Telluride & the San Juans · Southwest Colorado
Telluride Area Communities
Eight mountain towns within reach of Telluride, from the ski resort to ranch country. 487 homes for sale today.
Find the town that fits
Each town has its own setting, rules and price range. The historic town of Telluride and the ski village above it sit at the center; Placerville, Ophir and Rico are smaller and quieter; Ridgway, Ouray and Silverton are full towns of their own, farther out.
San Miguel County
Telluride
A historic mining town in a San Juan box canyon, with ski, trail and gondola access from town.
94 for sale · median ask $3.07M
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San Miguel County
Mountain Village
The ski town at the base of Telluride Ski Resort, linked to historic Telluride by a free gondola.
94 for sale · median ask $3.71M
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San Miguel County
Placerville
Unincorporated river and ranch country where Highway 145 meets Highway 62, about 15 miles from Telluride.
46 for sale · median ask $2.1M
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San Miguel County
Ophir
A tiny residential town at about 9,700 feet, off Highway 145 between Telluride and Lizard Head Pass.
12 for sale · median ask $1.35M
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Ouray County
Ridgway
A year-round ranch town where US 550 meets Highway 62, beneath the Sneffels Range.
148 for sale · median ask $617K
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Ouray County
Ouray
A Victorian mining town and the Ouray County seat, set in a steep bowl of San Juan peaks.
33 for sale · median ask $747K
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Dolores County
Rico
A historic mining town on the Dolores River, about 28 miles south of Telluride over Lizard Head Pass.
19 for sale · median ask $435K
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San Juan County
Silverton
The San Juan County seat, a National Historic Landmark mining town at about 9,300 feet on US 550.
41 for sale · median ask $415K
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Compare the towns
| Town | County | Elevation | To Telluride | For sale | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telluride | San Miguel | 8,750 ft | — | 94 | $3.07M |
| Mountain Village | San Miguel | 9,500 ft | Free gondola | 94 | $3.71M |
| Placerville | San Miguel | 7,400 ft | 15 miles | 46 | $2.1M |
| Ophir | San Miguel | 9,700 ft | — | 12 | $1.35M |
| Ridgway | Ouray | 6,985 ft | 40 miles | 148 | $617K |
| Ouray | Ouray | 7,800 ft | 50 miles | 33 | $747K |
| Rico | Dolores | 8,825 ft | 28 miles | 19 | $435K |
| Silverton | San Juan | 9,318 ft | 70 miles | 41 | $415K |
Live MLS listings as of November 7, 2026. Medians mix condos, homes and land, and are asking prices, not sale prices.
Common questions
How many homes are for sale in the Telluride area right now?
As of November 7, 2026, 487 homes, condominiums and lots were listed for sale across Telluride, Mountain Village, Placerville, Ophir, Ridgway, Ouray, Rico and Silverton. Inventory changes daily, so check current listings for the latest count.
Which town near Telluride has the lowest asking prices?
As of November 7, 2026, Silverton had the lowest median asking price of the towns we cover, at $415K, and Mountain Village the highest, at $3.71M. Medians mix condos, homes and land, and asking prices are not sale prices, so compare the same property type in each town.
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