Park County
Bailey, Colorado Homes (Park County, US-285)
Bailey is an unincorporated Park County community on US-285 along the North Fork of the South Platte River.
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Bailey, Colorado is 44 miles and 65 minutes from downtown Denver without traffic (OSRM route, Sept. 24, 2026) at 7,746 feet by USGS point elevation. Zillow's typical home value for Bailey was $548,000 in August 2026.
65 minutes to Denver.
44 miles without traffic on US-285, OSRM route, Sept. 24, 2026.
$548,000.
Zillow typical home value for Bailey, August 2026.
$565,000.
Park County single-family median, Jan-Aug 2026 (Colorado Association of REALTORS).
Platte Canyon FPD.
Headquartered at 153 Delwood Drive, Bailey; Elk Creek FPD covers parts of Bailey.
| Town | Area | To downtown Denver | Elevation | Typical home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Park County | Front Range foothills | 44.0 mi / 65 min | 7,746 ft | $548,000 |
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.
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- 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.
What is Bailey, Colorado?
- Park County. Bailey is in Park County, not Jefferson County. County rules on building, wells and septic come from Park County.
- River town. The North Fork of the South Platte River runs through Bailey; the state keeps a stream gauge there.
- No Census place. Bailey has no Census place boundary, so the Census publishes no population for it.
What do homes in Bailey cost?
- Bailey typical value. Zillow typical home value $548,000, August 2026.
- Park County sales. Single-family median sale price $565,000, Jan-Aug 2026 (Colorado Association of REALTORS).
- Compared with Conifer. Conifer's Zillow typical value was $742,000, 24 minutes closer to Denver without traffic.
Zillow typical home value (ZHVI, Aug 2026) is an estimate across all homes, not a sale price.
Is Bailey on wells and septic?
- No official statement found. This site found no Park County or district source stating how Bailey homes get water. Confirm by address.
- Well permit. Look up the well permit with the Colorado Division of Water Resources: the file shows the allowed uses and the construction and pump records.
- Septic records. Ask the seller for the septic permit and pumping records with the disclosures.
Which fire district and roads serve Bailey?
- Platte Canyon Fire Protection District. Based at 153 Delwood Drive in Bailey.
- Elk Creek FPD. Elk Creek lists "parts of Bailey" in its coverage. Confirm the district for each parcel.
- US-285. US-285 is the route to Denver through Pine Junction, Conifer and Aspen Park.
What should I check before buying in Bailey?
- Park County permits. Pull permits for the house, additions and septic from Park County.
- Floodplain along the river. Ask whether the lot sits in a mapped floodplain along the North Fork.
- 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).
- Road to the house. Ask who maintains and plows the road from US-285 to the driveway.
Call or text the Kenna Real Estate Group at 303-955-4220 to ask what is for sale in Bailey now.
Questions
Quick answers.
How far is Bailey, Colorado from Denver?
44 miles and 65 minutes to downtown Denver without traffic (OSRM route, Sept. 24, 2026).
What county is Bailey, CO in?
Park County.
What is the typical home value in Bailey?
$548,000, Zillow typical home value, August 2026.
What is the elevation of Bailey, Colorado?
7,746 feet at the USGS point elevation for the Bailey place point.
Sources
- Zillow Research ZHVI, city typical home value, Aug 2026
- OSRM public router: drive miles and minutes without traffic, run Sept. 24, 2026
- USGS 3DEP point elevation service
- Colorado Association of REALTORS, Park County market update, Jan-Aug 2026
- Platte Canyon Fire Protection District
- Elk Creek Fire Protection District
- Colorado DWR: North Fork South Platte River at Bailey gauge
- Colorado Division of Water Resources: well permitting
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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