Happy 2022! As 2021 comes to end, we are left to wonder what the new year will bring for Teton Valley real estate. December wrapped up the year with a decrease in residential sales and a big increase in average days on market. Listings are staying on the market for longer and longer - but are still selling at increasing prices as we see the median sale price continuing to increase as we head into the first month of 2022.
Is a DIY home improvement one of your resolutions for the new year? Try updating your kitchen this winter with ideas from my blog post on refreshing your kitchen space. Some fresh paint on your cabinets can spice up the room and catch the eyes of buyers when you are ready to sell (also can increase your homes value!). Try out two-tone cabinetry!
I am happy to call Teton Valley my home, and love helping others find their dream homes in our community. Whether you are ready to buy your own piece of the Tetons, or looking for expert advice on selling your current property, I'm here to help. Contact me today! |
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Tenth annual Driggs Snowscapes will be biggest yet |
This year’s Driggs Snowscapes – The Art of Sculpting Snow event in the center of town will look a little different, with Covid, resource scarcity, and travel challenges forcing the event organizers to get creative with a new approach.
“The priority will be to continue the tradition of transforming the Driggs Plaza into a wonderful public art experience in snow!” said Downtown Driggs Association executive director Alison Brush. The DDA’s mission is to foster a vibrant and thriving downtown Driggs.
Instead of individual teams competing to create the best sculpture, to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the free community art event, the plaza will be transformed into a snow village called “Showdown in Snow Town.” *courtesy of Teton Valley News |
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Food Pantry holds donation drive next week |
Next week community members will have the opportunity to get their dollars matched when they donate to the Teton Valley Food Pantry, to support food distribution services for local families in need.
The match comes from an anonymous donor who will be doubling every dollar up to $5,000 from Jan. 10 through 17.
The Teton Valley Food Pantry typically serves 75 or so households per week, totaling an average of 325 people weekly from Teton County, ID and Alta, WY who receive free, healthy food like dried goods, fruit, vegetables, bread, dairy, and eggs. *courtesy of Teton Valley News |
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Even more housing possible near high school |
With the approval on Dec. 21 of another high-density residential rezone in the vicinity of Teton High School, the Driggs City Council paved the way for more housing, this time with a developer-proposed condition that restricts short-term rentals.
The applicant, Aaron Powers of Epic Endeavors LLC, requested a rezone from single-family residential to residential multi-family (RM-2) on 12 acres on the north side of Ross Avenue, with the stated vision of building apartments and four-plexes, with a mix of owner-occupied and rental units.
The city council has approved RM-2 rezones for two other properties in the vicinity this year. Unlike those proposals, however, part of the Epic Endeavors parcel falls outside of the city’s recommended area for high-density housing, per its comprehensive plan, which gave the city more leverage in the rezone negotiation.
*courtesy of Teton Valley News |
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Teton County Search and Rescue December Update |
Teton County Idaho’s Search and Rescue team had a busy December. We started off the month with avalanche training, as well as a mapping refresher.
We ran through potential avalanche scenarios, and built strategies to respond to them. We also moved into a new building this month, which coincided with our winter equipment turnover. So as we got situated in our new space, we also swapped out our four wheelers and dirt bikes for snow machines, and our wheeled litters for rescue sleds. While moving into this new space presents a new set of challenges, its proximity to the sheriff’s office means we can interface even more smoothly with the other agencies we cooperate with. *courtesy of Teton Valley News |
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Driggs Snowscapes - The Art of Sculpting Snow |
Creativity, fun and mentorship make this a popular free community event that celebrates one of our favorite abundant winter resources, SNOW!
Over the course of 5 days, professional snow sculptors, including past winners of local and regional snow sculpting competitions are teaming up with students from North Freemont and Teton Valley High Schools to create a larger- than-life winter snow scene called “Showdown in Snow Town” featuring polar bears in a shoot-out in a western town setting on the Driggs City Plaza. January 17-22, 2022 |
| 2022 Pedigree Stage Stop Race
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Beginning in Jackson, Wyoming this premier “stage” format sled dog race is hosted by the areas local communities. Teams race on public lands of the Bridger-Teton, Shoshone, & Caribou-Targhee National Forests, competing for $165,000 in prize money & the elusive title of “Stage Stop Champion”.
The racers will start in Jackson hole and finish out the stage series on their final stop in Driggs! Be sure to check out the final race in Driggs on Feburary 5th. |
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5043 Fox Creek Drive, Victor | $149,000 | 2.17 Acres Beautiful building site with views of Fox Creek Canyon, the Big Hole Mountains and the tip of the Tetons. Property is conveniently located between Victor and Driggs, just south of 5000 S. The lot's location provides a close commuting distance to Jackson. This flat 2.17 building site has water rights. Light deed restrictions include minimum house size of 1700 sq ft. No HOA exists. |
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Appx. 4775 S 1000 E, Victor | $325,000 | 5.47 Acres
Fantastic 5.47 acre building site without CCRs, with water rights and can be subdivided. Excellent horse property opportunity! Conveniently located between Victor and Driggs, this rare property has NO CCRs so you can build to suit. The lot's A2.5 zoning allows for 2 lot subdivision (buyer to confirm with Teton County Planning Office), adding value and flexibility. If subdivided, owner can have a street name of their choice. Enjoy sunsets over the Big Hole Mountains and beautiful views of Fox Creek and Darby Canyons. No CCRs or HOA allow you the freedom build the home of your dreams.
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3190 S 1000 E, Driggs | $995,000 | 20 Acres
Ranchette ready to go! Bring your horses! Home on 20 acres with horse set-up including a riding arena, 2 run-ins for horses, huge garage/shop for hay storage, and water rights. Located near Darby Canyon between Victor & Driggs, this spacious, bright home has ample windows to take in the valley views, has a huge south facing deck & covered porch on the north. Two large living areas that are separated by a massive double-sided stone fireplace. Large kitchen with granite countertops, kitchen island, stainless steel appliances, gas range, custom alder cabinets & travertine tile floors. Large master bedroom with walk-in closet & luxurious ensuite bathroom. Appx 560 sq ft of the home is being utilized as a separate apartment with its own kitchen, bathroom & loft bedroom. 4 car garage/workshop
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629 Valley Centre Dr Unit 3, Driggs | $465,000 | 3 Bed 2 Bath
Furnished & turnkey ground floor unit in excellent condition in the Buffalo Junction Condominiums. Well-maintained condo with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, granite tops, alder cabinetry, trim and doors, central vac., & 2 decks. The open & spacious kitchen with walk-in pantry is fully stocked with kitchenware & small appliances. Laundry room with cabinets, window treatments, all linens, appliances & furniture. Located less than 5 minutes from Driggs for convenience and you can use the bike path to walk or bike to downtown. Short term rentals allowed. HOA dues cover exterior maintenance, snow removal, garbage, water, sewer, exterior insurance, mailboxes, and landscaping. Note: Master Bedroom furniture and some art work is excluded.
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| Ann Goodell Real Estate Salesperson in ID & WY |
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