Bailey, CO

Bailey is a small town located in Jefferson County, Colorado. The population was 1,898 at the 2010 census. Bailey is located on U.S. Highway 40 about 10 miles east of Steamboat Springs and about 20 miles west of Leadville.

The town was founded in 1879 by J.D. Bailey and named for his son, Bailey Jr., who later became the first postmaster of the town. The first business in Bailey was a blacksmith shop operated by J.D.'s brother-in-law, A.J. Hinkle, who also served as the town's first mayor and postmaster (1879-1881). In 1884, J D Bailey built the first hotel in Bailey - The Mountain House - which still stands today as a historic landmark and popular tourist destination

Today, there are several businesses in Bailey including a grocery store, hardware store, bank branch (with drive-thru), bar/grill/pub (The Pub), two gas stations with convenience stores attached (Pump 'n' Go #1 & Pump 'n' Go #2), two churches (First Baptist & Grace Bible Church), an elementary school ( Bailey Elementary School) and one high school ( Jefferson County High School). There are also several homes for sale or rent in Bailey including single family homes as well as condos and apartments

Real estate prices in Bailey range from $100K to over $1 million depending on location and size of home

There are several reasons why people choose to live or purchase real estate in Bailey including its close proximity to major ski resorts such as Aspen Highlands Ski Resort & Snowmass Ski Resort; its beautiful mountain scenery; its affordable housing prices; its friendly community spirit; and its convenient shopping options

In addition to real estate transactions conducted through traditional means such as buying or selling property through an agent or directly from seller to buyer, many people choose to buy or sell real estate through online platforms such as Zillow®, Realtor® Online®, Redfin® etc., due to the convenience it offers when searching for properties near your current location or across the country

Overall, real estate continues to be one of Jefferson County's most important economic engines with steady growth projected over the next few years thanks largely to continued population growth within our county coupled with increased demand for quality housing stock throughout Colorado