Okotoks
Nestled along the Sheep River Valley in the heart of the Alberta Foothills, the Town of Okotoks is a young, vibrant and friendly community. Okotoks was the 10th fastest growing community in Canada from 2006-2011 with a 42.9% population growth.
Okotoks has a front range view of the Rocky Mountains to the west, and situated fifteen minutes south of Calgary’s city limits. Natural beauty, ideal location and a commitment to sustainability reinforce their enviable quality of life. 97% of the residents when asked to rank quality of life in Okotoks, they ranked it to be very good.
To discover more about the Town of Okotoks, read more below.
Okotoks’ name comes from the Blackfoot First Nation’s word for rock. Just seven kilometres west of town lies the world’s largest known glacial erratic, Big Rock, a massive stone deposited by glacial ice.
The population of the Town of Okotoks according to its 2014 municipal census is 27,331. At its current population, Okotoks is the largest town in the province and is eligible for city status.
Okotoks is a dynamic, growing community, reflecting all the best qualities of a small town life, with the amenities expected in a large urban community. A number of delightful shopping districts can be found throughout Okotoks, including Olde Town Okotoks, the Business Park and Southridge Village Shopping Centre. Multitudes of additional shops, stores and services can be found scattered throughout the city, ensuring there is always a shop nearby, to name a few:
- Costco
- Safeway
- Sobeys
- Walmart Supercentre
- Many restaurants and fast food chains and;
- a variety of financial institutions and gas stations
If recreation and sports entertainment are what you are looking for; Okotoks boasts a wide array of recreation facilities:
- 79 kms of pathway system (which includes 25km of sidewalks), of which 60 kms are interconnected and cleared of snow
- 96 parks
- 48 playgrounds
- 14 ball diamonds
- 2 football/rugby fields
- 15 soccer pitches
- 5 tennis courts
- 2 locations of outdoor fitness equipment
- BMX track
- Water Spray Park
- Skate Park
- Various outdoor skating rinks and toboggan hills
Okotoks also hosts the WMBL (Western Major Baseball League) Okotoks Dawgs and the AJHL (American Junior Hockey League) Okotoks Oilers for your entertainment.
For your educational needs, Okotoks has a plethora of schools both public, catholic and private:
Public Schools:
- Big Rock Elementary School (Grades 1-6)
- Dr. Morris Gibson Elementary School (Grades 1-6)
- Percy Pegler Elementary School (Grades 1-6) French
- Okotoks Junior High School (Grades 7-9)
- Foothills Composite High School (Grades 10-12)
Catholic Schools:
- Good Shepherd School (Grades K-8)
- Holy Trinity Academy (Grades 9-12)
- St. Mary’s School (Grades K-8)
Private Schools:
Okotoks is one of Alberta’s best family friendly, safest and youngest Towns in the Province. It is big enough that you have everything at your fingertips, but small enough that you make lots of friends in the community.
Okotoks Real Estate
Listing Details
Return to Search Result28 Mount Rae Terrace - MLS® # A2219069
Property Details
Description
Located in the desirable community of Mountainview, this two-storey home offers a practical layout and thoughtful features for comfortable family living. As you walk in the front door, the entry is nice and open and easy for guests to arrive. The kitchen features quartz counters, stainless steal appliances and an added bonus office space or “control centre” just before the spacious walk in pantry. The adjacent dining and living areas provide ample room for daily activities and gatherings. Outside on the composite deck, you have gas BBQ hook up and access to the Beachcomber hot tub. There is also a space ready for a backyard fire pit or place a shed! Back inside, a wide 4-foot staircase leads to the upper level, enhancing accessibility throughout the home. Upstairs, you'll find four bedrooms, each equipped with walk-in closets. The laundry room is also found up here and is huge and has lots of storage and natural light. Along with the 4 bedrooms is also a bonus room! The primary has a large bedroom, walk in closet, big tub, his and her sinks and a shower. Downstairs has even more space with a rumpus room, area for a home gym, a 4 piece bathroom, a bedroom and a fun flex room. Could be used as storage, a kids play area or as a home business like it currently is set up for. Lots and lots of storage under and stairs and in the utility room too! Bonus feature, the basement was insulated with spray foam when it was developed. For the man of the house, a heated 2.5-car (tandem) garage with 220 volt plug and a workshop area, or park your quad/motorcycles back there! On the outside is GlowStone permanent track lighting! Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac, the property boasts a sizable front yard that benefits from afternoon and evening sun. The neighborhood offers easy access to walking paths, a large playground, and a nearby nature reserve. No traffic coming by unless it’s your neighbours, and everything Okotoks has to offer just minutes away. Reach out to your favourite realtor to schedule a viewing today!
Features
BBQ gas line
Listing Provided By
CIR Realty
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