A 16-Acre Foothills County Acreage With Subdivision Potential, Crown Land Backing, and Three Drilled Wells
Is there a Foothills County acreage for sale near Millarville with subdivision potential? Yes — 322191 Range Road 135 is a 16.14-acre country residential acreage near Millarville, Alberta, backing crown land with approval-pending subdivision potential for up to three parcels and three drilled wells already on site.
Some acreage listings check one box. This one checks several that rarely appear on the same property at the same time.
Sixteen acres of country residential land in Foothills County. Crown land on one side. A private dead-end road. Three drilled wells & strong producing. Utilities run to the proposed lot lines. Subdivision potential for up to three parcels, subject to county approval. And a character home with genuine warmth: log walls, newer skylights, triple-pane German windows and hardwood floors.
Fifteen minutes to Okotoks. Thirty minutes to Calgary. The full rural experience without the trade-off of distance.
The Land: What Makes This Property Unusual
Sixteen acres is a meaningful size in Foothills County. Not so large it becomes unmanageable, not so small it feels like a large city lot. It sits in the country residential zoning that most buyers in this area are specifically searching for.
What separates this property from a typical acreage listing is the combination of assets already in place.
Crown land backing. The property borders crown land on one side. That means no future neighbours in that direction, direct access to open space, and a buffer that no fence or berm can replicate. In a region where privacy is often the entire point of buying rural, this is a meaningful feature.
Three drilled wells. All three are strong producers. If you've ever gone through the process of drilling a well on an acreage, or tried to budget for one during a subdivision, you know what having three already in the ground represents. It removes one of the most unpredictable costs and obstacles in any land development scenario.
Utilities to the proposed lot lines. The infrastructure work has been done. The path toward subdivision is clearer than it would be starting from scratch.
Dead-end road. Private. Quiet. No through traffic.
The Subdivision Opportunity
Subject to Foothills County approval, this 16.14-acre parcel can be subdivided into three country residential lots:
- A 6.14-acre lot retaining the existing home
- Two 5-acre country residential lots
The flexibility in how you approach this is real. Live in the home while you build on one of the new lots. Sell one or both lots to offset the cost of a new build. Retain the original home as a rental while you develop the additional parcels. Acreage rentals in Foothills County are in strong demand, and a well-maintained five-bedroom home on six-plus acres has obvious appeal.
This kind of ready-to-execute subdivision setup — with wells, utilities, and a liveable home already in place — represents a genuinely uncommon opportunity in the Foothills County market. Most buyers looking for land with upside have to start from a blank parcel. This one gives you a running start.
For more on the subdivision process in Alberta, Alberta Land Titles and Surveys and the Foothills County planning and development office are the authoritative sources.
The Home: Character That Holds Up
This is a home that is truly special. It's been carefully maintained by owners who respected the property, and it carries genuine character that newer builds in this price range simply don't have.
Log walls anchor the living room. Newer skylights bring in a level of natural light that changes how the interior feels throughout the day. High-end triple-pane German windows and a newer roof have addressed the big-ticket items. Hardwood floors run through the main living areas.
Kitchen and Main Floor
The kitchen has granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a stainless steel sink, with space to accommodate a proper dining table. A separate formal dining room sits adjacent to the main living areas. A sunroom off the main floor works as a home office, reading room, or flex space depending on what you need. Two-piece bath with laundry off the kitchen completes the main level.
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Five bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms across the home. The primary suite has a four-piece ensuite with a soaker tub and separate shower. A main four-piece bath services the remaining bedrooms. This is a floor plan that works for a family, accommodates a home-based business, and has room left over.
Outbuildings
Two detached single-car garages sit adjacent to the home. One at 271 square feet, one at 351 square feet. Both have paved floors. Use them as garages, workshops, storage, or some combination of all three.
The Millarville Area: Why People Choose This Part of Foothills County
The land around Millarville, Alberta is some of the most sought-after acreage country in the province. It sits in the western edge of Foothills County where the land starts to roll and the Rockies become a permanent fixture on the western horizon.
Millarville itself is a small hamlet with outsized character. The Millarville Farmers' Market runs through the summer and is one of the most well-regarded markets in southern Alberta, drawing buyers from Calgary, Okotoks, and the surrounding rural communities every Saturday morning. The Millarville Racetrack hosts horse racing and community events through the warm months. It's the kind of place that feels genuinely rooted.
The surrounding area has a long history of equestrian use, hobby farming, and rural residential living. Properties here tend to attract buyers who have made a deliberate decision about how they want to live — not just where. The combination of accessible distances to Calgary and Okotoks, established rural infrastructure, and natural landscape makes this corridor one of the more consistently in-demand pockets of the Foothills County acreage market.
Thirty minutes to Calgary means access to all major services, international airport, and employment centres without sacrificing the lifestyle. Fifteen minutes to Okotoks puts you close to a full-service town with groceries, medical, restaurants, and retail without the scale of the city.
For buyers coming from Calgary who are weighing where to land in the foothills region, this location threads a needle that's genuinely hard to find.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is country residential zoning in Foothills County, Alberta? Country residential zoning in Foothills County designates land for low-density rural residential use, typically on parcels of five acres or more. It allows for single-family homes, hobby farming, and accessory structures, and is one of the most common zoning designations for acreage buyers in the county. Subdivision of country residential parcels is subject to Foothills County planning approval.
How does the acreage subdivision process work in Alberta? Acreage subdivision in Alberta requires an application to the relevant municipality, in this case, Foothills County - through their planning and development department. The county reviews the proposal against its land use bylaw, assesses servicing requirements (water, utilities, road access), and issues a decision. Having existing wells and utilities already at the proposed lot lines, as this property does, significantly reduces both cost and approval complexity.
Why do buyers choose acreages near Millarville over other parts of Foothills County? The Millarville area combines landscape character (rolling terrain, mountain views, mature trees) with reasonable proximity to Calgary and Okotoks. Crown land adjacency is more available in the western foothills than in flatter parts of the county, and the established rural community around Millarville gives the area a sense of place that newer acreage developments elsewhere don't have.
Interested in seeing this property or learning more about acreage opportunities in Foothills County? Heather Tarras is a Realtor® with RE/MAX Landan Real Estate, holding formal Farm, Ranch and Acreage certification and a dual residential and rural licence. She specializes in acreages, land, and rural properties across Foothills County, Okotoks, High River, Diamond Valley, and Calgary.
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