survey may still use district names from the old bylaws, so look the parcel up in the current bylaw. Leduc County notes that livestock is not permitted in its Country Residential District.
Step 2: count the servicing costs
- Water: search the Alberta Water Well Information Database for drilling reports on and near the parcel.
- Sewage: a private system needs a permit and a certified installer; soil and slope decide the system type.
- Power and gas: your distributor is set by location. Get a written estimate for bringing service to the building site.
- Access: a new approach off a county road needs county approval, and land near a provincial highway may need a provincial roadside development permit.
- Old wells: check the Alberta Energy Regulator's abandoned well map for setbacks.
Step 3: time it with your southwest house
- Most lenders treat bare land differently from a house, often with a larger down payment. Get the land financing answer before you list.
- If you will build, decide where you live during construction. Many southwest sellers rent nearby or negotiate a long possession.
- Write conditions that match the land: water, soil testing, survey and permits, not only financing.
Our Leduc County and Parkland County pages show current acreage listings.
Sources: Leduc County development, Leduc County land use bylaw update, Parkland County bylaw notice, Alberta Water Well Information Database, Alberta private sewage standards, Roadside development permits, AER abandoned wells map.
Questions about buying land south and west of the city?
Contact the Haupt Phaneuf Real Estate Team, eXp Realty, at 780-993-8574.
Land questions from southwest Edmonton buyers
When did Leduc County change its land use bylaw?
Leduc County adopted Land Use Bylaw 14-25 on June 24, 2025.
When did Parkland County change its land use bylaw?
Parkland County passed Land Use Bylaw 2025-12 on May 27, 2025.
Which county had more bare land for sale?
Parkland County, with 83 rural land listings on November 8, 2026, against 26 in Leduc County.
Can I keep horses on a country residential lot in Leduc County?
Leduc County notes that livestock is not permitted in its Country Residential District. Check the district for the exact parcel.
What conditions should a land offer include?
Water, soil testing, survey and permit conditions, as well as financing.
Working with the Haupt Phaneuf Real Estate Team
The Haupt Phaneuf Real Estate Team, eXp Realty, works with buyers and sellers across southwest Edmonton and can meet at your home to discuss pricing. Reach the team at 780-993-8574.