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Colorado mountain homes.
From the foothills 24 minutes from downtown Denver to the resort towns: drive time, elevation, typical value, wildfire, water and winter, town by town.
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Golden is 24 minutes from downtown Denver, Evergreen 42 and Breckenridge 106, without traffic. Every town page lists drive time, elevation, typical home value, wildfire, water and winter access, with the source on each number.
24 minutes.
14.8 miles to downtown Denver. 5,673 ft.
42 minutes.
28.0 miles to downtown Denver. 7,056 ft.
41 minutes.
28.3 miles to downtown Denver. 8,262 ft.
44 minutes.
32.0 miles to downtown Denver. 7,527 ft.
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Where the mountain towns are.
Every pin opens that town's page. Drive times from downtown Denver, without traffic.
- Front Range foothills
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Compare
Mountain towns, side by side.
| Town | Area | To downtown Denver | Elevation | Typical home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Jefferson County | Front Range foothills | 14.8 mi / 24 min | 5,673 ft | $857,000 |
| Morrison Jefferson County | Front Range foothills | 16.7 mi / 25 min | 5,765 ft | $709,000 |
| Genesee Jefferson County | Front Range foothills | 18.3 mi / 29 min | 7,660 ft | $1,092,000 |
| Lookout Mountain (Golden) Jefferson County | Front Range foothills | 18.9 mi / 32 min | 7,426 ft | not published |
| Conifer Jefferson County | Front Range foothills | 28.3 mi / 41 min | 8,262 ft | $742,000 |
| Evergreen Jefferson County | Front Range foothills | 28.0 mi / 42 min | 7,056 ft | $880,000 |
| Kittredge Jefferson County | Front Range foothills | 26.4 mi / 44 min | 6,907 ft | $506,000 |
| Idaho Springs Clear Creek County | I-70 corridor | 32.0 mi / 44 min | 7,527 ft | $481,000 |
| Indian Hills Jefferson County | Front Range foothills | 25.6 mi / 46 min | 6,852 ft | $659,000 |
| Georgetown Clear Creek County | I-70 corridor | 44.8 mi / 60 min | 8,518 ft | $471,000 |
| Bailey Park County | Front Range foothills | 44.0 mi / 65 min | 7,746 ft | $548,000 |
| Buffalo Creek Jefferson County | Front Range foothills | 44.2 mi / 69 min | 6,746 ft | not published |
| Pine Jefferson County | Front Range foothills | 46.6 mi / 75 min | 6,823 ft | $653,000 |
| Woodland Park Teller County | Front Range foothills | 83.7 mi / 104 min | 8,480 ft | $531,000 |
Owning in the mountains
Four things to settle before you offer.
- 01Wildfire and insuranceWhich carriers write the policy, and what mitigation they ask for.
- 02Well and septicThe water test, the permit, the county's septic rules.
- 03Winter accessThe road, the driveway, who plows it.
- 04The cost to ownInsurance, propane, plowing and septic pumping.
Trusted
Questions buyers ask
Quick answers.
What mountain towns are closest to Denver?
Golden (24 minutes), Morrison (25), Genesee (29), Lookout Mountain (32), Conifer (41), Evergreen (42) and Idaho Springs (44), measured to downtown Denver without traffic.
What does a home cost in Evergreen, Colorado?
Zillow's typical home value for Evergreen was $880,000 in August 2026. Jefferson County's single-family median was $715,000 for January through August 2026 (Colorado Association of REALTORS).
Which mountain towns near Denver cost less?
By Zillow's August 2026 typical home values: Central City $393,000, Georgetown $471,000 and Idaho Springs $481,000, against Evergreen at $880,000. The affordable towns page ranks them against drive time.
Do mountain homes near Denver have well and septic?
Many do. Jefferson County: "If you live in the mountains, water is generally supplied via wells." Town limits of Golden, Morrison, Georgetown, Nederland and Lyons have town water; the well and septic page covers the rules by county.
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- Every mountain town. Evergreen and Conifer to Summit County and Steamboat.
- Wildfire, water, winter. Insurance, well, septic and access checked before you offer.
- One point of contact. From the first call to the closing table.
Colorado Mountain Home Finder is part of the Kenna Real Estate Group at Keller Williams DTC (KWDTC).