Directly west of Steamboat Ski Resort county road 14, (known locally as River Road) runs parallel with the Yampa River. South of the Yampa is Tree Haus subdivision which is part of the mountain area. Continuing south east and just 10 minutes from the slopes you enter the South Valley area and neighborhoods of Dakota Ridge, Agate Creek Preserve, Emerald Meadows and Country Green. Eloquent modern architecture to rustic post and beam, these luxury homes are priced from just under $1,000,000 to several million. Views of Steamboat's ski slopes are common, homes all include some acreage including aspen wooded forests and lush green meadows. Stricter covenants protect property values with some areas such as Dakota Ridge, don't allow horses. To venture into horseback riding country, continue south east on to county road 35 and enter Big Valley Ranch. Private ponds and beautiful trails for horseback riding encompass this area just 15 to 20 minutes from Steamboat Springs.

South Valley (west) including Dakota Ridge, Agate Creek Preserve, Emerald Meadows West, Country Green and Big Valley Ranch.