Is Winter Park, Colorado a Good Place to Buy a Second Home or Investment Property?

🏔️ Thinking About Buying a Second Home in Winter Park?

If you’ve found yourself asking:

• “Is Winter Park a smart place to invest?”

• “Can I rent out a vacation home there on Airbnb?”

• “Is this still a good time to buy in Colorado ski towns?”

You’re not alone — and you’re asking the right questions.

As a full-time local and realtor who lives, works, and plays here, I’ve helped dozens of clients find the perfect mountain getaway that fits both their lifestyle and financial goals.

📈 Here’s Why Winter Park is a Smart Investment Right Now

✅ 1. It’s Growing — Fast

Winter Park just approved a $2 billion master plan that includes:

• 🚡 A new gondola connecting the town to the ski resort

• 🏗️ Major terrain expansions

• 🏘️ New neighborhoods, dining, and amenities

This kind of infrastructure investment signals serious long-term value.

✅ 2. Short-Term Rentals (STRs) Are Still Allowed

Unlike other Colorado towns (hello, Breck 👋), Fraser and Granby allow Airbnb/VRBO rentals with minimal restrictions. Winter Park has some zoning rules, but there are still plenty of STR-friendly properties.

Plus:

• No tourism tax in Fraser

• Strong year-round demand (ski season and summer outdoor rec)

• Affordable insurance and utilities compared to Summit County

✅ 3. You Can Get Here Without Driving

The Winter Park Express train runs straight from Denver’s Union Station to the base of the resort — making this one of the only mountain towns you can reach car-free. That boosts both visitor volume and Airbnb bookings.

✅ 4. It’s Still (Relatively) Affordable

Compared to Vail, Aspen, and even Breckenridge, you can still get:

• 2-bed condos in Fraser from the $600s

• New townhomes with rental potential under $900K

• Larger homes in Granby with STR capability in the $700s–$1M range

And because I track AirDNA data + real-time market comps, I can show you projected ROI before you even write an offer.

🛏️ Can You Airbnb a Home in Winter Park or Fraser?

Yes — but you need to know the rules.
Some neighborhoods allow nightly rentals without limits, while others may require:

• Zoning approval

• Night minimums

• Parking/occupancy limits

• HOA restrictions

I guide you through all of that — so you only invest where you can actually operate.

👋 Who I Am and Why This Is My Niche

I’m Nazreen Kashani, a full-time Winter Park area realtor with LIV Sotheby’s International Realty. I’m also:

• 🧠 A data-driven advisor with a master’s in data science

• 🏠 A STR host who owns & operates Airbnbs in Colorado

• 📊 An AirDNA user who builds rental projections for my clients

• 🎥 A video marketer who helps sellers reach targeted buyer audiences

• ✨ Bilingual: hablo español

• 💙 A local mom who snowboards, hikes, and lives this lifestyle year-round

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