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Warriors Mark & Warriors Mark West Real Estate
Warriors Mark is the Breckenridge neighborhood that is hardest to summarize in one sentence, because it is really four different purchases sharing the same streets. Roughly 993 units sit here, from small condos around 645 square feet up to custom homes approaching 9,000, and the neighborhood holds all of it: single-family homes, townhomes, duplexes and a large condo base. It tucks into the crook of a ridge coming down from Peak 10, just south of the Peak 9 runs and west of Highway 9, which puts it close to the lifts and close to Main Street while staying quieter than either. If you want Breckenridge access without base-area bustle, this is usually the neighborhood I point people to first, and then we talk about which of the four purchases you are actually making.
Written by Tucker Zimmerman, Associate Broker with Slifer Smith & Frampton, a Summit County Realtor since 2017 who has worked with buyers and sellers throughout Breckenridge, including Warriors Mark and Warriors Mark West.
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Quick Take
Warriors Mark is a strong fit for buyers who want Peak 9 proximity and a short hop to Main Street without paying base-area prices or living in the crowds. Because the neighborhood spans condos to large custom homes, it is one of the few Breckenridge addresses that works for a first purchase, a family second home, or a rental-focused buy.
That range is also the catch. "Warriors Mark" on a listing tells you very little on its own. A 1970s condo off Broken Lance and a modern home up in Warriors Mark West are both accurately described that way, and they are nothing alike in price, upkeep or rental performance. The work here is figuring out which pocket and which product type you actually want before you start comparing listings.
Location
Warriors Mark occupies the southern corner of the Town of Breckenridge, southwest of where Boreas Pass Road meets Highway 9. It sits in the crook of a long arm of terrain extending down from Peak 10, south of the Peak 9 ski runs and west of the highway, with most of the neighborhood arranged around or near the main road, Broken Lance. Warriors Mark West climbs a hill to the west of the original subdivision.
The practical result is a location that is close to two things at once. The Peak 9 base is right there, and downtown Breckenridge is a short trip north. But because the neighborhood sits off the highway and below the runs rather than at a base area, the streets stay residential and quiet. That combination, close to the lifts, close to Main, but not in the middle of either, is the reason the neighborhood holds its appeal for both owners and guests.
Four Purchases in One Neighborhood
This is the section that matters most here. Warriors Mark contains roughly 993 units, and the mix is unusually broad: about 149 single-family homes, 105 townhomes, 78 duplex and triplex units, and 661 condos. Sizes run from roughly 645 square feet to nearly 9,000.
Those are not variations on a theme, they are genuinely different products with different buyers, different costs and different risks. The condo base is where a lot of people get their first foothold in Breckenridge and where much of the rental activity sits, but HOA dues, building age, reserves and deferred maintenance vary enormously building to building. The townhomes and duplexes are the middle ground, often the best balance of space and low maintenance. The single-family side, and much of Warriors Mark West, is a different market entirely, larger and newer on average, bought mostly as second homes or full-time residences.
The mistake I see most often here is a buyer comparing a per-square-foot number across those categories as if it means something. It does not. Compare a Warriors Mark condo to other condos in similar buildings, and compare a Warriors Mark West home to other homes, and ask specifically about the HOA on anything attached. That single habit will tell you more than any neighborhood-level average.
Want a building-by-building read on Warriors Mark? I can shortlist by walkability to Peak 9, HOA health and rental profile so you are comparing like with like. 303-907-9129 or TZimmerman@SliferSummit.com
History and the 2002 Annexation
The name comes from the Warrior's Mark mine, one of the largest gold producers of the Breckenridge historic mining district, up Indiana Creek on the east side of the Blue River valley near the abandoned town of Dyersville. The neighborhood itself started in 1968, and at the time it sat outside the town boundary, before Peak 9 existed. When the Breckenridge Ski Company developed Peak 9 in the early 1970s, the land between town and this subdivision suddenly mattered a great deal more, because it was close to the base of a brand new peak. Warriors Mark West followed in 1977 on the hill to the west.
The date worth remembering is 2002, when the neighborhood was annexed into the Town of Breckenridge. That is not trivia. It is the reason town rules, town services and the town's short-term rental program apply here rather than county regulations, and it is one of the few Breckenridge jurisdiction questions with a clean, documented answer.
Ski and Town Access
Warriors Mark sits just south of the Peak 9 runs, and many addresses are a walk or a short shuttle ride from the Quicksilver SuperChair and the Maggie base area. Some locations can ski home by way of neighborhood trails and Peak 9 routes, and this is exactly the kind of claim worth testing rather than taking at face value. Whether a given address genuinely skis home depends on where it sits, the route, and conditions on the day. If ski-home access is what you are paying for, walk the actual route before you write the offer.
Main Street is close enough that dining, shops and events are easy without living in the middle of them, which is a large part of why the neighborhood rents well to guests.
Short-Term Rentals
Because Warriors Mark was annexed in 2002, it is inside Town of Breckenridge limits and the town's short-term rental licensing program governs nightly rentals, including its zone-based license caps. This neighborhood draws real guest interest thanks to the Peak 9 proximity, so rental potential is often part of the buying case here, which makes the licensing question more important, not less. Do not assume a license transfers or is available at a given address. Confirm current license availability for the specific unit before you are under contract, and read the HOA rules too, since an association can restrict rentals regardless of what the town allows. Details are on the Breckenridge short-term rental rules page.
Who Warriors Mark Is Best For
Warriors Mark suits buyers who want to be near Peak 9 and close to Main Street without base-area pricing or crowds, and who are open on product type. It is one of the better neighborhoods in Breckenridge for a first purchase, because the condo base offers a genuine entry point in a strong location. It also works for families wanting a townhome or single-family home, and for owners who want guest appeal. It is less of a fit if you specifically want acreage and seclusion, if you want a brand-new home throughout, or if you need a guaranteed short-term rental license, which nowhere in town can promise.
Pros and Cons of Warriors Mark
Pros
- Close to the Peak 9 base and the Quicksilver SuperChair without base-area pricing
- Short trip to Main Street while staying quiet and residential
- Every product type, from entry-level condos to large custom homes
- Inside Town of Breckenridge limits since 2002, so town services and rules apply
- Strong guest appeal for owners considering nightly rentals
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Things to Consider
- The name covers wildly different properties, so listings are hard to compare
- Condo HOA dues, reserves and building condition vary a great deal
- Ski-home access depends on the specific address and conditions, verify it
- Town STR licensing and caps may limit rental income at a given unit
- Not acreage, seclusion, or uniformly new construction
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Compare Nearby Options
If you are weighing Warriors Mark against other in-town Breckenridge choices:
- Weisshorn – also in town and also a wide range of home vintages, but almost entirely single-family on the hillside east of Main, with walkability instead of Peak 9 proximity. Choose Weisshorn to walk to dinner, Warriors Mark for lift access and product choice.
- Shock Hill – the premium version of "get to the mountain without a car," with its own gondola stop and newer, larger homes. Choose Shock Hill if the budget is there and the gondola matters most, Warriors Mark for a far broader range of entry points.
Warriors Mark FAQs
Where is Warriors Mark in Breckenridge?
Warriors Mark sits in the southern corner of the Town of Breckenridge, southwest of the Boreas Pass Road and Highway 9 intersection. It tucks into the crook of a ridge running down from Peak 10, just south of the Peak 9 ski runs and west of Highway 9, with most addresses arranged around Broken Lance.
Is Warriors Mark inside the Town of Breckenridge?
Yes. The first homes were built in 1968, when the area sat outside the town boundary, but Warriors Mark was annexed into the Town of Breckenridge in 2002. That means the town's rules apply, including its short-term rental licensing program.
What kinds of properties are in Warriors Mark?
Nearly every type. The neighborhood contains roughly 993 units: about 149 single-family homes, 105 townhomes, 78 duplex and triplex units and 661 condos, ranging from around 645 square feet to nearly 9,000. It is one of the few Breckenridge neighborhoods where an entry-level condo and a large custom home share the same streets.
How do you get to the ski lifts from Warriors Mark?
Warriors Mark sits just south of the Peak 9 runs, so many addresses are a walk or a short shuttle ride to the Quicksilver SuperChair and the Maggie base area. Some locations also ski home via neighborhood trails and Peak 9 routes, though how well that works depends heavily on the specific address and conditions.
Where did the name Warriors Mark come from?
From the Warrior's Mark mine, one of the biggest gold producers of the Breckenridge historic mining district, located high up Indiana Creek on the east side of the Blue River valley near the abandoned town of Dyersville.
Looking at a Home or Condo in Warriors Mark?
The whole game in this neighborhood is comparing like with like: which product type, which building, what the HOA looks like, and whether the ski-home claim holds up from that specific door. I am happy to put together a building-by-building shortlist and walk it with you.
About Tucker Zimmerman
Tucker Zimmerman is an Associate Broker with Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate and has been a licensed Realtor in Summit County, Colorado since 2017. He works with buyers and sellers across Breckenridge, Frisco, Silverthorne, Dillon, Keystone, and Copper Mountain. Read Tucker's full bio.
Related Breckenridge and Summit County Resources
This page is intended as a local real estate reference. HOA rules, rental restrictions, licensing, ski access and pricing can change and vary by unit and building. Confirm current details before making a purchase decision.
