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What is it about Log Homes in Northern Colorado

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Real Estate Agent with United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

What is it about Log Homes in Northern Colorado? It’s hard to say exactly what draws people to them.

One thing is certain; in our Red Feather Lakes/Livermore areas in Northern Colorado, buyers love them.  In fact, 5 out of my last 8 SOLD listings were log cabins and homes.  Whether it’s a rustic log cabin or a beautiful custom log home, they fit perfectly into the natural surroundings, provide a warm peaceful environment and “mountain ambiance” that many buyers crave.

Log homes are “flying off the shelves” in Glacier View Meadows. Today there are 3 log homes available in Glacier View Meadows.   Asking prices range from $200,000 to $849,000.  3 other log homes went under contract quickly, after being on the market for only 32 days, 16 days and 15 days!   (Glacier View Meadows, in Livermore, CO is an easy commute and about 40 minutes from mid-town Fort Collins.)

A quick search of the MLS in surrounding areas adds 13 more log homes to the available list, with asking prices from $177,000 to $1,200,000.  Some of these are even closer and some a little further away from Fort Collins than Glacier View.

There are 40 vacant lots, just in Glacier View Meadows alone that are available to build your own custom log home too AND we have experienced log home builders in our area, who can help you make decisions about the log vendor and answer many questions you might have about log home construction.

 

Are you Log home dreamin’?

Wait, Let me plump up your pillow.

Goodnight…..   sweet dreams

But don’t dream too long- call me.

I understand your log home dreams because I dreamed them too.

I’d welcome the opportunity to work with you and help make your log home dreams come true!

Mary Douglas, your Mountain Broker-Associate and REALTOR®

United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, CO

 www.marydouglas-redfeatherlakes.net

970-231-5756

I specialize in the Red Feather Lakes and Livermore area, Fox Acres, Crystal Lakes and Glacier View Meadows Subdivisions, if you are interested in buying or selling your mountain home, please give me a call, I’m here to help you.

The information contained in Mary’s blog is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and the opinions and views expressed in these articles are solely those of the author.

I write about my area in Colorado; Law, Custom & Procedure vary from State to State and even within the State.

REAL ESTATE IS LOCAL.  Always consult with your LOCAL Real Estate Professional.

 

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Comments (25)

Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

Mary,  Log cabins are amazing.  They certainly have that Colorado charm and feel.

Mar 30, 2014 05:56 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

We have just a few around our lake.  They are stunning.  I recently sold a little trailer to a couple who plan to build one in my neighborhood.

Mar 30, 2014 07:41 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Way to market to a niche, Mary! Nice work. I love your pictures. Cute ending to the post, too. 

Mar 30, 2014 09:28 AM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Belinda, there is something unique and special about them- you're right!

Sharon- never say never :-)

Tammy, it will be exciting to see the log structure go up! We lived in a little trailer when we were building- you can believe I was glad to move out of it by the time we were done!

 

 

Mar 30, 2014 09:31 AM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Thank you Debbie! I just love log homes/cabins and never get tired of listing them or showing them.

 

Mar 30, 2014 09:41 AM
Laura Andersen
Keller Williams Realty Partners ~ 678.462.1191 agentandersen@gmail.com - Woodstock, GA
A HomeSOLD Name (678)462-1191 Woodstock, Georgia

I can attest that there is a very strong attraction to log cabins.  We own a log cabin that is a vacation rental.  It overlooks the Smoky Mountain National Park.  It stays booked pretty much everyday of the year. 

Mar 30, 2014 11:02 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Mary

The photo's say Colorado it's a great place to call home.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Mar 30, 2014 11:54 AM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Laura, I believe it, and it must be a beautiful setting, overlooking the park, too. Many people who rent those vacation cabins are the ones who decide to live in a log home "forever"!

Hi Lou, it IS a great place to call home- thanks for stopping by today Lou.

Mar 31, 2014 12:48 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

They are beautiful and give you such a feeling of inner peace...makes it feel like we travel back in time.

Mar 31, 2014 02:46 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Mary, because log homes are beautiful!    I have buyers that come from out of state, that they would ONLY find log homes in the mountains.  

Mar 31, 2014 06:04 AM
Nick T Pappas
Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL
Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Mary, we actually have a few nice log homes in this area, but certainly not as many as there are in Colorado.  Log homes are a very niche market here.

Apr 01, 2014 09:07 AM
Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Mary I think the landscape is perfect for log homes, and many seem to think so too.  Your sales also confirms this.

Have a great week.

Apr 01, 2014 02:40 PM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Jeffrey you said it perfectly- thank you.

Hi Joan, me too, thanks, it's what many buyers are looking for and expect

Hi Nick, that's interesting, thanks, I would not have known that.

Thank you Jennifer, the sales seem to indicate that's so :-) you're right

 

 

Apr 05, 2014 03:57 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Mary, I'm a "new follower" on your blog and totally have missed the boat all of this time! Your blogs are ones that I feel from a deeper level. It answers some fabulous need...as you and I get to enjoy--truly ENJOY--where we live and what we sell. 

Apr 06, 2014 11:07 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR
Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Mary,

I have several relatives in Tennessee and they have log cabins and look fantastic.

Apr 06, 2014 11:15 AM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Thank you Gayle! You know, I think where we live and work are very special places; a wonderful lifestyle choice

 

Hi Kristin, if I remember Tennessee has many log home vendors and they do build beautiful homes! thanks 

 

Apr 07, 2014 12:25 AM
Gordon Wood
Canyon Ridge Realty LLC - Scottsdale, AZ
480.226.2842

Wow I miss the mountains. Thanks for the read.

Apr 07, 2014 12:36 AM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Thanks for coming by Gordon I appreciate it!

Apr 07, 2014 02:16 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

 Hello Mary ... Vegas Bob has always loved log homes and years ago almost bult one. I have heard though that they need to be kept up with sealants on the logs and the seams.

VB 

Apr 12, 2014 12:55 AM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi VB, you're right,  you do have to seal the logs every 4 years or so and depending on the type of log, or chinking..there may or may not be too much maintenance where the logs meet- it's worth it to those who want to live in a log home, I guess :-) Thanks for your thoughts on it Bob.

Apr 12, 2014 01:33 PM