Ski in on Friday
Ski homes for sale in Vail, Summit County and Steamboat.
Condos near the lifts, townhomes in the resort villages and mountain estates in Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Winter Park and Steamboat Springs.
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The short drive to the lifts
Where are the ski homes closest to Denver?
The closest ski homes to Denver are in Clear Creek, Grand and Summit counties: Winter Park and Fraser, about 67 miles from downtown; Keystone, Dillon, Silverthorne and Frisco, 70 to 75 miles; and Breckenridge, about 80 miles. Vail and Beaver Creek in Eagle County are about 100 to 110 miles out, and Steamboat Springs about 155 miles. Drive times below are without traffic.
Each resort area has its own price level, its own short-term rental rules and its own loan limit. This guide covers what changes when you buy a second home at 9,000 feet.
Pick your mountain
Colorado ski towns compared.
| Area | County | From Denver | 2026 loan limit | What you find |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Park and Fraser | Grand | 67 miles, about 1 hr 30 min | $883,200 | Condos and cabins near the base; rail service on winter weekends |
| Keystone, Dillon, Silverthorne | Summit | 70 to 75 miles, about 1 hr 30 min | $1,092,500 | Lake Dillon views, ski-in condos at Keystone, single-family homes in Silverthorne |
| Frisco and Copper Mountain | Summit | 75 to 80 miles, about 1 hr 30 min | $1,092,500 | Walkable Main Street in Frisco; slope-side condos at Copper |
| Breckenridge | Summit | About 80 miles, about 1 hr 45 min | $1,092,500 | Historic town, ski-in homes on Peak 7 and Peak 8, high-end single-family homes |
| Vail, Beaver Creek, Edwards | Eagle | 100 to 110 miles, about 2 hr | $1,249,125 | Colorado's highest prices: Vail Village and Lionshead, Beaver Creek, Bachelor Gulch |
| Steamboat Springs | Routt | About 155 miles, about 3 hr | $1,089,050 | Ranch-town feel, ski-in condos at the base, homes with acreage nearby |
Before you buy at altitude
What changes when you buy a ski home?
- Short-term rental rules. Vail, Breckenridge, Summit County, Grand County and Steamboat each license short-term rentals differently, and several changed their rules after 2022. Some zones cap licenses. Confirm the rules for the exact address.
- HOA and reserves. Resort condo HOAs cover a lot: snow removal, hot tubs, shuttles, insurance. Read the budget, the reserve study and the minutes for planned special assessments.
- Insurance. Ask for an insurance quote early, especially for a single-family home in wildfire country. Some carriers have pulled back in Colorado's mountain counties.
- Winter access. Check whether the road is county-maintained or private, who plows it and whether the driveway needs a heated surface or a plow contract.
- Second-home loans. A second home is financed differently from an investment property. If you plan to rent it, tell the lender up front.
- Showings. Many resort listings sit on local mountain MLS systems. We search them and coordinate showings for you, including virtual walk-throughs when you can't make the drive.
Ski homes for sale now
Ski homes over $1 million in Summit County, Vail and Winter Park
Single-family homes from $1,000,000 and condos and townhomes from $800,000 in Breckenridge, Frisco, Keystone, Dillon, Silverthorne, Vail, Avon, Edwards, Winter Park, Fraser, Granby and Steamboat Springs, highest price first. Resort listings that appear only on mountain MLS systems are not shown here; ask us for those.
Condos and townhomes, $800,000 and up
Want to see one of these, or a home that is not on the market yet? Call or text 303-955-4220. A live person answers.
Quick answers
Ski home questions, answered.
How far is Vail from Denver?
About 100 miles on I-70, about two hours without traffic. Ski-season weekends and storms can double that.
How far is Breckenridge from Denver?
About 80 miles, about 1 hour 45 minutes without traffic, via I-70 and Highway 9.
Can I rent out a ski home in Summit County or Vail?
Only with the local short-term rental license, and the rules differ by town and county. Several have capped or zoned licenses since 2022. Check the current rules for the exact address before you count on rental income.
Do I need a jumbo loan for a ski condo?
Not always. The 2026 conforming limit is $1,092,500 in Summit County and $1,249,125 in Eagle County, higher than in Denver. Some resort condo buildings are not approved by every lender, so check the building first.
What should I check on a mountain condo?
The HOA budget and reserve study, any special assessments, rental rules, parking and storage, and whether the building is on your lender's approved list.
Do you sell homes in Vail and Breckenridge?
The Kenna Group at Keller Williams DTC works with buyers across Colorado. Mountain-resort listings also appear on local mountain MLS systems; we search both and coordinate showings with the listing agent.
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- One point of contact from the first showing to the closing table.
Kenna Luxury Real Estate is a division of The Kenna Group at Keller Williams DTC (KWDTC).