Upper Deer Valley
About the area
Upper Deer Valley / Silver Lake Village occupies the center of Deer Valley Resort at approximately 8,100 feet, the elevation where the Sterling Express, Wasatch Express, Flagstaff Express, and Northside Express lifts converge, giving owners access to every corner of the mountain without a shuttle or additional lift ride. This is the resort's gravitational center rather than merely an access point, and Upper Deer Valley real estate reflects that position. The property mix spans the full luxury spectrum: ski-in/ski-out condominiums at Silver Lake Village, boutique hotel residences at the Goldener Hirsch and the Chateaux at Silver Lake, private estate homes in Bald Eagle Club and Belleterre, and the most storied address in Deer Valley real estate—the Stein Eriksen Lodge Residences. The Lodge opened in 1982, one year after Deer Valley itself, and is named for Norwegian Olympic champion Stein Eriksen, who served as the resort's Director of Skiing from opening until his death in December 2014. Pricing ranges from roughly $2M for smaller condos to $15M and above for Stein Eriksen Residences and larger estate homes, at a current median of approximately $7.15M and $1,956 per square foot.
Upper Deer Valley
Living in Upper Deer Valley
Amenities & Lifestyle
Silver Lake Village functions like a small European ski town—a walkable mid-mountain commercial core with resort dining, boutiques, and ski services within steps of residential buildings. Silver Lake Lodge anchors the village with day-lodge services and McHenry's Beach, Deer Valley's legendary outdoor ski lounge and après-ski gathering point. Stein Eriksen Lodge contributes a world-class spa, heated outdoor pool, award-winning wine program, and fireside lounges to the neighborhood's fabric. The Goldener Hirsch brings an Austrian alpine aesthetic to Silver Lake Village's southern edge with its intimate dining and bar experience. In the summer months, the mid-mountain position provides trail access into Deer Valley's mountain bike park, and the elevated terrain ensures that wildlife sightings of moose, deer, and fox are a regular occurrence. For owners who want resort dining within skiing distance of their front door rather than a car drive away, Silver Lake Village is the only address in Park City that delivers it.
Getting Around
Silver Lake Village sits roughly 3 miles from Park City's Historic Main Street, about a 10-minute drive in typical conditions. Salt Lake City International Airport is approximately 40 minutes. The mid-mountain position means arriving by car requires driving up the mountain—in ski season, road conditions above the Snow Park base can be a factor, and chains or all-wheel drive are strongly advisable. Stein Eriksen Lodge and several other properties offer winter shuttle service to and from Main Street and the resort base. Deer Valley's Dial-a-Ride and Park City transit connect the area to town.
Is Upper Deer Valley Ski-In/Ski-Out?
Yes. Upper Deer Valley / Silver Lake Village is the central lift interchange for Deer Valley Resort's entire terrain network. Most condominium projects within Silver Lake Village allow owners to ski out from the building level directly onto groomed runs that feed into the Sterling Express, Wasatch Express, Flagstaff Express, or Northside Express lifts. Flagstaff Mountain, Bald Mountain, and Lady Morgan Peak are all directly accessible from the Silver Lake hub. The convergence of four high-speed lifts at this elevation—rather than a single access lift from a base—is what makes Upper Deer Valley's ski access qualitatively different from base-area communities.
Are Short-Term Rentals Allowed in Upper Deer Valley?
Nightly rentals are generally permitted in most Upper Deer Valley condominium projects with a Park City nightly rental license. Stein Eriksen Lodge operates a hotel managed rental pool for residence owners—an opt-in program that integrates owner use with hotel bookings and handles all guest services. Minimum stay requirements vary by building, commonly three to five nights. Individual HOA CC&Rs govern building-specific restrictions, and some properties restrict or limit rentals, so make sure to review governing documents before buying for income.
Upper Deer Valley Sub-Areas & Subdivisions
- Stein Eriksen Lodge Residences— the iconic mid-mountain address; full hotel services, ski-in/ski-out, the most storied brand in Deer Valley real estate.
- Chateaux at Silver Lake— luxury condominiums in the Silver Lake Village core; among the most sought-after positions on the mountain.
- Goldener Hirsch— boutique hotel and residence component with Austrian alpine character; 20 rooms plus private residences.
- Bald Eagle Club— private residential enclave with dedicated ski access and estate-scale lots.
- Belleterre— luxury residential development proximate to Silver Lake Village with ski access.
Upper Deer Valley
Upper Deer Valley Real Estate FAQ
Upper Deer Valley / Silver Lake Village is among the most illiquid sub-markets in Park City—typically only about a handful of active listings at any time—which tends to lead to firm pricing. Smaller condos start around $2M; Stein Eriksen Residences and larger estate homes reach $15M and above. The median list price runs approximately $7.15M at roughly $1,956 per square foot.
Silver Lake Village sits roughly 3 miles from Park City's Historic Main Street, approximately 10 minutes by car. Salt Lake City International Airport is about 40 minutes in normal traffic. In ski season, the Stein Eriksen Lodge and other properties offer shuttle service to Main Street and the resort base area.
Silver Lake Village anchors the area at approximately 8,100 feet, with residential properties ranging from about 7,800 to 8,500 feet. The mid-mountain position keeps owners above the resort's base-area crowds and in a snow zone that typically receives more consistent cover than lower elevations.
Upper Deer Valley is the resort's mid-mountain hub, with ski-in/ski-out from most properties, surrounded by resort dining and the iconic Stein Eriksen Lodge at 8,100 feet. Lower Deer Valley is the Snow Park base area, about a mile from Main Street, at lower elevation with a larger condo selection and more accessible prices.
No. Deer Valley Resort, which Upper Deer Valley / Silver Lake Village skis directly into, is one of a small number of U.S. ski resorts that maintains a skiers-only policy and does not permit snowboarding. That policy has been in place since the resort's founding in 1981 and applies across all terrain, including the Silver Lake Village area.
