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113 W. Columbia Ave., Telluride, Colorado 81435 -

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  • Builder:Multiple Builders
  • Price Range:$ - $
  • Home Type:
    Town home, Attached Villa, Single Family Home
  • Number of Homes:
  • New / Resale: Both
  • Age Restriction:No Restrictionis
  • Gated:No
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 History
 
The San Juan Mountains was utilized by Ute Indians as a summer camp for centuries and was named in the 1700s by the Spanish voyagers. It attracted fortune seekers to the state of Colorado with images of gold and silver, and in mid-1870s, a tent camp was built in the valley underneath, and the Sheridan Mine was the pioneer in a series of local claims. The area was initially called Columbia, became a town in the year 1878, and then replace     d its name to Telluride.
 
The town flourished with the arrival of railroad in 1890, and a mixture of settlers who search for luck turned the town into a prospering community with a population of 5,000 residents. Success abounded, and the town was filled with exciting possibilities. However, when the price of silver collapsed in 1893 after the First World War, the mining boom fell into pieces. Miners left, and Telluride’s population slowly diminished from thousands to hundreds.
 
The town reinvented itself in the 1970s, and a different type of gold, the well-known powder, was mined. In 1972, the time when Telluride Ski Resort was opened, the community’s atmosphere changed and spun back to high gear. Apart from skiing, performing arts, festivals, cultural events and music were founded and sprang through the seasons. At present, Telluride is known for its breathtaking ambiance and first-class skiing.
 
Area and Climate
 
Telluride is the country seat and most populated town of San Miguel County located in the southwestern part of Colorado. It lies in a box canyon, with cliffs and steep forested mountains surrounding it. The old mining operations’ several weathered ruins dot the hillsides, and a gondola connects the town with Mountain Village, its companion town, at the base of the ski area. The community and the surrounding place have been prominently featured in pop culture and are the subject of numerous famous songs. Telluride is known for its ski slopes and ski resort during the winter season and also for its wide-ranging festival schedule throughout summer.
 
The town gets 23” of rain every year (lower than the US average of 37) and 170” of snowfall (higher than the US city average of 25). Natchez typically has 242 sunny days every year, with July having the highest temperature and January having the lowest temperature.
 
Real Estate and Cost of Living
 
2011’s mean price for all home units is $909,973, $918,038 for townhomes and other attached homes, $1,064,031 for detached units, $753,331 for 2-unit structures, $638,576 for 3- to 4-unit structures and $490,631 in 5-unit structures. 
 
The town’s cost of living in March 2012 is 112.1, which is higher than the US average of 100.
 
Lifestyle and Things to Do
 
Experience the thrill and adventures in Telluride all year long. Outdoor adventurers will be happy to know that every season provides its very own one-of-a-kind entertainment. Enjoy the snow in winter, and the Telluride Ski Resort is a place that offers top-notch playground in its own right. Furthermore, the town has more than 2,000 skiable acres that feature the latest Revelation Bowl launched for the 08/09 season, and with its unmatched terrain and powder, you can’t ask for anything more. 
Likewise, the town is home to modern lounges and historic saloons. The access to gondola gives you enough convenience to travel between Telluride and Mountain Village to enjoy a night out on the town with friends.
 
The Telluride Town Park is the core of nearly all activities. During summer, it is the go-to place for numerous music festivals a host to sand volleyball courts, softball fields, soccer fields, campgrounds, skate park, horseshoe pits, Frisbee golf course, outdoor pool that is open to everyone, fish pond for children, basketball courts, tennis courts, Imagination Station playground, and a lot more. During winter, you will find two ice skating rinks as well as a trail for Nordic skiing.

 

 

Amenities

  • Walking & Biking
  • Fitness Facility
  • Golf Course
 

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Property/Community Type : Town home
Golf Facility(Within 10 Mile Radius) : Yes
Coastal Area(Within 10 Mile Radius) : No
Mountain/foot hills area(Within 10 Mile Radius) : Yes
Lake Property(Within 10 Mile Radius) : No
College Town(College or University Within 15 Mile Radius) : No
Size of Community/Town(25 Mile Radius Estimated) :
Fitness Facility(Within 2 Mile Radius) : Yes

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