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About this page: The market data, HOA figures, building rules, and transaction history on this page are drawn from Park City MLS records covering 2015 through early 2026 and Colony community documentation. Analysis is provided by Derrik Carlson, Resort Real Estate Advisor at KW Park City Keller Williams Real Estate, with nearly 20 years of experience in Park City luxury, ski, and golf properties. Derrik has represented buyers and sellers at The Colony across multiple market cycles.
Last updated March 2026. Verify current figures with HOA documents and MLS data before any purchase or sale decision.
The Colony at White Pine Canyon: At a Glance
The Colony at White Pine Canyon Overview
The Colony at White Pine Canyon is a private, gated ski-in/ski-out estate community spanning 4,600-plus acres on the Canyons side of Park City Mountain Resort. With approximately 286 homesites and roughly 90% of the land permanently preserved as open space through conservation easements, it is the largest ski-in/ski-out community in North America by acreage. The ratio of land to homes is what sets The Colony apart from every other ski community: most owners are surrounded by forest, meadows, and mountain terrain rather than by neighboring structures.
There are no condominiums or townhomes here. Every property is a custom-built single-family estate, subject to review by the Architectural Review Committee before construction begins. That governance has maintained the character of the neighborhood through more than 30 years of development and multiple phases, and it is one of the structural reasons the community holds value through different market cycles.
The community is nearly built out. Very few vacant lots remain. Completed homes have ranged from approximately $8 million to well above $25 million in MLS-recorded transactions, with the all-time recorded high at $39.6 million. In 2025 alone, 10 homes closed with a combined volume of $178.7 million and an average sale price of $17.9 million.
For buyers evaluating the broader Canyons Village real estate market, The Colony stands apart. It is not a price tier above other Canyons Village neighborhoods. It is a different kind of ownership entirely.
Who The Colony Fits
It fits buyers who: want estate-scale acreage with direct ski-out from their own door, require gated privacy and separation from neighbors, are purchasing for long-term personal use or legacy, and are not dependent on rental income to justify the acquisition.
It does not fit buyers who want resort-village walkability, golf or full club amenities on-site, a property that pencils out for short-term rental yield, or a lower-commitment entry into the Park City mountain market.
Ultra-Luxury Ski Estate Ownership at The Colony ($10M+)
At $10 million and above, buyers at The Colony are not evaluating a ski property in the way most buyers approach that category. They are acquiring an on-mountain estate where the combination of acreage, privacy, ski access quality, and finite supply defines value. The scarcity is structural: 4,600-plus acres, approximately 286 homesites, 90% of the land preserved as permanent open space, and no mechanism to create additional supply within those gates.
What drives price at this level is not square footage. It is parcel placement, view corridor, ski line quality and ease of return, driveway grade and winter usability, build quality and mechanical systems, and how well the home functions as an estate rather than simply a large residence. A well-positioned 7,000-square-foot home on a six-acre parcel with direct groomed ski-out can outperform a 15,000-square-foot home on a less functional site in both daily use and resale liquidity.
The 2025 market data is instructive. 10 closed transactions, with an average sale price of $17.9 million and a total volume of $178.7 million, represented a 150% year-over-year increase. That is not a speculative market. It is a buyer profile that is largely insulated from mortgage rate environments and is acquiring for long-term reasons: lifestyle, privacy, legacy, and the certainty that the supply of comparable assets is fixed and declining.
For buyers who want a direct list of current opportunities above $10 million, including properties with limited public exposure, contact Derrik Carlson at 435.200.5478 or through the contact page. For the broader ultra-luxury market across Park City, see Park City Luxury Homes.
Ski Access, Lifts, and Private Trails at The Colony
Nearly every homesite at The Colony provides direct ski-in/ski-out access. Owners typically step from a dedicated ski room or mudroom directly onto groomed or powder terrain without shuttles, trail walks, or resort infrastructure between them and the mountain. That immediacy is the community's defining functional advantage.
The Quicksilver Gondola
The Quicksilver Gondola is located within the community and provides direct residential access to the broader terrain of Park City Mountain Resort. This lift sits at the heart of the Colony's ski infrastructure and is the primary connection for many homesites to the full resort network. For buyers evaluating specific parcels, proximity and sightlines to the Quicksilver Gondola are meaningful factors in daily winter use.
Private Trails and Phase 5 Access
The Colony's private trail network includes Blaise's Way, Snowonder, Dreamcatcher, and Flat Iron. Phase 5, the community's most recently developed area, adds a private gated ski run, a groomed cross-country trail, and a snowcat shuttle service for owners in that section. These amenities were purpose-built to serve the larger parcels deeper in the terrain, where direct chairlift proximity is reduced, but parcel quality and privacy are among the highest in the community.
Resort Lift Network
Additional lifts serving Colony homesites, depending on location, include the Ninety-Nine 90, Day Break, Dreamscape, Iron Mountain, Peak 5, Timberline, and Tombstone. Park City Mountain Resort spans approximately 7,300 combined acres and permits snowboarders on all terrain, distinguishing it from the nearby ski-only Deer Valley Resort. The Flatiron Lift connects the Canyons side to the Park City side, giving Colony owners access to the full resort footprint.
New Private Ski Lounge
A new members-only private ski lounge with full food and bar service is being built adjacent to the Quicksilver Gondola. This addition represents a meaningful upgrade to the Colony's on-mountain owner amenities and further distinguishes the community from other ski-access neighborhoods in the market.
Access quality is property-specific at The Colony. Snow conditions, parcel location within the community's phases, and the specific trail alignment from each homesite all affect the winter experience. Any serious buyer should evaluate ski access at the property level, ideally on snow, before making an offer. For a full view of ski-access options across Canyons Village, see our Canyons Village Ski-In/Ski-Out Properties page.
Year-Round Use: Summer at The Colony
The Colony's value proposition does not depend on winter alone. In summer, the same terrain that produces ski runs becomes access to 400-plus miles of hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails, including the Mid-Mountain Trail that runs through or adjacent to the community. Wildflower meadows, aspen groves, and open bowls define the landscape from late spring through fall, and the elevation keeps summer temperatures well below the valley floor.
Wildlife is part of the year-round character of The Colony. Moose, elk, and deer move through the terrain regularly. The community's 90% open space preservation is the structural reason that wildlife presence at this scale is possible so close to a major resort. For buyers who use their mountain property year-round, this is not incidental. It is part of what makes The Colony a fundamentally different ownership experience than a ski-access condo or a resort-adjacent townhome.
Heated outdoor living is standard in most Colony estates, including covered patios, outdoor kitchens, and, in many cases, heated driveways and walkways that serve a dual purpose across seasons. Phase 5's private groomed cross-country trail transitions to a summer trail corridor. A second clubhouse with a pool, restaurant, and gathering spaces is planned for the community, adding year-round amenity infrastructure that will further support the ownership experience. Select lots within The Colony permit horses, with the equestrian trail network extending off the property into the broader Wasatch terrain.
The Colony at White Pine Canyon Quick Facts
- Total Acreage: 4,600-plus acres
- Homesites: Approximately 286 (nearly built-out)
- Open Space: Approximately 90% permanently preserved via conservation easements
- Recognition: Widely recognized as the largest ski-in/ski-out community in North America by acreage
- Resort: Park City Mountain Resort (Vail Resorts), approximately 7,300 combined acres, Canyons side
- Property Types: Custom single-family estates only. No condominiums or townhomes.
- Lot Sizes: Average 5 to 8 acres; some 10 to 15-plus acres. Building envelope approximately half an acre per site.
- Home Sizes: Typically 7,000 to 17,000-plus square feet. MLS range approximately 2,200 to 27,800 square feet.
- Price Range: Approximately $10M entry for land plus build or turnkey resale. Completed homes to well above $25M. All-time recorded high $39.6M.
- 2025 Market: 10 closed transactions, $178.7M total volume, $17.9M average sale price, 150% YoY volume increase
- Price Per Sq Ft: Approximately $1,670 average; new construction often $1,650 to $2,850-plus
- Construction Costs: Approximately $800 to $1,600-plus per sq ft before land
- Land (Recent): Parcels have traded from approximately $4.8M to $9.2M
- HOA Dues: $29,000 per year as of 2026, approved annually by owners
- Private Roads: 26-plus miles of paved private roads within the community
- Utilities: Sewer, water, power, gas, and communications stubbed to every lot
- Key Lift: Quicksilver Gondola within the community for residential use
- Snowboarders: Permitted on all Park City Mountain Resort terrain
- Horses: Permitted on select lots
- Summer Trails: 400-plus miles of hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian access, including the Mid-Mountain Trail
- Planned Amenity: Second clubhouse with pool, restaurant, and gathering spaces (in development)
- Nightly Rentals: Minimum stay requirements apply. Primarily a personal-use community. Verify rules before purchase.
- HOA Website: thecolonyhoa.org
- Airport Distance: Approximately 30 to 45 minutes to Salt Lake City International Airport
- Construction History: Construction began in 1992; major phases in 1998, 2010, 2015, and 2018
History and Development Phases of The Colony
Construction at The Colony began in 1992, making it one of the earliest purpose-built ski-in/ski-out estate communities in Utah. Major development phases were completed in 1998, 2010, 2015, and 2018, with each successive phase extending deeper into the terrain and adding new parcel configurations. The 2015 Vail Resorts acquisition that unified the Canyons and Park City Mountain Resort sides added significant lift connectivity for Colony owners and materially expanded the accessible terrain footprint.
Phase 4 introduced lakefront homesites with access to White Pine Canyon Road and some of the most prominent view corridors in the community, including sightlines toward Monitor Bowl and the broader Park City ridgeline. Phase 5, the most recently developed section, contains several of the community's largest estates and features a private gated ski run, a groomed cross-country trail corridor, and snowcat shuttle service specifically for that phase. The $27.875 million January 2025 close and the $25.3 million March 2026 close were both Phase 5 transactions.
The community is now nearly built out. All lots are served by the community's 26-plus miles of paved private roads, and all utilities, including sewer, water, power, gas, and communications, are stubbed to every remaining parcel. The infrastructure is in place. What is finite is the land itself, which is why buyers actively tracking Colony inventory often find that the most attractive parcels trade before they reach full public market exposure.
Building Guidelines and Architectural Standards
All construction at The Colony requires approval through the Architectural Review Committee, which enforces the community's Design and Development Guidelines and recorded CC&Rs. The review process covers building envelope, structure height, exterior materials, grading plan, driveway design, and landscaping. This is not a process that runs in parallel with design. It is a prerequisite for construction, and it shapes what can be built on every parcel from the first sketch.
What Each Lot Permits
Each homesite is allowed one main residence, one separate guest house with a footprint of no more than 2,500 square feet, and one accessory structure or barn. There is no minimum or maximum square footage specified for the main residence, but the total impervious surface area, including all structures, terraces, decks, patios, and parking areas, is capped at 20,000 square feet per site. The building envelope on each lot is typically limited to approximately half an acre, keeping the developed footprint small relative to the overall parcel size. Select lots permit horses.
Exterior Material Standards
The guidelines prohibit vinyl siding, HardieBoard at ground level, and exposed posts. Exposed foundations must be constructed of stone, masonry, or heavy timber. Home styles range from classic Western log to modern mountain contemporary, but all must integrate with the natural landscape in terms of materials, color, and massing. The goal is a neighborhood where each home reads as part of the terrain rather than imposed on it.
Practical Construction Considerations
Building at elevation introduces practical factors absent from standard residential construction. Site access for crews and materials during the winter months requires planning. Driveway grade, snow storage area, heated surface design, generator capacity, and service vehicle access all affect both the construction process and the long-term usability of the completed home. Construction costs at The Colony run approximately $800 to $1,600-plus per square foot before land, reflecting elevation, terrain logistics, and the finish expectations of this buyer profile. Most Colony estates are multi-year builds at this scale and complexity.
For buyers purchasing land with the intent to build, factoring architectural review timelines, permit approval, and seasonal construction windows into the acquisition plan is essential. Contact Derrik Carlson at 435.200.5478 or reach out here to discuss the process for a specific parcel.
Buying Real Estate at The Colony
Buying at The Colony requires a due diligence process that goes well beyond a standard residential transaction. The combination of ultra-luxury price points, mountain terrain, HOA governance, access-specific value drivers, and architectural standards means the evaluation work before writing an offer is more extensive than in virtually any other Park City community.
Ski Access Verification
Ski access is the primary value driver at The Colony, and it varies meaningfully by property. Before writing on any Colony home, the ski line should be evaluated on snow by someone who can assess the practical winter usability of that specific parcel. The difference between a home with immediate ski-out from a heated patio to a groomed run and one that requires a short traverse is not visible on a floor plan. It is felt during ownership, and it shows up in how the home is priced when it comes back to market.
HOA and Governance Review
Annual dues are $29,000 as of 2026. The HOA review for any Colony purchase should include reserve fund posture, full assessment history, major pending projects, governance enforcement patterns, and rental rule specifics. The governance quality at The Colony is a feature, not a friction point. Understanding it before closing protects you during ownership.
Winter Infrastructure
Driveway grade, snow storage area, heated driveways and walkways, generator capacity, and backup systems are practical factors that affect daily winter life and emergency preparedness. A home that performs well in a normal winter may create friction in a heavy snow year. Knowing the difference before closing prevents surprises during ownership.
For a full due diligence framework tailored to a specific Colony property, contact Derrik Carlson at 435.200.5478 or through the contact page.
Selling a Home at The Colony
Selling a Colony estate is a different exercise than selling most properties in Park City. The buyer pool is narrow, highly informed, and actively comparing a small number of properties across multiple markets simultaneously. Their advisors conduct thorough due diligence. The margin for pricing error is smaller, and the cost of getting it wrong is higher than in any other segment of the local market.
Why Colony Pricing Is Not a Square Footage Exercise
The most common and costly mistake Colony sellers make is pricing their property using a price-per-square-foot calculation applied across comparable sales without accounting for the parcel-level factors that actually determine value. Two homes of similar size, vintage, and finish level can have materially different market ceilings based on five variables: ski line quality and directness, view corridor, acreage and parcel placement, driveway grade and winter usability, and the build quality of the mechanical systems and envelope.
A home with a ski patio that opens directly to a groomed run, a strong view corridor, and a driveway that handles heavy snow without friction is a fundamentally different asset than a larger home with marginal ski access and a site that creates friction during peak winter use. The market knows this. Buyers and their advisors will identify it in due diligence. Sellers who understand it going in price more accurately, negotiate from a stronger position, and avoid the two outcomes that consistently cost Colony sellers: leaving value on the table by underpricing, or creating a stale listing by overreaching in a market that watches days-on-market carefully.
Public Listing vs. Discreet Marketing
Not every Colony sale belongs on the open market. Some sellers have privacy considerations that make full public exposure counterproductive. Some properties are best positioned to a specific buyer profile through direct outreach rather than broad syndication. The 2025 volume at The Colony, 10 closed transactions totaling $178.7 million, reflects absorption across both channels. Understanding which approach best serves your property and goals requires a direct conversation, not a formula.
What I Bring to a Colony Listing
I have been working in Park City luxury real estate for nearly 20 years. In that time, I have represented buyers and sellers at The Colony across multiple market cycles, at price points from $8 million to the upper $20 millions. I know which parcels carry the strongest ski lines, which phases attract which buyer profiles, and how to position a Colony property against the specific inventory a buyer is comparing it to at the time of listing. That context is not available from an agent running a standard CMA and a broad marketing plan. It comes from time spent in this community on snow, in due diligence, and at the negotiating table on transactions at this level.
If you own a Colony property and are considering a sale, the most useful first step is a direct conversation about what the current market supports for your specific parcel, what the comparable sales actually tell us at the property level, and whether a public or private marketing approach fits your goals. Contact Derrik Carlson at 435.200.5478 or through the contact page. For context on selling costs in the Park City market, see our Cost to Sell in Park City page.
Thinking about selling at The Colony?
Get a property-specific pricing opinion based on ski line, parcel placement, view corridor, winter usability, and current active inventory. This is a different analysis from a standard CMA. Call 435.200.5478 or reach out directly.
Investment Considerations at The Colony
The Colony is not a rental income play. Most owners do not operate their homes as short-term rental properties, and HOA rules, along with Summit County regulations, govern minimum stay requirements for those who do. The investment case is built entirely on long-term asset appreciation driven by fixed supply and sustained demand, not yield from rental income.
The supply constraint is not cyclical. There is no mechanism to create additional ski-in/ski-out acreage at this scale within a gated, architecturally governed community on Park City Mountain Resort. The community is nearly built out. What little land remains trades at a premium that reflects that reality. Homes that sold for $5 million to $8 million in the 2015 to 2019 period have generally re-traded at materially higher values since, and the 2025 average of $17.9 million represents a significant step up from the $11.74 million median recorded in the 2020 to 2025 period.
For buyers incorporating The Colony into a broader portfolio or a 1031 exchange strategy, the relevant analysis differs from that for income-producing inventory.
For a broader view of investment property strategy in Park City, see our Investment Properties page. For 1031 exchange considerations, see our 1031 Exchange page.
The Colony Compared to Other Ultra-Luxury Communities
| Factor | The Colony | Deer Valley | Promontory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property Type | Custom estates only | Condos, townhomes, some SFH | Custom estates, some spec |
| Ski Access | Direct ski-in/ski-out from the door | Ski-in/ski-out (slope-side) | Shuttle to the resort |
| Acreage Per Home | 5 to 15-plus acres typical | None (slope-side density) | 1 to 5-plus acres typical |
| Price Range | $10M to $30M+ | $1.5M to $25M+ | $3M to $30M+ |
| Snowboarders | Permitted (PCMR) | Not permitted | N/A |
| Golf On-Site | No | No | Yes (multiple courses) |
| Gated Community | Yes | Varies by complex | Yes |
| Private Club Amenities | Ski lounge (new); clubhouse planned | Resort amenities | Full club (golf, fitness, dining) |
| Airport Drive (SLC) | 30 to 45 min | 35 to 45 min | 40 to 50 min |
The Colony vs. Deer Valley
Deer Valley and The Colony serve overlapping buyer profiles but represent different ownership structures. Deer Valley's ultra-luxury inventory is primarily condominium and townhome product with some single-family homes in a ski-only environment, strong brand recognition, and a tightly managed resort experience. The Colony offers estate-scale acreage, full privacy, and on-mountain positioning that no Deer Valley property can replicate. A buyer who requires land, gates, significant separation between structures, and the ability to build a large custom estate with a ski patio opening onto a groomed run will find that at The Colony, not at Deer Valley. A buyer who prioritizes the Deer Valley ski-only atmosphere, established village amenities, or that brand's recognition among certain buyer segments will find that The Colony operates on a different set of trade-offs. Neither is a substitute for the other. For a full view of Deer Valley options, see our Deer Valley Real Estate page.
The Colony vs. Promontory and Golf Communities
Promontory and comparable Park City golf communities offer large lot sizes, private club membership, and estate-scale homes without ski access. The ownership experience at Promontory centers on golf and club lifestyle, and residents use the shuttle service to reach ski terrain. For buyers who want both on-mountain access and land in a single property, The Colony is the only option in the Park City market that delivers both at estate scale. For buyers whose primary interests are golf, equestrian use, or club amenities, without mountain-terrain constraints, Promontory and similar communities are a strong and well-established alternative.
Location and Access
The Colony is accessed via White Pine Canyon Road off State Route 224, the main artery connecting Interstate 80 to Park City. The gated entrance sits on the Canyons side of the valley within the Canyons Village area. Salt Lake City International Airport is approximately 30 to 45 minutes away under normal conditions, making The Colony one of the most accessible ski-in/ski-out estate communities relative to a major international airport in the western United States. For reference, comparable estate communities in Aspen, Telluride, and Jackson Hole require significantly longer drives or charter access from the nearest major airport.
In Park City, the Canyons Village base area, with shops, dining, and resort services, is a few minutes from the Colony gate. Historic Main Street is approximately 10-12 minutes by car. Kimball Junction, the area's primary retail corridor, is approximately 5 to 8 minutes away. The Canyons Village area continues to expand its amenity base, and the broader Park City market has seen significant investment in restaurants and retail over the past several years.
The community's 26-plus miles of paved private roads are maintained year-round, with HOA-coordinated snow removal for the common road network. Individual owners manage their own driveways. Heated driveways and walkways are standard in most Colony estates, and driveway grade and snow storage design are practical factors that any buyer should evaluate at the property level before closing.
The Colony Real Estate Market
The Colony is a low-volume, high-value micro-market. Transaction counts are modest relative to the broader Park City MLS, but the dollar volume is significant. The MLS dataset covering 2015 through early 2026 includes 110 closed residential sales with confirmed prices, ranging from $3.41 million to $39.6 million. The median across that full period was approximately $8.06 million, but the distribution has shifted materially upward since 2020.
The 2020 and 2021 period saw the first major market inflection, with completed home prices crossing $10 million regularly and land sales spiking across new development phases. Dozens of parcels traded during that window, establishing a new price floor for Colony acreage that held in subsequent years. The $39.6 million transaction in May 2022 set the all-time recorded market high.
The 2025 data represents the strongest single-year performance in the dataset. Ten closed transactions totaled $178.7 million, with an average sale price of $17.9 million and a 150% year-over-year increase in transaction volume. Five of the ten closes exceeded $17 million, and the January 2025 close at $27.875 million was among the highest in Park City's history for a single residential transaction. The March 2026 close at $25.3 million on a newly completed Phase 5 estate extended that momentum into the new year.
Land values have followed a similar trajectory. Parcels that traded for $1.6 million to $2.7 million in 2015 through 2017 re-traded at $5 million to $9.2 million in recent years. With the community nearly built out, the remaining land supply is the most constrained it has ever been, which is reflected in current parcel pricing.
The average price per square foot across completed home sales is approximately $1,670. New construction has traded in the $1,650 to $ 2,850-plus-per-square-foot range, depending on build quality and parcel positioning. Pricing individual Colony properties requires a property-level analysis rather than market averages. Contact Derrik Carlson at 435.200.5478 for a current assessment on any specific property or parcel.
Derrik's Insights on The Colony
I have been covering the Park City luxury market for nearly 20 years, and The Colony is the community that most consistently surprises buyers who come in with assumptions formed elsewhere. The first assumption to correct is that price tracks square footage. It does not here. A well-positioned 8,000-square-foot home with a direct ski-out from the heated patio to a groomed run, a strong view corridor, and a functional driveway design will trade above a 14,000-square-foot home on a site with a marginal ski line and a driveway that requires a plow truck after every storm. That dynamic is unique to this type of community, and it creates real opportunity for buyers who understand it.
The second thing I spend significant time on with Colony buyers is the practical question of winter usability. I have walked properties here in February where the ski patio opened to a beautifully groomed run, and I have walked others where the listed ski access required creative navigation to reach any meaningful terrain. The difference does not show up on a floor plan or an MLS description. It shows up in the snow. That evaluation, done in person during winter, is not optional for any serious purchase at this level.
The 2025 numbers, $178.7 million in volume across 10 transactions, reflect a buyer pool that is not waiting for market conditions to shift. They are acquiring assets with fixed supply and long-term scarcity on a timeline that makes sense for them. That is the right framework for thinking about The Colony. Call me at 435.200.5478 or reach out directly to discuss a specific property or get a current market position on what you own.
The Colony at White Pine Canyon Homes for Sale
Frequently Asked Questions: The Colony at White Pine Canyon
What is the price range for homes in The Colony at White Pine Canyon?
Completed homes in The Colony have ranged from approximately $8 million to well above $25 million, with the all-time high recorded at $39.6 million. In 2025, 10 homes closed with a combined volume of $178.7 million and an average sale price of $17.9 million. Recent new construction has traded in the $23 million to $30 million-plus range. The average price per square foot has been approximately $1,670, with new construction often ranging from $1,650 to $ 2,850 or more per square foot.
How large is The Colony at White Pine Canyon?
The Colony spans 4,600-plus acres with approximately 286 homesites. Roughly 90% of the land is permanently preserved as open space through conservation easements. It is widely recognized as the largest ski-in/ski-out community in North America by acreage and is nearly built-out, with very few vacant lots remaining.
Are homes truly ski-in/ski-out at The Colony?
Nearly every homesite in The Colony provides direct ski-in/ski-out access. Owners typically step from a dedicated ski room or mudroom directly onto groomed or powder runs. Access routes include private trails such as Blaise's Way, Snowonder, Dreamcatcher, and Flat Iron, as well as a private groomed run in Phase 5. The Quicksilver Gondola serves residential owners directly within the community. Access quality varies by property and should always be evaluated at the individual parcel level, ideally on snow.
What are typical lot sizes in The Colony?
Lot sizes in The Colony average 5 to 8 acres, with some parcels reaching 10 to 15-plus acres. The building envelope on each homesite is typically limited to approximately half an acre. The remainder stays as natural open space, contributing to the community's 90% preservation rate across 4,600-plus acres.
What are the HOA dues at The Colony?
The Colony HOA annual dues are $29,000 per home as of 2026, approved annually by owners. Fees cover gating and security, common area maintenance, snow removal coordination, forest protection, infrastructure upkeep, reserves, events, and communications. No resort-style condo fees or shared walls apply. Rental rules include minimum-stay requirements that should be verified against current HOA documents before purchase.
What lifts and trails serve The Colony at White Pine Canyon?
The Colony provides ski access through the Quicksilver Gondola, located within the community for residential use. Additional lifts include the Ninety-Nine 90, Day Break, Dreamcatcher, Dreamscape, Flat Iron, Iron Mountain, Peak 5, Timberline, and Tombstone. Private trails include Blaise's Way, Snowonder, Dreamcatcher, and Flat Iron, with Phase 5 adding a private gated ski run. Access to specific lifts depends on the location of your home within the community.
What are the building rules and design guidelines at The Colony?
Each lot permits one main residence, one guest house with a footprint of no more than 2,500 square feet, and one accessory structure or barn. Total impervious surface is capped at 20,000 square feet per site. The building envelope is typically approximately half an acre. Vinyl siding, HardieBoard at ground level, and exposed posts are not permitted. All construction requires approval from the Architectural Review Committee. Select lots allow horses.
What is the history of The Colony at White Pine Canyon?
Construction began in 1992. Major development phases occurred in 1998, 2010, 2015, and 2018. The community is now nearly built out. All lots are served by 26-plus miles of paved private roads, with sewer, water, power, gas, and communications stubbed to every parcel.
Is new construction available at The Colony?
The Colony is nearly built out. Very few vacant lots remain, and those that come to market command significant premiums. Land parcels have traded from approximately $4.8 million to $9.2 million in recent transactions. Construction costs run approximately $800 to $1,600-plus per square foot before land. Any remaining land purchase requires approval from the Architectural Review Committee before construction begins.
What summer amenities are available at The Colony?
In summer, The Colony provides access to 400-plus miles of hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails, including the Mid-Mountain Trail. Wildflower meadows, aspen groves, and wildlife, including moose, elk, and deer, are part of the year-round landscape. Select lots permit horses. Phase 5 includes a private trail corridor. A second clubhouse with a pool, restaurant, and gathering spaces is planned. Heated outdoor living spaces are standard on most estates.
How does The Colony compare to Deer Valley for ultra-luxury buyers?
The Colony provides estate-scale acreage, gated privacy, and direct ski-in/ski-out access on approximately 7,300 acres of combined resort terrain. Deer Valley offers a ski-only resort environment with established village infrastructure and strong brand recognition. The Colony buyer prioritizes land, privacy, and on-mountain positioning. The Deer Valley buyer often prioritizes the resort experience and proximity to community amenities. Neither is a substitute for the other.
How far is The Colony from Salt Lake City International Airport?
The Colony is approximately 30 to 45 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport under normal conditions, accessed via Interstate 80 east to State Route 224 into Park City. This is among the shortest airport drives for any ski-in/ski-out estate community in the western United States.
Where is The Colony at White Pine Canyon located?
The Colony at White Pine Canyon is located on White Pine Canyon Road in Park City, Utah 84060. It sits on the Canyons side of Park City Mountain Resort within the Canyons Village area of Snyderville Basin, Summit County, Utah.
Who is the listing agent for Colony at White Pine Canyon properties?
Derrik Carlson is a Resort Real Estate Advisor at KW Park City Keller Williams Real Estate, specializing in ski-in/ski-out and ultra-luxury properties in Park City, Utah, including The Colony at White Pine Canyon. He can be reached at 435.200.5478 or at realestateinparkcity.com.
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