Park City, Utah is an amazing place to live. With so much to offer, it’s no wonder that tourists, families, and adventure seekers flock to the Park City area every year to explore the mountains –and many consider making Park City their permanent home. If you’ve been considering a move to the Park City area, here are the top six reasons to Choose Park City for Real Estate.
1. Luxurious Amenities
If a luxurious lifestyle is what you’re after, you’d be hard-pressed to top real estate in Park City. The area is home to a number of high-end amenities, with a variety of five-star resorts, and amazing restaurants, spas, nightclubs, taverns, and much more. The Park City area also has one of the biggest luxury real estate markets — not just in the United States, but anywhere around the globe.
Moreover, Park City has some of the biggest homes for aspiring entrepreneurs, successful business owners, professional athletes, artists, and others. And with so many luxurious amenities in the surrounding area, Park City attracts people from around the world, which has helped the city and surrounding areas to grow rapidly.
Yet another reason to consider Park City, Utah real estate: High Star Ranch is just a short 15 minute drive from Park City, tucked into the beautiful Kamas Valley. High Star Ranch offers six distinct residential neighborhoods currently under development, with exceptionally crafted homes thoughtfully designed by local architect Rick Brighton. Owning Park City real estate at High Star Ranch truly offers a living experience unlike any other. Contact Us today to learn more about available properties and to get started planning your ideal mountain escape.
2. Climate
The area is also known for its amazing climate, making ownership of real estate in Park City even more appealing. If you choose to live here, rest assured that you will enjoy the magic of four distinct seasons. From spectacular summers and snowy winters to breathtaking fall leaves and beautiful spring flowers, you will be amazed by the ubiquitous natural beauty that defines the area all year round.
Every one of the seasons in Park City offers unique recreational opportunities — like boating on the lake, rock climbing, or hiking during the summer, or skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing through feather-light powder snow in the winter. Some of the ski resorts even convert from downhill skiing to downhill mountain biking with the changing seasons, providing challenge and adventure for even the best riders from around the world.
3. Mountain Life
If you love living in the mountains and the lifestyle that comes with it, then owning Park City real estate is for you. There is no doubt that Park City offers some of the best mountain living in the world. Because of Utah’s high desert climate, Park City has some of the best snow on earth along with some of the most beautiful resorts to experience.
From skiing to mountain biking, the Park City area provides year-round recreation opportunities for the adventurous at heart. And if spectating is more your speed, you’ll also find numerous amateur and professional events throughout the year where you can witness the best in the world competing in everything from ski jumping to downhill mountain biking.
4. Great Schools
The school system in the Park City area is widely renowned as one of the best in the state, and is known for its highly ranked academics as well as athletics. If you choose to purchase Park City real estate, school-aged students will have opportunities for numerous extracurricular activities from music, dancing, and drama to a variety of mountain sports like skiing, snowboarding and mountain biking. With a vibrant arts and culture scene in Park City, there is truly something for everyone — with just as many opportunities to get involved in the arts as there are to enjoy the great outdoors.
5. The Largest Ski Resorts In North America
Park City, Utah is home to Park City Mountain Resort (which now includes Canyons Resort) and Deer Valley Ski Resort. These mountains were among the host venues of the 2002 Olympic Games and continue to attract millions of visitors each year, with thousands of acres of terrain and some of the highest snowfall totals among resorts anywhere in the West.
These resorts offer both season and day passes for adults and kids, though if you’re considering purchasing real estate in Park City, you’ll want to take advantage of the cost savings of a season pass. Private and group lessons are available at all resorts, as well as rentals of skis, snowboards and bikes. The resort villages are also home to numerous restaurants, music events, festivals and many other attractions throughout the year. Living in the Park City area offers seemingly endless adventures for you and your family.
The Utah Olympic Park is another local attraction worth visiting. This park hosted the ski jump, bobsled, and luge events during the 2002 Olympic Winter Games and is just a few miles away from High Star Ranch. You can still see actual Olympians training there year-round, as well as take a bobsled ride, watch a freestyle aerial ski show (even in the summer) and push your limits on one of several ropes courses.
6. High Star Ranch
Life at High Star Ranch is a little different. Yes, you can build your dream home — but instead of being packed in alongside a golf course, you’ll have 2.2 million acres of pristine Uinta wilderness right in your backyard. Enjoy the serenity of wide-open spaces and endless adventures outside your front door, in a unique mountain community that’s more country and less club.
Thanks to 16 miles of professionally built single track trails, onsite equestrian facilities, and Rhodes Valley Outfitters just up the road, you’ll enjoy year-round adventures like hiking, biking, fishing, horseback riding, snowshoeing, and much more. At the nearby DeJoria Center, you can take in a concert or grab a drink and a bite to eat inside our State Road Tavern & Restaurant. Just minutes away from Park City, you’re always close to skiing, snowboarding, dining, shopping, and entertainment.
These are just a few of the reasons you should consider buying real estate in the Park City area.
Who knows how many more you’ll discover when you come visit? To learn more about all the amazing opportunities that come with purchasing Park City real estate at High Star Ranch, Contact Us today to schedule a tour of one of our model homes.