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 Result462 Crystal Green Manor - MLS® # A2260965
Property Details
Description
"WELCOME TO YOUR DREAM HOME" An exquisite custom walkout bungalow nestled on an exquisite, landscaped lot, on a quiet culdesac backing onto beautiful Crystal Ridge Golf Course. The home features vaulted ceilings, tigerwood hardwood floors, air conditioning, and numerous extras. The spacious open design includes a living/family room with a gorgeous stone fireplace for cozy evenings, a lovely dining area for formal times, a chef's gourmet haven including a gas range, a built-in oven & warmer, loads of cupboards, granite counters, walk in pantry, and a fantastic huge island for entertaining. The primary bedroom features a walk in closet and five piece ensuite complete with a therapeutic air bath tub. Eating area has access to the wrap around deck to enjoy the beautiful privacy and the evening sun. For convenience, laundry and a powder room on main floor. Lower walkout level features a family/games/theatre room for enjoyable fun times. There are an additional two bedrooms, an office/den, and three piece bathroom, as well as space for a gym. The patio area features a beautiful hot tub, and steps away, a cozy firepit. The numerous extras include underground sprinkler system, Allure outside lighting, water lines in garage and on deck, air conditioning, all closets with auto lights, surround system upstairs in living & dining room, kitchen, ensuite and upper & lower deck, movie system downstairs with sub-woofer, and natural gas outlets on both upper & lower decks. Recent upgrades include roof shingles (2017), fridge with water & ice (2023), dishwasher (2024), microwave (2024), vacu flo (2023), new in slab heating pump (2024), 75 gallon hot water tank (2024), new blinds (2023). This home is located in a quiet long culdesac with a west facing back yard in beautiful Okotoks. The annual HOA gives access to Crystal Shores lake just blocks away. Don't miss viewing this lovely home, its PRECIOUS!
Features
BBQ gas line, Fire Pit, Lighting
Amenities
Beach Access
Listing Provided By
RE/MAX House of Real Estate
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