With gas prices staying high, for many, the desire to live in-town and in close proximity to the necessities, grows larger every day. The Town of Jackson is home to many condo communities that have been in the valley for quite some time and others that are brand new to the area. For buyers in the Real Estate market, the ability to walk or ride a bike most anywhere has great appeal.

Eagle Village is a condo community that was built in 2002. The complex is conveniently located next Smiths Grocery store and is situated on Flat Creek, next to the bike path. The development is also close to the schools, a gas station, laundry mat and a doctors office. Underground parking provides each unit with 2 parking spaces and additional amenities include outdoor decks, 9 foot ceilings and a very functional floor plan. The current listing price of a 2 bedroom 2 bath condo in Eagle Village is between 600,000 and 625,000.

Creekside is a townhome community located on Powderhorn Lane. The neighborhood was built in the early 1990s and is also situated adjacent to Flat Creek and the bike path. Each townhouse is approximately 1,400 square feet with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and a 2-car garage. Only blocks from the Post Office, grocery store, coffee shop, & doctors office, Creekside is conveniently located to most necessities. To purchase a condo in the Creekside community, you will see listings prices from 599,000 up to 850,000.

810 West was built in 2005 and is often described as true urban living. The 3 bedroom, 3 bath units are approximately 2,264 square feet in size, with a rooftop deck and an attached 2-car garage. The modern interior finishes consist of bamboo flooring, concrete countertops, stainless appliances, and floor to ceiling windows. The complex sits on Flat Creek and is across the street from the public library. A unit in 810 West currently lists for around 1,275,000.

The Love Ridge condos are high end units that have resort zoning, so they can be rented on a short term basis. Located at the base of Snow King, each unit has lock-off capabilities to maximize the rental occupancy. The finishes in the condos include granite countertops, gas fireplaces, dual balconies, and 2 parking spaces underneath each of the buildings. Close to the Snow King ski area, many hiking and biking trails and the shops and restaurants in town, the community is most definitely conveniently located. A Love Ridge condo will run from approximately 1,300,000 to 1,950,000.

There are many great options in Jackson Hole for in-town living where you truly can walk or ride a bike just about anywhere you would need. The trend of urban living appears to be growing rapidly, as buyers and sellers trade in more space for better convenience.