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Summit County, Colorado Real Estate

Summit County Area Info

Summit County includes the towns of Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Dillon, Frisco, Keystone and Silverthorne. It also includes lesser known Blue River, Heeney and Montezuma.

About 80% of the land in Summit County is federal public lands. That really limits the buildable areas but gives many more recreational opportunities. The county is in the high rockies located just west of the Continental Divide. The lowest point of elevation is at Green Mountain Reservoir in the northern end of the county at 7,947 feet.  The highest point is on top of the Continental Divide where Gray’s Peak tops out at 14,270 feet.

  • Area 619 square miles
  • Full Time Population 30,585
Dillon Colorado
Summit County mountains

Lake Dillon

Lake Dillon is a reservoir holding Denver’s drinking water. Frisco and Dillon have marinas and are lakeside. Silverthorne is just downstream from the lake. Keystone, Breckenridge and Copper Mountain are just up the road.  The reservoir was built in the 1960s. Before they could build it, the town of Dillon had to move out of the valley. Some buildings, like the Old Dillon Inn (ODI) and The Mint were moved to higher ground. You can still grill a steak at The Mint today. However, most of the town remained and, from what I am told, still sits at the bottom of the reservoir.  The Upper Blue River from Breckenridge, the Snake River from Keystone and Ten Mile Creek from Frisco all flow into Lake Dillon.  The Lower Blue River that runs through Silverthorne flows out of the lake.

The Mountains of Summit County

Gray’s Peak is a 14er. Meaning the peak of the mountain is over 14,000 feet high.  There are three 14ers in Summit County. Quandary Mountain is the only 14er completely in Summit County.  It’s elevation is 14,265 feet. The third 14er is Torrey’s Peak. It is connected to Gray’s Peak and also sits on the Continental Divide.  The Continental Divide is the county line so half of Gray’s and Torrey’s are actually in the neighboring, Clear Creek, county.

Even though there are only three 14ers in the county, there are still a lot of high mountain peaks you can summit. The Gore Range is a gorgeous mountain range and includes Buffalo Mountain.  The Ten Mile Range is the mountain range that run from Peak One above the town of Frisco to Peaks 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 that make up the Breckenridge Ski Area.

The Eisenhower Tunnel

The Eisenhower Tunnel made access to Summit County and the rest of the western slope much easier.  It is the highest vehicular tunnel in the world. It took several years to complete construction of the 1.693 mile long tunnel. Construction for the Eisenhower bore, which is currently the westbound lanes, took five years. It was completed in 1973. The Johnson bore was complete in 1979.

Read more about the Eisenhower Tunnel and it's 40th Anniversary.

The Weather

Summit County’s high mountain peaks get a lot of snow. Most resorts tout 300-400″ of snowfall per season.  That’s more than 25 feet. It can snow any time of year. Most often our snowfall starts in October and continues through April. Temperatures can fall below zero but when they do, it is generally a cold snap that is short lived. Most often we have temperatures in the 20s and 30s. January is the coldest month. Humidity is very low and we have a lot of sunny days in the winter. That makes it feel warmer than the thermometer says.

Summertime temperatures are generally in the 70s. On occasion it can get into the 80s. The low humidity keeps it comfortable. Our summer rain is usually moderate showers. We rarely see big downpours. We can get a rainy day here and there but most often we see nice mornings that give way to afternoon showers. They clear out and we have cool evenings. The temperatures drop overnight making for great sleeping weather with the window open a bit. Air conditioning is non-existent here, except in commercial establishments.

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Real Estate in Summit County

Of the towns in Summit County, Breckenridge properties are, on average, more expensive than other areas. You can find more of the affordable properties within Dillon's boundaries. As in most areas, the further away you are from the main towns, the more affordable the properties will get.  Most homes have .25 acre lots but can have up to an acre or more in some areas. Large parcels are rare until you get further out of town.

It's possible to get between towns within about 15 or 20 minutes so no matter which town you are in, nothing is that far away. Breckenridge has both a ski area and town making it very desirable. Copper Mountain and Keystone are mainly ski areas without much more town than the ski resort base area. Frisco, Dillon and Silverthorne are all towns however Silverthorne doesn't have a downtown area. They are in the process of creating one just north of I-70.  Dillon's town core is on Lake Dillon and enjoys not only a marina but a lakeside amphitheater as well. The town of Dillon is also working to upgrade their town core. Frisco has a charming Main Street that, while not as big as Breckenridge, it has shops and restaurants at street level and condos above. Frisco's Main Street is the home of Mountain Living Real Estate too.

Partial Ownership


Properties are also available as partial ownerships, meaning you can buy a portion of a property. You can buy one quarter or one tenth of a property for example. They are similar to a timeshare but when you buy a timeshare, you are buying time. When you buy a partial ownership, you are buying deeded interest in the property. Generally a partial ownership will have rules that govern the property and each owner will be responsible for their portion of expenses. It can be a way to enjoy a vacation home at a portion of the cost. There is a lot to know about partial ownership. You can keep reading to get additional information about partial ownership properties.

New Short Term Rental Regulations

If you decide to short term rent your Summit County property regulations went into effect in 2019.  These regulations include permitting, a safety checklist, and signage. Get all the details on the county website. County regulations only apply to properties outside of town limits. Use the following links for property within the town boundaries. Breckenridge. Dillon. Frisco. Silverthorne.

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Mountain Living Real Estate, a.k.a. The Mountain Living Team, is a family owned, second generation, real estate company that has been helping buyers and sellers in Summit County since the early 90’s.  Mountain Living Real Estate is committed to going above and beyond to ensure their clients have the most amazing real estate experience possible.  Jason & Meredith take a personal approach to educate their clients, empowering them to make high quality decisions no matter the situation.  They take exceptional care throughout the sales process and beyond; striving to make each client’s path in Summit County one filled with fun, excitement & great memories.

Work with Mountain Living Real Estate and you’ll understand why so many people say, “We Love Mountain Living!”

Testimonials

Jason used amazing strategy for pricing, selling and acquisition of our next property. In this market this strategy is critical for success – especially with the buying process. Summit County real estate is a challenging market. We have bought and sold two properties and just bought our third. Jason and Meredith have been there for Continue Reading

Ben from Centennial February 2, 2022

You were very knowledgeable and supportive during this transaction. I was most impressed with your calmness and smart decision making during a chaotic process. Thank you again for your calmness during all of this.

Barbara from Centennial January 24, 2022

home in Breckenridge

We were very impressed with your professional skills, timely communication, and excellent listening skills. We felt you cared about us and our success.

Frederick from Colorado January 24, 2022

Living room in Dillon condo

(I was most impressed that they) Kept us informed through it all and helped navigate the things that needed to get down in a timely fashion. Also really appreciated help getting people to do some of the things done around the house.

Kate from Ft Collins November 4, 2021

House in Hamilton Creek

You guys did an exceptional job for us and went the “second mile” in many ways. We were most impressed with Pro-active and involved interaction with us and everyone in the process. Your team was exceptional. Recommended many things for us to do, and then helped us do them. Followed up,, checked in, and helped Continue Reading

Warren & Sue from TX August 12, 2021

Treehouse condo

Over the years we have bought and sold over 30 pieces of property and this was one of the most efficient and painless processes. Service and attention was A-perfect!

Jack from FL August 9, 2021

Gateway condo in Keystone

I very much enjoyed working with both Meredith and Jason, they really focused on our needs and questions. Their knowledge of the Summit County Area was worth its weight in Gold. Thank you guys!

Glen from GA July 27, 2021

sale of house

We were most impressed with your good judgement and advice on everything. Thank you for navigating us through the sale of our house.

David & Cecile from Boulder July 14, 2021

Copper Mountain Ski Resort

Great service- more forward leaning than previous realtors Most impressed with follow up, knowledge of local market, going the extra mile on document review and getting HOA questions answered. Good advice on price point, patience, and negotiations. Understandably you aren’t always available to look at properties, but in the crazy COIVD market there was one Continue Reading

Holly from Colorado Springs June 14, 2021

Most impressed with the dedication to getting the best deal for us! Exceptional service, skilled negotiators, truly worthy! I wouldn’t consider hiring anyone else. Thank you Meredith and Jason.

Lloyd from Salida June 4, 2021

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Jason and Meredith Adams

Jason & Meredith Adams
Mountain Living Real Estate

101 Main St, #109, PO Box 4115 Frisco, CO 80443

(888) 666-0844
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