The Glacier Club townhomes were my third rated community in the Townhomes over $600,000 category with a rating of 7.86/10; if you like golf, luxurious homes, and beautiful surroundings, you’ll love the Glacier Club. These homes are located about 15 minutes north of town in the tall pines with beautiful cliffs and rock formations. There are two 18-hole golf courses, a community center, fitness facility, swimming pool, and tennis courts. This gated community has it all. Glacier Club townhomes sold in the $730,000 to $1.97M range during 2021/22, with an average price of $1.143M.
Five reasons you’ll want to live at the Glacier Club:
- Beautiful cliffs and tall pines
- Two 18 hole golf courses
- Over-the-top finishes
- Fitness facility, swimming pool, and tennis courts.
- About half way between town and the ski area
| Attributes | Comments | Rating 1-10 |
| Quality of Roads | All paved | 10 |
| Distance to Town | 18 minutes to town, 25 minutes to downtown | 3 |
| Snow Levels | High to moderate | 4 |
| Yard / Patio Size | Large decks and patios | 10 |
| Proximity to Schools | Animas Valley Elementary is 12 minutes away, middle and high schools are 20 minutes away | 2 |
| Natural Gas Availability | yes | 10 |
| Road / Other Noise | Very little | 9 |
| Proximity to poorly maintained homes | None in the surrounding area | 9 |
| Views | Most have views of the golf course fairways and/or valley views; some have views of mountains and cliffs | 7 |
| Central Water/Sewer | yes | 10 |
| Age of area homes | 1980 and newer; 2005 and newer in community | 10 |
| Value for Your Money | Very beautiful and prestigious area, but very expensive | 4 |
| Appreciation Potential | Moderate to low; higher priced homes have low demand and good supply | 3 |
| Ratings for Condominiums, Planned Unit Developments, and Townhomes | ||
| Floorplans | Good | 8 |
| Age of Community | 2005 and newer | 10 |
| Interior Finishes | Very nice initial finishes, some homes will need updating in the near future | 8 |
| Financing Availability | 30 year 5% to 20% down financing available; down depends on price | 7 |
| Landscaping | Beautiful managed and natural landscaping | 10 |
| Garages | Less expensive units have one-car, More expensive have two-car side by side | 9 |
| Owner Occupancy | Mostly occupied by primary and second home owners | 10 |
| Amenities | Most home prices include an equity golf membership ($70,000 value) or a social membership ($10,000 value). Also, clubhouse, fitness center, and tennis courts. | 10 |
| HOA dues | $260 to $385 a month | 10 |
| Average Ratings | 7.86 | |
