{"id":4239,"date":"2023-12-30T05:15:18","date_gmt":"2023-12-30T05:15:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/2023\/12\/30\/didnt-get-your-white-christmas-buy-one-of-these-5-affordable-homes-in-americas-snowiest-cities\/"},"modified":"2023-12-30T05:15:18","modified_gmt":"2023-12-30T05:15:18","slug":"didnt-get-your-white-christmas-buy-one-of-these-5-affordable-homes-in-americas-snowiest-cities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/2023\/12\/30\/didnt-get-your-white-christmas-buy-one-of-these-5-affordable-homes-in-americas-snowiest-cities\/","title":{"rendered":"Didn\u2019t Get Your White Christmas? Buy One of These 5 Affordable Homes in America\u2019s Snowiest Cities"},"content":{"rendered":"

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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.<\/p>\n

However, you don\u2019t have to miss out on a winter wonderland in 2024. Simply shop our list of reasonably priced homes plucked from towns on Fox Weather\u2019s \u201cSeven Snowiest Cities in the US<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

The names on the list might surprise you. Better yet, the prices will delight you, ranging from $550,000 down to $234,900.<\/p>\n

So grab a cup of hot cocoa, and enjoy a glimpse at five homes for sale in America\u2019s snowiest cities.<\/p>\n

1. 10610 High Bluff Dr, Eagle River, AK<\/a><\/h2>\n

Price: $510,000<\/strong><\/p>\n

Snowy surprise:<\/strong> It adds up that Anchorage<\/a> is one of the country\u2019s snowiest cities\u2014but it\u2019s a surprise to find that it only ranks seventh on Fox Weather\u2019s list. We were also pleasantly surprised by this 2,332-square-foot, A-frame set on the Eagle River in the Anchorage area.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a beautiful kitchen in the main living space, with cherry cabinets, quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Downstairs, there\u2019s another one-bedroom living space that could be a separate, independent rental.<\/p>\n

The nearly half-acre lot features a spacious, detached garage and shed, where vehicles and winter-recreation equipment can be stowed.<\/p>\n

Eagle River, AK<\/p>\n

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2. 10434 E Little Red Rd, Parks, AZ<\/a><\/h2>\n

Price: $549,900<\/strong><\/p>\n

Snow and<\/em> sunshine:<\/strong> Arizona isn\u2019t exactly where you\u2019d expect to find a snowy cabin in the woods. But the town of Flagstaff<\/a>, nestled among the pines at an almost 7,000-foot elevation, ranks at No. 6 on Fox Weather\u2019s list.\u00a0The nearby town of Parks<\/a>, where this 1,344-square-foot A-frame is located, sits even higher.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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<\/a> 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!<\/p>\n

Parks, AZ<\/p>\n

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3. 11474 W 105th Way, Westminster, CO<\/a><\/h2>\n

Price: $550,000<\/strong><\/p>\n

Year-round family fun:<\/strong> This isn\u2019t just a rustic mountain escape; it\u2019s a place to put down roots from January to December. Snow lovers will rejoice in the fact that it\u2019s just a quick drive from Boulder, CO<\/a>, which ranks fifth on Fox Weather\u2019s list.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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\u2019s also just down the street from a 420-acre recreation area with a dog park and newly installed paths for walking, biking, and rollerblading.<\/p>\n

Westminster, CO<\/p>\n

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4. 8173 Wattsburg Rd, Erie, PA<\/a><\/h2>\n

Price: $234,900<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lake life:<\/strong> Situated on the shoreline of Lake Erie in northwestern Pennsylvania\u2014where snow bands off the lake mean the average seasonal snowfall exceeds 100 inches\u2014this house is a natural choice for our list.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a bit chilly for most, but hearty folk can actually snowshoe through the home\u2019s backyard; it sits on a 2-acre parcel.<\/p>\n

This quaint, three-bedroom residence is also the most reasonably priced on our list. Originally built in 1949, it\u2019s been completely renovated and now includes an open-concept layout and a kitchen of stainless steel appliances and a farmhouse sink.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Erie, PA<\/p>\n

Realtor.com<\/p>\n

5. 106 Pelham Rd, Syracuse, NY<\/a><\/h2>\n

Price: $309,999<\/strong><\/p>\n

Winter winner! <\/strong>Often-frigid Syracuse<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s convenient to grocery stores, major highways, hospitals, and the downtown area. It\u2019s also a superquick commute to Le Moyne College and Syracuse University. <\/span><\/p>\n

Built in 1937, the home\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

Syracuse, NY<\/p>\n

Realtor.com<\/p>\n

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