Buying a New Home in Cochrane: 2026 Community Guide
Nine Cochrane-area new-build communities compared with 12 months of MLS® data, and what it means if you are buying new.
Last reviewed November 2026 · By Tod Hall, Tausha Hall and Cam Johnson, REALTORS®, TNT Real Estate Pros | Real Broker
The short answer
Cochrane is one of the easier places around Calgary to negotiate on a new home right now. Eight of the nine new-build communities we track in and around Cochrane had more than 4.5 months of supply over the past year, against just under 4 for Calgary overall. Heartland is the exception: it sells fast. Having us on your side is $0 to you.
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new homes listed now
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communities compared
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The numbers below come from our Builder Market Updates, which we update every month: TNT's medians from Pillar 9™ MLS® sales between October 20, 2025 and October 19, 2026, with new homes listed as of October 19, 2026. CREB® benchmark prices use a different measure, so don't compare the two like for like.
At a glance
Cochrane-area new-build communities
| Community | Months of supply | Sales (12 mo) | Median price | Median $/sq ft | Days to sell: new vs resale | New homes listed now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartland | 2.3 | 116 | $560,000 | $301 | 60 vs 30 | 13 |
| Sunset Ridge | 4.7 | 85 | $630,000 | $344 | 86 vs 26 | 13 |
| Fireside | 5.0 | 69 | $565,000 | $331 | 56 vs 43 | 12 |
| Southbow Landing | 5.2 | 37 | $629,900 | $324 | 46 vs 34 | 14 |
| West Hawk | 5.6 | 34 | $514,950 | $307 | 60 vs 77 | 15 |
| Harmony (Rocky View County) | 6.3 | 84 | $838,972 | $384 | 67 vs 32 | 20 |
| Greystone | 7.1 | 54 | $541,250 | $332 | 48 vs 24 | 32 |
| Heritage Hills | 8.4 | 37 | $590,000 | $337 | 56 vs 44 | 19 |
| Rivercrest | 9.1 | 29 | $700,000 | $306 | 46 vs 34 | 11 |
Sorted from tightest to most supply. Median price covers all product types, so communities with more townhomes and duplexes show lower medians. Price per square foot is above grade. Resale means homes built 2015 or later.
What it means
If you are buying new in Cochrane
01
Greystone has the most choice
32 new homes listed and about 7.1 months of supply. Plenty to compare, and room to negotiate.
02
Sunset Ridge homes sit longer
New homes took a median 86 days to sell against 26 for resale, and 6 of 13 listed new homes had been on the market 90+ days.
03
Heartland moves fast
About 2.3 months of supply and 116 sales in a year, the most of any community here. Be ready to decide.
04
West Hawk is the exception
New homes there sold faster than resale (60 days vs 77), and it had the lowest median price on this page, about $514,950.
Our experience
Where we have helped clients
TNT Real Estate Pros has handled 12 Cochrane transactions since 2017. For resale homes, schools and life in Cochrane, see our Cochrane realtor guide.
Your new-home team
Experts on your side, at $0 to you
Tod and Tausha Hall have helped buyers through dozens of new-build purchases, from choosing the community to the final walkthrough. Our builder expert, Cam Johnson, founded and ran a construction company before real estate, and he writes our monthly Builder Market Updates. Having us on your side is $0 to you. We make sure of that before you sign.
Before you go
Before you visit a show home
Bring us on your first visit; many builders need your agent with you from the start. Read the builder's purchase agreement carefully, understand GST and the new home rebates, and know what the Alberta new home warranty covers. See why use a realtor to buy a new build.
Tell us your budget and must-haves and we'll compare the Cochrane communities and builders that fit. Also see quick possession homes across Calgary & area and our New Homes in Calgary & Area guide.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is Cochrane a buyer's market for new homes right now?
In most communities, yes. In the 12 months to October 19, 2026, eight of the nine Cochrane-area new-build communities we track had more than 4.5 months of supply, against just under 4 for Calgary overall (CREB®, September 2026). Heartland, at about 2.3 months, was the tightest.
Which Cochrane new-build community has the most choice?
Greystone, with 32 new homes listed as of October 19, 2026 and about 7.1 months of supply. Rivercrest (about 9.1 months) and Heritage Hills (about 8.4) had the most supply relative to sales.
Can I negotiate on a new home in Cochrane?
Often. In Sunset Ridge, new homes took a median 86 days to sell against 26 for resale, and 6 of its 13 listed new homes had been on the market more than 90 days. Homes that have been sitting are where builders have the most room on price, upgrades or closing date.
Is Harmony part of Cochrane?
No. Harmony is in Rocky View County, near Springbank, west of Calgary. We include it here because buyers comparing Cochrane often look at it too. It had the highest median price of the communities on this page, about $838,972.
How far is Cochrane from downtown Calgary?
About 35 to 40 minutes off-peak.
Does it cost me anything to have you as my agent?
No. It is $0 to you. We make sure of that before you sign. Bring us on your first visit to a show home, since many builders need your agent with you from the start.
Where does this data come from?
TNT's Builder Market Updates, which use Pillar 9™ MLS® sales from October 20, 2025 to October 19, 2026, with new homes listed as of October 19, 2026. We analyze new home sales in 52 communities every month.
Thinking about a new home in Cochrane?
Call Tod at 587-875-6611, Tausha at 587-875-6615, Cam at 587-875-6633, or our office at 587-875-6640. $0 to you, and no pressure.
Sources: TNT Real Estate Pros Builder Market Updates (Pillar 9™ MLS® sales, October 20, 2025 to October 19, 2026; new-build listings as of October 19, 2026); CREB® housing statistics, September 2026; TNT sales tracker (2017–2026).