Sunset Ridge, Cochrane

Sunset Ridge is a master-planned community developed by Melcor, perched on a ridge overlooking the town of Cochrane with sweeping views of the Rocky Mountains and rolling foothills. The neighbourhood won the 2024 Best Neighbourhood competition, cementing its reputation as one of the most desirable addresses in town. Located just up Highway 22 from the main intersection where it crosses Highway 1A, Sunset Ridge combines an elevated setting with thoughtful community design and a range of housing options spanning from duplexes to estate homes. The community's centrepiece is its six-acre freshwater pond with fountains, surrounded by a central park, playgrounds, an outdoor exercise circuit, gazebos, benches, and five kilometres of multi-use pathways. These amenities create a resort-like atmosphere that distinguishes Sunset Ridge from other Cochrane neighbourhoods. RancheView School (K-8) is located nearby, providing convenient access to public education for families with school-age children. Housing in Sunset Ridge ranges from duplexes starting in the $450,000s to laned homes between $475,000 and $600,000, front-drive homes from $600,000 and up, and premium estate lots in The Pinnacle Estates phase where prices exceed $1.2 million. Builders offer Craftsman, Arts and Crafts, and Prairie architectural designs, and showhomes start around $650,000. With 45 active listings, buyers can choose from a broad spectrum of price points and home styles. Browse Sunset Ridge listings, read the Cochrane city guide, or compare all neighbourhoods.

The six-acre freshwater pond with its fountains serves as Sunset Ridge's defining amenity, creating a scenic focal point visible from many homes in the community. The surrounding central park includes manicured green spaces, benches, and gazebos that invite residents to gather outdoors. An outdoor exercise circuit provides fitness stations along the pathway network, encouraging active living without requiring a gym membership. Five kilometres of multi-use pathways wind through the community, connecting to Cochrane's broader trail system and providing routes for walking, jogging, and cycling. Playgrounds are distributed throughout the neighbourhood to serve families across different phases of development. RancheView School (K-8) is within easy reach, and commercial amenities along Highway 1A - including grocery stores, restaurants, and retail - are a short drive from the community.