Dillon CO Homes For Sale

Situated in the heart of Summit County along the majestic twenty-six mile shoreline of Lake Dillon, Dillon, Colorado, is often referred to as the “gem of Summit County.” Spectacular mountain scenery surrounds all types of summer activities including boating, fishing for salmon and trout, sailing, free “Nature Nights,” “Sunset and the Summit” concert series at the open-air Lake Dillon Amphitheatre, walking and picnicking.

The Dillon Marina is the place for world class sailing in the state of Colorado. It is also home to the Dillon Yacht Club, which at over 9,000 feet in elevation is the highest club in North America. A paved bike bath encompasses the entire lake and the marina offers rig rentals, charter cruises and even a sailing school. Winter activities are no less abundant due to the area’s close proximity to many of Summit’s famous ski resorts. Marina Park along Buffalo Street in downtown Dillon is also the site of the Friday Farmers Market, which during mid June through the end of September, features more than 90 vendors selling fresh grown produce, flowers, home-made baked goods and specialty foods. Dillon has two movie complexes and the county’s only bowling alley.

The business district offers a myriad of services, dining, and entertainment all within walking distance of the spectacular lake. The Dillon Factory Stores are comprised of both local and national outlets including names like Target, Gap, J-Crew and Tommy Hilfiger. The town’s total population of 799 residents has a cost of living median income of almost $50,000 per annum. According to real estate data, the median value of Dillon CO homes for sale is: $364,300. The minimum price for a home is about $100,000. Current Dillon Colorado real estate information indicates that the maximum price for a home in the area is $2,700,000.

The town of Dillon, Colorado, has the unusual distinction of being one of the few places in the world that has changed its location on three separate occasions; the first to be closer to the railroad, the second to be between three rivers (The Blue, the Ten Mile and The Snake) and then again in 1956 when the Denver Water Board created the reservoir, known today as Lake Dillon. From its beginnings as a humble trading post in the late 1800s, Dillon has evolved into the “Family Fun Capital of Summit County.” Dining options range from Japanese to American to Italian and the award-winning Dillon Dam Brewery is a must visit and enjoy spot. All of these are all housed within the buildings that were once a part of Dillon’s historic section.

Dillon CO may not have an old fashioned Main Street as do other nearby towns, but it does offer an environmentally sound atmosphere with spectacular mountain views and many amenities. Whether you are into watching the ice melt along the reservoir or picnicking under the majestic trees, Dillon, Colorado has a lot to offer as a ideal place for young families and seniors and just about everyone in between.