Mountain View County real estate: acreages & farmland
Mountain View County lies north of Calgary and Rocky View County, between the Highway 2 corridor and the foothills west of Sundre. Olds, Didsbury, Carstairs and Sundre are towns and Cremona is a village, each separate from the county.
Land you'll find in Mountain View
Typical uses: Mixed farming, cattle, hay and grain, acreage living within reach of Calgary or Red Deer, and recreational properties in the west.
Mixed farms
Cropland, hay and pasture working together, common across the county.
Grazing & hay land
Grass and forage, especially toward the west.
Treed & recreational land
Foothills land near Sundre, Water Valley and the Red Deer River.
Acreages near the towns
Country residential parcels around Olds, Didsbury, Carstairs and along Highway 2 and 2A.
Hamlets and communities include Water Valley, Bergen, Westward Ho, Bearberry.
Water, wells & servicing
Most rural properties use private wells. The Red Deer River, the Little Red Deer River and many creeks run through the county, so check flood hazard maps for land near water. As always, ask for the well drilling report, a flow test and a water quality test.
Zoning & subdivision
Mountain View County has its own Land Use Bylaw, Municipal Development Plan and area structure plans around some towns and corridors. Subdivision and redesignation go through the county. Check how the parcel is districted before planning a second residence, a business or more livestock.
General information written in plain English, not legal or planning advice. Rules change, so confirm the details with Mountain View County and the provincial agencies before you rely on them.
What drives value here
- Distance to Highway 2 and drive time to Calgary or Red Deer
- Soil, hay and pasture quality
- Trees, views and river access in the west
- Water supply
- Buildings, corrals and fencing
- Paved or well-kept gravel access
- Internet options
Before you firm up
- Confirm the land use district and minimum parcel size
- Check flood hazard maps for land near rivers and creeks
- Get the Real Property Report and permits for buildings
- Review septic permits and inspection
- Look up surface leases and wells on Alberta Energy Regulator records
Selling land in Mountain View? Start with a free, no-pressure value report.
Get my land value reportCall 403-966-2912What's your Mountain View land worth?
Tell me about the property and I'll put together a free opinion of market value based on recent comparable sales in Mountain View County, the land itself and what buyers are paying attention to right now.
- Comparable sales, not an algorithm alone
- What would move the value up or down
- Honest advice on timing, whether you sell or not
This is a REALTOR®'s opinion of market value, not an appraisal. Travis Vanderveen, REALTOR®, eXp Realty.