Estes Park Home Guide - Sep/Oct 2023

HOME GUIDE ESTES PARK REAL ESTATE

SEP/OCT 2023

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MountainCreekcondo-styleTownhomelocatedattheHistoricStanleyHotelDistrict! This2200Sqftunitisdesignedforlongtermresidentslookingforlowmaintenance living,orasanidealseasonalvacationpropertyservingasahomebaseforallyour RockyMountainadventures.You’llenjoytheupdatedkitchenandthebrightwindows inthisunit.Thelayoutprovidesmainlevelgatheringspaceandseparatedbedroom areaswiththeprimaryontheupperlevelandthe2ndbedroomonthelower.Lower levelhasanadditionaldiningorgamingareaforflexspaceopportunitiesandcould becomeanotherconformingbedroomwithadditionofawall.Whiletheamenitiesat theStanleyHoteloffersnearbyentertainmentanddining,thislocationiswalkabletoall thatdowntownEstesParkoffers.Thispropertyisidealforentertainingallyourfriends andfamily.MakethisyourRockyMountainhometoday!

$825,000

Affordable Mountain Living in Estes Park - 2nd Story 2 Bedroom Condo with wood burning fireplace and convenient location. Views of Longs Peak from kitchen window and front porch. Located across the north end of Lake Estes and just steps to the walking path leading around the lake, to the schools, and to downtown Estes Park. Flexible and affordable property can be used as primary residence, weekend getaway, or long-term rental. Condo features a spacious kitchen that opens to the dining and living area, lovely fireplace, dedicated laundry room and private balcony with storage closet. Make your dream of owning a property in Estes Park a reality!

$375,000

326 erlook Court

Premiere Vacation Rental - Accommodations Zoning and transferable short-term rental license! Located at the Historic Stanley Hotel District. The founder of the Stanley Hotel chose the very best location in all the Estes Valley to build his hotel, these select few condos overlook that prime property and is walkable to all downtown Estes Park CO! Modern Mountain Luxury Condo is 2500 sq ft with 3 oversized bedrooms. Gather your guests in the gourmet kitchen and gracious dining room, then move out onto the deck where views of the Continental Divide will delight! You and your guests will enjoy the amenities offered at the Stanley - everything from notorious ghost tours and Spa treatments, to award winning Whiskey Bar and Restaurants. Entertainment options include many live concerts and events scheduled year round with a new theater complex coming soon! Kent Mountain Adventurers will want to schedule rock climbing packages for one of the top six attractions in the country Via Ferrata. You and your family can relax under the stars in the hot tub after playing in Rocky Mountain National Park. This is where people want to vacation! Location + Value = Opportunity! Invest in the very best of what CO tourism offers - or - choose to own and live here for a low-maintenance CO Rockies home base!

$1,100,000

1005 Kerr Road

4.42 acres of Colorado Mountain property near Mary’s Lake in Estes Park. Original Log Cabin build. Home is located on a level, sunny lot. Abundant natural light from windows brightens the interior and allow in the scenic views. Split level walk-out Ranch-Style. 3 bedrooms and 3 baths with 2 car detached garage. Open dining and family area for comfortable living. NO HOA - invite your guests to park the RV after enjoying Rocky Mountain National Park. Located just outside of town limits with close proximity to town and recreation - fishing, hiking, biking - this property offers easy access to all!

$975,000

Horse Property on 2.78 Acres in a coveted area of Estes Park along Lumpy Ridge with big views of the Rocky Mountains! Sandstone Ranch-style home offers main level living. You will be mesmerized by the jaw-dropping vista views of Longs Peak and the Continental Divide out the wall of windows. Views framed from the kitchen, main living area, sunroom/office, and primary bedroom. Main level has 3 beds/2 baths, the finished basement offers another bedroom and bath with large laundry room and storage spaces, plus a 32’x32’ finished crawl space The home is built with higher rated R-49 insulation and there is a wood burning fireplace to keep things extra cozy when gazing out at the snowcapped mountains Riding arena, loafing shed and corral are set among the dramatic backdrop of Lumpy Ridge There is water and electricity to the loafing shed and a fenced dog run off the house The Barn is set upon concrete with 10’ door to park an RV with plenty room for winter hay storage. Attached 3 car garage with high ceilings could accommodate a lift. Driveway entrance faces south for sunny exposure and easier snow management. No HOA. This is an opportunity to dreamscape the lifestyle you desire!

$1,450,000

347 Overlook Court

Transferrable Short-Term Rental - Accommodations Zoning - You can own a piece of The Historical Stanley Hotel Residence district! This 1200 sq ft modern mountain 2 bed, 2 bath condo is ideally located within walking distance to all of downtown Estes Park. You and your guests will enjoy the many dining amenities and entertainment venues of the Stanley Hotel. Perhaps a Spa treatment or drinks at the on-site award-winning Whiskey Bar, The Post Brewery, or coffee at the Cherry Pie company. Entertainment options at the Stanley include Adin Sinclair at The Underground, concerts, live shows, and popular ghost tours, plus an upcoming Film Center to be built that will be a great attraction to also enjoy. Walking distance to groceries and shopping, Lake Estes, and miles of walking biking trails. After all that and your adventures in Rocky Mountain National Park relax and take in the Views of Snowy covered peaks along the Continental Divide from the hot tub on the patio. This is where people want to vacation!

$750,000

Tranquility is found at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac with mature Ponderosa trees in Estes Park CO. When you drive up this happy home invites you to come inside and stay. Eyes are immediately drawn upwards to the beautiful wood ceilings - the bright aesthetic interior is comforting. Main level has 3 beds/2 baths with another lower level guest room. The kitchen has been updated with a beautiful copper farmhouse sink. There are tasteful improvements made all throughout this home. Gather your loved ones around the fireplace and enjoy meals in the open layout. Decks on front and rear side offer sun or shade to relax. It’s the perfect space for stargazing and wildlife enjoyment. Just miles from Rocky Mountain National Park and minutes to downtown Estes Park - ideally situated for all your adventures and entertainment.

$730,000

311 O erlook Lane

Transferable Short Term Rental Permit. Looking to own a vacation rental property where everyone wants to be? This luxury one bedroom Condo is the perfect entry into the coveted Historic Stanley Hotel District in Estes Park, CO! Views that won’t disappoint and centrally located, you would be within walking distance of town and local attractions. A-1 Zoning. This is a rare opportunity to purchase one of these condos in accommodations zoning, so you never have to worry about rental permits or caps. This condo features an open floor plan, modern mountain details throughout, furnishings and hot tub included. Located just steps away from the hotel. Owners and guests may have full use of Stanley Hotel amenities; Whiskey Bar, Restaurants, Spa, Concerts, Ghost Tours, Outdoor Adventure Packages, and a new Film Studio coming soon!

$610,000

9 6 8

80 Hot Spur Ln

New Build just completed. Easy access to Estes Park. Own this as your full-time residence, or a nice vacation home. Seller indicates Larimer County will approve STR Permit with Estes Valley Fire approval. Buyer would need to install a 2000-gallon water tank and remove one tree. Located just minutes from Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. Quiet end of the road location. This 1500 sq ft home with a metal roof is a perfect getaway with large 23’x10’ deck to enjoy the CO sunshine and fresh mountain air while watching the birds or sitting under the stars.

$495,000

ESTES PARK Tea Realty

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Gerald Mayo Broker/Owner

Linda McCreery Broker Associate

Liz Kozar Broker Associate

Dewey Shanks Broker Associate

One feeling like finally seeing your place after you ’ ve emptied all the moving boxes. That moment when four walls and a roof become the home you ’ ve always wanted. If you ’ re on the search for that special place, we ’ re the community bank that’ll help you get there.

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Are you dreaming about building in the coveted mountains of Boulder County but don't want the headache of Site plan review? Your dream can come true with this 3.57 acre parcel! Site plan is completed, the well is drilled, power is in and excavation has begun for a 2,000 sq ft home and 1,200 sq ft detached garage, *see documents tab The acreage is wooded with conifer and aspen with a lovely view of Mount Meeker and wildflowers showing their glory Architectural plans and existing permits convey at closing Offered at $275,000

Explore this beautiful year around cabin located on 4+ acres with birds eye views of snow covered peaks and lush green foothills! Complete with vaulted ceilings, free standing fireplace together with a deck partially enveloping two sides of the house designed with outdoor relaxation in mind, and so much more Half of the basement area has served as an artists studio and the other half serves as a garage. Additionally there's a one car detached garage/workshop Offered at $775,000

Come see this parcel and all it has to offer! The property has several possible building sites, mostly level ground and all of them beautiful Nicely populated with deciduous trees and evergreens, including Aspen, Ponderosa and more The views are phenomenal from all directions offering open meadow to the South, Mt Meeker to the West, Taylor Mountain to the North and to the East you can enjoy the sunrise Included with this offering is a log barn currently used as an equipment shed, electricity had been installed Offered at $275,000

Bed: 3 - Bath: 1 - Acres: 1.26

A Fixer Upper Opportunity! Let yourself take a step back in time and imagine restoring the beauty of this cabin Offering vaulted ceiling with skylights, large stone fireplace, divided light windows, the kitchen has a dining nook and the screened porch has been enclosed The acreage is mostly level and with removal of a few trees you'll have majestic views of Mt Meeker The price of this cabin reflects it's "as-is" condition including deferred maintenance and the need for a new septic system (current one is operational, but not permitted) that will need to be installed within one year of closing per Boulder County regulation, at Buyers expense. Offered at $350,000

Bed: 3 - Bath: 2 - 7.85 Acres - 2,402 square feet including basement

This beautiful cabin is part of a special property tucked into a forest of conifer and aspen with breathtaking views of the continental divide. Expertly built with logs shipped from Norway, this home offers year around living complete with wood floors in the living room, dining room and bedrooms, slate floors in the bathroom and kitchen, divided light windows, vaulted ceiling, rock garden, two fireplaces and more. Two separate parcels convey, both with legal building lot determinations from Boulder County A new home could be built on the vacant land parcel. Offered at $799,000

Bed: 3 - Bath: 3 - Acres: 1 78

Enjoy the peaceful location of this log sided cabin located at the end of a shared drive with Cabin Creek running along the North boundary. The carpet has been removed and wood floors were revealed in the living-room and part of the kitchen.The cabin has a moss rock fireplace, vaulted ceilings in primary bedroom and dining room, skylights in the kitchen and primary bathroom and more. The cabin has been lived in year around for many years and is now part of an Estate. There's also a stand alone two room studio and an additional building that's used for storage that originally served as a garage. Offered for $475,000

A lovely riverside respite to call your own! This year around cabin has hardwood and tile floors, french doors, vaulted ceilings, freestanding wood burning fireplace, metal roof, a patio leading to the Middle Saint Vrain river and so much more Offered at $499,000

Absolutely beautiful cliff house boasting an indoor waterfall Carefully restored and immaculately cared for, you'll find country living at it's best. Towering windows with views you'll never tire of, spacious eat in kitchen, beamed ceilings on the main level and vaulted ceilings on the upper level This home invites rest and rejuvenation with plenty of space to gather with friends and family Comfortable bedrooms open to the balcony where you can enjoy the forest and rock formations together with the sight and sound of Rock Creek Offered at $635,000

Awake to intimate views of the Continental Divide! Located 1 mile from Allenspark, equidistant to Lyons & Estes Park, mountain living unfolds in a restorative oasis that sits on approximately 1 76 acres of wooded land The open floor plan with vaulted ceilings inspires at-home gatherings & cozy nights by the fire. An abundance of natural light floods in from skylights and large windows while dual-level generous decks help to connect you with nature Lounge in the soaking tub or tinker in the separate finished workshop The expansive upper & lower wrap-around decks combined with rock gardens cover more than 1,600 sq ft allowing you to take in majestic views of the sun setting over the Divide, admire wildlife and breathe in fresh mountain air Offered at $1,100,000

11650 • Allenspark

16744 Peak to Peak • Lyons

Highway 7 • Lyons

Hwy 7 • Lyons

18655 Peak to Peak • Lyons

Kittle Dr • Lyons

With the crucial need for employee housing and shortage of residential rentals in the Estes Park area, this diverse property offers a variety of options and investment potential Once used as Ranger cabins for RMNP, these 4 cabins were moved to this peaceful location in 1935. Comprised of: One - 3 bedroom 1 bath; Two - 2 bedroom 1 bath; and One - 1 bedroom 1 bath, PLUS detached garage/workshop and detached shed for an abundance of storage. Each home is fully furnished and has its own unique character and charm, decorated with original knotty pine; delightful artistic finishes; efficient wood stoves, and a flagstone, wood burning fireplace. All homes have their own private laundry and doggie friendly fenced in yards, decks and patios. Within walking distance to Country Store/retail and 5 minute drive to the entrance to the RMNP. City water and sewer. Move-in ready, must see to appreciate! Call Trisha to tour this special property located at 1301 Strong Ave.

Why Do People Buy Houses?

By: Scott Thompson

It seems like the answer would be obvious People buy houses to live in, to raise their family, to create memories Yet, in the last 3 years or so people have been focusing on their houses as an investment, as if it was all about the numbers.

How many offers did you get? How much above the asking price did you get? What was your interest rate?

Somehow, we forgot that the reason we buy houses is to live in them The investment side is the icing on the cake, but it’s not the cake

You may have heard the term “Golden Handcuffs” It’s when someone has a lower interest rate and feels they are “handcuffed” out of selling their existing home and purchasing a more suitable home because the low-interest loans are no longer available They are focused on protecting their investment

But what about protecting your family? What about your future? What about the memories? There is always a real estate market, people always need a place to live, and they have families and

careers that are always changing What people need to realize is the reason they buy houses is for the memories created by living there.

Owning a house is an investment that is a benefit and must be protected, but it is not the primary reason people buy houses. Think back to when you bought your last home. Was it because interest rates were low? No, it was because you wanted to live a certain lifestyle or to have a home big enough for your family, or because some of your family moved into their own home. You should always ask

yourself, “Is my interest rate more important than the memories I make in my home?”

If you or someone you know is looking to make some wonderful memories in the Estes Park area, or if you’re looking to begin making memories elsewhere and want to sell your home, we would love to help you make that happen Give us a call or send an email so we can begin to get to know you and together determine the best way The Thompson Group can help your desires become reality!

From left to right: C Chris Davis, Trenton Ming, Scott Thompson, Karen Thompson, Dan Derman