Highlands Riverfront Homes For Sale

Breckenridge | New Construction | Blue River Setting | Open Space | Turnkey Ownership The only move-in ready new-construction residence at Highlands Riverfront, this 4,165-square-foot mountain-modern home delivers a turnkey luxury experience in one of Breckenridge’s newest communities. With more than 65% sold, remaining opportunities are increasingly limited. Set adjacent to protected open space and just steps from the Blue River, the community offers a quiet residential setting with minimal short-term rental activity, while sweeping ski area views and close proximity to downtown and year-round recreation make this an exceptional mountain retreat. Newly staged with designer furnishings available for purchase, the residence is ready to enjoy from day one. Soaring walls of glass, an open-concept layout, and refined interiors create an inviting flow for living and entertaining. Two distinct living areas provide generous gathering spaces, while a flexible bonus room offers options for a home office, fitness space, or additional sleeping accommodations. The chef’s kitchen features Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, including a 48-inch dual-fuel range, quartz countertops and backsplash, and seamless indoor-outdoor connectivity. Upgrades include smart home technology, custom closets, in-wall humidifier, automated blinds, patio heaters, pre-planning for a future oxygen system, and an oversized heated two-car garage with epoxy flooring. Outdoor living includes a large wraparound deck and walk-out patio with hot tub and fire pit. Enjoy Gold Medal fly-fishing access along the Blue River, protected open space, and convenient access to downtown Breckenridge, skiing, golf, dining, shopping, the Colorado Trail, bike path, and Summit Stage shuttle. A rare move-in ready residence offering turnkey luxury, privacy, exceptional views, and effortless mountain living.

127 Monitor Dr, Breckenridge

$2,792,000

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ S1069072 MLS

Breckenridge | New Construction | Blue River Access | Open Space | Turnkey Ownership. Discover Highlands Riverfront, a new mountain community in Breckenridge offering a rare combination of natural beauty, privacy, and effortless ownership with our only duplex listing with a completion in less than 8 months. Set along the Blue River corridor and surrounded by protected open space, Highlands Riverfront offers a quiet setting with minimal short-term rental activity. Across from White River National Forest and minutes from downtown Breckenridge and the ski slopes, the community provides peaceful mountain living with easy access to everything Breckenridge offers. These mountain-modern duplex residences are designed for today's lock-and-leave lifestyle. Spacious interiors, expansive windows, and carefully selected finishes bring the Colorado outdoors in. Interiors feature custom kitchens with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, quartz countertops, hardwood flooring, and designer tile and stone finishes. Multiple living areas provide flexibility for entertaining, relaxing, working from home, or accommodating family and guests. Outdoor living includes private patios with space for a hot tub and fire pit. A heated two-car garage provides parking and storage. Features include an EV outlet, pre-plumbing for a future oxygen system, and preliminary solar installation, all included in the purchase price. Enjoy Gold Medal fly-fishing access along the Blue River, protected open space, and nearby trails. Downtown Breckenridge, skiing, golf, dining, shopping, the Colorado Trail, bike path, and Summit Stage shuttle are all accessible. Enjoy the freedom of a mountain retreat without the upkeep of a traditional second home. Easy access to nature, town, skiing, and year-round recreation. Highlands Riverfront offers a rare opportunity to own a beautifully finished mountain residence in a private, low-density setting—where the river, open space, and mountains become part of everyday life.

334 Monitor Dr, Breckenridge

$3,290,000

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ S1069486 MLS

Positioned on one of the premier riverfront home sites in Highlands Riverfront, this furnished luxury duplex offers an exceptional setting along the Blue River with sweeping mountain views and immediate access to the best of Summit County. Dedicated acres of open space create a peaceful community directly across from White River National Forest, while downtown, world-class ski resorts, championship golf courses, hiking trails, and the bike path are all within easy reach. This upscale 4-bedroom, 5-bath contemporary mountain modern residence features expansive windows that capture breathtaking mountain and river views while filling the interiors with natural light. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, the open-concept floor plan seamlessly connects the living and dining areas with a custom kitchen appointed with high-end appliances and designer tile and stone finishes. A spacious patio with a natural gas fire pit extends the living space outdoors, creating an inviting setting for gathering with family and friends. Step off the private walk-out patio to enjoy direct access to the Blue River and some of Colorado's finest fly fishing. The oversized two-car garage provides ample room for vehicles, bikes, and ski gear. Each bedroom is thoughtfully appointed with designer finishes and a private bath, including a main-level primary suite with patio access. Combining sophisticated mountain modern design with a premier setting along the Blue River, this exceptional residence represents one of the most desirable offerings within Highlands Riverfront.

138 Monitor Dr, Breckenridge

$3,150,000

5 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ S1067472 MLS

Breckenridge | New Construction | Blue River Setting | Open Space | Turnkey Ownership Experience elevated mountain living in this exceptional 3,318-square-foot, 5-bedroom mountain-modern home at Highlands Riverfront. Designed for effortless lock-and-leave ownership, this beautifully finished residence combines classic architecture with expansive walls of glass framing sweeping mountain views. An open-concept floor plan offers multiple living spaces for entertaining and relaxing, anchored by a chef’s kitchen with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, quartz countertops, and hardwood flooring throughout. The spacious primary suite features a spa-inspired five-piece bath, creating a private retreat within the home. Outdoor living includes a generous deck and walk-out patios with space for a hot tub and fire pit, creating a seamless connection to the surrounding mountain setting. An oversized heated two-car garage includes an EV outlet and preliminary solar installation, all included in the purchase price. Highlands Riverfront offers a quiet, low-density residential setting with minimal short-term rental activity, acres of protected open space, and Blue River access. Across from White River National Forest and minutes from downtown Breckenridge and world-class skiing, the community provides convenient access to golf, dining, shopping, the Colorado Trail, bike path, and free Summit Stage shuttle. Enjoy Gold Medal fly-fishing along the Blue River and year-round mountain recreation from a private, turnkey Breckenridge residence.

277 Monitor Dr, Breckenridge

$3,545,000

4 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ S1064303 MLS

Breckenridge | New Construction | Blue River Access | Open Space | Turnkey Ownership A rare opportunity to own the largest single-family residence at Highlands Riverfront, this 4,175-square-foot mountain-modern home offers exceptional scale, privacy, and effortless mountain living in one of Breckenridge’s newest communities. With more than 65% of the community sold, remaining opportunities are increasingly limited. Set adjacent to protected open space and just steps from Blue River access, Highlands Riverfront offers a quiet residential setting with minimal short-term rental activity, while downtown Breckenridge and world-class skiing are minutes away. The home features expansive walls of glass, sweeping ski area views, an open-concept layout, and multiple living spaces designed for entertaining and relaxing. A chef’s kitchen with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, quartz countertops, and hardwood flooring anchors the main level, complemented by a secondary living area with beverage fridge and bar, plus flexible space for an office, fitness room, or guest suite. The primary suite features a spa-inspired five-piece bath. Outdoor living includes a large deck and walk-out patios with space for a hot tub and fire pit. An oversized heated two-car garage includes an EV outlet and preliminary solar installation, all included in the purchase price. Enjoy Gold Medal fly-fishing access along the Blue River, protected open space, and nearby trails, with convenient access to skiing, golf, dining, shopping, the Colorado Trail, bike path, and free Summit Stage shuttle. Designed for turnkey ownership, this exceptional residence offers a rare combination of space, views, privacy, and direct connection to the outdoors.

205 Monitor Dr, Breckenridge

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Highlands Riverfront Homes for Sale

If you have spent any time looking at the Highlands at Breckenridge, you already know it is not one neighborhood but a collection of them. Riverfront is the newest and, lately, the busiest. It sits along the Blue River on the north side of the golf course, and it is where a lot of the recent construction and the most activity in the Highlands has landed. If you want a newer home in the Highlands and you want to actually find something for sale, this is usually where I start.

Weighing more than one? Compare it against all Breckenridge single-family homes before you decide.

Written by Tucker Zimmerman, Summit County Realtor with Slifer Smith & Frampton.

Riverfront at a glance

Homes	Newer single-family, 3 to 5 bedrooms
Size range	Roughly 1,300 to 4,600 sq ft, a wide spread
Setting	Blue River, the golf course, and trails
Getting around	On the free bus line into town

Where Riverfront fits in the Highlands

The Highlands is the golf-and-trails side of Breckenridge, built around the Jack Nicklaus Signature course and the Nordic center, a few minutes north of Main Street. Filings like Highlands Park and Braddock Hill have been around for years. Riverfront is the newer chapter, and its pitch is simple: current construction, a river at your back, and the golf course and trails out front, without giving up the free bus ride into town. For a buyer who likes the Highlands idea but does not want an older home or a rebuild, it is the path of least resistance.

The homes are newer, and more varied than you would expect

These are recent single-family builds, generally three to five bedrooms, and the size range is genuinely wide, from around 1,300 square feet up to the mid 4,000s. That surprises people. It means Riverfront is not only big trophy homes; there are more manageable floor plans mixed in, which gives you a real range to work with depending on how much house you actually want. Expect current finishes, open living built around the light and the views, and two-car garages. Because the homes are new, the systems are current and the upkeep is light, which matters if you are not here all the time.

Golf in summer, trails year round, the river all the time

The setting is what you are buying. The Blue River runs along the neighborhood, the golf course is right there for the summer half of the year, and the Highlands trail network is good enough that a lot of owners walk or ride more than they drive. It is quieter than being in the middle of town, and for many second-home owners that trade is exactly the point: you are ten minutes from Main Street but it feels like you are tucked into the trees along the water.

Planning to rent it? Breckenridge licenses short-term rentals by zone, and the rules can change. Before you build rental income into the math, check the current Summit County short-term rental rules and the HOA documents for the specific home.

How I think about Riverfront versus the rest of the Highlands

If newer construction and low maintenance are near the top of your list, Riverfront usually wins inside the Highlands. If you want a specific established home, a larger or more private lot, or a certain golf-course or meadow view, we look at the other filings too. There is no wrong answer here, only a fit. I am glad to walk the whole Highlands with you so the choice is based on how you will use the place, not just what is listed that week. It helps to start from the broader Highlands at Breckenridge guide and the golf-course homes in particular.

A quick word on the market

Riverfront has been one of the more active corners of the Highlands, so you will usually see more here than in the older, fully built-out filings. That cuts both ways: more to choose from as a buyer, and for a seller, a home that shows and prices well tends to stand out. Where values land depends on the lot, the view, and the finish, and current conditions move over time. For the live numbers, lean on the Breckenridge Market Report rather than anything I could freeze onto this page.

Common questions

Is Highlands Riverfront in town or out of town?

It is a few minutes north of Breckenridge Main Street, in the Highlands golf-and-trails area, and it is on the free bus line, so you can leave the car and still get into town and to the slopes.

What size homes are in Riverfront?

Newer single-family homes, generally three to five bedrooms, with a wide size range from around 1,300 square feet into the mid 4,000s, so there is more variety than a lot of new pockets.

Why is there so much for sale in Riverfront compared to the rest of the Highlands?

It is the newest filing and has seen the most recent construction and turnover, so it tends to have more available at any given time than the older, built-out parts of the Highlands.

Can I short-term rent in Riverfront?

Possibly, depending on the town zone and the HOA. Breckenridge regulates by zone and the HOA may add rules, so confirm both for the specific address before relying on rental income.

How is the golf and trail access?

The Highlands is built around the Jack Nicklaus Signature course and a strong trail and Nordic network, and Riverfront sits right in it, with the Blue River alongside the neighborhood.

Thinking about Riverfront?

Whether you are buying or selling in Highlands Riverfront, I will give you a straight read, including when a particular home is not the one. Call or text me at (303) 907-9129, email TZimmerman@SliferSummit.com, or reach out through my contact page.

It is also worth seeing how Riverfront fits into Breckenridge real estate and Breckenridge luxury, the wider Summit County market, and what it is like living in Summit County.

General information about the Highlands Riverfront neighborhood, not a substitute for reviewing a specific property, its HOA documents, and current Breckenridge short-term rental rules. Details vary by home and change over time.