Eagle County
Vail Valley, Colorado Homes: Vail, Avon and Edwards
Vail, Avon and Edwards run west along I-70 and the Eagle River in Eagle County.
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Photos: Ski lift climbing the mountain with snowy peaks, morning light, Live Kaiah (Unsplash).
Zillow's typical home value in August 2026 was $1,732,000 in Vail, $1,257,000 in Avon and $1,735,000 in Edwards. Eagle County's single-family median sale price was $1,900,000 for Jan-Aug 2026 (Colorado Association of REALTORS).
$1,732,000, 122 minutes.
8,179 feet; 4,835 people in 2020; 97.3 miles to downtown Denver without traffic.
$1,257,000, 131 minutes.
7,444 feet; 6,072 people in 2020; gateway to Beaver Creek.
$1,735,000.
7,222 feet; 11,246 people in 2020; Eagle County's largest unincorporated community.
$1,900,000.
Eagle County single-family median, Jan-Aug 2026 (Colorado Association of REALTORS).
| Town | Area | To downtown Denver | Elevation | Typical home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vail Eagle County | Resort | 97.3 mi / 122 min | 8,179 ft | $1,732,000 |
| Avon Eagle County | Resort | 105.8 mi / 131 min | 7,444 ft | $1,257,000 |
| Edwards Eagle County | Resort | 116.8 mi / 157 min | 7,222 ft | $1,735,000 |
Drive: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap to downtown Denver, without traffic (2026-09-24). Elevation: USGS point elevation at the town point. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026 (a typical value, not a sale median; ZIP level for Kittredge, Black Hawk and Keystone). Population and sources for every town: in each town page.
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Where it is.
The highlighted towns are on this page. Tap any pin to open that town.
- Front Range foothills
- I-70 corridor
- Peak to Peak
- Summit County
- Resort
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Outline: U.S. Census Bureau. Roads from downtown Denver: OSRM on OpenStreetMap. Town points: OpenStreetMap and USGS. Drive times without traffic.
How do Vail, Avon and Edwards differ?
- Vail. An incorporated town of 4,835 people (2020 Census) at 8,179 feet; Vail Mountain's Back Bowls cover 2,785 skiable acres in 7 bowls.
- Avon. An incorporated town of 6,072 people (2020 Census) at 7,444 feet; Beaver Creek Resort sits 2 miles south of town (town visitor site).
- Edwards. A CDP of 11,246 people (2020 Census) at 7,222 feet, 116.8 miles from downtown Denver; services come through the Edwards Metropolitan District.
Drive: OSRM route to downtown Denver without traffic, Sept. 24, 2026.
What are the short-term rental rules?
- Vail. A license is required before advertising; the local representative must be within 60 minutes of the property and available 24/7.
- Avon. STRs are allowed only in the STR Overlay; outside the Town Core, full STR licenses are capped at 15% of units.
- Edwards. Edwards is unincorporated. Ask Eagle County for its current rules before you count on rental income.
Who provides fire protection and water?
- Vail. Vail Fire & Emergency Services, a Town of Vail department.
- Avon and Edwards. Eagle River Fire Protection District: Station 7 in Avon, Station 12 in Edwards.
- Edwards water. The Edwards Metropolitan District states that water comes from the Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority.
How is the drive from Denver?
- I-70. All three towns sit on I-70 west of Vail Pass.
- Traction Law. CDOT's Traction Law is in effect every Sept. 1 through May 31 on I-70 from Dotsero to Morrison: 3/16-inch tread on winter, all-weather or M+S tires, or chains, or 4WD/AWD (CDOT, 2025).
- Floyd Hill. The Denver drive passes CDOT's Floyd Hill rebuild near Idaho Springs, which finishes in 2029.
What should I check before buying in the Vail Valley?
- STR status. Confirm the unit's license and whether it sits in Avon's STR Overlay.
- HOA rules and fees. Read the HOA covenants, rental limits and special assessments before the objection deadline.
- Insurance quote first. Get a homeowners quote before the inspection deadline. The Colorado FAIR Plan covers homes that three standard insurers declined (Colorado FAIR Plan).
- Transfer fees. Ask the title company which real estate transfer taxes or fees apply to the address.
Call or text the Kenna Real Estate Group at 303-955-4220 to ask what is for sale in Vail, Avon and Edwards now.
Questions
Quick answers.
What is the typical home value in Vail, Colorado?
$1,732,000, Zillow typical home value, August 2026.
How far is Vail from Denver?
97.3 miles and 122 minutes to downtown Denver without traffic (OSRM route, Sept. 24, 2026).
Does Avon cap short-term rentals?
Yes. STRs are allowed only in the STR Overlay, and outside the Town Core full licenses are capped at 15% of units.
Which fire district covers Edwards?
Eagle River Fire Protection District, Station 12.
Sources
- Zillow Research ZHVI, city typical home value, Aug 2026
- OSRM public router: drive miles and minutes without traffic, run Sept. 24, 2026
- Colorado Association of REALTORS, Eagle County market update, Jan-Aug 2026
- Town of Vail: short-term rentals
- Town of Avon: short-term rentals
- Eagle River Fire Protection District
- Edwards Metropolitan District
- CDOT: 2025 Traction Law requirements
Figures carry their source and date. Rules and prices change: the county, town or state office named above has the current version.
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