Where Park City Ski Homes Are Located and What They Actually Cost
True ski-in/ski-out single-family homes in Park City are concentrated in a small number of neighborhoods across three resort bases: Deer Valley Resort, Canyons Village, and Park City Mountain Resort. Unlike ski condos, which number in the thousands across Park City, ski-access detached homes represent a significantly smaller inventory pool. Over the past several years, roughly 125 ski-access single-family homes have sold in these areas, and the supply of available listings rarely exceeds a few dozen at any given time.
Prices for ski homes range from approximately $2.8 million in Old Town to over $39 million in The Colony at White Pine Canyon. But price alone does not explain value. Access quality, lot size, rental eligibility, HOA structure, and the specific neighborhood within a resort all influence both the value of a ski home and its performance over time.
This page covers only single-family ski homes. For ski condos, see Park City ski condos for sale. For a broader view of all ski-access property types, visit the Park City ski properties page.
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Where Ski Homes Are Located | Side-by-Side Comparison | Deer Valley Ski Homes | Old Town / Park City Mountain | Canyons Village and The Colony | Deer Valley Expansion | Price Ranges by Area | Rental and Investment Outlook | How to Evaluate Ski Access | Year-Round Ownership | Why Owners and Sellers Call Derrik | FAQ | Current Listings
Where Park City Ski Homes Are Located
Ski-in/ski-out single-family homes are found in four distinct zones, each with its own character, pricing tier, and buyer profile.
Deer Valley Resort offers ski homes across three sub-areas: Deer Crest (gated, Jordanelle-facing, typically $5.9M to $16.85M), Upper Deer Valley (Silver Lake and Sterling base areas, $4M to $14.9M), and Empire Pass (newer construction, highest per-square-foot values in Deer Valley, $7.4M to $23.5M). Deer Valley accounts for the largest share of ski-home sales by volume.
Old Town / Park City Mountain Resort provides ski-home access primarily through the Kings Crown development, Woodside Avenue, and a handful of legacy lots near the Town Lift and Park City Mountain base. This zone offers the lowest entry point for ski homes, starting at around $2.8 million, and typically features the strongest short-term rental demand due to its proximity to Historic Main Street.
Canyons Village / The Colony at White Pine Canyon is anchored by The Colony, a gated community with multi-acre estate lots and direct ski access to Canyons Village terrain. Colony ski homes have sold from $8 million to $39.6 million in recent years. Timberwolf Estates, Dutch Draw at Canyon Estates, and White Pine Ranches also offer ski-home products in this zone, generally at lower price points than Colony.
Deer Valley Expansion / Mayflower Mountain is the newest ski corridor in Park City. The first new-construction ski homes in this zone have begun to close, including Marcella at Deer Valley. Home inventory here is still emerging, and most current opportunities are tied to branded resort-residential developments and new homesites.

Park City Ski Home Comparison by Area
This comparison is based on closed MLS sales of ski-access single-family homes. Prices, access types, and rental profiles reflect actual transaction data rather than active listing prices.
Deer Crest
Price range: $5.9M to $16.85M
Median sold price: $12.5M
Avg price per SF: ~$1,334
Access: Ski-to-door, named trails, gated community
Rentals: Most allow nightly with 7-day minimums
Lot sizes: 0.65 to 1.0+ acres
Typical home: 6,400 to 13,000+ SF, built 2002 to 2024
Best for: Buyers prioritizing privacy, gated security, large-format homes, and Jordanelle Reservoir views
Upper Deer Valley
Price range: $4M to $14.9M
Median sold price: $7.35M
Avg price per SF: ~$1,187
Access: Ski-to-door and project-level access, Silver Lake and Sterling lifts
Rentals: ~62% allow nightly, mixed minimum-stay rules
Lot sizes: 0.13 to 1.55 acres
Typical home: 4,400 to 11,000 SF, built 1982 to 2016
Best for: Buyers seeking established Deer Valley neighborhoods with proximity to Silver Lake Village amenities
Empire Pass
Price range: $7.4M to $23.5M
Median sold price: $13M
Avg price per SF: ~$1,866
Access: Ski-to-door and ski-out-of-door, Lady Morgan and Northside terrain
Rentals: ~92% allow nightly, mostly 1-day minimums
Lot sizes: 0.06 to 1.70 acres
Typical home: 4,600 to 11,000 SF, newer construction (2005 to 2025)
Best for: Buyers seeking the highest-finish product in Deer Valley with strong per-SF values and newer builds
Old Town / Park City Mountain
Price range: $2.8M to $9M (typical product)
Median sold price: $5.1M
Avg price per SF: ~$1,839
Access: Ski easement, ski-to-door, Town Lift proximity
Rentals: Nearly 100% allow nightly, 1-day minimums
Lot sizes: 0.02 to 0.06 acres (compact urban lots)
Typical home: 1,600 to 3,900 SF, built 1895 to 2025
Best for: Buyers who value walkability to Main Street, strong rental income potential, and a lower entry price
The Colony at White Pine Canyon
Price range: $8M to $39.6M
Median sold price: $13.4M
Avg price per SF: ~$1,575
Access: Ski-to-door, ski-out-of-door, Canyons Village terrain (skiers and snowboarders)
Rentals: Most restrict to 28+ day minimums or prohibit nightly
Lot sizes: 2 to 19 acres (estate-scale)
Typical home: 5,000 to 17,500 SF, built 2002 to 2025
Best for: Buyers seeking large-acreage estates, maximum privacy, snowboard-friendly access, and long-term hold appreciation
Deer Valley Expansion
Price range: $18.4M+ (limited data, first closings)
Access: New ski terrain, Mayflower Mountain corridor
Rentals: TBD by development and HOA
Typical home: Branded new construction, 8,000+ SF
Best for: Buyers interested in ground-floor positioning in a new ski corridor with branded resort-residential product
Deer Valley Ski Homes

Deer Valley is the largest concentration of ski-access single-family homes in the Park City market. Ski homes here are spread across three sub-areas, each with a distinct character and pricing profile.
Deer Crest
Deer Crest is a private, gated community with entrances at Lower Deer Valley and near the Jordanelle Reservoir. Homes here are large, ranging from approximately 6,400 to over 13,000 square feet on lots between 0.65 and 1.0+ acres. Eleven ski homes have sold in Deer Crest in recent years, with a median sale price of $12.5 million and an average of approximately $1,334 per square foot.
Access quality at Deer Crest is strong: most homes offer ski-to-door access to named Deer Valley runs. The lower per-square-foot cost relative to Empire Pass reflects the age and larger footprint of many Deer Crest homes, not inferior access. In fact, Deer Crest lots tend to be among the most private in all of Deer Valley, with sweeping views of the Jordanelle and Uinta Mountains. Approximately 75% of Deer Crest ski homes allow nightly rentals, typically with a 7-day minimum stay.
Drawback: Deer Crest's location on the northeast side of Deer Valley means longer drive times to Park City's Main Street corridor compared to Upper Deer Valley or Empire Pass.
Upper Deer Valley
Upper Deer Valley encompasses the neighborhoods closest to Silver Lake Village and the Sterling lift, including Bald Eagle Club, American Flag, Bellemont, Bellearbor, Evergreen, Knoll Estates, and The Cottages. This sub-area has the highest transaction volume among Deer Valley ski neighborhoods, with 31 closed sales in recent years.
Median sale price in Upper Deer Valley is $7.35 million, with an average of approximately $1,187 per square foot. Homes range widely in age (1982 to 2016) and size (4,400 to 11,000 square feet), giving buyers more options across price points than at Empire Pass or Deer Crest. Proximity to Silver Lake Village restaurants and the Deer Valley base area, and quick access to Park City's Main Street, make Upper Deer Valley popular with owners who use their homes year-round.
Rental eligibility in Upper Deer Valley varies by HOA. Roughly 62% of ski homes here allow nightly rentals, but minimum-stay rules differ from one subdivision to the next. Buyers evaluating rental income should verify HOA rental policies at the lot level, not just at the neighborhood level.
Drawback: Many homes in Upper Deer Valley were built in the 1990s, so interior finishes may not match the standard of Empire Pass or recent new construction without renovation.
Empire Pass
Empire Pass is the highest-elevation ski-home neighborhood in Deer Valley and consistently commands the highest per-square-foot values. Key subdivisions include Nakoma, Red Cloud, Paintbrush, and The Belles at Empire Pass. Twelve ski homes have sold here in recent years, with a median sale price of $13 million and an average of approximately $1,866 per square foot.
Empire Pass homes tend to be newer construction, with most built between 2005 and 2025. Access is primarily ski-to-door and ski-out-of-door to Lady Morgan and Northside terrain. Approximately 92% of Empire Pass ski homes allow nightly rentals, most with 1-day minimums, which is the strongest rental-eligible ratio in the Deer Valley ski-home market.
The Red Cloud subdivision within Empire Pass represents the upper tier, with three recent sales ranging from $14.9 million to $23.5 million on larger lots (1.0 to 1.7 acres). Nakoma offers somewhat more attainable pricing in the $7.4 million to $14.4 million range.
Drawback: Empire Pass is the most remote Deer Valley neighborhood by road. Winter in the area can require additional time, and the elevation means longer shoulder seasons with snow cover.
Old Town / Park City Mountain Ski Homes

Old Town Park City offers the most accessible entry point for ski-home ownership in the Park City market. Twenty-four ski-access single-family homes have sold here in recent years, with a median sale price of $5.1 million and an average of approximately $1,839 per square foot.
The majority of recent Old Town ski-home sales have occurred in Kings Crown, a newer development with modern construction (2020 to 2025) and direct ski-easement access to Park City Mountain Resort terrain. Kings Crown homes typically range from 2,000 to 3,900 square feet and have sold between $4 million and $7.3 million. Outside Kings Crown, ski homes along Woodside Avenue, Norfolk Avenue, and Parkwood Place provide additional options, though inventory is limited.
The greatest advantage of Old Town ski homes is their dual positioning: direct resort access and a walking distance to Historic Main Street restaurants, shops, and nightlife. For buyers who plan to use a ski home as a nightly rental property, this combination is difficult to replicate anywhere else in Park City. Nearly 100% of Old Town ski homes allow nightly rentals with 1-day minimum stays.
The per-square-foot price in Old Town is notably high, averaging $1,839, which reflects lot scarcity and strong rental demand rather than home size. Most Old Town ski homes sit on compact urban lots (0.02 to 0.06 acres), so buyers seeking acreage or estate-scale privacy will not find it here.
Drawback: Lot sizes are small, many homes share walls or lot lines, and parking can be constrained in the winter. Old Town ski homes are not estate-format properties.
Canyons Village and The Colony at White Pine Canyon

The Canyons Village side of Park City's combined resort offers ski-home product in several neighborhoods, but The Colony at White Pine Canyon dominates this market. Of 35 ski-home sales in the Canyons zone in recent years, 32 were in The Colony.
The Colony at White Pine Canyon
The Colony is a gated community with multi-acre homesites (typically 2 to 19 acres) and direct ski-in/ski-out access to Canyons Village terrain. Colony homes have sold from $8 million to $39.6 million, with a median of approximately $13.4 million. The average price per square foot is approximately $1,575, and home sizes range from 5,000 to over 17,500 square feet.
The Colony is the only ski-home neighborhood in Park City that accommodates both skiers and snowboarders, since it provides access to Canyons Village (Deer Valley is skier-only). Lots in The Colony are the largest of any ski-home community in the market, and the gated nature of the development offers estate-level privacy that no other ski neighborhood can match.
The primary trade-off for Colony owners is rental eligibility. Most Colony homes restrict short-term rentals to 28-day minimums or prohibit nightly rentals entirely. Buyers who prioritize nightly rental revenue should evaluate Colony carefully against Deer Valley or Old Town options. Colony owners tend to be lifestyle-driven buyers making long-term holds, and the appreciation profile of Colony reflects scarcity and exclusivity rather than income yield.
Other Canyons Village Ski Homes
Timberwolf Estates, Dutch Draw at Canyon Estates, and White Pine Ranches offer additional ski-home options in the Canyons zone. Pricing in these neighborhoods typically ranges from $5 million to $11.2 million. Lot sizes are smaller than Colony (0.3 to 1.1 acres), and the homes are generally built between 2001 and 2018. These neighborhoods suit buyers who want Canyons Village ski access without the Colony price point or acreage commitment.
Drawback: Colony's rental restrictions limit income potential for absentee owners. The Colony also requires HOA transfer fees (typically 1% of purchase price, paid by the buyer) that add to the acquisition cost.
Deer Valley Expansion / Mayflower Mountain
The Deer Valley Expansion along the Mayflower Mountain corridor is the newest ski zone in Park City's market. The first ski-home closings in this area have begun, including Marcella at Deer Valley, which recorded a sale at $18.4 million ($2,301 per square foot) for a 7,997-square-foot new-construction home in late 2025.
This corridor is still in the early stages of development. Current opportunities are primarily tied to branded resort-residential projects and new homesites. Inventory depth for resale ski homes does not yet exist here. Buyers considering the Deer Valley Expansion should approach it as a ground-floor positioning opportunity in a new ski corridor, not as a mature resale market.
Rental policies, HOA structures, and long-term community norms are still being established. The pricing data will become more meaningful as additional closings occur over the coming years.
How Much Does a Ski Home Cost in Park City?
Ski-home pricing in Park City varies by area, access quality, lot size, home age, finish level, and rental eligibility. The following ranges are based on closed MLS sales data.
Old Town / Park City Mountain: $2.8 million to $9 million for typical product. Per-square-foot averages around $1,839. Entry-level ski homes in this zone are often newer Kings Crown builds priced between $4 million and $5.5 million. Legacy Old Town lots with older homes can trade below $4 million, while premium new construction along Woodside Avenue has exceeded $8.9 million.
Upper Deer Valley: $4 million to $14.9 million. Per-square-foot averages around $1,187, reflecting larger home sizes and a wider range of construction vintages. Buyers can enter Upper Deer Valley near $4 million for a 1980s-era home on a strong lot, while fully updated or newer homes in Bald Eagle Club and American Flag have sold above $11 million.
Deer Crest: $5.9 million to $16.85 million. Per square foot averages around $1,334. Deer Crest homes are uniformly large (6,400 to 13,000+ square feet), which keeps the per-square-foot figure lower than Empire Pass despite similar or higher total purchase prices.
Empire Pass: $7.4 million to $23.5 million. Per-square-foot averages around $1,866, the highest in the Deer Valley ski-home market. Empire Pass commands a premium because of newer construction, high-elevation positioning, and strong access to Lady Morgan terrain.
Canyons Village / The Colony: $5 million to $39.6 million. Colony homes account for the highest total price of ski homes in Park City, driven by estate-scale lots and large home footprints. Non-Colony Canyons ski homes (Timberwolf, Dutch Draw, White Pine Ranches) trade from $5 million to $11.2 million.
Deer Valley Expansion: $18.4 million (single recorded sale). Pricing here will evolve as more products come to market.
Rental and Investment Outlook for Ski Homes
Ski homes behave differently from ski condos as investment properties. Transaction volumes are lower, supply is more constrained, and the buyer pool is narrower. The rental profile of a ski home depends on its location, HOA restrictions, minimum-stay requirements, and local zoning.
Old Town offers the strongest short-term rental environment for ski homes. Nearly 100% of Old Town ski homes allow nightly rentals with 1-day minimums, and the proximity to Main Street drives consistent demand during ski season and summer events.
Empire Pass also has strong rental eligibility, with approximately 92% of ski homes allowing nightly stays. However, Empire Pass homes are typically higher-value properties, so the yield as a percentage of purchase price may be lower than in Old Town.
Upper Deer Valley has mixed rental eligibility. Approximately 62% of ski homes allow nightly rentals, but minimum-stay rules vary by HOA. Buyers should verify rental terms before assuming income potential.
Deer Crest allows nightly rentals in most homes, but with 7-day minimums. This limits the number of bookable windows compared to 1-day-minimum properties.
The Colony is the most restrictive ski-home market for short-term rentals. Most homes require 28-day minimums or prohibit nightly rentals entirely. Colony values are driven by scarcity, acreage, and lifestyle, not by rental income. Buyers seeking yield should look elsewhere.
Across all areas, ski-home owners should factor in property management fees, HOA dues, transfer fees (common in gated communities), maintenance on larger homes, and the seasonal nature of rental demand. A strong property manager who understands the ski-home market is not optional for absentee owners.
How to Evaluate Ski Access in a Home
Not all "ski-in/ski-out" is the same. Access quality varies significantly, even within the same neighborhood. Before buying a ski home, understand the specific type of access each property offers.
Ski-to-door: The home sits directly on a ski run. You can ski from the door to a lift and ski back to the door at the end of the day. This is the highest-quality access and commands the strongest premium.
Ski-out-of-door: You can ski out from the home to reach a lift, but the return route may require a short walk, shuttle, or different path. This is common in neighborhoods with slight topographic separation from the main runs.
Ski-into-project / Ski-out-of-project: The neighborhood or development has a shared ski corridor. You may walk a short distance within the project to reach the ski access point. This is standard in many Empire Pass and Canyons Village developments.
Ski easement access: The subdivision holds a deeded ski easement across adjoining property to connect to resort terrain. Access is real but may involve a short traverse or connector run. Kings Crown in Old Town uses this model.
Access that looks better on paper: Some properties are marketed as ski-in/ski-out, but the actual connection to lift-served terrain is steep, narrow, or requires traversing a cat track. Always walk the access route in winter conditions before making a decision. A property's position relative to the nearest lift matters more than its proximity to a ski run boundary.
Ski access classification directly affects resale value. A home with true ski-to-door access on a named run will consistently trade above a home with project-level or easement-based access in the same neighborhood.
Using Your Ski Home Year-Round
Most buyers initially consider a ski home for winter use. What frequently changes after the first year is the amount of time owners spend at the property during the summer and fall.
Park City's summer climate ranges from 75 to 85 degrees during the day, with cool nights, making it one of the few mountain towns where outdoor use extends well into October. Hiking, mountain biking, access to Jordanelle and Deer Creek reservoirs, and proximity to destinations like Moab and Yellowstone add value beyond ski season.
The Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is approximately 35 minutes from most Park City ski neighborhoods. SLC offers nonstop service to Los Angeles (2 hours), New York (4.5 hours), Chicago, Dallas, Miami, and international destinations including Paris and Amsterdam. For buyers comparing ski-home locations across western states, this airport access is a measurable advantage. Owners consistently report using their properties more than anticipated due to the short travel time from SLC to their front doors.
Homes positioned on or near ski terrain also benefit from elevation, tree coverage, and mountain views that make the property enjoyable when the lifts are not running. Fall in particular is a strong draw, with aspen color change visible from most ski-home neighborhoods in September and October.
Selling a Ski Home in Park City Requires More Than MLS Exposure
Ski homes are not commodity real estate. A 6,000-square-foot home in Deer Crest and a 6,000-square-foot home in Old Town share almost nothing in common, even though both are technically ski-in/ski-out. Access quality, neighborhood reputation, lot position, view corridor, rental history, HOA structure, and buyer profile all shape pricing.
Owners considering a sale should work with an agent who understands the specific differences between Deer Crest, Empire Pass, Upper Deer Valley, Old Town, The Colony, and the emerging Deer Valley Expansion. Generic "luxury listing" marketing does not serve ski-home sellers well. The buyer pool for a $14 million Colony estate is fundamentally different from that for a $5 million Kings Crown home, and the marketing strategy should reflect that.
High-end ski-home sellers often benefit from a dual-exposure strategy that includes both public MLS marketing and quiet, off-market outreach to qualified buyers. Timing also matters: listing a ski home during peak winter demand typically generates more qualified showings than listing in summer, though off-season buyers tend to be more serious about closing.
With nearly 20 years of experience in the Park City and Deer Valley ski-home market, Derrik Carlson has sold ski properties across every major ski neighborhood covered on this page. For a confidential conversation about your property's value and positioning, contact Derrik at 435.200.5478 or Carlson@RealEstateInParkCity.com.
Frequently Asked Questions About Park City Ski Homes
What areas in Park City have true ski-in/ski-out homes?
Ski-in/ski-out single-family homes are located in Deer Crest, Upper Deer Valley, Empire Pass, Old Town (primarily Kings Crown and Woodside Avenue), The Colony at White Pine Canyon, Timberwolf Estates, Dutch Draw at Canyon Estates, and the emerging Deer Valley Expansion corridor.
What is the difference between a ski home and a ski condo in Park City?
A ski home is a detached single-family residence with its own lot and private ski access or shared ski easement. Ski condos are attached units within a multi-unit building or complex. Ski homes trade at significantly higher prices, have lower inventory, and offer more privacy and outdoor space than condos. Rental rules, HOA structures, and maintenance responsibilities also differ between the two.
What is the price range for ski homes in Deer Valley, Old Town, and The Colony?
Based on recent closed sales, Old Town ski homes range from approximately $2.8 million to $9 million. Upper Deer Valley ranges from $4 million to $14.9 million. Deer Crest ranges from $5.9 million to $16.85 million. Empire Pass ranges from $7.4 million to $23.5 million. The Colony at White Pine Canyon ranges from $8 million to $39.6 million.
Which Park City ski-home neighborhoods allow short-term rentals?
Old Town has the highest nightly rental eligibility, with nearly 100% of ski homes allowing 1-day minimum stays. Empire Pass is also highly rental-eligible (~92%). Upper Deer Valley allows nightly rentals in approximately 62% of ski homes, with varying minimum-stay rules. Deer Crest allows rentals in most homes with 7-day minimums. The Colony is the most restrictive, with most homes requiring 28-day minimums or prohibiting nightly rentals.
Is Deer Valley or Canyons Village better for ski-home ownership?
It depends on the buyer's priorities. Deer Valley offers a skier-only mountain with strong rental eligibility, established neighborhoods, and a range of price points from $4 million to $23.5 million. Canyons Village, anchored by The Colony, offers the largest lots, the most privacy, snowboard access, and the highest ceiling for total price (up to $39.6 million). Colony is better suited to lifestyle-driven buyers, while Deer Valley may better serve owners who want rental flexibility.
Are there new ski-home opportunities in the Deer Valley Expansion?
Yes. The Deer Valley Expansion along the Mayflower Mountain corridor has begun producing new ski-home products. Marcella at Deer Valley recorded its first closing at $18.4 million in 2025. Additional branded developments and homesites are in progress. This area is still in early stages, and inventory depth for resale homes does not yet exist.
What does ski-in/ski-out actually mean for a single-family home?
Ski-in/ski-out means the property has a direct or near-direct connection to lift-served ski terrain. For single-family homes, this can range from true ski-to-door access on a named run to project-level access via a shared corridor or deeded ski easement. Access quality varies widely, and the distinction between ski-to-door and ski-into-project materially affects property value.
Do I need a buyer's agent when buying a ski home in Park City?
A ski home is a complex purchase. Access classifications, HOA rental rules, transfer fees, easement terms, and neighborhood-specific value drivers all require evaluation beyond what a listing agent can provide on the seller's behalf. A buyer's agent who understands the differences among Park City's ski neighborhoods can prevent costly missteps and identify value not visible in the listing data.
What should sellers know before listing a ski home in Park City?
Ski-home pricing is highly specific to access quality, neighborhood, lot position, finish level, and rental profile. Sellers should work with an agent who can evaluate comparable sales in the appropriate submarket, not just across Park City as a whole. Dual-exposure strategies (MLS and off-market) are common for higher-end ski homes. Timing the listing for peak-demand periods and preparing the home for winter showings can influence both price and time on the market.
For questions about buying or selling a ski home in Park City or Deer Valley, contact Derrik Carlson at 435.200.5478 or Carlson@RealEstateInParkCity.com.
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