A Tribute to a “Legend” in the Restaurant World of Dillon - The Arapahoe Cafe has closed.

The Arapahoe Café (formerly the Tappan House) was moved from the old town of Dillon to make way for the Dillon Dam.

I believe I was in High School the first time I had Breakfast at the Tappan House.

Fast forward to 1993, after becoming a full time resident in Dillon, the “A-Café” became my go to for breakfast, lunch, dinner…taco Tuesday, Burger night. Family, friends and clients have joined me over the years and have become raving fans.

 Not only is the café a reliable and “yummy” place to grab a bite, but the café is also “local history”. Built in 1940 and moved to the current location in 1960 after the “old” town of Dillon was flooded to create the Dillon Reservoir. The Café was moved along with the old School House (now the Summit Historic Museum (a must see) several homes and the Dillon Cemetery.

Doug and Deb Pierce originally fed hundreds of patrons for many years until Deb passed away after a long battle with breast cancer. 

Doug and Julie have kept the “Café” in “the family” for the past 10 years. They introduced us to Bonnie Q BBQ, the Road House and a very successful catering business. Bonnie-Q-BBQ was a part of many celebrations over the years sharing their award winning Bar-B-Que at weddings, reunions, celebrations of life all over Summit County.

I was a lucky girl…to work with Julie, catering with Bonnie Q BBQ. Doug and Julie put their heart and soul and boundless energy and love of our mountain community into the Café and BBQ.

As for me.. the memories of friends, some who have passed away, and others who no longer live here, the amazing (long term) wait staff are my family who have made a smile, we’ve shared weddings, birth of children, and even some tears!

The A-Café has been a gift to the community! I wish Doug, Julie and Bonnie an amazing ..next ACT!

I know some of you have been to the Café—please share your memories in an email or text and I will share them with the owners.

IF NOW IS NOT THE TIME TO BUY … WHEN IS?

• Interest Rates: The average interest rate over the past 20+ years has been 10%. Do some of you remember 17% in 1982? Here’s a thought. “Date the Rate and Marry the Property”. When rates decrease…refinance? 

*The Mortgage Bankers Association predict the rates will drop in 2024, likely Q4

Summit County market has seen 20 years of appreciation.

8Yes –2023 has seen a decrease from 2022. Average price was $1,250,000 in 2022 and 2023 $1,200,000.

*If you purchased 5 years ago 2019. Average price: $700,000.

* If you purchase in 2022. Average price: $1,250,000

 Here are some FACTS (Data) that may be of interest:

•   Single family:      2 listings under $600,000
•   Single family:    20 listings $601,000--/$1,200,000
•   Single family:  134 listings $1,200,000 +

•  Multi family:  52 listings under $600,000
•  Multi family:  112 listings $601,000-$1,200,000
•  Multi family: 65 listings $1,201,000

See the graph below for current inventory in September 2022/2023 and year to date YTD 2023.

Market SNAPSHOT

SUMMIT STATS "Unlocked" - Comparing September 2022 vs.

YTD 2023

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Data Source: SARS mls

For a full local MARKET update please click here

Q U E S T I O N S  you may have:

What do you need to know about our market..whether you are BUYING or

SELLING !

Please call Kerry at: 303.910.6633

Kerry@KerryGibson.com

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Kerry Gibson, Broker Associate

Colorado Craft Brokers

PO Box 2120

Dillon, CO 80435

Serving all of Summit County & Surrounding Communities