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The Willows
Boutique River Heights community of roughly 450 homes with downtown access.
What should buyers know about The Willows?
Reviewed · 2026-09-03The Willows of River Heights is a smaller community in central Cochrane planned for roughly 450 homes. Its scale and location near downtown make it a quieter alternative to the larger master plans. Limited remaining inventory.
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About The Willows
The Willows of River Heights is a smaller community in central Cochrane planned for roughly 450 homes. Its scale and location near downtown make it a quieter alternative to the larger master plans.
Highlights
- Small-scale community.
- Close to downtown Cochrane.
Considerations
- Limited remaining inventory.
- Commute to Calgary.
Product mix
Housing choices to discuss in The Willows
Use these housing formats to guide your builder enquiries. Read the notes for release and availability limits. The offering changes with every phase, and no prices or lot premiums are stated here. Confirm what is releasing now with the builder.
Front-drive garage
Single-family across the active phases.
Estate
Larger lots in the upper and view phases.
Fit
Who The Willows suits
A good fit if
- Buyers who want a larger lot and a quieter Cochrane setting.
- People who prioritise views and space over proximity to downtown Cochrane.
- Buyers moving out of Calgary for more house and land per dollar.
Look elsewhere if
- If you want townhome or paired product, Greystone and Rivercrest carry more of it.
- If you commute into central Calgary daily, test Highway 1A at your own commute time first.
What is there today
Amenities and infrastructure
shopping
Downtown Cochrane
Shops and services.
About 5 min
Who builds here
Builders active in The Willows
Builders hold lots by phase, so the line-up changes over time. Names below have built or are building in the community; confirm current showhomes with the developer before visiting.
Newer-home resale research
Compare similar home types, distinguish construction flags from year built, and understand what a sale-to-asking ratio actually measures.
Explore market research and buyer resourcesSource note
- Sources
- Cochrane municipal planning information
- Confirm public and separate-school designation with the boards serving the exact address.
- Jurisdiction
- Cochrane, Alberta
- Applies to
- New construction purchases in The Willows.
- Last reviewed
- 2026-09-03
- Limitations
- Builder line-ups, phases, fees and amenity timing change with each release. Drive times are planning ranges. No prices, lot premiums or fee amounts are stated.
- What you should verify
- Which phases are still selling, what remains to be built around the lot (roads, parks, commercial sites), and the developer's published build-out timeline.
Work with REP YYC
Buying in The Willows? Bring your own representative.
The builder's sales staff are paid to sell the builder's lots. REP YYC agents are paid by the builder too, but they work for you: lot choice, contract terms, incentives and the possession timeline. No cost to the buyer.