How much more do acreage inspections cost near Calgary?

Budget for a standard home inspection plus separate water testing and a septic inspection by a qualified private sewage professional. Pete Chapman provides current local costs when writing an offer.

How long should conditions be when buying an acreage?

Usually longer than for a city home, because well flow and water quality tests, septic inspections and rural appraisals take more time. A condition period that is too short is a common and expensive mistake.

Can I run a business or keep horses on an acreage in Rocky View or Foothills County?

It depends on the parcel's land use district and size under the county's land use bylaw. Check before you buy, not after.

Are acreages near Calgary harder to finance?

Often. Many lenders cap how much land they count toward value and give little or no value to shops and outbuildings, so financing should be checked before writing an offer.

198189 64 Street W in Rural Foothills County: Detached for sale : MLS®# A2355018

Perched atop the first foothill overlooking Spruce Meadows & the Calgary skyline, this exceptional 3.1-acre property offers breathtaking panoramic Rocky Mountain & city views. Enjoy the convenience of the city & the peace of an acreage, with food & Amazon deliveries right to your door. Watch the Spruce Meadows fireworks from the comfort of your property or e-bike down to Kildare’s Pub in Silverado. A secure gated entrance & driveway lined with mature fir trees seclude the home from the main road, & the asphalt driveway with turnaround offers easy access for residents & guests. Silverado shopping, coffee shops & restaurants are approx. 5 minutes away. This bungalow blends mid-century grandeur with charmingly updated spaces. The impressive great room welcomes you with floor-to-ceiling windows framing full Rocky Mountain views & a full-height rock wall with a gas fireplace. The renovated kitchen offers white cabinetry, granite counters, a Brigade 5-burner gas stove & Sub-Zero fridge/freezer, with breathtaking views of the Calgary Tower & downtown skyline framing your kitchen. The breakfast nook flows to outdoor living & a step-down family room with custom built-ins, rich stone fireplace & wall-to-wall windows flooding the space with light & mountain views. Across from the kitchen, the formal dining room is built for entertaining & large holiday gatherings. The main floor has 2 bedrooms, incl. a generous primary retreat with ample closet space & natural light, plus a flexible 2nd bedroom ideal for guests, children, a home office or art space. An oversized double attached garage connects to a laundry/mudroom with sink. The fully finished basement adds 2 bedrooms, a full bathroom, cold storage room, ample storage, flexible rec areas & a theatre room with a cozy fireplace for movie nights & game days. Proudly offered by the original owner, this home has been thoughtfully upgraded & meticulously maintained with true pride of ownership. Updates: basement remodel (2010), main bath reno & patio door (2014), garage door opener (2014), kitchen reno (2014–2016), main-floor hardwood (2015), primary ensuite reno & hot water tank (2016), asphalt roof (2017), all main-floor windows replaced with triple-pane (2018), garage epoxy floor (2019) & gate battery (2026). Dual furnaces are professionally serviced twice yearly with updated components in place. The fully fenced grounds boast mature hedges & trees, perennial gardens, cobblestone paths, a large vegetable garden, 2 sheds & a sheltered patio with a built-in firepit, all positioned for inviting, year-round views. With a security system & gated access, these grounds have been cultivated over decades to offer peaceful spots to relax, garden or gather with friends. Featuring 3 fireplaces, unmatched privacy & dramatic dual vistas of city lights & mountain sunsets, this is a rare chance to own an established acreage minutes from Calgary with wise investment potential.

General Info:

Property Type:: Residential

Property Sub Type:: Detached

Condo Type:: Not a Condo

Transaction Type:: For Sale

Possession:: Signup

Possession Date:: Signup

Suite:: No

Num Legal Suites:: 0

Num Illegal Suites:: 0

Home Style:: Acreage with Residence, Bungalow

Total Living Area:: 2,173.54 sq. ft.202 m2

Main Level Finished Area:: 2,173.54 sq. ft.202 m2

Lower Level Finished Area:: Signup

Above Grade Finished Area:: Signup

Below Grade Finished Area:: 2,006.46 sq. ft.186 m2

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HOA Fee Includes:: Signup

Acreage:: Yes

Lot Area:: 3.17 acre(s)1.28 hectare(s)

Acres Cleared:: Signup

Acres Cultivated:: Signup

Acres Irrigated:: Signup

Acres Leasehold:: Signup

Acres Not Cultivated:: Signup

Acres Freehold:: Signup

Acres Seeded:: Signup

Acres Tame Hay:: Signup

Acres Treed:: Signup

Acres Waste:: Signup

Acres Water Rights:: Signup

Front Exposure:: South

Reg. Size:: Signup

Reg. Size Includes:: Signup

Entry Level:: 1

Levels:: One

Total Rooms Above Grade:: 6

Year built:: 1976 (Age: 50)

Bedrooms:: 4 (Above Grd: 2)

Bedrooms Above Grade:: 2

Bedrooms On Main:: 2

Bedrooms Below Grade:: 2

Bathrooms:: 3.0 (Full:3, Half:0)

Num Ensuite Baths:: 1

Plan:: 2411618

Additional Info:

Heating:: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Basement:: Full, Finished, None

Foundation:: Poured Concrete

New Constr.:: No

Construction Material:: Cedar, Concrete, Wood Frame, Wood Siding

Structure Type:: House

Roof:: Asphalt Shingle

Ensuite:: Yes

Flooring:: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood

Cooling:: None

Fireplaces:: 3

Fireplace Details:: Basement, Gas, Gas Log, Great Room, Insert, Living Room, Masonry

Water Supply:: Well

Sewer:: Septic System

Garage:: Yes

Garage Spaces:: 2

Parking:: Additional Parking, Asphalt, Double Garage Attached, Drive Through, Driveway, Electric Gate, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Gated, Outside, Oversized, Secured

Parking Places:: 7

Parking Total/Covered:: 7 / -

Laundry Features:: Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Gas Stove, Humidifier, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Satellite TV Dish, Washer/Dryer, Window Coverings

Inclusions:

Security System (on contract can be assumed with Telus), garage remotes x3, Gate remotes x3, any and all outdoor decor, TV and Wall mount in basement bedroom, extra flooring, TV and speakers in basement theater room, garden beds, faux fireplace mantle in primary room.

Restrictions:

Utility Right Of Way

Room Information:

Floor
Type
Size
Other

Main Floor

Bedroom

12' × 11'5"

Main Floor

Breakfast Nook

11'6" × 9'

Main Floor

Dining Room

12'2" × 11'2"

Main Floor

Family Room

16'4" × 15'8"

Main Floor

Kitchen

14'4" × 11'6"

Main Floor

Laundry

14' × 5'9"

Main Floor

Living Room

21'8" × 16'3"

Main Floor

Bedroom - Primary

26'4" × 16'

Main Floor

Storage

8'5" × 3'8"

Basement

Bedroom

17' × 11'5"

Basement

Bedroom

12'7" × 10'5"

Basement

Game Room

20'9" × 20'1"

Basement

Storage

10'8" × 3'2"

Basement

Storage

16'7" × 16'2"

Basement

Storage

5'9" × 5'4"

Basement

Furnace/Utility Room

17'10" × 12'3"

Bathrooms:

Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other

Main Floor

Yes

5'3" x 9'2"

Main Floor

5' x 11'6"

Basement

11'2" x 5'1"

Land Info:

Title to Land:: Fee Simple

Community Features:: Golf, Schools Nearby, Shopping Nearby, Walking/Bike Paths

Interior Features:: Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Chandelier, Closet Organizers, Crown Molding, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, No Animal Home, No Smoking Home, Pantry, Storage, Suspended Ceiling, Vinyl Windows

Exterior Features:: Courtyard, Fire Pit, Garden, Private Entrance, Private Yard, Storage

Patio And Porch Features:: Deck, Front Porch, Pergola, Porch, Rear Porch

Lot Features:: Front Yard, Fruit Trees/Shrub(s), Garden, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Lawn, Low Maintenance Landscape, Many Trees, Native Plants, No Back Lane, No Neighbours Behind, Open Lot, Paved, Private, Secluded, Treed, Views