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Buffalo Ridge & Buffalo Village Condos
Silverthorne-Wildernest | Real Estate

Below are condos for sale currently listed in the Summit County MLS in Buffalo Ridge & Buffalo Village | Silverthorne-Wildernest. Buffalo Ridge & Buffalo Village is part of the Wildernest neighborhood. Wildernest is an unincorporated portion of Summit County, which is located just above the town of Silverthorne. As part of Wildernest, the Buffalo Ridge & Buffalo Village subdivision is surrounded by National Forest. As a result, all residents of Buffalo Ridge & Buffalo Village are just steps away from some fantastic hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing and snow-shoeing.

Built in stages between 1979 & 1996, the Buffalo Ridge & Buffalo Village community is comprised 270 condos with a variety of different floor plans:

Studio & 1 Bath - 370 square feet
1 Bedroom (including loft) & 1 Bath - 447 to 535 square feet
1 Bedroom & 1 Bath - 586 to 707 square feet
1 Bedroom & 2 Baths - 586 to 666 square feet
2 Bedrooms (including loft) & 2 Baths - 733 to 735 square feet
2 Bedrooms & 2 Baths - 817 to 1025 square feet
3 bedrooms (including loft) & 2 Baths - 902 to 1027 square feet

The entire Buffalo Ridge & Buffalo Village complex is part of a united Homeowners Association with a terrific reputation, and the HOA employs Buffalo Mountain Managers to provide property management services. The Buffalo Ridge & Buffalo Village community is conveniently located along the free Summit Stage bus route, and many of the individual condos include fabulous views of the surrounding mountains, forest and Lake Dillon. Buffalo Ridge & Buffalo Village residents enjoy access to four terrific clubhouses with a variety of amenities:

Building AA/BB Clubhouse - 1 pool & 1 hot tub
Building CC/DD Clubhouse - 1 pool & 1 hot tub
Building G Clubhouse - 2 hot tubs
Buffalo Ridge Clubhouse - 1 pool & 1 hot tub

There is also a lounge with pool table in Building AA/BB, a game room in Building CC/DD, and a game area in the Buffalo Ridge Clubhouse. Additionally, on the exterior of Buffalo Ridge & Buffalo Village, there are tennis courts, BBQ picnic areas and a wooden boardwalk extending through a beautiful wetlands area, Because of the many available amenities, the Buffalo Ridge & Buffalo Village complex presents a great opportunity for primary residents or second homeowners as well as tremendous long-term and short-term rental potential.

Buffalo Ridge & Buffalo Village Real Estate
Frequently Asked Questions

Can new property owners in Buffalo Ridge & Buffalo Village conduct short-term rentals?

The Buffalo Ridge & Buffalo Village subdivision is part of the Wildernest neighborhood, which in turn is located in unincorporated Summit County. Accordingly, the Summit County Board of County Commissioners sets the short-term rental rules that govern the Buffalo Ridge & Buffalo Village subdivision as well as all other neighborhoods located in Wildernest. As far as the Buffalo Ridge & Buffalo Village subdivision is concerned, Summit County defines a "short-term rental" as any residential dwelling unit or room therein that is rented for periods of less than 30 consecutive days. Buffalo Ridge & Buffalo Village rentals, which are longer than 30 consecutive days in length, are instead considered to be a "long-term rental". And, long-term rentals in Buffalo Ridge & Buffalo Village are encouraged by Summit County government, because they help provide housing to local employees. Summit County is not currently contemplating new restrictions for Buffalo Ridge & Buffalo Village long-term rentals. Accordingly, when owners in Buffalo Ridge & Buffalo Village seek to long-term rent their properties (or any part thereof) for more than thirty consecutive days, they need not be concerned with new STR rules or obtaining a STR license.

To determine whether owners in Buffalo Ridge & Buffalo Village are permitted to short-term rent their properties, there is generally a two-part analysis.

Do the Buffalo Ridge & Buffalo Village homeowners' association and governing documents allow owners to short-term rent?

Yes. There is no provision in the bylaws, covenants or other governing documents for Buffalo Ridge & Buffalo Village that would prevent owners from short-term renting their units.

Does the local governmental authority currently allow a property owner to obtain a new Buffalo Ridge & Buffalo Village short-term rental license?

Over the past several years, the Summit County Board of County Commissioners have enacted a variety of different short-term rental regulations that potentially affect the ability of Buffalo Ridge & Buffalo Village owners to use their units for short-term rentals. For all the latest changes to the rules and regulations that govern Buffalo Ridge & Buffalo Village short-term rentals, please check out my continuously updated summary of Wildernest Short-Term Rental Rules.

What expenses are covered as part of Buffalo Ridge & Buffalo Village homeowners' association dues?

Buffalo Ridge & Buffalo Village homeowners' association dues include the following expenses:

Basic cable tv
Common area maintenance
Common area management
Common insurance
Common taxes
Electricity
Gas
Heat
Snow removal
Trash pickup
Wi-fi internet access
Water/sewer fees

In sum, the homeowners' association dues in Buffalo Ridge & Buffalo Village generally cover almost all monthly expenses that owners routinely pay to own a Summit County property. From that standpoint, Buffalo Ridge & Buffalo Village owners do not have to set up an account with Xcel Energy to pay utilities. And, if Buffalo Ridge & Buffalo Village owners are satisfied with basic tv channels and shared WiFi internet access, there is also no need to potentially set up an account with Xfinity or another cable/satellite provider.

Is transfer tax owed when a Buffalo Ridge & Buffalo Village property is bought or sold?

A real estate transfer tax is a payment to a governmental entity, which is sometimes made when a real estate transaction occurs. Real estate transfer tax is generally calculated as a small percentage of the total purchase price agreed on by the parties to a real estate transaction. Typically, we find in Summit County that the percentage is either 0%, 1%, 1,5% or 2% of the gross purchase price in section 4 of the the standard real estate contract. In Summit County, transfer tax funds help to pay for a variety of different community improvements. Whether the buyer or seller pays transfer tax is negotiable as part of each real estate transaction.

In Buffalo Ridge & Buffalo Village, there is 0% transfer tax. That means neither seller nor buyer will have to potentially pay transfer tax as part of a property sale in Buffalo Ridge & Buffalo Village!

Are pets allowed in Buffalo Ridge & Buffalo Village?

Buffalo Ridge & Buffalo Village
Silverthorne-Wildernest
Condos for Sale

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What Buffalo Ridge & Buffalo Village Clients Say

Barb P.

Buffalo Ridge Home Seller

"Sold my condo in six days! Philip made it easy to sell my place. We kept in close contact using up-to-date apps so I always knew when there was a showing & received almost instant feedback. I could meet with him any time in person OR sign any documents online. I could be out of town and receive the same great customer service as if I was nearby. Philip knows the area, local contractors, plumbers and even HOAs to get things done since I did a major renovation. I couldn’t have done it all without him!"

Elana B.

Buffalo Village Home Seller

"We have bought and sold property all over Colorado over the past 20 years. Philip provided the extra special care that made our recent sale exceptionally smooth Meticulous to detail and going above and beyond to help us, we recommend him highly! We felt like we were dealing with a friend rather than just another realtor."

Laura G.