RE/MAX Peak to Peak | Grand County Colorado
Colorado's closest major ski resort to Denver: 67 miles, 3,081 skiable acres, and a thriving year-round mountain community in Grand County.
Winter Park Area Essentials
Winter Park, CO is an incorporated mountain municipality in Grand County (ZIP 80482, elevation 9,110 feet). Positioned 67 miles west of Denver via US Highway 40 over Berthoud Pass, Winter Park Resort anchors one of Colorado's strongest second-home and short-term rental markets. Active listings range from ski-access condos starting at $400,000 to custom single-family luxury estates exceeding $4,000,000.
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Winter Park Parameter | Local Metric / Specification |
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County Jurisdiction | Grand County, Colorado |
ZIP Code & Elevation | 80482 | Elevation: 9,110 feet (2,777 meters) |
Distance to Metro Denver | 67 miles via US-40 over Berthoud Pass (75 to 90 minutes) |
Winter Park Resort Terrain | 3,081 skiable acres | Summit 12,060 ft | Vertical 3,060 ft |
School District Feeder | East Grand School District RE-2 (Fraser Valley Elem / Middle Park High) |
Condo Price Range | $400,000 to $1,800,000+ (Zephyr, Iron Horse, Founders Pointe) |
Single-Family Price Range | $800,000 to $4,000,000+ (Rendezvous, Lakota, Timber Fox) |
County Median Sale Price | $872,500 (Grand County Assessor & MLS logs) |
Winter Park sits at 9,110 feet in Grand County along US Highway 40, directly adjacent to Winter Park Resort. It is 67 miles west of Denver via US-40 over Berthoud Pass, approximately 75 to 90 minutes by car. The town borders Fraser 5 miles to the northwest and Tabernash beyond. Winter Park is in Grand County: not Clear Creek or Summit County: which governs property taxes, short-term rental permit requirements, and school district assignment.
The Winter Park real estate market spans a wide range. Condos and ski-access units start around $400,000 for studio and one-bedroom options in buildings like Zephyr Mountain Lodge and Iron Horse Resort. Single-family homes range from $800,000 for older in-town properties to $4,000,000 and above for custom builds with ski access or panoramic ridge views. Short-term rental demand is strong, particularly for properties within walking distance or shuttle access of the resort base.
Community | Price Spectrum | Distance to WP Resort | Primary Housing Stock | Best For |
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Winter Park | $400K - $4M+ | Walkable / Ski-in-out | Condos, SFH, townhomes, land | Ski access, resort lifestyle, STR |
Fraser | $500K - $1.5M+ | 5 mi / 10-12 min | SFH, condos, acreage | Value entry, primary homes |
Tabernash | $600K - $2M+ | 10-12 mi / 15 min | Acreage, Grand Park builds | Privacy, newer construction |
Granby | $450K - $1.1M+ | 20 mi / 25 min | SFH, land, commercial | Lowest entry, larger lots |
Winter Park Resort offers 3,081 acres of skiable terrain across seven territories with a vertical drop of 3,060 feet and a summit reaching 12,060 feet. It is the closest major ski resort to Denver at 67 miles. Ski season typically runs November through April. Beyond skiing and snowboarding, the resort offers summer mountain biking on over 600 miles of trails via Trestle Bike Park, tubing, and mountain tours.
Territory 01 Alpine Skiing & Boarding
3,081 acres across 7 distinct territories, 167 trails, summit elevation 12,060 ft, vertical drop 3,060 ft.
Territory 02 Trestle Bike Park
600+ miles of downhill and cross-country mountain bike trails, lift-served from late May through September.
Territory 03 Nordic & Backcountry
Devil's Thumb Ranch: 8 miles north near Tabernash, providing premier groomed Nordic trails and wilderness access.
Territory 04 Hideaway Park Events
Downtown amphitheater hosting the Winter Park Jazz Festival, Blues From The Top, and High Note Thursdays.
Territory 05 Spa & Luxury Wellness
Devil's Thumb Ranch Spa: Grand County's premier mountain wellness spa, fine dining, and organic lodging.
Territory 06 Adaptive Sports (NSCD)
National Sports Center for the Disabled: headquarters of one of the largest therapeutic outdoor programs in the world.
Winter Park supports a tight-knit year-round community alongside a larger seasonal population during ski season (November through April) and summer outdoor season (June through September). Have dinner at Deno's Mountain Bistro, an upscale restaurant with Thai curry mussels and Chilean salmon. Visit female-owned Adventures Decanted, featuring 80 sommelier-selected wines. Winter Park Pub offers live music in a rustic atmosphere, and Stoney's Winter Park is known for mountain views from its patio.
For shopping, Cooper Creek Square hosts locally owned businesses including Altitude Jewelry and By Design Interiors for Mountain Modern furniture. Hideaway Park hosts festivals year-round: Winter Park Jazz Festival, Blues From The Top, and High Note Thursdays in summer.
Winter Park is zoned within East Grand School District RE-2, headquartered in Granby. The district serves Winter Park, Fraser, Tabernash, Granby, Grand Lake, and Hot Sulphur Springs with approximately 1,300 students across four schools (2024-2025).
Fraser Valley Elementary School: K-5 | 125 Eastom Ave, Fraser CO | (970) 726-8033 (serves Winter Park primary students)
East Grand Middle School: 6-8 | Granby, approx. 20 miles northwest via Hwy 40
Middle Park High School: 9-12 | 765 N 2nd St, Granby CO | (970) 887-2104 | GreatSchools 4/10 | Niche B | 92% graduation rate | AP courses
Winter Park is a car-first community. US Highway 40 is the primary route: east over Berthoud Pass to Denver (67 miles, 75-90 min), or northwest through Fraser and Granby. The free Lift ski bus connects Winter Park, Fraser, and Granby to the resort base throughout ski season at no cost.
No community is perfect for every buyer. Here is what the market data and local experience show.
Closest major ski resort to Denver: 67 miles, 75-90 min drive.
3,081 skiable acres plus 600+ miles of summer mountain bike trails.
Strong short-term rental market with year-round visitor demand.
Free Lift bus connecting Winter Park, Fraser, and Granby.
Premium pricing: condos from $400K, single-family from $800K to $4M+.
US-40 over Berthoud Pass can close briefly during severe winter storms.
Nearest full-service grocery is Safeway in Fraser, 3 miles northwest.
Grand County STR permits required: verify caps before purchasing.
RE/MAX Peak to Peak is the local real estate authority for Winter Park, Fraser, Granby, Tabernash, Grand Lake, and surrounding Grand County communities. Located at 78491 US Highway 40 in Winter Park, our agents live and work in Grand County year-round with direct knowledge of ski-access condo buildings, STR permit requirements, school assignment nuances, and seasonal inventory patterns.
Broker/Owner John Sanderson closed over $61M in total transaction volume in 2025, including more than $29M in residential and $32M in commercial sales. CO License #100076170 | 78491 US Hwy 40 Ste 5 and 6, Winter Park CO 80482 | (970) 726-5700
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The zip code for Winter Park, Colorado is 80482. Winter Park is located in Grand County, CO, at an elevation of 9,110 feet, approximately 67 miles west of Denver via US Highway 40 over Berthoud Pass.
Winter Park real estate spans a wide range. Condos and ski-access units start around $400,000 for studios and one-bedrooms in buildings like Zephyr Mountain Lodge and Iron Horse Resort. Single-family homes range from roughly $800,000 for older in-town properties to $4,000,000 and above for custom builds with ski access or ridge views. Grand County's overall median sale price reached $872,500 in 2025.
Yes. Winter Park has one of the strongest short-term rental markets in Colorado, driven by year-round demand from skiers in winter and hikers, mountain bikers, and festival visitors in summer. Properties within walking distance or shuttle access of the resort command the strongest rental rates. Grand County permits short-term rentals in most residential zones: local permit requirements should be confirmed before purchase.
Winter Park is 67 miles from Denver via US Highway 40 over Berthoud Pass, approximately 75 to 90 minutes by car under normal conditions. Drive times can extend during peak ski weekends and winter storms on Berthoud Pass. Amtrak's California Zephyr provides daily rail service from the Fraser-Winter Park station (5 miles northwest of town) to Denver Union Station in approximately 2 hours.
Winter Park is served by East Grand School District RE-2. Elementary students attend Fraser Valley Elementary (K-5, 125 Eastom Ave, Fraser). Middle school students attend East Grand Middle School in Granby (6-8, approx. 20 miles northwest). High school students attend Middle Park High School in Granby (9-12, GreatSchools 4/10, Niche B, 92% graduation rate, AP courses).
Sources & References: Grand County Assessor & Land Records 2026; Winter Park Resort Official Terrain Data; East Grand School District RE-2 Enrollment Statistics; Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Traffic Logs.
750 people live in Winter Park, where the median age is 52.8 and the average individual income is $59,473. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Winter Park, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Lodge At Sunspot Restaurant, Sunspot Mountaintop Lodge, and Snoasis.
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| Dining · $$ | 0.44 miles | 60 reviews | 3.7/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.46 miles | 10 reviews | 3.9/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.59 miles | 11 reviews | 3/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.13 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.14 miles | 2 reviews | 1.5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.16 miles | 218 reviews | 3.7/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.17 miles | 203 reviews | 3.1/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.17 miles | 200 reviews | 4.2/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.18 miles | 265 reviews | 3.8/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.18 miles | 21 reviews | 2.5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.18 miles | 20 reviews | 3.2/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.18 miles | 5 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.18 miles | 50 reviews | 3.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.19 miles | 3 reviews | 3.3/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.19 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 1.21 miles | 32 reviews | 4.4/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.17 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.81 miles | 2 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.06 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.11 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.17 miles | 21 reviews | 4.2/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 0.05 miles | 60 reviews | 3.3/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.05 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.16 miles | 48 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
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Winter Park has 412 households, with an average household size of 1.82. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Winter Park do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 750 people call Winter Park home. The population density is 44 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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