Cochrane
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Discover homes for sale in Cochrane, a surrounding areas Calgary community. Whether you're buying, selling, or just exploring, get a clear picture of the local market, schools, and lifestyle.
Last Updated: April 30, 2026
Cochrane Homes For Sale
About Cochrane
Cochrane is a historic small town northwest of Calgary along the Bow River and Highway 1A, with a population of roughly 35,000 and a tight-knit community feel that's genuinely different from Calgary's suburbs. The town has its own distinct character — main-street downtown, ranching heritage, and a setting that's on the edge of true mountain views.
Housing types are deliberately varied across Cochrane's communities — Sunset Ridge, GlenEagles, Heritage Hills, Heartland, Riverview, and Fireside being among the most-active. New-build detached homes typically run $525K-$850K, with established communities offering bungalows in the $475K-$650K range. Larger acreage-style estates exist on the surrounding ridges with mountain views.
School coverage runs through Rocky View Schools, with Cochrane High School and Bow Valley High School handling public 10-12. Cochrane is famously the home of MacKay's Ice Cream, Cochrane Ranche historic site, and the Bow River pathway connecting to Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park.
Pricing typically runs $450K townhomes through $850K detached, with the largest mountain-view estate homes crossing $1.5M. Buyer profile skews young families, Calgary commuters seeking small-town feel, and equestrian-adjacent households attracted to the surrounding ranches. The Highway 1A commute is typically 25 minutes to NW Calgary. Compare with Airdrie, Bearspaw, and Priddis.
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