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$9,358,288$2,542 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 62How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $5,400,000 on Mar 23, 2017

285 FOREST RD

VAIL, CO 81657
5
Beds
6.5
Baths
3,681 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1967
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
13
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$9.4M
$5.8M low$10M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$5,400,000 · Mar 23, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$33,792 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$644,150 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$316,030
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$328,120
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$425,110
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$10,306,420

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyEAGLE
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2000
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 366 ft²Porch · 434 ft²

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Red Sandstone Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Homestake Peak SchoolB
Middle · Grades KG–8 · 5.1 mi
H
Battle Mountain High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.7 mi

District: Eagle County School District Re 50

Neighborhood · ZIP 81657These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.154
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.87

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.37%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.39%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,003
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.42 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$99,338
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$143,061
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.34°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.28 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.71%

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How this home compares

285 Forest Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 97% of homes in Eagle County
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Eagle County
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Vail 81657
  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in Vail 81657
  • Older than 95% of homes in Eagle County

What homes are worth in Vail 81657

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$355K$10M

This home is worth more than 95% of homes in Vail 81657.

How it measures up in Vail 81657

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Vail 81657.

Estimated value$9,358,288
CheaperTypical $1,900,752Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$2542
CheaperTypical $1215Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Living area3,681 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,464 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 2,178 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Year built1967
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 285 Forest Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVail 81657Eagle County
Estimated valuepricier than$9,358,28895% of homes97% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$254290% of homes97% of homes
Living areabigger than3,681 ft²90% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac74% of homes60% of homes
Year builtnewer than19676% of homes5% of homes

About 285 Forest Rd

How much is 285 Forest Rd, Vail, CO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 285 Forest Rd, Vail, CO is $9,358,288 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $5,827,711 to $9,999,999. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 285 Forest Rd, Vail, CO last sell?

285 Forest Rd, Vail, CO last sold on Mar 23, 2017 for $5,400,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 285 Forest Rd, Vail, CO?

285 Forest Rd, Vail, CO has 5 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, 3,681 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 285 Forest Rd, Vail, CO built?

285 Forest Rd, Vail, CO was built in 1967, making it 59 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 285 Forest Rd, Vail, CO?

285 Forest Rd, Vail, CO is assigned to Red Sandstone Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Homestake Peak School (middle), rated B; Battle Mountain High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Eagle County School District Re 50. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 285 Forest Rd, Vail, CO compare to other homes in Vail 81657?

Among the 7,556 homes in Vail 81657, it is worth more than 95% of them ($9,358,288 against a typical $1,900,752), its price per square foot is higher than 90% of them ($2542 against a typical $1215), it is bigger than 90% of them (3,681 ft² against a typical 1,464 ft²), its lot is bigger than 74% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 2,178 ft²) and it is newer than 6% of them (1967 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Eagle County, it is worth more than 97% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 285 Forest Rd, Vail, CO?

The 2025 property tax bill for 285 Forest Rd, Vail, CO was $33,792. The county assessed it at $644,150.

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