Even with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms this Silverthorne home has plenty of living space to keep everybody comfortable.  A focal point of the spacious living room is the gas fireplace.  Large river rock rises from floor to ceiling drawing your eye upwards toward the vaulted ceiling.  Large beams are functional while adding a little extra charisma to the home.  Numerous large windows flood the living room with light.  This open and airy room is the place everyone gravitates to; it’s the place to be.  The kitchen, while still feeling like part of the living space is nicely tucked back out of the way, keeping any mess out of sight.  A small built in desk makes a great spot to pay the bills or surf the internet with ease.  The hardwood kitchen floor allows a chair to roll conveniently under the desk and out of the way.  From the dining room a patio door takes you out to a private deck.  You’re sure to be grilling every meal possible and dining on the deck all summer long.  Put your worries aside out here with a fenced back yard to keep pets and kids safe and secure.  Also on the main floor is the laundry room, a three-quarter bath and one bedroom.  This is the perfect bedroom for anyone that may have trouble climbing stairs daily, although other possible uses are nearly endless.  Imagine it as an office, a work out room, or den. 

The upper level of this home in Silverthorne is the master bedroom with a walk-in closet and a five piece bath complete with a jetted tub, corner shower and double sinks.  Two more bedrooms and a full bathroom complete the upper level.  The unusual shape of these two bedrooms is just different enough to add a touch of flair without overdoing it.  Ceiling fans keep all the upstairs bedrooms cool in the summer practically ensuring you’ll have a good nights sleep every night.

This Silverthorne home in Willowbrook Meadows is located north of I-70 on Highway 9 in Silverthorne.  

Close to several shopping centers, the Silverthorne recreation center and several parks.  At the entrance to the neighborhood is Trent Park.  A cute park that has a playground, tennis courts, baseball diamond and even a fishing pond.  From this home in Silverthorne you are within 45 minutes of any of Summit County’s four ski resorts, within twenty minutes of two reservoirs, close to miles of bike trails, hiking trails and nearly endless recreational opportunities.    

With the slowdown in the market in the last few months, come some opportunities.  We have four condominiums in Frisco recently listed, all priced under $400,000.  All four are very different from each other, so here is a quick rundown of the highlights of each of them.

204 Meadow Creek Villa, $350,000. 

A Frisco condo with two bedrooms and  two baths, over 1000 sq ft.  It is in an older building, but older buildings often have the best locations, and that is the case here. the living room and dining room both have large windows to take advantage of the scenery.    The views over the wetlands and Lake Dillon are awesome! 

The property has been rented by the owners themselves, taking advantage of websites and a local cleaning company to do it very successfully.  They are willing to include all the “how to” information with the sale.  A one car garage with extra storage space is also included.  The condo is being sold furnished.

 205B Ten Mile Island, $369,000

A three bedroom Frisco condo with flexibility.  The third bedroom is currently used as a den, enlarging the living room.  At night time, the folding wall is drawn across, and it becomes a bedroom with direct access to a bathroom.  If you prefer to hear the river rather than looking at the lake, this is the second home for you.  The deck overlooks a branch of Ten Mile Creek, and the area is heavily wooded, adding to the privacy.   Ten Mile Island has a great clubhouse, with swimming pool, hot tub and laundry facilities.  One block from Main Street, it allows you to enjoy all Frisco’s events, dining and shopping, leaving the car at home. 

418F, Frisco Bay Townhomes $383,000

New carpet, tile and appliances refresh this Frisco townhome with three full bedrooms and great space for plenty of people.  It is very suitable as either a full time home or a second home as it comes with a washer/dryer and a garage, two necessities for full time living.  An enlarged deck with gas stubbed in for a grill allows for summer barbeques.  Centrally located, this Frisco Townhome is no more than 20 minutes from four major ski resorts. 

730B Lagoon condominiums  $309,900

A recent renovation added a new jetted tub to this one bedroom, one bath condo in Lagoon townhomes.  The extra large garage with a locking storage room in it is a hard to find feature of this home.  The owner has been very successful renting it himself, using the internet to do so.  It is a great way to bring in enough rental income to help pay the monthly dues and utility costs when you are not using it yourself.  Lagoon has a complete set of amenities, with pool, hot tubs, tennis courts, a raquetball court and a large party room that is available to owners and guests.  For more on Lagoon, the homes association and their website, read my blog post on Lagoon Townhomes. 

These condos in Frisco are just a few of the condos currently available for sale in Frisco.  To see everything available, access all the Summit County MLS listings on our website.  For more about the Summit County towns and the lifestyle, check out our “resource” section.

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Set on a half acre lot in Silverthorne’s quiet Mesa Cortina neighborhood you’ll find a rustic mountain home ready to become whatever you envision.  You’re half acre of paradise is seemingly endless backing to National Forest lands and bringing a variety of wildlife practically to your back door.  Expect to see marmot, moose, fox, racoon and perhaps even an occasional bear.  The wildflowers are gorgeous as is your view looking down the valley behind the home.  From the front deck you will enjoy views of Lake Dillon, Keystone resort and more majestic Colorado mountains.  This is the classic mountain A-frame you have been dreaming of.

The home is a raised A-frame allowing room for a garage and plenty of storage below.  Nearly all original your main floor living features the typical cathedral ceilings and plenty of windows at both the front and the back of the house.  The living room, dining room and kitchen area is all open and feels larger than it is.  Two bedrooms and a bathroom with shower are tucked in the back.  Both bedrooms take advantage of the windows facing the National Forest and have sliding glass doors leading out to a deck.  A spiral staircase from the dining room takes you to the roomy loft upstairs.  Another sliding glass door leads to a private upper deck also overlooking National Forest lands.

This classic mountain A-frame can be your home away from home. 

Offering you a great place to relax in the tranquility of the Summit County mountains, hike miles of trails right outside your back door, or hit the slopes at one of the nearby resorts.  No matter what you enjoy, this classic mountain home gives you a great location to take in all that Summit County has to offer.

Classic mountain homes like this one may one day be extinct. 

As the price of land increases throughout Summit County these homes will be torn down to make way for larger, luxurious mountain homes.  Now’s your chance to get your piece of Colorado history while you still can. 

Owners, Sellers and Buyers all want to know, as the market has been down for so long in the rest of the country.  People have assumed it would be bad in Summit County too, but it hasn’t been until recently.  The first six months of the year the number of transactions was down 38% over a year ago, so we know the national economy is now affecting us. 

Fear on the part of potential Buyers is the biggest cause of the downturn, in my opinion.  We still have very few foreclosures and not many Sellers “must” sell their properties.  Second home Sellers are notoriously unmotivated and often will not reduce their prices by very much or accept low offers.  They don’t feel the pressure to sell and are willing to wait until the market improves. 

The downturn has affected some areas worse than others.  Copper Mountain real estate sales are down by almost 51%. 

The area that has been affected the least is Wildernest/ Silverthorne, down by 32%.  Dillon real estate is off by 49%.  Breckenridge real estate closings are down by 36%, while Keystone is off 37%.  Frisco real estate sales are the same as the average in the county, being down by 38%. 

I have not yet seen prices decrease, but numerous price reductions have been showing up in our MLS.  Mostly they are reductions on properties that were too high to start out with, and people are beginning to realize that pricing close to the last sale of a similar unit is where it needs to be. The time of adding on 10-15% is over for a while.    If you look at a graph of real estate sales in Summit County over the last 15 or 20 years, you will see times when prices flatten and level out, but most of the time they are going up.  I have a chart of the sales for last ten years, both for Summit County real estate as a whole, and for Copper Mountain real estate. 

Summit County will always be a vacation home destination for skiers and people looking for fun in the summertime.  It is a good time to take advantage of the leveling off of prices and get your piece of the pie. Buyers, take advantage of it and quit sitting on your wallet.  Sellers, if you want to sell your property, price appropriately and it will get sold. 

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Buffalo Mountain, Red Mountain and the Gore Range are your backdrop everytime you step out on the deck, or into the fenced backyard of this Silverthorne home. As you fire up the grill, relax in the sun on the patio or plant flowers in one of the multiple gardens in the yard the mountains are off in the distance reminding you how lucky you are to live in such a beautiful place.

Inside you’ll feel equally as lucky. Sunlight streams through the windows of your living room keeping you toasty warm all winter long while beautifully framing those same mountains off in the distance. The vaulted ceilings enhance the living area, creating an open yet inviting feel. Hardwood floors give this space a classic elegance while still being tough enough to handle the wear and tear of every day life. An island in the kitchen adds additional counter and storage space without compromising the spacious feel of the main floor. The hand troweled walls accented with beautiful, warm paint complete this home in Silverthorne. It’s ready for you to move in and enjoy.

There are three spacious bedrooms, two full bathooms and a laundry room downstairs. Large windows let lots of light into each of the bedrooms. There’s even a door to access the patio from the Master bedroom; perfectly set up to make the most of a hot tub if you were to put one on the patio. With your washer and dryer on the same level as the bedrooms there will be no more carrying laundry up and down the stairs.

A convenient location makes this home in Silverthorne even more appealing.

Located on Rainbow Drive in the Silvergrove Subdivision is a beautiful Silverthorne home just waiting for you to move into and begin enjoying the Summit County life. Less than half a mile beyond the Factory Outlet Stores, Silverthorne Recreation Center and Rainbow Park life slows down a little and peace and quiet take over. You may even see a moose, a fox or one of the other animals that call Summit County home. Approximately two blocks further down the road is a little known open space park that wecomes you with its beauty. Slide your canoe into the water, take a casual bicycle ride around the pond or have a picnic on its shores; it’s easy and convenient and only a couple blocks from this Silverthorne home. You’ll love your life in Summit County while making this beautiful house in Silverthorne your home.

You’ll be able to submerge yourself in the mountain lifestyle as soon as you pull up to this Summit County building site.  Only a short drive off pavement and located at the end of a dead end street in Mesa Cortina is the lot you’ve been looking for.  County maintained roads ensure easy access no matter what the weather brings.  You’ll easily be able to picture your new home nestled among the trees and backing to National Forest.  Privacy and seclusion will be plentiful as you relax on the deck and look out into the National Forest lands.  Perhaps you’ll spot one of the many moose or fox that frequent the area.  A trail leads from this lot into the forest beginning a journey that could lead you to many destinations across the Gore Mountain Range and beyond.  

It could be a long wait before you find another Summit County CO building site like this;

a nicely treed half acre lot on a dead end street that backs to National Forest land.  This is a rare find and is getting more and more rare every day.  Don’t miss your opportunity to get a great building site in Summit County CO.

Located in Center Village at Copper Mountain Resort this top floor condo gives you a great place to end every day you spend in the county.  A well laid floorplan features two bedrooms separated by a large living space. Additional windows and a huge deck, exclusive to corner units, allow you to take advantage of those fifth floor views toward Union Creek. From the deck the sounds of Ten Mile Creek fill the air as it rolls beyond Tucker Mountain Lodge skirting the edge of the Village before making its way into Frisco.  Nightlife at Copper Mountain gives you plenty of opportunities for dining and enjoying live music.  The convenient Center Village location of this Tucker Mountain Lodge condo puts all of these activities only a short stroll from your door yet far enough away to get some peace and quiet when you need it.  The spacious living area and cozy gas fireplace make spending the evening in the condo and even cooking dinner yourself an equally inviting opportunity.  Bring your friends and family with you when you come.  This fun Colorado ski condo will comfortably sleep six adults. Two full bathrooms make getting ready for your fun filled day a breeze.  When you’re ready, a short trek through the village will get you to the base of the ski slopes.  Both the Eagle and Flyer lifts are waiting to take you up the mountain to start your day of skiing or boarding.

One of the most recently built buildings in Copper Mountain’s Center Village, Tucker Mountain Lodge has top of the line amenities. 

A secure building, entry into both the parking garage and all exterior doors requires a key card.  Once inside, dual elevators will quickly take you from this top floor ski condo in Colorado down to the underground parking facilities.  Along the way you can stop for a quick workout in the fitness room, a soak in the hot tub, or to sit in the sauna.  Common laundry facilities are conveniently located on several floors.  Outside the front door is a huge climbing wall, sure to challenge novices and experts alike.  A variety of retail shops, restaurants and bars line the walkways of Center Village as you make your way toward the slopes. 

Rent your Colorado Ski Condo when you’re not using it.

Let others enjoy your ski condo in Colorado and get help paying the mortgage or HOA dues.  A variety of companies can help you handle renting your Colorado ski condo regardless of where you live.  If you want to do most of it yourself or handle none of it, there is a company to meet your needs.  Contact us for the names of some management companies that may suit your individual needs and recomendations from an experienced Copper Mountain property owner.

“Affordable” is the favorite term used when referring to homes that are deed restricted to local Summit County residents.  It seems that is the only way locals can afford to buy a home.  Lately, I have heard “attainable” used, rather than “affordable”.  As prices go up, it seems to be a better word.  The Summit Housing Authority  does a great job of helping people with low interest loans for down payments together with homeowner education.  The towns and the county governments have been trying to find more ways to provide housing for locals.  The Peak One parcel, being town owned, seems perfect for it. 

The Peak One tract of land in Frisco was aquired by the Town as part of a Forest Service land exchange.  It has been used for recreation and open space, but the Town of Frisco has warned residents that it would not stay that way forever.  The time seems to have come for it to be developed, and an ongoing dialogue between the Town and homeowners is coming to an end as plans for the area are coming together. The primary use will be for affordable housing for Summit County locals.

Frisco currently only has 35% of its housing stock owned by full time residents.  The rest are second homes and vacation homes.

The gap between what locals can afford and the cost of housing is widening. It is driven by what second home owners are willing to pay, and many locals can no longer afford to buy any of the market priced homes.   While the average income has gone from $35,220 in 1990 to $55,200 today, the average home price jumped from $121,600 to $809,932.  To purchase the “average” Frisco home, an income of more than $207,000 would be required. 

The Town has had three meetings asking for input on the Peak One parcel from local residents, and it has listened.  They have three possible plans for development that would still allow a major portion of the 12.7 acre parcel to be kept as open space.  They then presented the draft master plan to the town council at a meeting the end of May and listened to comments from residents and the Council.  At a later meeting, the Peak One master plan will be formally adopted by the Council, then it will have to go through the annexation process and proposals for development will be solicited.  For more information, including viewing the three possible plans, go to http://www.townoffrisco.com/government/affordable-housing/peak-one.html or call Amy Stoehrmann at 970-668-9126. 

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