Silverthorne blends resort living with natural mountain scenery
Located about 9,500 feet in the Rocky Mountains, Silverthorne is a town along the Blue River, surrounded by miles of forests and panoramic views. The resort community consists of over 4,500 year-round and seasonal residents. Snow and ice coming from the mountains are a common occurrence and residents tend to take it in stride. “Sometimes, we see snow as early as October, and it will go on until May or even June. It’s snowed on Halloween the past several years, so kids have to prepare their costumes for the cold,” says Isabel Rawson, president of Altitude REALTORS® and broker associate with Christie’s International Real Estate.
Exploring Silverthorne’s mountains, parks and recreational facilities
Silverthorne has easy access to the outdoors, with its snow-marbled mountain peaks and forests of pine and aspen trees. World-class ski resorts such as Keystone, Copper Mountain and Breckenridge Ski Resort are a short drive away. There’s also the Blue River Trail, open to hikers and bikers, and the Summit County Recreational Pathway System. In the winter, residents can go sledding, snowshoeing, skiing, ice fishing and ice skating. On the outskirts of town, the Dillon Reservoir offers 27 miles of shoreline and two marinas for boating and sailing.
There are also seven parks and green spaces in Silverthorne. Rainbow Park has two playgrounds and a skate park, while Trent Park has a baseball field and bike pump track. The town also has a community garden. The Silverthorne Recreation Center has a large aquatics center, a weights room and fitness classes. Golf enthusiasts flock to The Raven Golf Club at Three Peaks has an 18-hole course, open to the public.
Practice your swing at The Raven Golf Club in Silverthorne.
Water recreation can be found at Lake Dillon, accessible from Marina Park and Playground.
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A wide selection of mountain homes, townhouses and condos
Homes in Silverthorne vary in style, size and price. Raised ranches and contemporary multistory homes from the 1960s to the 2000s are found close to town, with simple exteriors and occasional Craftsman features. These homes are priced around $770,000 to $1.3 million. Luxury, multistory mountain homes built in the 1990s and 2010s are popular. A handful have modern designs, but most are cabin-inspired with wood exteriors, large picture windows, stone accents and vaulted ceilings. Prices range between $1.8 million and $3.5 million, depending on square footage and features. Larger estate-like homes can get up to $6.5 million and come with acreage. “There’s a good mix of single-family homes and condos, and being in a resort market, we don’t have a lot of downturns,” Rawson says.
Over the past decade, Silverthorne has seen an influx of new residential developments, including modern condos and townhouses with tucked-in garages. These properties go for $580,000 to $1.6 million, based on number of bedrooms. Some belong to a community and have additional Homeowners Association fees. “There’s a nice up-and-coming feel with everything they’re developing here. Silverthorne is getting more built out,” Rawson says.
Townhomes in Silverthorne include small balconies and tucked-in garages.
Wood-frame mountain homes are abundant in Silverthorne.
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Newer and popular shopping centers, outlets and restaurants
Downtown Silverthorne is a major destination for shopping and dining. Fourth Street Crossing is the town’s latest revitalization project, bringing new retail to the area. Its largest property, the Bluebird Market Hall, is a food collective with everything from international cuisine to bakery goods and American classics. Pop-up retail shops are coming soon. Across State Highway 9, the Outlets at Silverthorne is a multiplex of over 70 name-brand retailers, including Calvin Klein and Under Armour. Fast Food eateries like Dunkin’ and Chipotle are nearby.
More shopping and dining options are found along State Highway 9 and U.S. Route 6, including stores like Target. Mountain Lyon Cafe is a casual diner serving both breakfast and lunch. To the south, past Interstate 70, is Summit Place shopping center, which has a Sierra and T.J. Maxx. The Argentinos Empanadas is a locally owned restaurant, and Nick-N-Willy’s Pizza is a chain serving specialty pies. City Market is the closest grocery store, about a mile from downtown.
Choose from different vendors for food and drinks at the modern Bluebird Market in Silverthorne.
Pick up home goods at Target in Silverthorne.
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Art exhibits, performances and special events
The Silverthorne Performing Arts Center is the town’s cultural core. The 16,000-square-foot facility has three performance spaces, numerous classrooms and rotating art exhibits for everything visual, performing and musical arts. Theater SilCo is a popular venue that hosts seasonal performances. Additionally, public art displays are found throughout town, with murals on buildings and abstract sculptures in the parks.
The Silverthorne Games is an annual sporting competition with individual and team events. Other festivities include the Valentine’s Day Comedy Show and the Celebrations Around the World festival, in November.
Quality public schools within the Summit School District
Silverthorne is one of four towns served by the Summit School District. Silverthorne Elementary School receives a C-plus grade from Niche, while Summit Middle School has a B. Silverthorne’s teenagers are zoned to the B-plus rated Summit High School, which offers an International Baccalaureate (IB) program and Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Colorado Mountain College has a campus in nearby Dillon, which is less than 2 miles away.
Students in the area begin their education at Silverthorne Elementary School.
Silverthorne students continue their education at Summit Middle School.
Summit High School offers Advanced Placement courses for college credit.
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Navigating Silverthorne by foot, bus or car
Residents have multiple ways to get around town. Four bus lines run through the Silverthorne Transit Center. There’s also the Summit County Recreational Pathway System, which has bicycle-friendly routes that connect to other nearby cities. Most residents drive, as Colorado State Highway 9 travels north to south and splits into U.S. Route 6 near downtown, where the road intersects Interstate 70. “Because winter is such a prominent season here, most people like to be in a car. You’ll see a little bit of walking, but not a whole lot,” Rawson says.
The Willowbrook Road bus stop provides free service to Silverthorne.
The Summit Stage bus line gives free rides into Silverthorne.
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