Buyers from Denver and out of state are flocking to Conifer for its small mountain town community vibe combined with the convenience of living about 30 minutes from Denver.
Jess Munsterman, , says she shows homes in Conifer to buyers who initially think they want to live in Evergreen.
“Conifer is becoming a more desirable location. People are falling in love with this side of the mountain,” Munsterman says.
The option for remote working and learning makes it easier for people to choose where they live.
“And a lot of them want to live in the mountains,” Munsterman says.
Conifer draws younger people, both singles and families, who have the flexibility to live beyond the city, Munsterman says.
She says that many buyers, especially out-of-state buyers, buy vacant land to build their dream homes someday.
Nature lovers’ paradise
This small mountain has two grocery stores, a few shops, and some restaurants. But its primary appeal is its location.
“Being tucked away in a mountain town is the draw for many buyers,” Munsterman says.
“It’s a huge lifestyle shift. You’re closer to skiing, and you’re near , so you can go camping on the weekends,” she says.
The area also offers hiking trails and plenty of opportunities to see wildlife. That can be a big learning curve for people who’ve never seen bears, foxes, mountain lions, or coyotes up close.
While some buyers worry about harsh winters, in reality, Conifer’s winters are mild, Munsterman says.
Although Conifer sits at 8,277 feet, about 3,000 feet higher than Denver’s mile-high status, it’s nestled in one of Colorado’s banana belts, Munsterman says, and gets less snow than you might expect.
Conifer’s average snowfall is 60.3 inches, just a few inches more than Denver’s average 56.5 inches of snow each year.
What’s available?
Buyers looking at Conifer “can get more for your money” than in nearby Evergreen, Munsterman says. However, Conifer’s home values are increasing like other areas in Jefferson County.
The average price for a single-family, three-bedroom home in Conifer is $650,000. But prices can range from $200,000 for a cabin to , nine-bath, 10,613-square-foot home sitting on nearly 20 acres.
With about a dozen active listings, housing stock is limited and lasts on the market for less than 10 days, Munsterman says.
That’s unlikely to change since there are no plans for significant housing developments.
“The people who have lived here for a long time want to hold on to that small-town feeling,” she says. “They don’t want it to become a city spot.
Although Conifer doesn’t have a hospital, it does have two grocery stores and is on the verge of getting more restaurants.
“There’s so much growth potential,” Munsterman says. “There’s commercial space available, and people are starting to take advantage of that.”
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