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2000 Cottonwood Rd - PRIME 7-ACRE HIWAY 2 FRONTAGE COMMERCIAL YARD 7.17 Acres of Commercial Land Offered at $787,294 USD in Innisfail, AB T4G 1E3

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INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Direct QEII Frontage & Traffic
  • Subdivision + Development Upside
  • Serviced & Revenue-Ready

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Prime Highway Commercial Development Opportunity
2000 Cottonwood Road, Innisfail, Alberta, Canada
Investment Highlights
7.17 titled acres of rare Highway Commercial (HC) zoned land with direct Queen Elizabeth II Highway (Hwy 2) frontage – Alberta’s busiest north-south corridor
Average Daily Traffic (ADT): ±33,000 vehicles/day (2023 Alberta Transportation count, south of Innisfail)
Fully serviced with private well, septic tank & field, 3-phase power close, natural gas, and two large compacted gravel yards ready for immediate use or redevelopment
Creek subdivision potential – natural division allows for future split into two ±3.5-acre parcels (subject to Town approval), dramatically increasing ROI for developers
Located at the south gateway to Innisfail, only 20 minutes south of Red Deer and 60 minutes north of Calgary
Positioned in one of Alberta’s fastest-growing central corridors – population within 30 km radius grew 11.4% (2016-2023) and continues to accelerate
Site & Zoning Advantages
Zoning: Highway Commercial (HC) – Town of Innisfail Land Use Bylaw
Permitted uses include: hotel/motel, restaurant, service station, car wash, retail, office, equipment sales/rental, storage facility, cannabis retail, brewery/distillery, and more
±500 ft of direct QEII exposure – unmatched visibility for branding and drive-by traffic
Two existing access points off Cottonwood Road with deceleration/acceleration lanes already in place
Topography: gently sloping with excellent drainage; majority above flood plain
Environmental: Phase I ESA completed and available (2020) – clean report
Infrastructure Already in Place (Saves $300K+ in Development Costs)
Private drilled well (80 GPM reported)
Septic tank + field sized for commercial volumes
200-amp 3-phase power service close
Natural gas
Two fully graveled and fenced compounds (ready for equipment storage, trucking base, or laydown yard generating immediate cash flow)
Development Upside
Ideal for: travel centre, hotel, QSR + retail pads, truck stop, equipment dealership, self-storage, or mixed-use commercial subdivision
Town of Innisfail has identified this corridor as a priority growth node in its 2024 Municipal Development Plan
Neighboring properties include Days Inn, Tim Hortons, Esso, and new commercial developments under construction
Location & Accessibility
0.8 km north of Hwy 2 / Hwy 42 interchange (main Innisfail exit)
3 km south of new Costco-anchored retail node in Red Deer County
Direct access to Calgary-Edmonton corridor – the economic backbone of Alberta
Within Innisfail’s Intermunicipal Development Plan area with Red Deer County (streamlined approval process)
Pricing & Value Comparison
Current asking: $153,000 per acre serviced
Recent comparable sales along QEII corridor range $175,000 – $235,000 per acre for raw or partially serviced land
Immediate revenue potential from existing yard and shop leases (±$4,000–$6,000/month possible)
Why This Opportunity Won’t Last
One of the last remaining privately held QEII-frontage parcels of this size in Innisfail
Infrastructure already in place = save 18–24 months and hundreds of thousands in soft/hard costs
Positioned perfectly to capture the next wave of commercial growth as Central Alberta continues to outpace provincial averages
Confidentiality agreement required for full due-diligence package (survey, Phase I, zoning confirmation, traffic counts, etc.).
Rare. Serviced. Visible. Ready.
Secure your place on Alberta’s most important highway today.

PROPERTY FACTS

Price $787,294 USD
Sale Type Owner User
Sale Condition Land Contract
No. Lots 1
Property Type Land
Property Subtype Commercial
Total Lot Size 7.17 AC
Zoning Highway Commercial - 7 ac zoned HWY-Commercial – Innisfail LUB. Permits hotel, gas station, restaurant, retail, office, storage, brewery, etc. Direct QE2 frontage.

1 LOT AVAILABLE

Lot

Price $787,294 USD
Price Per AC $109,803.96 USD
Lot Size 7.17 AC

7 acres hiway commercial 2 lg existing graveled compounds Creek division – subdivision potential Well and septic Prime hiway 2 exposure & access – south Innisfail, minutes to Red Deer Contractor yard, equipment/storage compound, trucking, sales, etc

DESCRIPTION

Prime 7-Acre QEII Highway Commercial Development Site with Services & Immediate Revenue Potential 2000 Cottonwood Road, Innisfail, Alberta T4G 1T9 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY One of the last remaining privately-held, titled 7.17-acre parcels with direct frontage onto Alberta’s busiest transportation corridor – Queen Elizabeth II Highway (Highway 2). Located at the south gateway to the Town of Innisfail, this fully serviced site offers ±500 feet of uninterrupted QEII exposure to over 33,000 vehicles daily (2023 Alberta Transportation count) and is ready for immediate use or large-scale redevelopment. LOCATION & ACCESS • minutes south of the main Innisfail interchange (Hwy 2 & Hwy 42) • 20 minutes south of Red Deer • 60 minutes north of Calgary • 90 minutes south of Edmonton • Two existing fully engineered access points off Cottonwood Road with acceleration and deceleration lanes already in place – approved by Alberta Transportation • Positioned within the Town of Innisfail / Red Deer County Intermunicipal Development Plan growth corridor ZONING & LAND USE Highway Commercial District (HWY-C) – Town of Innisfail Land Use Bylaw 1470 Purpose: To provide for commercial development that caters to the travelling public and takes advantage of high-visibility highway locations. PERMITTED USES (as-of-right) • Hotel / Motel • Gas bar / Service station / Card lock • Restaurant (including drive-through) • Convenience store / Retail • Car wash • Vehicle sales & rental • Office (general, medical, professional) • Tourist information centre • Billboards & signage • Accessory buildings DISCRETIONARY USES (commonly approved) • Brewery / Distillery / Taproom • Cannabis retail • Self-storage facility • Equipment sales & rental • Truck stop / Travel centre • Indoor recreation / Entertainment facility • Mixed-use commercial/residential SITE DETAILS • Legal: Plan 152-1488, Block 1, Lot 2 • Total Area: 7.17 acres titled • Shape: Rectangular with natural creek division offering future subdivision into two ±3.5-acre parcels (subject to Town approval) • Topography: Gently sloping, well-drained, majority above 100-year flood plain • Frontage: ±500 ft direct QEII exposure + full Cottonwood Road frontage • Environmental: Phase I ESA (2020) – clean, available upon request EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE • Private drilled well – 80 GPM reported • Commercial-grade septic tank + field (sized for high-volume use) • 200-amp 3-phase power service close to site • Natural gas • Two large compacted gravel compounds (fully fenced) – currently used for equipment storage and laydown, generating immediate holding income potential of $4,000–$6,000/month • Extensive perimeter fencing and gated entrance DEVELOPMENT HIGHLIGHTS • Minimum site area under HWY-C is 2.0 hectares (4.94 acres) – this parcel exceeds requirements and can support large-format users or subdivision • Maximum site coverage 40% – ample room for buildings, parking, and outdoor display • Town of Innisfail Municipal Development Plan (2024) identifies this exact corridor as a priority commercial growth node • Neighbouring developments include Days Inn & Suites, Tim Hortons, Esso, Boston Pizza, and multiple new projects under construction TRAFFIC & DEMOGRAPHICS • QEII ADT south of Innisfail: 33,000+ vehicles/day (growing 2-3% annually) • Primary trade area (30-km radius) population: 98,000+ and growing 11.4% since 2016 • Innisfail itself: 8,000 residents with strong tourism and agriculture base • Red Deer (20 min north): 105,000+ residents and Alberta’s third-largest city INVESTMENT RATIONALE Immediate cash flow opportunity from potential yard lease Turn-key development site – services in place, no lengthy municipal tie-in delays Rare size – one of the largest remaining privately owned QEII-frontage parcels between Red Deer and Calgary Subdivision upside – creek creates natural split for phased development or lot sales HIGHEST & BEST USE SCENARIOS • AI Data Centre • Hotel + QSR pad site combination • Equipment dealership or heavy truck sales lot • Self-storage + retail frontage • Brewery/distillery with taproom and event space • Contractor yard with office/warehouse expansion DUE DILIGENCE PACKAGE (available upon signed CA) • Registered survey and subdivision potential (2022) • Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (2020) • Well & septic reports • Aerial drone photography & video CONFIDENTIALITY & CONTACT This is a private sale. All inquiries and site visits must be arranged through the property owner. For additional information or to schedule a private tour, contact: Jason McNichol, (403)783-9943, victorycncsystem@gmail.com Rare. Serviced. Visible. Ready. Secure one of the final large-acreage QEII development sites in Central Alberta before the next wave of growth arrives.

  • Listing ID: 38537828

  • Date on Market: 11/21/2025

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 2000 Cottonwood Rd, Innisfail, AB T4G 1E3

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