My number three pick is the Sunrise community located in eastern Bayfield; this community offers both free-standing homes and townhomes; only the free-standing homes were evaluated for this category. Sunrise is the newest community in Bayfield with homes being built between 2005 and 2017. The lots are large for a residential subdivision and most have open space views. Bayfield Elementary School is 9 minutes away, 8 minutes to high school, and 9 minute to middle school. The roads are paved with sidewalks, curbs, and gutters; utilities are underground, including water, sewer, and natural gas. Sunrise homes sold in the $419,000 to $540,000 range during 2021/22, with an average price of $495,450. This is a must see community for Bayfield buyers looking for a newer home.
Five reasons you’ll love living in the Sunrise community:
- Many of the homes back to open space
- It’s conveniently located in town, a few miles to downtown
- Homes are newer and priced in the moderate and affordable range
- There is a selection of townhomes and free standing homes
- Friendly people and peaceful surroundings
| Attributes | Comments | Rating 1-10 |
| Quality of Roads | All paved | 10 |
| Distance to Downtown | 8 minutes | 7 |
| Snow Levels | Moderate to low | 8 |
| Yard / Lot Size | Most homes are on large size residential lots. | 8 |
| Proximity to Schools | Bayfield Elementary School is 9 minutes away, 8 minutes to high school, and 9 minute to middle school. | 5 |
| Proximity to neighbors | The lots are large sized residential lots | 8 |
| Road / Other Noise | Homes near Highway 160 have moderate road noise, most of the area is quiet | 7 |
| Proximity to poorly maintained homes | Most homes are well maintained | 9 |
| Views | Most of the homes have open space views | 2 |
| Age of area homes | Most were built from 2005 to 2017 | 10 |
| Architectural Requirements | Minimal | 7 |
| Value for Your Money | This community has newer homes and most are on large lots; buyers pay a premium for newer homes | 5 |
| Appreciation Potential | Moderate, there is an abundance of undeveloped residential lots nearby that will continually add to the new home inventory. | 5 |
| Area Landscaping | Generally well maintained | 6 |
| Nearby Recreation | Vallecito Lake is about 25 minutes away, along with hiking trails and public lands. Parks are about 8 minutes away. | 3 |
| Average Ratings | 6.67 | |
