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Is it Spring, Summer
or Fall?
 
I hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day!  Steamboat's weather was not the most cooperative for visitors or residents this past weekend, but as one storm front exited the Yampa Valley on Saturday, I did find a window of opportunity to take this picture of Mt. Werner from Routt County Road 42.
 
Summer is due to return later this week, and just in time for the 35th Annual Yampa River Festival, which includes slalom and downriver races, a freestyle competition, 5K Fun Run, the SUP Cup, crazy river dog contest and more.

If you have not seen, Steamboat Springs has received a great deal of national press lately (The New York Times and Forbes, to name a few).  From it's wonderful restaurants, to the downtown redevelopment, to all of the fun activities to enjoy, summer and winter, we're getting noticed!  To see a great collection of most of those articles, click here. 
The Scoop on
Single Family Homes
If you have been thinking about buying or selling a single family home in the Steamboat Springs area, you need to read this quarter's newsletter, "Hot (and Cold) Areas in Steamboat's Single Family Home Market".  Upon completing this analysis, I was really surprised at the attention single family homes have received during the downturn, and how some of the neighboring communities have either come back to near-peak levels, while others have not recovered at all!

To gain detailed insight into what's happening in Steamboat's single family home market, click here.


--- New Listing --- 
An Incomparable Steamboat  Town Home!
A meticulously maintained town home situated on an incomparable lot are just two of the many features the next owner of this Storm Mountain Reserve residence will certainly enjoy.  This 4+ br / 3.5 ba town home has the feel of a single family home from its private setting perched above the Fox Creek greenbelt and Rita Valentine Park and captivating views of Mt. Werner, southerly views over the Yampa Valley and Park greenbelt.

Since purchasing this home in 2006, Mike and Diane have meticulously maintained their home and  continuously improved it with a beautiful new kitchen, master suite, bathrooms and new flooring. The flexibility of the home's design gives the next owner the option of a fourth bedroom or non-conforming caretaker's apartment (which currently exists). There is even a delightful one room cabin for parties, playhouse for the kids or solarium for the gardener. Owners can also walk from their back yard directly to the Park for hiking trails, snowshoeing or walking their dog, or out the front door to the City bus stop, about one hundred yards away. This town home location is arguably the best in Steamboat Springs.  Listed for $765,000 
  Best Buys on the Market 
 

Today there are 1,578 properties listed for sale in the Steamboat Springs MLS.  The following are some of my personal "best buys". 

  

Virtual tours are available for many of these properties,

so email me and I'd be happy to send you the link.

 

With this quarter's newsletter dedicated to Single Family Homes, I thought it would be a fun to scour the market and locate the best single family home buys on the market.  Following are my TOP FIVE: 

 

Just Listed - At a Serious Price!  

Listed at only $285/sf and located in one of the most sought after Steamboat neighborhoods, this expansive 4br/4ba luxurious home with log accents takes up two lots totaling .81 acres, has ski area views, a seasonal stream and an indoor swimming pool!   Nearly 6,000 sf, additional features include a massive rock fireplace, large master suite that connects to the indoor pool, air conditioning and 3 car garage.  Originally listed at $2.395m, it is re-entering the market at $1.675m!

Two Homes for the Price of One!
Just reduced on Memorial Day by $80,000, here is another serious seller for this jewel in the highly desirable Strawberry Park area.  Totally remodeled 3br/2.5ba main home with separate 2br/2.5ba guest home centered on an aspen and pine filled 1.7 acre lot with a year-round creek and pond.  Heated 3 car garage, huge workshop and extra storage area plus 3 bay equipment shed.  Prefect for extended family living and now priced at $1.495m, or $316/sf.

 

In Town Log Home in Excellent Condition Now at $294/sf
Log home at the top of Clubhouse Drive with captivating views of Sleeping Giant and gorgeous western sunsets from grand picture windows.  Master en suite bedroom is full of natural light and has a private balcony where a casual visit by moose, elk, bear and deer can be viewed.  Gourmet kitchen for entertaining.  4br/3ba home consisting of 2,717 sf and a few feet from a hiking and biking trail that will bring you all the way to Fish Creek Falls!  $799,000.

Seller is Still Fishing for an Offer

This home has made my Best Buy list before (even before the most recent $21,000 price reduction).  Well cared for 4br/2ba Deerwood Ranch log home on 35 acres and only 20 minutes to Steamboat.  2,800 sf, and perched on a private hillside providing captivating views.  A private pond and oversized two car garage are bonus amenities, along with leaving your front door to the HOA trails for hiking, XC skiing and horseback riding on 270 acres of open space.  Reduced from $720,000 to $699,000 ($250/sf).

 

Steamboat Lake Area Short Sale for Only $189,000

Quintessential cabin in the woods.  2br/1ba home with open living space and a cozy gas log fireplace. Enjoy views to Steamboat Lake and Sand Mountain from your covered porch. Hunt, fish, water ski, boat, bike, hike, snowmobile, xc ski and more just minutes from this Hahn's Peak getaway.  Bring your boat and fishing gear...3 lakes just five minutes away.
  

Foreclosures for residential properties are down substantially from last year.  If you would like to see a list of what is currently available before they are gone, click here.

These are just a few of the wonderful opportunities that currently exist in Steamboat Springs.  I would be happy to conduct a personal search for you.  Please send me an email and you'll have properties to look over within 24 hours.
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I hope you have a wonderful summer and I hope to see you at some of the fun events happening in Steamboat Springs in the coming months.

Please let me know how I can put my 30+ years of experience to work for you!

Warmest Regards,
Doug Labor, ABR, ABRM, CEBA, CRS, e-PRO, GRI, RRP 
General Manager / Broker Associate 
Steamboat Sotheby's International Realty, Downtown
2014, 2005 Steamboat Springs REALTOR of the Year
2014, 2012 Best of the Boat Steamboat Springs Real Estate Agent