Jefferson CO Homes & Real Estate
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About Jefferson, CO
Jefferson in the fantastically beautiful Park County, Colorado, is a dream for those looking to get away form it all and take in the fresh mountain air. Jefferson is an unincorporated community located in Park County, Colorado. It is situated in the South Park region, a high-altitude grassland area surrounded by the Rocky Mountains. The community is located at an elevation of around 9,900 feet (3,018 meters) above sea level and has a population of approximately 20 people in town limits. Jefferson is known for its stunning natural beauty and recreational opportunities, such as hiking, camping, fishing, and hunting. The community has a few local businesses, including a small market, a cafe and fudge shop, a seasonal food truck and a Real Estate office. Jefferson serves as a gateway to several popular outdoor destinations, such as Kenosha Pass, Jefferson Lake, Tarryall Reservoir, Lost Park Wilderness and the Buffalo Peaks Wilderness area. It is also a popular spot for visitors traveling along the Colorado Trail, a long-distance hiking trail that passes near the town. Find your own mountain getaway in the Jefferson real estate market.
More About Real Estate Around Jefferson
Homes for sale around Jefferson in Park County are the perfect getaway from the dizzying activity of Colorado's larger communities.
Here in Jefferson you'll find a variety of homes on large properties, with cozy interior spaces and amazing views. Most are below 2000 square feet, fitting with the rustic cabin aesthetic that suits the area so well, while others range up to the mid 2000s, with large decks and walk-out basements.
The smaller homes are excellent for their efficient, cozy spaces, making creative use of loft spaces for sleeping and storage. Larger properties incorporate spaces for hot tubs and raised porches.
Log cabins, A-frames, and large holiday homes - whatever suits you, Jefferson will provide at an affordable price.
Interiors in Jefferson homes for sale feature central living areas with fireplaces, and surfaces finished in fresh and distinctive pine wood. These properties also come in a variety of levels of finish, from Spartan and rustic, to fine luxury details. Many are perfect for the avid home renovator, just waiting for you to put your personal spin on them.
Properties mostly fall between 1 and 3 acres in size, though significantly larger ones are available too.
Jefferson Area Information
The community of Jefferson is located in Park County, Colorado, at the northern end of the South Park valley. The town of Jefferson itself consists of only a few buildings and houses along U.S. Highway 285. However, the wider area includes a number of outlying residential clusters, most notably around Michigan Hill to the west, and in the hills around Observatory Rock to the southeast.
Jefferson lies 16 miles northeast of Fairplay, and 37 miles from the resort town of Breckenridge. Nestled within the vast South Park valley, most larger towns are accessed via one of many scenic mountain passes.
Both Denver and Colorado Springs are approximately 90 minutes away from Jefferson, to the northeast and southeast respectively.
Jefferson Amenities & Attractions
Easily the best reason to visit Jefferson is the scenery. The vast high plains and mountain vistas are simply awe inspiring, offering endless possibilities for sightseeing trips and outdoor adventures.
The entire valley area is a dream for anyone interested in hiking, camping, skiing, fishing, or just driving up mountain roads to take in a sunset. The entire area is surrounded by some of Colorado's best parks and skiing destinations, with Jefferson itself standing as a serene sanctuary in the midst of it all. The town itself is home to a cafe, a market and general supply store, a gas station, and a post office. From this base you should have everything you need to enjoy the very best that Colorado's wilder areas have to offer.
