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Thorsby: A Highway 39 Town Twenty Minutes from Pigeon Lake
Thorsby is a Leduc County town of 967 people (2021 Census) about 38 km west of Leduc on Highway 39. Southwest Edmonton households look at it for two reasons: homes cost a fraction of what they do in the city, and Pigeon Lake is roughly 20 km south down Highway 778. It became a town on January 1, 2017, after decades as a village.
Planning a move or a purchase?
Tell the team what you need and get a buyer plan with areas, prices and next steps.
A town you reach without crossing the city
From the Henday and Terwillegar Drive, go south on the QE II to Leduc and turn west on Highway 39 through Calmar. For anyone working in Nisku or at the airport, the drive runs against city traffic in both directions.
Small market, room to bargain
25 homes sold in Thorsby on our MLS System in the 12 months to October 31, at a median of $205,000. Sellers received a median 93.03% of list, so buyers had some room. Only 5 homes were listed on Nov 8.
Source: REALTORS® Association of Edmonton MLS® System, Nov 1, 2025 to Oct 31, 2026 (closed sales) and Nov 8, 2026 (active listings).
Our comparison point in the southwest is Callaghan, where detached homes sold at a median of $457,000 over the same 12 months. The gap is large enough that some sellers pay off their mortgage entirely when they make this move.
School from kindergarten to graduation
Black Gold School Division runs both Thorsby Elementary and Thorsby Junior Senior High, so children never need a bus to another town. The Alberta Health Services Thorsby Community Health Centre handles public health, immunization and home care; emergency care is in Leduc or Drayton Valley.
Lake weekends as part of daily life
Pigeon Lake Provincial Park and the summer villages on the lake's north and west shores are close enough for an evening swim. Several of our Thorsby buyers chose it instead of a lake cabin: one property, lake access nearby, and much lower carrying costs.
Checks for an older Thorsby home
- Many homes date from the 1960s to 1980s; ask about the roof, windows and electrical panel.
- Get a current Real Property Report showing compliance with Town rules.
- Check whether the lot backs onto farmland, which can bring dust and spraying in season.
Sources: Thorsby, Wikipedia, Highway 39, Thorsby Elementary, AHS Thorsby Community Health Centre, Statistics Canada 2021 Census.
Thorsby questions
When did Thorsby become a town?
On January 1, 2017. It had been a village before that.
Can I reach Pigeon Lake quickly from Thorsby?
Yes. Highway 778 takes you roughly 20 km south to the lake.
Can students finish high school in Thorsby?
Yes. Black Gold runs Thorsby Elementary and Thorsby Junior Senior High.
What did Thorsby homes sell for last year?
The median was $205,000 on 25 sales, at a median 93.03% of list.
Is there emergency care in Thorsby?
No. The community health centre covers public health and home care; emergencies go to Leduc or Drayton Valley.
Questions about moving to Thorsby?
Contact the Haupt Phaneuf Real Estate Team, eXp Realty, at 780-993-8574.
West on Highway 39
- For full listings and market stats, see Thorsby homes for sale on HauptRealty.com.
- Southwest Edmonton homes and neighbourhood guides
- Callaghan neighbourhood guide
- Leduc County acreages
- Pigeon Lake cabins from the southwest