Foothills Municipal District: Facts

• Home to nearly 22,800 people in 2016
• Encompasses 3,600 square kilometres of land
• Home to more than 2,000 kilometres of roads and Highway 2 and 22 – two primary highways in Southern Alberta
• Surrounds Okotoks, High River, Turner Valley, Black Diamond, Longview, and the Eden Valley Indian Reserve
• Includes the hamlets of Aldersyde, Blackie, Cayley, De Winton, Hartell, Heritage Pointe, Millarville, Naptha, Priddis and Priddis Greens

Foothills County is an expansive municipal district in southern Alberta covering roughly 3,600 square kilometres of rural land and communities. Located just south of the City of Calgary, many high-end buyers consider purchasing acreages for sale in Foothills MD because of the serene ambience, heightened privacy and often luxury features offered by these rural properties.

Foothills Acreages & Land

Rural homes for sale in Foothills County come in all shapes and sizes. While new luxury developments exist in areas such as Artesia and Heritage Pointe, other acreages are much older but found on sought-after land providing potential home buyers the opportunity to renovate these properties how they see fit.

Foothills land for sale is also available from various owners. For those looking to build an acreage from the ground up, buying a few acres or more in the area may be the perfect opportunity to start anew in a rural setting.

From equestrian estates and crop farms to luxury villas and estate homes, Foothills Municipal District has something for almost any home buyer looking to live in a rural setting.

Foothills Amenities & Recreation

Real estate in rural Foothills provides residents with convenient access to outdoor leisure and recreation such as hiking, mountain biking, camping, canoeing, motor sports, skiing, horseback riding and other related activities.

Kananaskis Country and Bragg Creek, two of the best regions near Calgary to partake in outdoor activities, are home to countless mountain ranges and trails to go with. Highwood River and Sheep River also provide the opportunity for fishing and rafting.

Golf enthusiasts will be glad to know that exceptional golf courses are just a short drive away from their acreage in Foothills MD, including:

• Turner Valley
• Highwood Golf
• River’s Edge
• Crystal Ridge
• D’Arcy Ranch
• Sirocco
• Nanton

Designated Schools:

• Foothills School Division #38
• Christ the Redeemer Catholic Separate School Division #3
• Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School (Private – Grades 1 to 12)
• Edison Private School (Private – Grades K to 12)

See a full list of Foothills Designated Schools here.

Foothills Real Estate Experts

Are you thinking about moving into an acreage property? Is now is a good time to sell your property in the area? Our team of experienced REALTORS® with RE/MAX House of Real Estate have helped countless clients buy and sell acreage properties near Calgary and would love to put their knowledge and skillset to work for you!

Contact Cody & Jordan anytime at 403-370-4008 if you have questions about current listings on the MLS® or would like us to set up a showing for you! Get a Free Property Evaluation for your Foothills acreage home near Calgary today!

We are looking forward to helping you accomplish your real estate goals!

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