Area Real Estate News & Market Trends

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July 16, 2024

Dillon Community Details and Market Update June 2024

Dillon Community Details and Market Update June 2024

Posted in Market Updates
July 16, 2024

Frisco Community Details and Market Update June 2024

Frisco Community Details and Market Update June 2024

Posted in Market Updates
July 16, 2024

Copper Mountain Community Details and Market Update June 2024

Posted in Market Updates
July 9, 2024

Breckenridge-Community Details and June 2024 Market Update

Summit County Towns- Community Details and June 2024 Market Update

Posted in Market Updates
May 20, 2024

May 2024 - Market Insider

Posted in Market Updates
May 12, 2024

Summit County Market Report April 2024

Posted in Market Updates
May 6, 2024

Summit County Summer 2024 Events

Summit County, Colorado Summer Events 2024

June

1st | Town Cleanup | County-wide 

7th | First Friday Summer Kick Off Party | Silverthorne 

7th | Dillon Farmers Market Opens | Dillon 

8th | Junior Funduro Mountain Bike Race | Frisco 

13-15th | 10 Mile Pride | Breckenridge

14-July 7th | "Ken Lugwig's Moriarty" at Silco Theatre | Silverthorne 

15th | Lake Dillon Beer Festival | Dillon 

18th | Mountain Goat Kids Trail Running Series | Frisco

22-23rd | Bacon & Bourbon Festival | Keystone

23rd | Art Stroll | Silverthorne

24th | Free Mountain Music Monday | Dillon Amphitheater

26th | Free Family and Kids Concert | Breckenridge

28-30th | Agave Festival | Breckenridge

29th | Stars & Guitars | Keystone

 

Summit County, CO Summer Events 2024

July

4th | 4th of July Parade in Breckenridge

4th | Firecracker 50 Mountain Bike Race | Breckenridge | **SSF is the Title Sponsor

4th | Frisco's Fabulous 4th of July 

4th | Celebration with the National Repertory Orchestra | Silverthorne 

5th | First Friday Concert with Blitzen Trapper | Silverthorne 

6th | Historic Day | Frisco 

11th | Portugal. The Man | Dillon Amphitheater 

12th | Frisco Triathlon 

12-Aug. 8th | "The Amish Project" at Silco Theatre | Silverthorne 

13th | Summer Beer Festival | Breckenridge 

13-14th | Wine & Jazz Festival | Keystone 

14th | Trampled by Turtles | Dillon Amphitheater 

21st | Art Stroll | Silverthorne 

26-28th | River Run Village Art Festival | Keystone 

26-28th | Food & Wine Festival | Breckenridge

 

Summit County, CO Summer Events 2024

August                                          

2nd | First Friday Block Party | Silverthorne 

3-4th | Bluegrass & Beer Festival | Keystone 

9-Sept. 1st | "Georgia McBride" at Silco Theatre | Silverthorne 

10th | Run the Rockies Trail 10k & Half Marathon | Frisco 

10th | Mt. Joy | Dillon Amphitheater 

11-16th | Breck Epic Mountain Bike Series | Breckenridge 

16-25th | Breckenridge International Festival of Arts (BIFA) | Breckenridge 

17-18th | Leadville 100 Running Race 

17th | Mountain Town Music Festival | Keystone 

18th | Art Stroll | Silverthorne 

22-24th | Wine Classic | Breckenridge 

30-Sept 2nd | Labor Day Weekend | Breckenridge 

30-Sept 1st | Hogfest: Bacon & Bourbon | Breckenridge 

31st | Oktoberfest | Keystone

 

Summit County, CO Summer Events 2024

September

1st | Lane 8 | Dillon Amphitheater 

2nd | Free Mountain Music | Dillon Amphitheater 

6th | The Disco Biscuits | Dillon Amphitheater 

6-7th | Union Peak Festival | Copper Mountain 

7th | Cirque Series Trail Running Race | Arapahoe Basin 

13-15th | Oktoberfest | Breckenridge 

6th | First Friday Concert with Neal Francis | Silverthorne 

12th | Mines of Mount Royal Biking Tour | Frisco 

21st | Run the Rockies Road 10K & Half Marathon | Frisco

 

We hope to see you in Summit County this summer! 

Feb. 7, 2024

What to Questions to Ask Yourself when Buying a Home in Silverthorne?

So you've narrowed down your Summit County Home Search to the town of Silverthorne. You're almost there, but there's still some decisions to be made. Luckily Silverthorne has some of Summit Counties newest and most luxurious real estate options. 

Do you want to short-term rent your new property? 

In Summit County, a short-term rental is defined as any rental for a period of less than 30 days at a time. If you're more flexible with longer stays I can recommend other great income producing strategies that are not as regulated.

  • The first step is to confirm is that the home you're considering is actually within the town limits of Silverthorne. Many properties may have a Silverthorne address and zip code but they are actually located under the jurisdiction of unincorporated Summit County. Some examples of neighborhoods that have a Silverthorne address but are not in Silverthorne town limits are: Wildernest, Hamilton Creek, Ptarmigan, and Ruby Ranch. Luckily it's easy to confirm via this link, if the property is highlighted in pink then it's within town limits. 
  • Next you need to understand the Town of Silverthorne's short-term rental rules and caps. The town has sectioned off their jurisdiction into 3 zones in an attempt to keep workforce housing attainable. Once a zone reaches the cap of licenses the town will establish a waitlist or lottery policy for new licensing. As of today, licenses will renew as long as the owner wishes to pay the licensing fees but they will not transfer with most sales. 
    • Zone 1: This zone cover the largest geographical area. It is limited to a cap of 10% of properties having a short-term rental license. 
    • Zone 2: Includes the downtown river-side area of Silverthorne and also Summit Sky Ranch to the south. This zone is limited to a 50% cap. 
    • Zone 3: Deed Restricted Neighborhood Zone. Homes in these neighborhoods are for the local workforce and are not eligible for short-term renting. 
    • Check what zone the property is in here, check current number of available licenses by zone here.
  • There are annual fees associated with a short-term rental license. There is also a 6% lodging tax that will need to be collected and paid. 
    • Studio –$150
    • One Bedroom - $200
    • Two Bedrooms –$250
    • Three Bedrooms –$300
    • Four Bedrooms –$350
    • Five bedrooms – $450
    • Six or more bedrooms – $500

What location and views do you want?

  • Downtown: If you want to be walking distance from all of Silverthornes action you'll want to be in the downtown core. This will primarily be in condominium or townhome developments. You may also get river views depending on your price point. Some examples of developments to look at are: Blue River Flats, River West Condos, Fourth Street Crossing, and Apres Shores. 
  • River/Lake: While some of the downtown developments will also feature river views, you can open up more options by moving further north down the Blue River. Don't worry, it's still an easy bicycle ride or walk to downtown Silverthorne. Some great neighborhoods include: Angler Mountain Ranch, Blue River Run, & Ponds at Blue River.
  • Golf Course: If you want to be on or near the golf course, Eagles Nest is your answer. The Ravens at Three Peaks golf club features outstanding views from all 18 holes. There are several neighborhoods within Eagles nest such as: The Hideaway Townhouses, Aspens at Eagles Nest, Willowbrook Meadows, and Three Peaks. 
  • Ute Mountain/Ptarmigan/Forest Views: Since Silverthorne is in a wide valley created by the Blue Rive, most properties on the west side of Highway 9 (including the golf course properties above) will be oriented to face the mountains to the east. The mountain views to the east will not be as dramatic as the Gore Range views listed below. You will also likely have a wooded feel around your home depending on the density of the neighborhood. 
  • Gore Range: The pinnacle of Silverthorne views is looking at the dramatic Gore Range. From Red Mountain, Buffalo Mountain's Silver Coulier, and the Eagles Nest. These are the jagged alpine views that come to mind when you picture the Rocky Mountains. While some homes in Eagles Nest, Summit Sky Ranch and Ruby Ranch do emphasize these views, they will be much more common from the East Side of Highway 9. Looks for the following neighborhoods: Angler Mountain Ranch, Hamilton Creek, & Ptarmigan. 
  • Summit Sky RanchSummit Sky Ranch gets a special mention of its own. Silverthorne's furthest north neighborhood is still less than 15 minutes from Interstate 70. This large development has a combination of small cabins, luxury duplexes, luxury townhouses, and custom single family homes. It is also the most amenity rich development in all of Summit County. At Summit Sky Ranch you will find everything from hiking trails, dog park, semi-private fishing rights, a lake with a beach, rec center, pool/hot tubs, and even an astronomy observatory. 

 

What Amenities do you want in your new home?

Silverthorne's diverse real estate developments offer the whole gambit of amenities. But Silverthorne also has an excellent and recently remodeled recreation center that can take the place of having them at your home. 

  • Do you want a private or shared hot tub?
  • Do you want private fishing rights for a pond or Blue River? 
  • Do you want a workout facility on site or will you get your adventure on outside?
  • Do you want to be on the recreation path?

Need some help narrowing down your Silverthorne home search? Feel free to reach out and we can tour multiple neighborhoods even if we don't go in any houses. I've found driving around Silverthorne is one of the best ways to show you what different neighborhoods have to offer. Then we can target a specific area for you. 

 

Tucker Zimmerman
Broker Associate
Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties
Cell:  (303)-907-9129
TZimmerman@cbmp.com

 

 

Posted in Buying
Oct. 11, 2023

Summit County Market Update September 2023

Posted in Market Updates
June 19, 2023

Unique Summer Activities

 

What's there to do in Summer? 

 

Concerts at Lake Dillon Amphitheater

My personal favorite! In 2018 the town of Dillon completed the long awaited remodel of the Dillon Amphitheater and it is now one of the most beautiful places to see live music in the country. Concerts typically start around 6 or 7 PM allowing a remarkable view of the sun setting behind Buffalo Mountain contrasted by Lake Dillon and your favorite performer. This venue continues to book more prominent performers such as The String Cheese Incident, Big Head Todd & the Monsters, and Del Mccoury. While Dillon Amp doesn't yet have the same notability as nearby Red Rocks, it is just as beautiful and significantly more intimate. Not only that but there are free concerts almost every week throughout the Summer. Check the schedule here: https://dillonamphitheater.com/ 

(When you see me at a show, come say hello and I'll buy you a beer!)

 

My fiancé Shauna and I waiting for String Cheese Incident to begin last week

 

 

Hiking

This one may seem pretty obvious but we have some of the most beautiful hikes in the state for every difficulty. Our very own Quandary Peak is one of Colorado's 54 "14'ers" and is a great starting point for your first of that list. Located 20 minutes south of Breckenridge is the Quandary trailhead, start early and bring lot's of water. For an easier hike, try Rainbow or Lilly Pad Lake. My personal favorite is Mount Royal which towers above Frisco, this is a short but very difficult hike which is great for a cardio workout before house hunting with me or hitting one of our brewerys.

 

Mount Royal, Frisco. Once you get to the Summit, traverse the ridge to the east for this lookout point.

 

 

Did somebody say "brewery"?

Yes! Summit County is home to 9 amazing craft brewers. In Breckenridge you will find Broken Compass brewing which is a great stop on your bike ride from Frisco. Additionally, we have the nationally distributed Breckenridge Brewery and Pub located in it's original Main Street home. My personal favorite is Highside Brewing in Frisco but if you're hungry I highly recommend The Bakers' Brewery in Silverthorne for both delicious food and drinks.

 

Let's not forget a shoutout to the two distilleries in Summit County, Breckenridge Distillery and the newly opened Rising Sun Distillery.

 

Check out this massive 3LB plate of Nacho's at Dillon Dam Brewery. I recommend the "Here's your Dam IPA"

 

Bike down Vail Pass

A fun family activity can be had by shuttling bikes to the top of Vail Pass, from there it's an easy downhill ride back to Frisco on the dedicated recreation pathway. You will cruise by Copper Mountain before winding through 10-Mile Canyon. You will need to park one car with bikes at the top of Vail Pass and one car near Frisco Main Street, or call a local bike shop to enlist their professional bike shuttle drivers. Take a look at the video below from Pioneer Sports.

 

Boating and water sports on Lake Dillon

The towns of Dillon and Frisco have some geographical advantage for summer fun due to their locations bordering Lake Dillon. Both towns have marinas and a respective tiki bar to go with each. Both marinas have boat rentals ranging from paddle boards and kayaks all the way to a boat for you and your friends. Due to the cold water temperature swimming, wake boarding and water skiing are not allowed on Lake Dillon but Frisco Marina has a great beach where you can get your feet wet!

 

 

 

White Water Rafting

The nearby towns of Buena Vista and Salida offer more rafting options than you can count for a quick day trip. As one of the most popular rafting locations in Colorado you will have your pick of guides and you will be back home in Summit County in time for Dinner. For a more adventurous half-day trip, try the Lower Blue River in Silverthorne with KODI Rafting. If you have young children or just want a tame day on the water opt for the Upper Colorado River.

https://whitewatercolorado.com/?utm_source=GMB&utm_medium=Organic

 

 

Fly Fishing

Summit County is all about the Blue River and there are plenty of great spots to cast your line. I'm not a fisherman personally but checkout "The Steps" near the Breckenridge Recreation Center or along the Lower Blue River near the Silverthorne outlet malls. If you want to catch rather than fish, hire a local guide to take you through "Jurassic Park" on a drift boat.

 

 

Summer Concerts and Festivals

I already mentioned the great concerts at the Dillon Amphitheater but we can't forget to mention the free concerts every Thursday at the Frisco town park, First Friday of the month in Silverthorne at Rainbow Park, and Riverwalk Center in Breckenridge. For events our resorts host a little of everything the Breckenridge Wine Classic, Oktoberfest, and even a Mac and Cheese Festival in Copper Mountain.

 

One of my favorite events is the Frisco Colorado BBQ Festival but it has recently moved to Copper Mountain. Let's hope to see a big Frisco Festival in the Future. 

 

 

 

Thank you for reading, let me know your favorite Summertime mountain activities.

 

If you're ready to start your search for a Mountain Home please reach out or start searching the most up to date listings on my website here.

 

If you don't know where to start or if you want some more detailed information please reach out to me at 303-907-9129.

 

Tucker Zimmerman

Broker Associate

Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties

Cell: (303)-907-9129

TZimmerman@cbmp.com

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