Cochrane Homes For Sale
The community of Cochrane, Alberta is a short and pleasant 20 minute commute from the Northwest of Calgary, nestled in at the junction of Alberta Highways 22 and 1A.
With a classic western flavour felt throughout, this town has plenty to offer residents including great options for shopping, an incredible opportunity for plenty of outdoor recreational activities, and a great selection of schools for your kids.
To learn more about Cochrane real estate listings in this area, explore the latest Cochrane Real Estate Statistics to get a better idea of the many different options for home and land ownership available in this and the surrounding areas.
Cochrane
Cochrane Real Estate
| Average Price | $653K |
|---|---|
| Lowest Price | $0 |
| Highest Price | $45M |
| Total Listings | 13,481 |
| Avg. Days On Market | 168 |
| Avg. Price/SQFT | $398 |
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Cochrane Real Estate Information
The Cochrane real estate market doesn’t get much better than this. In Cochrane, AB, you’ll find one of the fastest-growing and largest towns in the province. With over 33,000 people, this town was first established in the late 19th century, was incorporated as a town in 1971, and is even eligible for city status at the moment.
Its reputation for western culture is well-earned, and is especially evident on Main Street. Cochrane, Alberta features timeless western-themed stores, including those that cater to enthusiasts of golf, hiking, cycling and other outdoor activities - even windsports!
With more than two thirds of the land zoned residential, there is still quite a bit of land and commercial areas in Cochrane, Alberta, along with small industrial industries such as lumber, construction, retail and ranching.
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Did You Know? Cochrane, Alberta is one of the few lucky places in the country with no business tax? |
The average prices for the real estate for sale in Cochrane is approximately $450,000, and because of the interest in this town, the prices are on the rise. The area includes a number of neighbourhoods including, but not limited to Bow Meadows, Fireside, West Terrace, West Valley, and more.
There are a number of different home types for sale, and the real estate agents from Real Estate Partners can find you anything you’re looking for, including existing homes, a brand new built home, land of various configurations and lot size, and much more.
While there are not a great deal of condos or townhomes in this area, the real estate professionals familiar with the largest town in Alberta know that this is the type of Calgary real estate you’ll want to keep your eye on as the area continues its solid pace of growth.
Culture in Cochrane, Alberta
Besides the cowboy culture that is present in any Western-themed town, there are also plentiful farmers markets, dozens of fun and creative events and festivals each year, including everything from art exhibitions to rodeo.
Ice cream and coffee shops abound, the living space and mountain views are gorgeous, and strolling or driving through the area will always leave you satisfied.
Education in Cochrane, Alberta
There are a number of educational options available for parents, with many choosing to send their children to the Rocky View School Division for elementary and secondary schools. There are also options for students at the Calgary Catholic School District as well as the Greater Southern Alberta Catholic Francophone District.That said, most will find post-secondary opportunities outside of the area.
Transportation in Cochrane, Alberta
This community is unique, in that they recently launched the Cochrane On-Demand Local Transit (COLT) app, which is a transportation service similar to the on-demand access provided by Uber. Town members decided that this was the best fit for Cochrane, AB, allowing COLT to help people commute by bus around town to any of the 100 officially designated stops.
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Real Estate Partners will help you save you time and energy while providing you with the most up-to-date information on the homes for sale in the area. Our team will be happy to work with you to find your ideal home.