Ski Ranches Real Estate, Telluride
Ski Ranches is an established residential subdivision in the hills southwest of Telluride, Colorado, and one of the more attainable ways into the Telluride-area market. It is a community of homes and wooded homesites on larger lots with mountain and forest settings — a quieter, more rural alternative to town and the ski base, reached by road rather than on foot. Despite the name, it is a drive to the lifts, which is part of why its pricing sits below the in-town and slopeside markets.
Ski Ranches, Telluride active listings as of May 31, 2026 · Mountain Rose Realty IDX (Telluride / REcolorado MLS feed)
What does Ski Ranches real estate cost?
As of May 31, 2026, there were 5 active Ski Ranches listings with a median list price of about $1,190,000, an average near $888 per square foot, and asking prices from roughly $797,000 to $3,495,000, according to the Mountain Rose Realty IDX feed from the Telluride/REcolorado MLS. Those numbers tell the area's story: Ski Ranches is among the more accessible entry points to owning near Telluride, with a per-square-foot figure well below in-town condos or slopeside homes. What you trade for that value is proximity — Ski Ranches is a road-access subdivision in the forested hills, not a walk-to-lift location, so daily access to the resort and town means driving. For buyers who prioritize space, trees, and a lower entry price over ski-in/ski-out convenience, it is one of the better-value pockets in the immediate Telluride area. Inventory is small, so listings turn over individually and are worth tracking with alerts.
What to know about the Ski Ranches name
The subdivision's name can mislead buyers: Ski Ranches is a residential community in the hills near Telluride, not a ski-in/ski-out enclave. Access to the lifts and the gondola is by road, a short drive away. That distinction matters when comparing it to genuine slopeside inventory in Mountain Village or the ski-access homes closer to the resort. The upside of the location is exactly what the name's reality implies — more land, more privacy, and lower pricing than the on-mountain markets.
Who Ski Ranches suits
Ski Ranches tends to appeal to buyers who want a home or wooded lot with room to breathe at a more attainable price than town, and who are comfortable driving to the slopes and Main Street. It is a practical choice for full-time residents, value-focused second-home buyers, and those building on a forested homesite. For buyers comparing the entry tiers around Telluride, see Telluride homes under $2 million and the full Telluride real estate overview.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much do homes in Ski Ranches cost?
- As of May 31, 2026, the median list price in Ski Ranches was about $1,190,000 across 5 active listings, per the Mountain Rose Realty IDX feed. Prices ranged from roughly $797,000 to $3,495,000, averaging about $888 per square foot. It is one of the more attainable areas near Telluride.
- Is Ski Ranches ski-in/ski-out?
- No — despite the name, Ski Ranches is a residential subdivision in the forested hills near Telluride, reached by road, not a ski-in/ski-out enclave. Access to the lifts and gondola is a short drive away. Genuine slopeside inventory is found in Mountain Village and the ski-access areas closer to the resort.
- Why is Ski Ranches cheaper than Telluride?
- Because it trades proximity for value — it is a road-access area in the hills rather than a walkable in-town or slopeside location, so its per-square-foot pricing sits well below central Telluride. Buyers get more land and privacy for the price. The trade-off is driving to town and the slopes.
- Where is Ski Ranches located?
- Ski Ranches is in the hills southwest of the Town of Telluride, Colorado, in San Miguel County, a short drive from town and the ski resort. It is a more rural, forested setting on larger lots. Daily access to amenities is by car.
- Is Ski Ranches a good value near Telluride?
- For buyers who prioritize space, trees, and a lower entry price over ski-in/ski-out convenience, Ski Ranches is one of the better-value pockets in the immediate Telluride area. Its median sits near $1.19 million versus much higher figures in town and on the mountain. The trade-off is the drive to the slopes.