Stagecoach Ridge Estates at 386222 32 Street East in Foothills County offers country residential lots ranging from 2.65 to 5.05 acres, just 8 minutes south of Okotoks, with mountain views and zoning that permits horses and outbuildings.
Finding a raw acreage lot this close to a full-service town in Foothills County is genuinely uncommon. Most buyers searching for land near Okotoks end up either too far out to be practical, or close enough to town that the lots are small and the lifestyle they were after doesn't quite materialize.
Stagecoach Ridge Estates sits in a different category. Eight minutes to Okotoks. Country residential zoning. Lots sized from 2.65 to 5.05 acres. Mountain views. And the freedom to build what you actually want on land that gives you room to do it.
What Stagecoach Ridge Estates Offers
This is a thoughtfully planned acreage subdivision in rural Foothills County — new enough that you're choosing your lot, not inheriting someone else's layout.
Lot sizes range from 2.65 to 5.05 acres. That range matters because the right size depends on what you're building toward. A 2.65-acre lot gives you room for a custom home, an oversized garage, and landscaped outdoor space. A 5-acre lot opens the door to a shop, a barn, a garden, corrals, and space for horses — all without the property becoming unmanageable.
Country residential zoning applies across the subdivision, which means animals are permitted. If horses are part of the plan, this is one of the few new subdivisions close to Okotoks where that's a realistic option on day one, not a project for later.
The mountain views are consistent across the community. This part of Foothills County looks west across open farmland toward the Rockies, and on a clear day that view is a significant part of why people choose this area over land further east or north.
Build What You Actually Want
One of the real advantages of buying into a new subdivision rather than purchasing an existing acreage is starting with a blank slate. The home, the shop, the garage layout, the driveway placement — all of it gets designed around how you actually live rather than working around decisions someone else made twenty years ago.
Stagecoach Ridge lots accommodate a wide range of builds. A custom home with an oversized attached garage and finished landscaping. A home with a separate triple-car detached shop for the toys, the tools, or a home-based trade business. A property set up for equestrian use with a barn and corrals from the start. Or something more straightforward — a well-built custom home on a private lot with space around it and a view worth waking up to.
The zoning and lot sizing make all of those realistic. What you build is up to you.
The Location: South of Okotoks in Foothills County
The address puts you at 386222 32 Street East in Foothills County, in the corridor south of Okotoks that has become one of the more sought-after areas for acreage buyers who still need reliable access to services, work, or Calgary.
Eight Minutes to Okotoks
Okotoks is a full-service town of roughly 30,000 people with a complete range of services: grocery stores, medical clinics, dentists, restaurants, fitness facilities, hardware stores, and retail. You're not making a major trip every time you need something. The drive from Stagecoach Ridge is eight minutes on paved roads — short enough that it's a non-issue in daily life.
Okotoks has seen consistent growth over the past decade, and the amenities have grown with it. The community has a small-town character that Calgary-area buyers are specifically looking for when they start considering a move south. For more on Okotoks, the Town of Okotoks provides a solid overview of services and community planning.
Thirty-Five to Forty Minutes to Calgary
Calgary's south end — with access to Macleod Trail, Deerfoot, and all major employment and commercial corridors — is roughly 35 to 40 minutes from this location. That commute is realistic for most professional schedules, and increasingly common as buyers weigh city living against the lifestyle available in Foothills County for the same or lower cost.
Foothills County: Rural Alberta at Its Most Practical
Foothills County is the municipal district surrounding Okotoks, High River, and Diamond Valley. It covers a large area of southern Alberta between Calgary and the U.S. border, and it's consistently ranked among the more desirable rural municipalities in the province for acreage living. Road maintenance is reliable, emergency services are accessible, and the county's planning department has a well-established process for country residential development.
The landscape in this part of Foothills County is open and rolling with unobstructed sight lines to the west. It doesn't have the dramatic terrain of properties further into the foothills, but it also doesn't have the access challenges or weather exposure that can come with that. This is practical acreage country — beautiful, open, and genuinely liveable year-round.
Why New Lots Near Okotoks Are Hard to Find
Most of the acreage land close to Okotoks was subdivided and developed years ago. The inventory of existing acreages turns over steadily, but finding a raw lot where you choose the builder, the layout, and the timeline is a different kind of opportunity.
New country residential subdivisions this close to an established town in Foothills County don't come to market frequently. When they do, the lots at the higher end of the size range and with the best views tend to move first. If you've been waiting for the right piece of land to build on rather than settling for an existing property, this is worth a serious look.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is country residential zoning in Foothills County? Country residential zoning in Foothills County designates land for rural residential use on parcels typically ranging from 2 to 20 acres. The zoning permits single-family homes, accessory buildings such as garages, shops, and barns, and livestock including horses. It's the most common zoning designation for acreage buyers in the county and is governed by Foothills County's land use bylaw.
Can I have horses on a lot at Stagecoach Ridge Estates? Yes. The lots at Stagecoach Ridge Estates carry country residential zoning, which permits horses and other livestock. Lot size will determine practical setup — a 5-acre lot allows for corrals, a barn, and turnout space, while smaller lots within the subdivision are better suited to a single horse or hobby animal setup.
How far is Stagecoach Ridge Estates from Calgary? Stagecoach Ridge Estates is located in Foothills County approximately 35 to 40 minutes south of Calgary's south end via Highway 2 and local paved roads. It is 8 minutes from central Okotoks.
Lots at Stagecoach Ridge Estates are available now. 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 listed and represents this subdivision and knows every lot in it.
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