I-70 corridor
Idaho Springs, Colorado Homes, Including Floyd Hill
Idaho Springs is a Clear Creek County city on I-70, the first town past Floyd Hill heading west from Denver.
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Idaho Springs, Colorado is 32 miles and 44 minutes from downtown Denver without traffic (OSRM route, Sept. 24, 2026) at 7,527 feet by USGS point elevation. Zillow's typical home value was $481,000 in August 2026.
44 minutes to Denver.
32 miles without traffic on I-70, OSRM route.
$481,000.
Zillow typical home value for Idaho Springs, August 2026.
1,782 people.
Idaho Springs city, 2020 Census.
Floyd Hill to 2029.
CDOT's 8-mile rebuild from Idaho Springs to County Road 65 finishes in 2029.
| Town | Area | To downtown Denver | Elevation | Typical home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Springs Clear Creek County | I-70 corridor | 32.0 mi / 44 min | 7,527 ft | $481,000 |
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 Idaho Springs, Colorado?
- City. Idaho Springs is an incorporated city of 1,782 people (2020 Census) in Clear Creek County.
- Mount Blue Sky. The 49-mile Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway, the highest paved road in North America, starts in Idaho Springs (CDOT).
- Fire. Clear Creek Fire Authority covers Idaho Springs, Empire, Georgetown, Silver Plume and unincorporated Clear Creek County.
What is the Floyd Hill project?
- Scope. CDOT is rebuilding 8 miles of I-70 from Idaho Springs (Exit 241) to County Road 65 (Exit 248), adding a third westbound lane.
- Schedule. Westbound I-70 moves to its new alignment by the end of 2027, eastbound by the end of 2028, and the project finishes in 2029 (CDOT).
- Cost. CDOT's adjusted construction estimate is $905 million.
- For buyers. Expect construction closures and delays on the commute through 2029. Check COtrip.org for each week's work.
What do homes in Idaho Springs cost?
- City typical value. Zillow typical home value $481,000, August 2026.
- Clear Creek County sales. Single-family median sale price $677,000, Jan-Aug 2026 (Colorado Association of REALTORS).
- Floyd Hill homes. Zillow publishes no Floyd Hill value. Ask for sold comparables for a specific home.
Zillow typical home value (ZHVI, Aug 2026) is an estimate across all homes, not a sale price.
How do water service and winter driving work here?
- City water and sewer. The city bills water and sewer inside city limits. Outside limits, 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.
- 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).
What should I check before buying in Idaho Springs?
- Inside or outside city limits. Water, sewer and zoning follow city limits.
- Access road. Ask who plows the road to the house and how steep the driveway is before you write an offer.
- 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).
- Construction schedule. Check CDOT's Floyd Hill page for closures near the home you want.
Call or text the Kenna Real Estate Group at 303-955-4220 to ask what is for sale in Idaho Springs and Floyd Hill now.
Questions
Quick answers.
How far is Idaho Springs from Denver?
32 miles and 44 minutes to downtown Denver without traffic (OSRM route, Sept. 24, 2026).
When will the I-70 Floyd Hill project finish?
CDOT says westbound I-70 moves to its new alignment by the end of 2027, eastbound by the end of 2028, and the whole project finishes in 2029.
What is the typical home value in Idaho Springs, CO?
$481,000, Zillow typical home value, August 2026.
What is the elevation of Idaho Springs?
7,527 feet by USGS point elevation.
Which fire department covers Idaho Springs?
Clear Creek Fire Authority.
Sources
- Zillow Research ZHVI, city typical home value, Aug 2026
- OSRM public router: drive miles and minutes without traffic, run Sept. 24, 2026
- CDOT: I-70 Floyd Hill project
- Colorado Association of REALTORS, Clear Creek County market update, Jan-Aug 2026
- Clear Creek Fire Authority
- CDOT: Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway
- City of Idaho Springs: water and wastewater
- 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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