A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.  I love this time of year when the ice melts on Lake Dillon and we have fresh snow on the Ten Mile Mountain Range.

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.  History and art together at BreckCreate in Breckenridge.

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.  Beautiful clouds surrounding the Thorne in Silverthorne.

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.  It's snowing and, of course, the Breckenridge Ski Area is closed and plenty of Employee Only Parking for a change.

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.  What a difference a day makes!  Spring to Late Winter in Summit County.

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado. The first spring daffodils in the neighborhood!

A Week Away from the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

I took a week break from my daily lifestyle photos on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.  Spring Break enjoying the beautiful beach in Akumal, Mexico.

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado. Celebrating the end of the season at Copper Mountain with my boy, Matt.  Vintage style with 1990 Head "long skis truck, short skis suck", a one-piece purple beauty, 1984 U.S. Ski Team jacket and, of course, jorts.

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.  The calm Blue River as it runs through the Town of Breckenridge before the big spring run-off.

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.  Beautiful view of the Raven Golf Club at Three Peaks in Silverthorne.  Looking forward to golf season!

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.  A fox enjoying the spring sun in historic Breckenridge. 

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.  Most of the paved bike paths in Summit County are now open.  I enjoyed a great ride with Jon Clark, my friend and fellow broker, near Dillon with the runs of Keystone in the background.

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado. Frisco clouds.

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.  In-between seasons at the Peak One Dirt Jumps in Frisco.

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

 

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.  A recent backcountry ski along Miner's Creek near Frisco, Colorado.

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.  A snow blower engine at the Train Park in Breckenridge!

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.  Afternoon walk along Lake Dillon.

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.  A skier at the top of the North Pole at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area.

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.  15 inches of new snow at Breckenridge Ski Area today.  Beautiful spring powder day!

Summit County Market Stats March 2017

SUMMIT COUNTY MARKET STATS

March 2017

During the first quarter of 2017 the Summit County real estate market experienced a profound increase in sales activity. Closed residential transactions totaled 322 sales and $239 Million in sales volume. This represents a 22% increase in the number of sales and a 46% increase in sales volume.

March sales were particularly robust, with sales volume up 58% over last March. Also noteworthy is the significant increase in sales of residential properties $1 Million and above. There have been 71 sales in this price segment during the first quarter, a 137% spike compared to the first quarter of 2016. Land sales have also seen an uptick after a slowdown in 2016. To date, 29 homesites have sold in Summit County compared to 17 in the same timeframe last year.

The Summit County real estate market continues to see steady year-over-year increases in price. The three month average of residential sales price is currently $736,068. One year ago the average was 20% less, or $616,834. Average sold price per square foot has risen similarly, currently $434 per foot for a residential property. On average, properties are achieving 98% of list price and closing in a timeframe of approximately 3 months (88 days).

Available inventory remains historically low, with just 561 residential and land properties on the market in the county as of April 1. Broken out by area, this accounts for 267 in Breckenridge, 37 in Copper, 19 in Dillon, 12 in Frisco, 115 in Keystone and 111 in Silverthorne.

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.  Aspen treet for moose!

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.  Looking towards Loveland Ski Area from the top of Arapahoe Basin.

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.  Four skiers on the top of the peak at Arapahoe Basin on their way to the North Pole. Great day for a hike/ski!

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado. Beautiful Gore Range view from Angler Mountain Ranch in Silverthorne this week.