Welcome to the beautiful Summit County, Colorado, a premier resort destination for local, as well as out-of-state and international visitors. It features three world-class ski resorts: Breckenridge Ski Area, Keystone Resort and Copper Mountain Resort. Arapahoe Basin is a local's favorite.
Summit County is a Winter Wonderland, offering everything from Alpine and Nordic skiing, snowboarding, ice skating and snowmobiling to kite skiing, sleigh rides, dog sledding and entertaining music concerts and festivals.
While Summit County use to be predominantly a winter destination, in the last decade or two it has garnered a strong reputation for its amazing summers. Cool weather combined with plenty of sunshine makes Summit County a great place to hike through flowering alpine meadows and green forests or bike along the paved paths that meander along the glistening waters of Lake Dillon and through each town. During the summer, Summit County fills with festivals, from art shows to musical concerts.
Why invest in Summit County real estate?
Beyond myriad recreational opportunities Summit County offers, one of the best reasons to buy Summit County real estate is its potential to increase in dollar value. While most of the nation’s real estate has taken a sharp downturn or remained flat for quite some time, Summit County's market has done much better. Homeowners who have held on to their properties for longer periods of time have been enjoying quite a return on their investment.
Summit County's proximity to Denver makes it a popular place for Front Range guests to stay and play, and its premier ski resorts make it a sought-after vacation destination.
Uses of Summit County real estate range from primary homes and second homes to long- and short-term rentals. Your personal and financial goals will point toward the best type of property to purchase.
Condos near the chairlifts rent out well short-term — for weekends, weeks and multiple weeks; they can earn a high-dollar amount per night. Long-term rentals provide steady income and can often be rented by owners through the local newspaper, the Summit Daily News, rather than through a management company that will take 10% or more of the profit.
How do I start?
If you’re looking for a primary or second home, each town has its own unique character and attributes, so it’s best to study each location and decide which is right for you. Summit County real estate ranges from ski-in, ski-out properties and in-town properties to lake, river and forested areas.
Contact me at (970) 470-1453 and I’ll be happy to show you around and tell you everything you need to know about Summit County real estate.
