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While some of us had more snow than we could handle this year, not everyone was treated to a white Christmas. Many who had hoped for a dusting of powdery precip over the holidays were disappointed.
However, you don’t have to miss out on a winter wonderland in 2024. Simply shop our list of reasonably priced homes plucked from towns on Fox Weather’s “Seven Snowiest Cities in the US.”
The names on the list might surprise you. Better yet, the prices will delight you, ranging from $550,000 down to $234,900.
So grab a cup of hot cocoa, and enjoy a glimpse at five homes for sale in America’s snowiest cities.
1. 10610 High Bluff Dr, Eagle River, AK
Price: $510,000
Snowy surprise: It adds up that Anchorage is one of the country’s snowiest cities—but it’s a surprise to find that it only ranks seventh on Fox Weather’s list. We were also pleasantly surprised by this 2,332-square-foot, A-frame set on the Eagle River in the Anchorage area.
Tall windows up to the tongue-and-groove ceilings flood the three-bedroom, three-bath dwelling with plenty of sunshine. And a wood stove keeps the entire place warm, while a beautiful soaking tub in the primary-suite bath is ideal for relaxation against a backdrop of falling snow.
There’s a beautiful kitchen in the main living space, with cherry cabinets, quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Downstairs, there’s another one-bedroom living space that could be a separate, independent rental.
The nearly half-acre lot features a spacious, detached garage and shed, where vehicles and winter-recreation equipment can be stowed.
Eagle River, AK
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2. 10434 E Little Red Rd, Parks, AZ
Price: $549,900
Snow and sunshine: Arizona isn’t exactly where you’d expect to find a snowy cabin in the woods. But the town of Flagstaff, nestled among the pines at an almost 7,000-foot elevation, ranks at No. 6 on Fox Weather’s list. The nearby town of Parks, where this 1,344-square-foot A-frame is located, sits even higher.
The home features two bedrooms on the main level and a large loft that can be used for sleeping quarters, a game room, an office, or a library.
The entire home is pristine, clad in wood from floor to ceiling, and warmed by a large wood stove. It features a balcony and wraparound decks in front and back. The 5-acre lot is filled with pine trees, for holiday cheer year-round. The towns of Flagstaff and Williams are both less than a 30-minute drive away, yet the house still feels like a remote mountain getaway. Another big advantage? The county maintains the roads leading right up to the driveway!
Parks, AZ
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3. 11474 W 105th Way, Westminster, CO
Price: $550,000
Year-round family fun: This isn’t just a rustic mountain escape; it’s a place to put down roots from January to December. Snow lovers will rejoice in the fact that it’s just a quick drive from Boulder, CO, which ranks fifth on Fox Weather’s list.
The four-bedroom home has been thoughtfully updated with exterior paint, carpet, a primary-bath vanity, and a professionally installed retaining wall in the backyard.
The great room features high ceilings with large windows that welcome in plenty of natural light. It also boasts a modern kitchen with a bar-level peninsula, a formal dining area, and a living space with a wood-burning fireplace.
Sturdily and stylishly built in 1985, this 2,237-square-foot residence sits in a nice neighborhood just minutes from schools, shopping, dining, entertainment, and Standley Lake. It’s also just down the street from a 420-acre recreation area with a dog park and newly installed paths for walking, biking, and rollerblading.
Westminster, CO
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4. 8173 Wattsburg Rd, Erie, PA
Price: $234,900
Lake life: Situated on the shoreline of Lake Erie in northwestern Pennsylvania—where snow bands off the lake mean the average seasonal snowfall exceeds 100 inches—this house is a natural choice for our list.
It’s a bit chilly for most, but hearty folk can actually snowshoe through the home’s backyard; it sits on a 2-acre parcel.
This quaint, three-bedroom residence is also the most reasonably priced on our list. Originally built in 1949, it’s been completely renovated and now includes an open-concept layout and a kitchen of stainless steel appliances and a farmhouse sink.
Other highlights include a recently added steel roof, furnace with central air, hot water heater, electrical system, and luxury plank flooring. The property also boasts a brand-new, concrete driveway and a new storage shed large enough to be converted into a garage.
Erie, PA
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5. 106 Pelham Rd, Syracuse, NY
Price: $309,999
Winter winner! Often-frigid Syracuse takes the crown as the snowiest city in America, averaging 127.8 inches of the white stuff each winter. This traditional, 2,253-square-foot home was built to take full advantage of all that sweater weather.
It’s convenient to grocery stores, major highways, hospitals, and the downtown area. It’s also a superquick commute to Le Moyne College and Syracuse University.
Built in 1937, the home’s interior has been updated. It offers four bedrooms; a classic, first-floor layout with a front-to-back living room; a kitchen with all new appliances; an office space; and hardwood floors throughout. Modern touches include an electric-vehicle charging outlet in the garage.
Syracuse, NY
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