Clear Creek County
Georgetown, Colorado Homes (Clear Creek County)
Georgetown is a Clear Creek County town on I-70 west of Idaho Springs, at the north end of Guanella Pass.
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Georgetown, Colorado is 44.8 miles and 60 minutes from downtown Denver without traffic (OSRM route, Sept. 24, 2026) at 8,518 feet by USGS point elevation. Zillow's typical home value was $471,000 in August 2026.
60 minutes to Denver.
44.8 miles without traffic on I-70, OSRM route.
$471,000.
Zillow typical home value for Georgetown, August 2026.
1,118 people.
Georgetown town, 2020 Census.
| Town | Area | To downtown Denver | Elevation | Typical home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown Clear Creek County | I-70 corridor | 44.8 mi / 60 min | 8,518 ft | $471,000 |
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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- I-70 corridor
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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.
Where is Georgetown, Colorado?
- Not South Carolina. This is Georgetown in Clear Creek County, Colorado, on I-70, not Georgetown County, South Carolina.
- Town. An incorporated town of 1,118 people (2020 Census) at 8,518 feet.
- Georgetown Loop. The Georgetown Loop Historic Mining and Railroad Park is a highlight of the Guanella Pass byway (CDOT).
What is Guanella Pass?
- Byway. The 22-mile Guanella Pass Scenic Byway starts in Georgetown and crosses to Park County (CDOT).
- Winter closure. Guanella Pass Road closes on or near Nov. 26 and reopens Memorial Day weekend, at Naylor Lake and Burning Bear Campground (CDOT).
- For buyers. Guanella is not a winter route. I-70 is the year-round road to Denver.
Who supplies water and fire protection?
- Town water and wastewater. The Town of Georgetown runs a Water and Wastewater department. Confirm service for each address.
- Fire. Clear Creek Fire Authority covers Georgetown.
- 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.
What do homes in Georgetown cost?
- Town typical value. Zillow typical home value $471,000, August 2026.
- Clear Creek County sales. Single-family median sale price $677,000, Jan-Aug 2026 (Colorado Association of REALTORS).
- Compared with Idaho Springs. Idaho Springs' Zillow typical value was $481,000 in August 2026, 16 minutes closer to Denver without traffic.
Zillow typical home value (ZHVI, Aug 2026) is an estimate across all homes, not a sale price.
What should I check before buying in Georgetown?
- 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 commute passes CDOT's Floyd Hill rebuild east of Idaho Springs, which finishes in 2029.
- 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).
- Historic rules. Ask the town what exterior rules apply before you plan changes to an older home.
Call or text the Kenna Real Estate Group at 303-955-4220 to ask what is for sale in Georgetown now.
Questions
Quick answers.
How far is Georgetown, Colorado from Denver?
44.8 miles and 60 minutes to downtown Denver without traffic (OSRM route, Sept. 24, 2026).
What is the elevation of Georgetown, CO?
8,518 feet by USGS point elevation.
What is the typical home value in Georgetown?
$471,000, Zillow typical home value, August 2026.
Is Guanella Pass open in winter?
No. CDOT closes it on or near Nov. 26 and reopens it Memorial Day weekend.
Sources
- Zillow Research ZHVI, city typical home value, Aug 2026
- OSRM public router: drive miles and minutes without traffic, run Sept. 24, 2026
- CDOT: Guanella Pass Scenic Byway
- Town of Georgetown: water and wastewater
- Clear Creek Fire Authority
- Colorado Association of REALTORS, Clear Creek County market update, Jan-Aug 2026
- CDOT: 2025 Traction Law requirements
- CDOT: I-70 Floyd Hill project
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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