
About two-thirds of second homes in Summit County are bought by people from the Front Range. Many live in Boulder and the nearby towns. As traffic gets worse on Sunday afternoons, more people consider the option of staying later and leaving after dinner, or going home on Monday morning. Or, better yet, spending more time in Breckenridge or Frisco during the week and staying in Boulder on the weekends! A second home in the mountains gives many options, but what will it cost? Surprisingly, not as much as you would think. Here are the top 7 reasons to be in Summit County, together with a few examples of prices.

3. Starry Skies, unhindered by the lights of the city, are found north of Silverthorne, towards the town of Heeney and Green Mountain Reservoir. If you want acreage, horses and lots of privacy, 20 to 35 acre parcels with large homes can be found scattered among the farmland and ranches. The Blue River runs the length of the valley from Lake Dillon to the reservoir and a few homes are on the river. Others are up on the hills with great views of either the Williams Fork Range or the Gore Range. Prices for this much land with a home are generally in the millions, and a parcel of land alone starts at $289,000 and goes to $1,500,000.
4. Activities and Fun Times. Athletes are in the right place in Summit County. From mountain biking to nordic and alpine skiing, snowboarding, rock climbing, river rafting, it is all here. Silverthorne is a great central location with easy access to all ski areas, bike paths and the Silverthorne recreation center. Prices start at $139,000 for a studio; townhomes can be had for $315,000 to $669,000 and many homes around the Three Peaks golf course sell in the multi-millions.
7. Family Memories. Second homes give families a special gathering place for holidays and special times, making cherished memories. Increasingly, it is hard to get all the kids and grandkids together, but many of our clients find that a Summit County home is the place to do it.
Need more information on the lifestyle or the real estate opportunities? Call Joanne at 888-666-0844 and tell her that Osman has friends who need to know more. Or check out the Mountain Living Blog and Summit County real estate website for further details.
images: Joanne Hanson
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