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 Result43 Ranchers Crescent - MLS® # A2276891
Property Details
Description
Custom built by Baywest Homes, this original-owner walkout offers everything a family could want for an exceptional indoor and outdoor lifestyle, with abundant space, a year-round sunroom and swim spa, and a rare setting backing south onto a pond, green space, and walking paths with mountain views beyond. Tired of walking through cookie-cutter floor plans? This custom home stands out with a thoughtful layout designed for real life. Located on a quiet crescent in Air Ranch on a partial pie lot, this home offers over 4,200 sq.ft. of fully developed living space and outstanding long-term value. Featuring 25 solar panels, the EnerGuide rating is 39% more efficient than a typical new home (Green Wave Consultants, 2023). The main floor showcases vaulted ceilings, hardwood flooring, and expansive windows framing stunning views, plus an open-concept kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a built-in pantry, and a large island, flowing into the dining nook and living room with gas fireplace. A formal dining room, main-floor office, oversized laundry room, large secondary closet, and mudroom complete the level, with excellent potential for a main-floor bedroom conversion. Upstairs offers a spacious bonus room overlooking the pond, a sprawling primary suite with mountain views, a 5-piece ensuite and walk-in closet, plus two additional large bedrooms and a full bathroom. The fully finished walkout basement features 9’ ceilings, a family/media area with built-in Polk Audio speakers, flex space for gym or games, a dedicated billiards room, guest bedroom, full bathroom, and ample storage. The professionally built sunroom beneath the expanded deck (done in 2022) creates true year-round enjoyment and includes a Master Spas Challenger 15D swim spa (sellers can remove if preferred). The oversized pie-shaped lot offers a sunny south-facing backyard with automated irrigation, mature landscaping, fruit trees, and direct access to the pond beyond for a peaceful, private setting—and yes, there’s actually enough yard space for bocce ball! Additional upgrades include programmable Trimlights, two high-efficiency furnaces, air conditioning, a Rheem Marathon hot water tank, updated mechanical components, an oversized double attached garage, screw piles under the stamped concrete patio to support a future outdoor fireplace, and an extra-long driveway with room to park a 36-foot RV. Truly a rare Air Ranch offering combining luxury, efficiency, and one of Okotoks’ most scenic backdrops. Property video: https://youtu.be/d-gcMBCWPAc
Features
BBQ gas line, Lighting, Other, Private Yard, Storage
Amenities
Other
Listing Provided By
RE/MAX Complete Realty
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