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Mountain living in Sun Valley
Sun Valley is a resort city in the Wood River Valley in Blaine County, Idaho. Known for the popular Sun Valley Resort and the alpine ski area of Bald and Dollar mountains, the city has become a sought-after vacation retreat and seasonal home destination. The famous resort anchors the city and is one of the major employers in Sun Valley, alongside St. Luke’s Wood River Medical Center, which is just outside city limits. “Sun Valley is a four-season resort town and is a very active community,” says Joanne Wetherell, a Realtor at Re/Max of Sun Valley with over 15 years of experience. “It’s for people who love nature and the outdoors.”
Dollar Mountain Lodge stands against snowy peaks for winter recreation.
Main Street in Sun Valley offers boutique shopping and casual dining spots.
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Eclectic real estate options in Sun Valley
Homes in Sun Valley are often perched along mountainous hills and forests. “It’s a market that has a lot of demand but has less inventory,” Wetherell says. “Sun Valley is more of an older, established area compared to Ketchum, and single-family homes usually start at over $3.5 million.” Single-family dwellings can list from $1.3 million to just under $5 million, and larger custom-built elaborate cabins and cottages can go from $5 million to over $15 million. Townhouses can sell from $1.2 million for a two-bedroom to over $4 million for a newly built four- or five-bedroom home. One-bedroom condos from the 1960s or '70s may start around $390,000, and two-bedroom units may list just under $1 million. Newer condos in golf course communities or the mountains can reach nearly $3 million.
Open terrain and rolling hills frame Sun Valley’s picturesque landscape.
Traditional Sun Valley residence offers mountain scenery and open outdoor space.
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Outdoor activities around Sun Valley and Ketchum
There are miles of trails, two ice-skating rinks, and three golf courses around Sun Valley. Hemingway Memorial has peaceful walking trails and a sculpture commemorating the famed writer. “Everyone goes to Dollar Mountain and Bald Mountain to ski,” Wetherell says. People can hike at the Sun Valley Trail or the 20-mile Wood River Trail. Mountain biking is permitted at Greenhorn Gulch and Warm Springs Road. Places such as the Big Wood River offer fly fishing, and Sun Valley Lake allows canoeing and paddle boating.
Bald Mountain dominates the skyline with world-class ski slopes.
A hillside trail in Sun Valley offers a peaceful setting for outdoor walks.
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Cultural events in the city and ski competitions at Sun Valley Resort
The town offers many festivals and celebrations throughout the year, including the Sun Valley Music Festival, Sun Valley Film Festival and Sun Valley Arts & Crafts Festival. Other events include brew tastings, wine auctions, car shows and heritage celebrations such as the Trailing of the Sheep Festival, which marks the annual tradition of migrating sheep from the mountains down to the valley. In addition, Sun Valley Resort hosts many ski competitions and events, including the World Cup Finals in 2025.
Blaine County School District serves the resort community
Blaine County School District serves the community of Sun Valley. Prospective primary schools include Bellevue Elementary School and Hailey Elementary School, with a B and a B-minus grade from Niche, respectively. Ranked by Niche as the No. 2 best public elementary school in Blaine County, Ernest Hemingway STEAM School has an A-minus and serves students from prekindergarten through eighth grade. Wood River Middle School and Wood River High School both rate a B-plus. Wood River High provides many career pathway programs for students, including curricula for medical assistance, engineering, information technology and business management.
Wood River High School serves Blaine County with diverse academic programs.
Hemingway STEAM School provides innovative learning programs.
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Shopping and dining options in Ketchum and Sun Valley
Sun Valley Mall is home to a variety of businesses and restaurants, including the bakery and breakfast spot, Konditorei, and Village Station, which serves classic American fare. The abutting town of Ketchum has more eateries, grocery stores like Village Market and boutiques along Main Street. From June to October, Wood River’s farmers market is available for residents to buy local produce and goods.
Fresh European-style pastries fill the display case at Konditorei in Sun Valley.
Ozzies Shoes in Ketchum offers quality footwear and outdoor brands.
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Getting to Sun Valley by air or car
The town is accessible via Idaho State Highway 75. Twin Falls is about 85 miles south of Sun Valley, and Boise Airport and the city are about 155 miles west. In the winter season, people on the West Coast may fly directly into Sun Valley Friedman Memorial Airport, and there are nonstop flights from Salt Lake City and Denver year-round. Occasionally, severe winter snowstorms may cause flight delays and cancellations. Within Sun Valley, people can take Mountain Rides buses to navigate Ketchum, Sun Valley and Hailey. St. Luke’s Wood River Medical Center is right outside the city limits.
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On average, homes in Sun Valley, ID sell after 197 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Sun Valley, ID over the last 12 months is $1,510,000, up 38% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Meticulously maintained Fairway Nine 4-bedroom, 3.5 baths (2 ensuite) townhome with views and snowmelt driveway. Fully reimagined and remodeled in 2018 including kitchen, bathrooms, flooring throughout, doors, windows and furnace. Steps to Elkhorn Village amenities, bike path and hiking trails. Plus, access to new pool, spa and sauna for exclusive use of the three Fairway Nine HOAs. Includes 2
Sun Valley Legacy Estate & Development Masterpiece. Discover the pinnacle of mountain living at 120 Keystone St, a premier 52-acre legacy estate in the exclusive Elkhorn area of Sun Valley, Idaho. This rare dual-parcel landholding (18.6 & 33.5 acres) offers a breathtaking canvas for a private horse property or a high-end boutique residential development. Search address on YouTube for video tours.
James TautkusKeller Williams Sun Valley Southern Idaho
Fully furnished 2BD/2BA Elkhorn condo offering a spacious loft, open living area, updated kitchen and bathrooms, and large decks with golf course views. Enjoy Sunburst amenities, along with access to Elkhorn pools, hot tub, tennis, pickleball, and golf. A turn-key Sun Valley retreat with proven rental history and year-round appeal.
This one-of-a-kind custom condo in the Ridge on the Elkhorn Golf Course features designer decor, an upgraded kitchen and bathrooms, and a luxurious primary ensuite with custom closets. Relax on the spacious decks overlooking the 9th fairway, with a generous guest bedroom completing the space. Offered fully furnished and move-in ready. Excellent investment opportunity.
Sun Valley living at its best! This two-story Elkhorn Springs Penthouse features amazing mountain views in a fabulous open floorplan. Spacious great room design with multiple outdoor entertaining areas and upper-level family room with office space. Four ensuite bedrooms, plus unbelievable bonus/flex room that locks off. Two-car underground garage parking.
Sun Valley living at its best! This two-story Elkhorn Springs Penthouse features amazing mountain views in a fabulous open floorplan. Spacious great room design with multiple outdoor entertaining areas and upper-level family room with office space. Four ensuite bedrooms, plus unbelievable bonus/flex room that locks off. Two-car underground garage parking.
Attention Developers, Builders, Investors: available develop potential, current site houses an adorable cabin with Improvements that include an updated kitchen w/ stainless appliances, new roof, & new city sewer connection. This site has plenty of potential: use the cabin as an ADU while building an additional SF residence or move/raze the cabin and build multi-family, condos or townhomes. See doc
This site was chosen for its private, elevated, view-laden attributes with a home that takes advantage of it all. The great room, with its soaring beam accented ceilings, is designed to welcome groups large and small, with outdoor spaces for dining and gathering. The primary and a guest room share this floor with a media/office above and 2 guest rooms below. You will mistake this for a new home!
Sue EngelmannBerkshire Hathaway HS Sun Valley Properties
Stunning single-level Mountain Modern home with exceptional privacy and Trail Creek mountain views. This 3BR/3.5BA residence designed by Hollis/Rumpeltes Architects, features vaulted ceilings, two dedicated offices, one of which can easily be converted to a fourth Ensuite bedroom, plan available in documents. Seamless indoor-outdoor living with oversized telescoping doors opening to extended
Sunshine Townhomes brings an elevated, contemporary design to the heart of Elkhorn Village. Perfect as a part- or full-time residence, this spectacular 4BD+ Den /4.5BA unit offers clean lines, an open floor plan, and the warmth of timber and stone along with a gourmet kitchen, attached private 2 car garage, elevator and large private terraces with mountain views to the south. This luxury townhome
Burnett PropertiesKeller Williams Sun Valley Southern Idaho
This Sun Valley legacy home, perched above the Elkhorn Golf Course, offers spectacular 180-degree views of Baldy, Dollar, and the Boulder Mountains. Located in the desirable Dollar Mountain Subdivision, this home has open bright indoor spaces and ideal outdoor living areas perfect for entertaining. Close to the resort and town yet tucked away in one of Sun Valley's special neighborhoods.
www.419juniper.com Five contiguous lots totaling 7.36 acres in desirable Sun Valley Elkhorn offer a rare equestrian estate with privacy, mountain views, and direct access to 1800 acres of protected open space and trails. Features include a beautifully remodeled 4BR/4BA log home architecturally designed by storied Sun Valley architect Jim McLaughlin with interiors by Jennifer Hoey and remodeled by
Revel in the Ketchum lifestyle atop a boutique mixed-use building. The crown jewel in The 208 Building, is this penthouse, one of only 3 residences. With a rooftop deck offering 360-views, dedicated to this single unit, this exclusive offering is unmatched. From the lobby, take a private elevator to a refined oasis filled with light and views. A 2-car garage and storage unit complete the package.
Pam ColesworthyBerkshire Hathaway HS Sun Valley Properties
One of the best & most private locations in Atelier complex. A turn key (w/ a few exclusions) ground floor unit has expanded deck, direct Baldy Views, next to Trail Creek with lots of common area & lawn outside. Completely remodeled with slab granite counters, travertine tile, new luxury vinyl plank flooring & tons of storage. Walk to the Pavilion & SV Resort. Owners may opt in for SV amenities.
This stylishly renovated second-story getaway lives like a modern Swiss chalet with a wood burning fireplace, balcony with Baldy views and an adorable bunkroom for added sleeping space. Sold furnished and accessorized, step right into this charming, grown-up treehouse located in the heart of Sun Valley
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