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Steamboat Springs Neighborhoods: Where Do You Want To Live?

Whether you are a full time Steamboat Springs resident or a part-time second home owner, Steamboat has several neighborhoods, each with its own unique character.

Here’s a link to What Your Money Can Buy in Steamboat

Click on the highlighted neighborhoods or contact me for the latest listings, sold prices, and Steamboat neighborhood trends in specific neighborhoods.

Old Town–Homes in Old Town are charming older homes, either in original condition or renovated with high-end finishes. They tend to be on smaller lots, but the location is perfect for walking into town and being next to schools, parks, shopping, and restaurants. Most of Old Town is surprisingly flat, so walking and biking are easy. Prices start around $700,000 for small fixer-uppers and go up from there. Click here for a map of Old Town.

The Sanctuary–The Sanctuary is an exclusive neighborhood with luxury homes on the Rollingstone Ranch golf club. Fish Creek goes right through The Sanctuary, and it’s a short hike to the Routt National Forest. Home sites sell for $700,000-$1,600,000 and completed homes are in the $2,500,000-$5,500,000 range.

Fish Creek Falls–Fish Creek is a neighborhood above town offering great views of Steamboat, the mountain, and the Flat Tops. Homes and yards tend to be larger, and there are still a few vacant sites on which to build. Home prices vary depending on age, size, views, and condition, but expect to pay at least $700,000-$2,000,000 for a single family home. Duplexes are also available in the lower price range. The two duplex units will have a shared wall and/or driveway. There are also many single family homes with caretaker units. These are small, legal apartments owners can leave vacant for guests or rent out to help pay the mortgage. Fish Creek Falls Recreation area is at the top of the hill and is a great place to hike and see the spectacular 283-foot waterfall.

The Mountain–Whether you are in a ski condo, a mountain townhome, a duplex, or a single-family home, the mountain area is where the action is from December through April. Visitors like to be close to skiing, so there is a wide variety of units in every style and price range. Entry level condos begin at $250,000 for a studio or one bedroom. Luxury condos and townhomes with ski-in, ski-out access start at $1,000,000. There are excellent rental opportunities to offset ownership expenses whether you rent your unit yourself or let a property management company handle the details. A free bus winds through the mountain area to take you to town or the ski slope.

Tree Haus– Tree Haus is the neighborhood opposite the ski mountain, across the Yampa River. Houses started being built in the 70’s, so there is a real mix of dated, new, and remodeled. The views of the ski mountain are unbelieveable, especially during the afternoon alpenglow when the mountain literally glows. There are still a few lots available in the $500,000 range, and homes start at about $800,000 and go up to $2,000,000.

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Stagecoach–Stagecoach is located less than 20 miles south of Steamboat and offers an alternative to the rising prices in Steamboat. Stagecoach has many neighborhoods, some more rustic than others, so deciding what is important (paved roads, sewer, vault permits, electricity) before you build or buy is key. Click here for more info about buying in Stagecoach.

Also visit StagecoachColoradoRealEstate.com

West of Steamboat–Heritage Park and Steamboat II are family neighborhoods a short drive from town. These close-knit neighborhoods are kid-friendly and relatively affordable. Single-family homes range from approximately $400,000-$800,000 and offer yards, play ground areas and outdoor ice rinks. They are close to the Steamboat Golf Club and the Christian Heritage School.

Silver Spur is a neighborhood west of Steamboat with larger homes and larger lots, many with great views of the ski mountain. A walking path loops through the community. Homes range from $500,000-$1,000,000.

In a couple years, Steamboat 700, will be developed. It is a new neighborhood with 1900-2100 homes/townhomes/condos between the west side of town and Steamboat II. This area is in the very early planning stages and still needs annexed into the city and platted. If it is anything like Summerlin in Las Vegas (where the developer worked before coming here), it should be nice. I recently visited Summerlin and was impressed at the planned community complete with parks, shopping areas, schools, day cares and religious centers. Steamboat 700 is highly anticipated as being one of the last “affordable” places to live near town. To give an idea of its size, it will have eight times as many homes as Steamboat II.

Hayden–Hayden is 25 miles west of Steamboat and is experiencing growth from families and businesses looking to avoid the high prices of Steamboat. The Yampa Valley Airport is in Hayden. Several developments are being built to house people who work in Hayden and those that commute to Steamboat. The drive is a straight, flat trip on Route 40, and the area has bus service into Steamboat. If you are looking for a new home in a neighborhood at a lower price than what you can find in Steamboat, it is worth looking in Hayden. Brand new 3 BR, 2.5 BA homes of around 1400 square feet are available for under $300,000.

North Routt–North Routt County is a great place to live near Steamboat if you prefer a more rural setting. With Steamboat Lake State Park, Pearl Lake State Park, and the Elk River, it is an outdoor lovers paradise. Boating, fishing, fly-fishing, snowmobiling, four-wheeling, hiking, and hunting are only a few activities right at your doorstep.

North Routt has 20 square miles of idyllic ranch land, national forest and wilderness areas, villages like Hahn’s Peak and small subdivisions like Willow Pass. North Routt has only 900 residents, but it is growing steadily.

The Mountain Shared Ownership–The mountain area also offers fractional ownership opportunities with 1/7, 1/8 or 1/4 interests. The Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel, The Christie Club, and The Porches are a few properties where owners can get all the amenities of million-dollar properties for a “fraction” of the cost. Investment for these units is small–only $50,000 to $300,000.

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