
Welcome to your complete guide to Foothills County acreages for sale and Foothills County real estate. Find everything from rural acreages, horse properties, family farms, to luxury estate homes and land parcels ready for your dream project—all a short drive south of Calgary.
Browse homes, acreages, farms and land for sale across key Alberta counties — from scenic country estates to productive farmland, equestrian acreages, and rural lifestyle communities near Calgary.
Not sure about Foothills County zoning, rural utilities, horse properties, financing, or building on land near Calgary? Our in‑depth Foothills County Real Estate & Acreage FAQ walks you through the key details for buyers and landowners, including:
Get clear answers before you buy—so your Foothills County acreage purchase comes with confidence, not guesswork.
Explore the Foothills County FAQFoothills County offers a wide range of rural properties, including country residential acreages, horse and equestrian properties, family farms, luxury estate homes, and build-ready land parcels. Buyers can choose from mountain-view acreages, homes with shops or barns, and parcels near Okotoks, High River, De Winton, Millarville, Priddis, and Heritage Pointe.
Zoning determines what you can do on your Foothills County acreage, such as keeping horses or livestock, adding secondary suites, or subdividing land. Before buying, it is important to confirm the current land use designation and permitted uses so your plans for building, farming, or operating a business are allowed.
Most Foothills County acreages rely on private water wells or cisterns, and septic tanks or treatment fields instead of city services. As a buyer, you should arrange inspections and water testing, review system age and permits, and budget for ongoing maintenance and potential upgrades to rural utilities.
Many properties in Foothills County are suitable for horses, with pastures, paddocks, and room for barns or riding arenas. The specific number of animals and type of equestrian use allowed will depend on the zoning and parcel size, so it is important to review the land use rules for each listing you are considering.
Drive times from Foothills County to Calgary typically range from about 10 to 40 minutes, depending on the location of the acreage and your destination in the city. Many buyers choose this area because it offers quick access to major routes and amenities while still providing privacy, space, and country views.
Yes. Families living on Foothills County acreages can access schools, sports facilities, shops, and medical services in nearby communities such as Okotoks and High River. Smaller hamlets and rural hubs also offer local services, with Calgary’s full range of amenities just a short drive away for most residents.
Buying an acreage involves extra steps such as checking well and septic reports, confirming access and driveway agreements, reviewing land use bylaws, and understanding service costs like snow removal and road maintenance. Buyers should allow time for additional inspections and due diligence specific to rural and agricultural properties.
Working with an agent experienced in Foothills County acreages and rural properties is highly recommended. A rural specialist can flag red flags, help you interpret zoning and title registrations, coordinate the right inspections, and guide you through financing and conditions that are common with country homes and land.
Yes. Current listings often include fully finished country homes, updated acreages with shops or barns, and vacant land suited for new construction. Whether you want a turnkey horse property or a bare parcel to design your own estate, you can filter Foothills County MLS® listings to match your goals and budget.
Instantly explore all Foothills County real estate listings using the interactive map below. Blue clusters show available properties—zoom into Okotoks, High River, Priddis, De Winton, and Millarville to view individual homes, acreages, and land for sale. Click any pin for full photos, property details, and pricing pulled directly from today’s Foothills County MLS® listings. Filter by location, price, and property type to find equestrian estates, hobby farms, country homes, and mountain-view luxury acreages just south of Calgary, and quickly compare neighborhoods and nearby amenities to zero in on your ideal rural property.

Work with Diane Richardson—your Foothills County and Calgary acreage specialist—to uncover new listings, hidden-gem acreages, horse properties, and land opportunities in De Winton, Heritage Pointe, Okotoks, Millarville, Priddis and surrounding rural communities. Diane provides straightforward advice, detailed local knowledge, and a smooth experience for both acreage buyers and sellers.
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