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Sunset Ridge

Cochrane · Greater Calgary

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About Sunset Ridge

A Melcor community on the ridge above Cochrane, with detached and attached housing, parks and walking routes. Separate the neighbourhood's public spaces, title-linked HOA costs and future facility plans when researching a home.

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Painted view of Sunset Ridge pond, curving pathways and Cochrane hills
Artwork referencing Sunset Ridge developer overview aerial archive 2020 upload

Does this community have an HOA or RA?

Yes
Association-publishedSource: 2026 fee notice and operating budget

Does every property participate?

Requires title / association confirmation
Research requiredNo source — Research required

The HOA describes community-wide encumbrances; exact parcel coverage has not been independently audited.

Separate community association

Requires confirmation

Private amenity

Requires title / association confirmation
Research requiredNo source — Research required

The developer still describes the centre as planned.

Condominium overlays

Requires title / association confirmation
Research requiredNo source — Research required

Housing form is not proof of condominium tenure. Review the specific legal unit and assessment allocation.

Fee snapshot

SRHOA · Mandatory

$146.00

2026

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Association profile

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Sunset Ridge Homeowners Association

Mandatory property fee

2026

  • Annual lot assessment$146.00 + GST
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Illustrated Alberta streetscape with Craftsman homes, front gardens and autumn trees
Editorial illustration · representative setting

Buying in Sunset Ridge: HOA fees, phases and future amenities

Check the Cochrane property's assessment, governing documents, maintenance allocation and ownership transfer before relying on a listing's HOA summary.

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Where the rules change

Sub-areas and phases

  • Development phases

    The HOA library organizes governing instruments and design guidelines by phase.

    Association-published

Housing & households

Ridge setting and different housing tenures

Secondary source

Melcor identifies fee-simple townhomes, duplexes and detached homes in its housing mix. Compare the specific home's tenure, maintenance responsibilities and HOA account, rather than treating every attached home as a condominium.

Source: Community setting and housing types

Development history

An incorporated HOA with developer representation

Association-published

The corporation certificate records S. R. Homeowners Association's incorporation on January 11, 2012. The 2026–2027 board has four developer and three resident positions; the current roster does not establish a fully resident-controlled association.

Sources: 2012 incorporation certificate and original corporate documents (Historical); 2026–2027 board of directors

Parks & recreation

Public spaces and selected HOA enhancements

Historical

Parks and paths form part of the neighbourhood setting. Maintenance responsibilities are split between the Town, developer and HOA. Use the dated responsibility guide as a starting point and confirm later handovers with Core.

Responsibility guide and maps (opens in a new tab)
Source: Responsibility guidelines and maintenance maps — November 2023 (Historical)

Planning & change

Keep proposed amenities separate from today's facilities

Secondary source

The developer presents the community centre as a future project, including a rink, playground, sports areas and indoor gathering space. Confirm delivery timing and access rules before treating the rendering as a benefit available with a purchase today.

Source: Parks, trails and planned community centre

Parks & recreation

A separate community association

Government-published

Cochrane's directory lists Sunset Ridge Community Association independently of the HOA. Current enrollment and event terms remain unverified; use the municipal entry to locate the organization.

Town community-association listing (opens in a new tab)
Source: Sunset Ridge Community Association directory entry

What to verify

Buyer checklist

Sunset Ridge Homeowners Association

  1. 01Obtain the legal lot, applicable phase encumbrance and current assessment invoice.
  2. 02Ask Core for an estoppel/status statement and confirm any unpaid amounts with the closing professional.
  3. 03For multifamily property, verify the billed owner and allocation separately from condominium charges.
  4. 04Review phase-specific architectural guidelines and existing alteration approvals.
  5. 05Confirm fence and landscape maintenance at the property's exact location.
  6. 06Treat the proposed community centre as a future project until completion and access terms are documented.
  7. 07Send ownership information to Core and verify the portal links to the correct property.

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