Sunlight by name, sunny by nature, is the ambience for Sunlight Neighborhood on the edge of downtown Steamboat. The development broke ground in 2017, with the final phase now underway for the last 15 properties.

Great Views Close to Town

Set on a 54-acre parcel flanked by open space, Sunlight offers homeowners the best of both worlds. It’s elevated position between downtown and west Steamboat affords views and seclusion, while being within walking distance to town. A partnership between local construction firm JSM Builders, and Vertical Arts Architecture, led to an initial joint venture on over 30 lots within the subdivision, forming the core for the general aesthetic.

Semi-Custom Homes

As a result, the duo was able to offer semi-custom homes built within a holistic framework. Properties in the center of the initial phases are built on cluster lots with an alleyway to access garages. Rooflines and exteriors are individualized but each home has a streetside porch to encourage a neighborhood feel. “We were able to be very strategic with window placements to enable the best view corridors and privacy,” said Sarah Tiedeken O’Brien, a partner with Vertical Arts Architecture.

Lots on the periphery are larger and steeper, which benefit from views and larger yards, similar to the lots still available in phase three. In the last few years, the subdivision has attracted a mix of families, retired community members and young couples.

As the development grows, the newly-built trails, parks (including one for the resident pups) and friendly sidewalks are a magnet for those who call Sunlight home.