62 Elma Street

About

Property in Downtown Okotoks in mixed use residential/commercial area on beautiful Elma Street! Imagine a place where you can live, work and play … imagine a home where running a shop, a bed & breakfast, a small restaurant, or a studio is a possibility. Imagine living steps from the coolest little coffee places, galleries and boutique stores. If that’s what you’ve been looking for, then THIS MAY BE THE ONE! This adorable home on HUGE 75’x125’ LOT on beautiful Elma Street is surrounded by a mix of residential homes, artist workshops, adorable coffee places and small retail shops and is filled with potential. Home was originally built in 1941 and has seen multiple updates over the years with newer roof, windows & doors, and added insulation. With numerous updates over the years, home today is a mixture of old-world charm, big windows and light. Main floor is bright and spacious, featuring large living room with views of Elma Street, open concept kitchen and dining room with views of huge back yard, two bedrooms and main bathroom. Basement has low ceilings but is certainly usable, currently featuring laundry room, a third bedroom with bathroom (sometimes rented out on AirBnB), and partially developed rec room, storage & tool room. Huge yard backs onto Lineham Park, and is truly private oasis with large deck, gazebo, shed, mature trees and shrubs. All in all, 62 Elma is the perfect cottage on one of the biggest lots in Okotoks’ one and only heritage district. Make it your own!

OTHER NOTES: shingles were redone in 2016; kitchen screen door and windows were done in 2019, most other windows redone in 1999 & 2007, insulation and downstairs bathroom in 2008; front porch is not in use and needs repair/replacement.

HERITAGE MIXED USE LAND USE: Town of Okotoks has this area designated as HMU. See section 13.B of LUB for full description. The purpose for this district is defined as follows “The purpose and intent of this district is to provide for the continuation of residential development and allow for certain specialized commercial uses to develop in the form of unique shops, boutiques, professional offices and tourist attractions. The preservation of the historic and unique aesthetic character of the district will be encouraged.”