Keystone Colorado Real Estate, Properties, Homes, Realty

Keystone, Colorado is a great place to look at property or even just begin to think about investing in real estate. Not only is its location sublime and outdoor recreation endless, but the real estate market continues to grow as the ski area grows. As more and more visitors are drawn to Keystone, Colorado, the need for more employees and housing rises. Whether you are looking at Keystone properties as a permanent residence or as an investment opportunity, you won't be sorry.

Keystone ski area sits above seven miles of the Snake River. It offers great views of Rockies, is home to the country's largest terrain park, and has a variety of terrain from mogul fields to tree skiing to groomers. Summers at and around the resort are fantastic as well. Visitors and locals enjoy fly fishing, rafting, kayaking, hiking, and biking. The resort has great dining options, fabulous boutiques, art galleries, golf courses, and the largest conference center in the country. Keystone Resort is actually owned by Vail Resorts, which has invested $17 million for on mountain projects. In unison with this plan, over $700 million are expected for real estate development around the resort. These development plans alone should be inspiring enough to call up local agents or brokers to look at homes or land for sale in the area.

Surrounding Keystone are the other five towns of Summit County, Breckenridge, Dillon, Frisco, Silverthorne, and Copper Mountain. Although a small county, it is only 1 ½ hours from Denver and home to four major ski areas in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. The area receives 160 inches of snowfall a year on average and the valley sits at an elevation of about 8,000 feet. The county provides many residential services like the Summit Stage, which offers free transportation between and within all towns and ski areas in the county. You can also look forward to snowplowing, public nursing, and other social services.

How about a few demographic facts? There are about 19,000 residents in Summit County. Most residents are between the ages of 25 and 54 and 25% of these residents are between 35 and 44 years old. The median family income is $60,000. The MLS for Keystone shows that the value of realty ranges depending on the property. Lots have recently sold for between $175,000 to 1.2 million. Homes are selling from $650-3 million. Town homes range from $350-1.3 million and condos are going for $145-900,000. Talk to one of the many realtors in the area about what your options are and to check out the latest home or condo on the market.