Living in the Laura Area, Saskatchewan

Laura is a small hamlet on Highway 7 southwest of Saskatoon, in the Rural Municipality of Montrose No. 315. Once a bustling pioneer farming community, it is now a quiet spot with only a handful of residents. Most buyers searching here are looking for acreages, farms and farmland in the surrounding RM of Montrose, which stretches along the South Saskatchewan River. If you are searching for Laura-area properties for sale, the listings above are pulled live from the MLS® and updated regularly.

Laura Quick Facts

Who the Laura Area Is a Great Fit For

The Laura area suits farmers and ranchers, acreage buyers who want real privacy and wide-open space, and anyone looking for land along the South Saskatchewan River corridor with Highway 7 access to Saskatoon.

Location and Getting Around

Laura sits on Highway 7 and the Saskatoon–Rosetown rail line, southwest of Saskatoon. Delisle, home to the RM office and a full range of small-town services, is the nearest town toward Saskatoon, and Harris and Rosetown are farther southwest along the highway.

Schools Serving the Laura Area

The Laura area has no school of its own. Depending on where your property is located, students may be bused to schools in nearby communities such as Delisle, which has Delisle Elementary School (K–6) and Delisle Composite School (Grades 7–12). Confirm school assignments and bus routes with the school division before you buy.

Parks, Recreation and Things to Do

The RM of Montrose offers fertile farmland, open grazing land and scenic riverfront landscapes along the South Saskatchewan River. Delisle's golf course, rinks and events are nearby, and Pike Lake Provincial Park is within driving distance for camping and swimming.

Shopping, Services and Healthcare

Laura has no services today. Residents use Delisle for everyday needs and Saskatoon for major shopping, hospitals and specialists.

Local Economy and Jobs

Agriculture is the heart of the area's economy, from grain farming to grazing land. The RM of Montrose has a population of around 700 and a strong volunteer and rural community spirit.

Acreages, Farms and Land for Sale near Laura

Properties near Laura are mostly acreages, farms and farmland, with some riverfront land in the RM of Montrose. When buying rural property, ask about water source, septic, road access and snow clearing, internet options, soil and land use, and RM zoning rules. Browse the listings above, or use the full MLS® search to set your own criteria.

Pros and Cons of the Laura Area

Pros: privacy and space, farmland and river-valley scenery, and Highway 7 access to Delisle and Saskatoon.

Cons: no services in the hamlet itself, school travel by bus or car, and acreage upkeep such as well and septic.

A Bit of Laura History

Laura grew up along the railway and was a busy pioneer farming community before the Great Depression. It was once incorporated as a village, became a hamlet under the RM of Montrose on December 31, 1954, regained village status for a time, and returned to hamlet status on December 28, 1978. Its post office operated from 1909 until 1977.

Explore Nearby Communities

Comparing options? See homes for sale in Delisle, Harris, Vanscoy, Pike Lake, Rosetown and Saskatoon.

Buying or Selling Land near Laura? Talk to Clayton & Jessica, Your Trusted REALTORS®

Clayton McNally and Jessica Hamel of Trusted Realty, Powered by RE/MAX Saskatoon, help buyers and sellers across Saskatoon and surrounding communities, including rural properties in the RM of Montrose. Whether you are looking for an acreage or farmland, or selling your rural property, call or text Jessica at 306.241.6029 or Clayton at 306.341.4401, or send us a message using the form below for local advice and a no-pressure conversation.

Laura Real Estate FAQ

Where is Laura, Saskatchewan?

Laura is a hamlet on Highway 7 southwest of Saskatoon, in the RM of Montrose No. 315.

Does anyone live in Laura?

Only a handful of people live in the hamlet today. Most properties in the area are acreages and farms in the surrounding RM.

What kinds of properties are for sale near Laura?

Mostly acreages, farms and farmland, with some riverfront land in the RM of Montrose. Current inventory is shown in the listings above.

Where is the nearest town to Laura?

Delisle is the nearest town toward Saskatoon and has schools, a golf course and everyday services.

What should I check before buying rural property?

Ask about water source, septic, road access and snow clearing, internet options, soil and land use, and RM zoning rules.

How do I book a showing for a Laura-area property?

Open any listing above and use the contact option, or send us a message using the form below and we will arrange a showing.

Laura Buyer & Seller Tools

Buying near Laura? Browse acreages for sale near Saskatoon and read our acreage buyer's guide, then compare Laura with other communities and Saskatoon neighbourhoods side by side. See what you can buy at your budget, estimate payments with our mortgage calculator, and bring the home viewing checklist to showings.

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