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10 30534 Range Road 284
Rural Mountain View County Rural Mountain View County T0M 0W0

$499,900
Residential beds: 3 baths: 3.0 1,280 sq. ft. built: 1998

Acreage
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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
A2340252
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
3
Year Built:
1998
Enjoy the best of both worlds on this beautiful 1.75-acre, well-treed and private acreage, located just 15 minutes northeast of Carstairs with all-paved access to the driveway. With plenty of room to enjoy the peace and privacy of country living—without the upkeep of a larger property—this acreage is the perfect place to call home. The walkout bungalow offers four generously sized bedrooms, including three with their own 4-piece ensuites. The master bedroom features a freestanding gas stove, creating a cozy private retreat. The bright kitchen offers double pantries, the living room features a gas stove, and the dining roomboasts a wood-burning corner stove and access to the rear deck, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. A spacious family room provides walkout access to a private, cozy sitting area, making it easy to enjoy the surrounding natural beauty. The mature trees throughout the property were lovingly planted by the original owners, creating a peaceful, established setting. The west portion of the acreage also features a small pond, adding even more character and tranquility to this special property. If you've been dreaming of country living with privacy, space and convenience, come enjoy life in the country!
Property Type:
Residential
Property Sub Type:
Detached
Condo Type:
Not a Condo
Transaction Type:
For Sale
Suite:
No
Num Legal Suites:
0
Num Illegal Suites:
0
Home Style:
Acreage with Residence, Bungalow
Total Living Area:
1,280 sq. ft.
Main Level Finished Area:
1,280 sq. ft.
Below Grade Finished Area:
1,280 sq. ft.
Acreage:
Yes
Lot Area:
1.74 acre(s)
Front Exposure:
Southeast
Levels:
One
Total Rooms Above Grade:
4
Year built:
1998 (Age: 28)
Bedrooms:
3 (Above Grd: 1)
Bedrooms Above Grade:
1
Bedrooms On Main:
1
Bedrooms Below Grade:
2
Bathrooms:
3.0 (Full:3, Half:0)
Num Ensuite Baths:
2
Plan:
9812810
Heating:
In Floor, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Basement:
Full, Finished, Walk Out
Foundation:
Poured Concrete
New Constr.:
No
Construction Material:
Mixed, Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
Structure Type:
House
Roof:
Metal
Ensuite:
Yes
Flooring:
Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Cooling:
None
Fireplaces:
3
Fireplace Details:
Wood Burning Stove
Water Supply:
Well
Sewer:
Septic Field, Septic System
Garage:
No
Parking:
Off Street, RV Access/Parking
Laundry Features:
In Basement, Laundry Room
See Remarks
fridge, stove, built in dishwasher, microwave hood cover "as is", washer, dryer, vacuum system with attachments, all window coverings,
Easement Registered On Title
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Living Room
14'1" × 13'4"
Main Floor
Dining Room
15'2" × 12'9"
Main Floor
Kitchen
18' × 11'2"
Main Floor
Bedroom
15'2" × 12'9"
Basement
Family Room
15'1" × 13'9"
Basement
Bedroom - Primary
15'6" × 15'1"
Basement
Walk-In Closet
6'4" × 5'
Basement
Bedroom
17'5" × 10'
Basement
Walk-In Closet
7'4" × 5'4"
Basement
Laundry
8' × 7'4"
Basement
Furnace/Utility Room
10' × 9'6"
Basement
Storage
7'10" × 7'2"
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
Yes
4
5' x 8'1"
Main Floor
No
4
5' x 8'
Basement
Yes
4
5' x 8'8"
Title to Land:
Fee Simple
Community Features:
None
Interior Features:
Bathroom Rough-in, Central Vacuum, No Smoking Home, Pantry, Vinyl Windows
Exterior Features:
Balcony, Private Yard
Patio And Porch Features:
Deck, Front Porch, Patio
Lot Features:
Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Lawn, Level, No Neighbours Behind, Pasture, Private, Rectangular Lot, Sloped Down
Num. of Parcels:
0
Fencing:
Partial
Nearest Town:
Didsbury
Region:
Mountain View County
Zoning:
11
Listed Date:
Sep 01, 2026
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Listed by RE/MAX Rocky View Real Estate
Data was last updated September 16, 2026 at 06:05 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
57
Avg list price:
$949,900
Min list price:
$214,900
Max list price:
$6,995,000
Avg days on market:
67
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
545
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$578.01
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in Rural Mountain View County. Average values are derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.
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