Living in Silverton
Year-Round Adventure
Why Silverton?
Silverton is the beating heart of Colorado’s high alpine frontier. At 9,318 feet with the entire town designated a National Historic Landmark, Silverton offers an unmatched combination of mining heritage, extreme outdoor recreation, and genuine mountain grit.
Home to Silverton Mountain (North America’s highest and steepest ski area) and the iconic Durango & Silverton Railroad, this town attracts a breed of mountain lover who thrives in dramatic terrain and values community forged by shared challenge.
This is mountain living for the adventurous at heart — where the landscape demands respect and rewards those who embrace it.
Lifestyle
Life in Silverton
Year-Round Adventure
Silverton Mountain for extreme skiing, jeep trails, backcountry access, and some of the most challenging terrain in North America.
Durango & Silverton Railroad
The historic narrow-gauge railroad connects Silverton to Durango, drawing visitors from around the world and anchoring the town’s tourism economy.
National Historic Landmark
The entire town is a designated historic district, with Victorian storefronts, miners’ homes, and a living connection to Colorado’s mining past.
Extreme Alpine Setting
Surrounded by 13,000- and 14,000-foot peaks, Silverton sits in one of the most dramatic alpine basins in the Rocky Mountains.
Resilient Community
A year-round population of roughly 650 who choose to live here despite the challenges — deep snow, remote access, and long winters that forge strong bonds.
Silverton
Real Estate Overview
Silverton’s real estate market offers historic homes, mountain cabins, and vacant lots at price points well below Telluride. The market is small but active, driven by buyers seeking adventure, authenticity, and an alternative to conventional resort communities.
Properties range from renovated Victorian homes on Blair Street to rustic cabins in the surrounding mining districts. The rental market is strong in summer due to railroad tourism and jeep trail access.
View Properties in Silverton →Is Silverton Right for You?
Silverton may be an ideal fit if you:
- Thrive on outdoor adventure and extreme alpine terrain
- Appreciate mining history and National Historic Landmark preservation
- Want an affordable mountain property with strong rental potential
- Enjoy a tight-knit community forged by shared challenge and isolation
- Are drawn to Silverton Mountain, jeep trails, and backcountry exploration
Our Perspective
Silverton is not for the faint of heart, but for those who are drawn to it, nothing else compares. The combination of extreme terrain, historic character, and genuine community creates a lifestyle that is both demanding and deeply rewarding.
We help clients understand the realities of Silverton living — from winter access to infrastructure considerations — while identifying properties that match their vision for mountain life.
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