One of the largest acreage parcels inside Drayton Valley's town limits at 38.68 acres. Featuring open farmland, mature trees, and an existing gravel road, with shops and services just minutes away. Zoned Residential Acreage with a wide range of permitted uses—the possibilities are wide open.
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This exceptional 38.68-acre property represents one of the most unique real estate opportunities in Drayton Valley—a sprawling acreage sitting entirely within town limits, zoned Residential Acreage District (R-ACG). Whether you're envisioning a private dream estate, a hobby farm, or a longer-term development play, this property delivers options that are exceptionally rare in today's market.
Currently operating as farmland, the property strikes an ideal balance between open, usable space and pockets of mature trees that provide natural privacy and character. A gravel road already runs through the property, offering practical access throughout. The sheer size—nearly 39 acres inside municipal boundaries—makes this one of the largest residential lots available within Drayton Valley's town limits.
Despite its sense of seclusion, this property is anything but remote. Town amenities, shops, and services are close at hand, and utilities are readily accessible nearby. You get the breathing room of acreage living without sacrificing the conveniences of urban proximity—a combination that is increasingly hard to find.
Zoned Residential Acreage (R-ACG), the district is designed to support low-density development on acreage lots, and the zoning framework offers a broad range of permitted and discretionary uses. Permitted uses include single detached dwellings, manufactured and modular homes, accessory buildings, agriculture, and home-based businesses. Discretionary uses—available with municipal approval—open the door to bed and breakfast operations, care facilities, artisan shops, kennels, and more, giving future owners meaningful flexibility to shape the property around their vision.
Opportunities like this don't come along often. A nearly 39-acre parcel inside town limits, with existing road access, mixed terrain, agricultural heritage, and flexible acreage zoning is a genuine blank canvas. Whether your goal is to build your forever home surrounded by open skies and trees, or to position yourself for future residential development as Drayton Valley grows, this is a property worth serious consideration.
4803 Mitchell Dr - Drayton Valley, AB
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Drayton Valley is a town in central Alberta, located approximately 133 kilometres southwest of Edmonton along Highway 22, the Cowboy Trail. Nestled between the North Saskatchewan River and the Pembina River and surrounded by the vast oil fields of Brazeau County, the town has evolved from a quiet farming and logging community into a thriving regional centre since the oil boom of the early 1950s. Today, Drayton Valley has a population of approximately 8,000 residents and has been among the fastest growing communities in Alberta over the past five years.
The local economy is anchored by oil and gas, with agriculture, forestry, and a range of supporting industries rounding out the employment landscape. The town serves as a commercial and service hub for the surrounding rural region, drawing workers and families who value both the employment opportunities and the quality of life that smaller Alberta communities offer. The median household income sits at approximately $87,000, reflecting the strong wages that come with an energy-sector driven economy.
Drayton Valley is a young, family-oriented community with an average age of 38.8 and children making up more than 20% of the population. The town is well equipped to support that demographic, with six public schools, two Catholic schools, and a wide range of recreational amenities including an arena and sports complex, swimming pool, curling rink, bowling alley, ski hill, and golf course. The Drayton Valley Thunder compete in the Alberta Junior Hockey League, adding to a strong local sports culture.
For those looking to put down roots, Drayton Valley offers a rare combination of economic stability, community amenities, and small-town character—all within a reasonable drive of Edmonton.
Drayton Valley punches well above its weight when it comes to recreation. The town's Omniplex is the centerpiece of community sport and leisure, housing facilities for ice hockey, ringette, curling, soccer, baseball, and rodeo all under one roof. A public swimming pool, bowling alley, and ski hill round out an impressive list of amenities that many larger centres would envy.
Golf is well represented through the Drayton Valley Golf and Country Club, offering a quality course experience in a scenic central Alberta setting. Outdoor enthusiasts are spoiled by the town's natural surroundings—the North Saskatchewan and Pembina Rivers provide opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and riverside exploration, while the broader region offers hunting, hiking, and backcountry adventure across a largely undeveloped landscape.
The town is home to the Drayton Valley Thunder of the Alberta Junior Hockey League, giving the community a focal point for local pride and live sport throughout the winter months. The annual DV100 bicycle race draws participants from across the province and speaks to an active, outdoor-minded population.
For families, the combination of organized sport, school programs, and accessible green space makes Drayton Valley an easy place to keep kids active and engaged year-round. Whether you're an athlete, an outdoor enthusiast, or simply someone who values a community that invests in quality of life, Drayton Valley delivers a recreational offering that consistently surprises newcomers.
53°13'59.69"N and 114°58'17.76"W
Municipal services nearby.
$46
R-ACG (Residential Acreage)
PLAN 9921934 LOT 1 CONTAINING 16 HECTARES (39.54 ACRES) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THEREOUT: A) PLAN 0123405 - SUBDIVISION (0.35 HECTARES) EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS
LINC 0028 943 637
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