Sell Your Acreage or Home in Southern Foothills County

The southern end of Foothills County, around High River, Cayley, Blackie and Longview, mixes prairie farmland in the east with ranches and acreages climbing toward the Rockies in the west. Highway 2 and the Cowboy Trail (Highway 22) link it to Calgary, which puts it within easy reach of Calgary-area buyers. 2% Realty helps sellers here with full service from local REALTORS® and an MLS® listing, for a 2% total commission.*

Communities we cover in southern Foothills County

• Hamlets: Cayley (south of High River) and Blackie (east of High River)
• Village: Longview, on the Cowboy Trail
• Rural areas: acreages and ranches south and west of High River, along Highway 2, Highway 22 and Highway 23
• Town: for homes in town, see our High River page

Southern Foothills County at a glance

• County population: 23,199 (2021 Census, whole county). About 90% of households owned their home.
• Cayley: a hamlet of 414 just west of Highway 2, about 13 km south of High River. It was an incorporated village until 1996.
• Ranching heritage: the Bar U Ranch National Historic Site on Highway 22 south of Longview preserves the area's ranching history
• Wetlands and wildlife: Frank Lake, east of High River, is a well-known spot for birdwatching
• Access: Highway 2 to Calgary and Lethbridge, Highway 22 along the foothills, and Highway 23 east toward Vulcan

What sells and who buys

This end of the county draws buyers from Calgary and Okotoks who want acreages, hobby farms and equestrian properties with mountain views, and who are willing to drive for them. Ranch land in the west sells to established ranchers and to buyers looking for a long-term rural holding. Cayley and Blackie give buyers small-community living close to High River.

Foothills buyers tend to be detail-focused. They ask about water, septic, internet, road access, land use and how the property handles chinook winds and winter snow.

Tips for Foothills sellers

• Lead with the view, follow with the facts. Professional photos sell the setting, and a clear fact sheet (well, septic, buildings, acres, utilities) earns serious showings.
• Know your land use. Zoning, permitted uses and any development permits for suites, shops or barns matter to acreage buyers.
• Plan for the season. Rural properties here usually photograph and show well from late spring through fall.

How 2% Realty helps

Your REALTOR® prices your property from comparable rural sales, arranges professional photography, lists it on the MLS® System and REALTOR.ca, coordinates showings and negotiates offers with you through closing. For ranches and larger acreages, see selling a farm or acreage. For a home in town, see how selling with 2% Realty works.

Frequently asked questions

Do you serve Foothills County even though your office is in Lethbridge?

Yes. We serve all of southern Alberta from High River south to the US border. Your REALTOR® comes to your property for the evaluation, photos and showings.

Do you sell equestrian properties and ranches?

Yes. Our farm and acreage agents handle ranches, hobby farms and equestrian acreages, including properties with water licences and grazing leases.

Is the commission negotiable?

Yes. All commissions are negotiable, and your listing agreement sets out the rate and services.

Nearby areas

We also serve High River, Nanton, Vulcan County and the MD of Willow Creek. See all southern Alberta communities, or call 403-360-2842, answered 24/7.

*2% total commission. All commissions are negotiable. Community data: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population, and the public sources listed in our notes. 2 Percent Realty Inc. o/a 2% Realty, 469 40 St S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4M1 · 403-360-2842. MLS® and REALTOR® are trademarks controlled by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA).