Country Hills Community Profile
Country Hills is an established north Calgary community in Ward 3, developed starting in 1993. Featuring larger lot sizes and proximity to the Country Hills Golf Course, the community has grown to approximately 3,800+ homes and is known for its upper-middle-class family demographic.
Country Hills’ larger homes and premium location support strong basement development potential. Over 265 secondary suites are registered according to City of Calgary data. Based on current MLS data, homes range from $500K to $750K, with legal suites generating $1,300-$1,850 per month.
Why Country Hills Homeowners Choose OAF
Country Hills is one of Calgary’s most dynamic neighbourhoods for basement development. With homes built in 2018, the typical Country Hills property has an average of 1,000-1,300 sq ft of unfinished basement space-perfect for lifestyle renovations, legal suites, or recreational spaces.
- Matched expectations: Country Hills’s mix of mature (1993+) means we’ve worked with similar home layouts and can set accurate timelines and budgets.
- Fixed-Price agreements: No surprises. We walk your space, set clear expectations, and deliver.
- Community relationships: We work with trusted trades in Country Hills and surrounding areas.
Services Available in Country Hills
Lifestyle Basement Development
Create the recreation space you’ve always wanted-home theatre, fitness area, wet bar, or family lounge. Typical cost: $48,000-$85,000.
Legal Secondary Suite
Earn rental income while adding value. Country Hills zoning permits secondary suites. We handle everything from design to permitting.
Garage Development
Whether new construction or renovation, we build garages that last. Protect your vehicles and add value to your home.
Country Hills: Neighbourhood Considerations
Country Hills basements sit on clay with good drainage, north Calgary. This soil type generally excavates cleanly and compacts well, but site-specific surveys are always recommended to identify rock, water tables, or utilities.
Common Challenges
New area; some utility expansion ongoing
Contact OAF early in your ownership or before purchasing. We can assess your property, set budgets, and coordinate with City of Calgary before permitting begins.
Basement development costs vary based on scope. Here’s what to expect in Country Hills:
Contact us for a free in-home consultation in Country Hills.