Living in Mountain View County, Alberta
Mountain View County is a rural municipality north and northwest of Calgary, stretching from Highway 2 west into the foothills. It includes the towns of Olds, Didsbury, Carstairs and Sundre, the village of Cremona and hamlets like Water Valley. It is known for farmland, acreages, recreational land and big foothills views.
Why people move to Mountain View County
Acreages, hobby farms and quarter sections with space for horses, shops and gardens.
Towns and hamlets with schools, rinks, rodeos and local shops, and Calgary within driving distance.
Foothills, rivers and back roads for riding, fishing, camping and snowmobiling.
What to know before you buy
- Most rural properties use a water well and a private septic system. Test water quantity and quality and have the septic inspected.
- Check the county land use district for what you can build or keep on the land, and confirm permits for the house, shop and outbuildings.
- Review the title for easements, utility rights-of-way and surface leases for oil and gas sites.
- Confirm road access, who maintains the road, internet and cell coverage, and the distance to the nearest fire hall.
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Thinking about buying or selling in Mountain View County?
McMillan Real Estate Group, brokered by Real Broker, helps buyers and sellers across Mountain View County and the foothills.