The view from the living room at this Placer Valley log home stops you before you get to the couch. Mountains fill the windows, and the wood stove on its stone hearth makes the room earn its keep on cool mornings. This 2-bed, 2.5-bath, 1,464 square foot home sleeps 7 and sits on 1.17 acres in Placer Valley with knotty pine walls and ceilings throughout, granite countertops, and a kitchen that opens to the dining area where the peaks stay in frame. The primary suite upstairs carries a king bed, a walk-in closet, a private deck, and a bath with a jacuzzi tub and walk-in shower. Outside, two decks give you the views from two different elevations. No HOA, no resort pricing, and Breckenridge thirty minutes away. This address delivers the mountain life without the overhead that usually comes with it.
Placer Valley sits at the base of Hoosier Pass where the Mosquito Range rises sharply to the west and the Middle Fork of the South Platte River runs through the valley floor.
The Alma State Wildlife Area borders the subdivision, giving residents direct access to the Middle Fork for trout fishing without a drive to a separate access point.
Quandary Peak, the only 14er in Summit County, is a short drive north, and the Wheeler Lake Trailhead opens into the Mosquito Range on the opposite side of the valley.
From those same peaks, the view corridor reaches across South Park to the Collegiate Peaks on clear days.
Breckenridge Ski Resort is less than thirty minutes over Hoosier Pass, and the drive itself is one of the better ones in Colorado, crossing the Continental Divide before dropping into Summit County.
The town of Alma is just down Highway 9, and Fairplay adds a full range of services a few miles further south. This is a location that earns its elevation.
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The views from this home face the Mosquito Range directly, with peaks rising above the valley on the western side. Large windows in the main living area and dining room frame the mountains without obstruction, and the front deck gives an unfiltered look at the ridgeline. The Mosquito Range includes four peaks above 14,000 feet within the surrounding area, including Mount Lincoln, Mount Democrat, and Mount Cameron.
Yes. This home sits in unincorporated Park County, which requires an STR license but has no cap or waitlist system. The property has an active rental history through Second Home Vacation Rentals with 26 documented guest reviews. Buyers should verify the current license status and confirm transfer or reapplication requirements with Park County before closing.
GROSS SHORT-TERM RENTAL INFO-ESTIMATED YEARLY RENTAL REVENUE IS $45-55K-AVERAGE DAILY RATE $258 WITH AN OCCUPANCY RATE OF 51%.
THIS PROPERTY IS OUTSIDE OF THE TOWN LIMITS OF ALMA AND STR RULES OF PARK COUNTY APPLY.
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MONTHLY RENTAL INFO-NOVEMBER – APRIL (WINTER)
$5,000 – $6,000-MAY – OCTOBER (SPRING, SUMMER, FALL)
$4,500 – $5,500 -THIS HOME WILL LIKELY RENT FOR 6-7 MONTHS OF THE YEAR
SEASONAL RENTAL INFO-4-6 MONTHS IN THE WINTER SEASON. -NOV – APRIL $4,000 – $5,000/MONTH-4-6 MONTHS IN THE SUMMER SEASON. -MAY – OCT $3,000 – $4,000/MONTH
ANNUAL GROSS RENTAL INCOME ESTIMATE-YOU CAN CHARGE $2,000 – $3,000/MONTH
The home’s location in Placer Valley, proximity to Breckenridge Ski Resort over Hoosier Pass, and access to summer hiking on the Mosquito Range and the Quandary Peak Trailhead support both ski season and summer occupancy.
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This home sits at approximately 10,686 feet above sea level in the Placer Valley subdivision near Alma. At that elevation, buyers should plan for faster weather changes, a shorter growing season, and the physical adjustment period that comes with spending time above 10,000 feet. The home operates on a private well and septic system, which is standard for this elevation and area.
The Quandary Peak Trailhead, one of the most heavily used 14er approaches in Colorado, is a short drive north from Placer Valley via Highway 9. The Wheeler Lake Trailhead, which accesses the Mosquito Range on the west side of the valley, is similarly close. Buyers focused on trail access will find that this address puts two significant trailheads within easy reach without traveling to a trailhead town.
The Alma State Wildlife Area runs through the center of the Placer Valley subdivision and includes the Middle Fork of the South Platte River. The river holds brook, brown, and rainbow trout and is publicly accessible from within the neighborhood. Additional fishing is available at nearby waters including Montgomery Reservoir, Lake Jefferson, and Antero Reservoir, which expand the options across seasons and fishing styles.
The route from Placer Valley to Breckenridge runs over Hoosier Pass, which reaches 11,542 feet at the summit and marks the boundary between Park and Summit counties. The pass is a main county road and generally accessible in winter, though four-wheel drive and adequate snow tires are required during winter months from November through May. Under normal conditions, the drive to Breckenridge Ski Resort takes less than thirty minutes.
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