Ruthie Grainger

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Testimonials

"Ruthie Gets it done! If you are looking for a realtor in Teller County, then look no further than Ruth Grainger-Star! My wife and I were first-time homebuyers, and Ruthie made the entire process Absolutely amazing! She got us the home we were looking for and made sure we didn’t get taken advantage of or treated unfairly. Ruthie is very straightforward and will not give you the hard sell or make you feel pressured into making any decisions. She really wants the best for her clients and will go the extra mile to make sure all your needs are met. I could not recommend a better real estate agent in the area. My wife and I are grateful we found her and love our new home."

Zack S.

"I love my new home and thank you to Ruthie for helping me every step of the way."

Brandy V.

"Ruth, I selected you because I really felt I needed to work with a professional who was familiar with the area of Cripple Creek, and could help me find and then orchestrate the purchase of a property, and that's exactly what you did for me. Ruth, I was very impressed by how quickly you sent me information on the properties for sale in Cripple Creek and then took the time to drive me around to show me the properties that were available. Trust me, your insight and information were very much appreciated. Ruth, yes I would be glad to refer you to any family and friends who might be looking to purchase a property. Thank you again for all your help and support."

Terry H.

"Ruthie, you did an outstanding job bringing about the sale of our commercial property on 4th Street in Victor. You brought to the endeavor a wealth of experience in Victor and southern Teller County real estate, which allowed you the help us wade through a conditional use variance that made the property more attractive. The sale had some challenges bringing all sides together which the Grangers help bring to a beneficial outcome for both the buyers and sellers."

Chris & Nancy H.

"We are very pleased with our Grainger real estate experience. Ruth was very professional and extremely helpful. Her knowledge of the local market was exactly what we were looking for."

Buyer | Seller

"Ruthie is a realtor with a heart! She loves her local market and boy does it show! Her dedication to her clients and their best interests is second to none and I highly recommend her! "

Jan C.

"Ruthie is a true stand-out! She knows the area in and around Pike's Peak like no one else. She's super responsive and makes herself available to accommodate her clients' schedules and she always makes me feel like a valued client and a friend. I highly recommend Ruthie as the go-to real estate agent in Pike's Peak!"

Judy W.

"Ruthie Grainger is an outstanding realtor and knows the area in Teller County better than anyone! She is always professional and a joy to work with. I look forward to many more transactions with her in the future!"

Amelia W.

"My family is currently looking for land for sale in the Cripple Creek, Co area. It is Sunday evening and this agent contacted me right away and let me know that as soon as she was able, she would be happy to help. A couple hours later she called and spent the last few hours helping us look for property fitting our needs. I would highly recommend her! She has been wonderful during this first step of this decision."

Buyer | Seller

"Ruthie is the most knowledgeable about the area I know. I would recommend her team for your all real estate needs. I have never had any problems with her and she is on top of all the transactions and paperwork."

Seller

"Was very impressed with Ruthie Grainger. Always professional and knowledgeable about the area and real estate. She sold my house after the second viewing. Thank you Ruth"

Kim Smith

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Areas of Expertise

Neighborhoods

Cripple Creek
Victor
Divide
Florissant
Woodland Park
Canon City
Penrose
Guffey
Lake George

Explore Cripple Creek

Perched at 9,494 feet in the Colorado Rockies, Cripple Creek stands as America's most authentic gold rush community, where over 130 years of rich mining heritage comes alive through meticulously preserved Victorian architecture and genuine Western hospitality. Once known as "The World's Greatest Gold Camp," our National Historic District protects the legacy of a boom town that produced over 700 tons of gold and housed 50,000 residents at its peak. Today's Cripple Creek masterfully balances historical preservation with modern recreation. Our limited-stakes gaming operates within lovingly restored 1890s buildings, creating an authentic atmosphere where Old West charm meets contemporary entertainment. The Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine offers visitors the rare opportunity to descend 1,000 feet underground into a genuine working mine, providing an unparalleled connection to our mining past. Surrounded by Pike National Forest and adjacent to Eleven Mile State Park, Cripple Creek serves as your gateway to spectacular outdoor recreation, from world-class fishing and hiking to wildlife viewing beneath the majestic Pikes Peak. The fully restored Butte Opera House presents professional theatrical productions, while year-round festivals celebrate our heritage and mountain culture. What distinguishes Cripple Creek is our authenticity – this isn't a recreated theme park but a living community where residents serve as proud stewards of American mining heritage. Whether you're seeking genuine Western history, mountain recreation, or the rare experience of a perfectly preserved frontier town, Cripple Creek delivers an authentic slice of the American West that honors its past while embracing its future with mountain pride and genuine hospitality.
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Explore Victor

Situated at 9,708 feet in the legendary Cripple Creek Mining District, Victor represents Colorado's most authentic preserved mining town, where over 130 years of continuous mining heritage creates an unparalleled connection to the industrial history that built the American West. Founded in 1893 during the height of the gold rush that ultimately produced over 700 tons of gold, Victor served as the industrial heart of one of the world's most productive mining districts. The Historic Business District showcases an extraordinary collection of 1890s brick and stone commercial buildings that remain largely unchanged from the boom years, many still serving their original commercial purposes. The preserved residential neighborhoods feature authentic examples of mining camp architecture, from modest miners' cottages to substantial Victorian homes built by successful mine owners and merchants, providing genuine insights into frontier social mobility and community development. Victor's mining infrastructure, including visible headframes, mine buildings, and processing facilities, offers unmatched opportunities to understand turn-of-the-century hard-rock mining technology and industrial processes. Ongoing mining operations demonstrate the continued geological significance that created the community's original prosperity. The cultural heritage encompasses the ethnic diversity, labor history, and social institutions that sustained this international mining community through boom and bust cycles. Victor played a significant role in early 20th-century labor organizing during the Colorado Labor Wars, providing crucial insights into American industrial relations development. Unlike reconstructed tourist attractions, Victor maintains its historical authenticity through grassroots community preservation efforts, creating a living museum where mining heritage remains actively present in daily life, architectural fabric, and community identity rather than being sanitized for tourist consumption.
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Explore Divide

Positioned at 9,165 feet along the scenic Ute Pass corridor, Divide represents Colorado's most exclusive mountain enclave, offering unparalleled privacy and immediate access to spectacular recreational opportunities. This carefully preserved community of 4,000 residents features substantial acreage properties with panoramic views of Pikes Peak, the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and South Park valley. Divide's real estate landscape showcases Colorado's finest mountain properties, from pristine building sites with unlimited architectural possibilities to custom mountain estates that exemplify sophisticated integration with the natural environment. Limited inventory and restrictive development patterns protect both property values and the pristine character that defines this exclusive community. The location provides unmatched access to premium outdoor recreation within Pike National Forest and Pikes Peak wilderness areas. Opportunities include unlimited hiking, climbing, backcountry exploration, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing, while world-class alpine skiing remains accessible via strategic mountain highway connections. Premium fishing and hunting experiences feature private ranch access and professional guided services on pristine waters and exclusive hunting leases. Investment characteristics reflect fundamental scarcity of high-altitude properties with this accessibility level. Environmental constraints, restrictive zoning protecting community character, and sustained demand from buyers seeking ultimate mountain privacy create compelling long-term appreciation potential. Strategic accessibility includes Colorado Springs within 45 minutes via Highway 24, maintaining connections to urban amenities, healthcare, and airports while preserving complete mountain privacy. Reliable infrastructure supports both residential comfort and business connectivity requirements. Divide offers the pinnacle of Colorado mountain real estate - combining complete privacy, unlimited recreational access, appreciation potential, and strategic accessibility in an exclusive setting representing mountain living at its most sophisticated level.
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Explore Florissant

Situated at 8,200 feet in the pristine South Park region, Florissant represents Colorado's premier mountain estate community, featuring expansive ranch properties where fewer than 150 residents enjoy unparalleled privacy across substantial acreage parcels ranging from 35 to several hundred acres. This exclusive mountain valley offers commanding views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Sawatch Range, and vast South Park while maintaining strategic access to Colorado Springs and Denver via scenic Highway 24. Florissant's unique position adjacent to Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument ensures permanently protected viewsheds and immediate wilderness access that cannot be compromised by future development. This proximity to nationally significant protected lands guarantees property owners forever-unobstructed views and direct access to Pike National Forest recreational opportunities. The real estate portfolio showcases Colorado's finest mountain ranch properties and custom estate sites with unlimited development potential. Properties benefit from productive hay meadows, water rights, and agricultural heritage supporting gentleman ranching, equestrian activities, and sustainable land management practices. Premium outdoor recreation includes unlimited hiking, climbing, and backcountry exploration across pristine terrain, exceptional cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, plus world-class fishing and hunting through private ranch access and professional guided services. Strategic location provides access to Central Rockies alpine skiing while maintaining complete mountain seclusion. Investment characteristics reflect fundamental scarcity of large-acreage mountain properties with protected viewsheds and recreational access. Environmental constraints, proximity to federal lands, and sustained demand from buyers seeking ultimate mountain privacy create exceptional appreciation potential. Florissant offers the pinnacle of Colorado mountain estate living - combining substantial acreage, permanent view protection, unlimited recreation access, and strategic accessibility in an exclusive setting representing protected mountain valley living at its finest.
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Explore Woodland Park

Situated at 8,465 feet in Colorado's prestigious Pikes Peak region, Woodland Park represents the epitome of sophisticated mountain living for discerning individuals seeking premium lifestyle opportunities combined with strategic accessibility to Denver and Colorado Springs metropolitan areas. This community of 8,000 residents offers custom estate homes, luxury residences with panoramic mountain views, and the privacy that defines Colorado's finest mountain communities. The recreational infrastructure caters specifically to mountain lifestyles, anchored by the championship Shining Mountain Golf Club and immediate access to world-class skiing, private fishing clubs, and exclusive hunting opportunities. Premium outdoor recreation includes guided services on private waters and ranches, uncrowded wilderness access to fourteen-thousand-foot peaks, and winter sports within minutes of home. Woodland Park's strategic location provides the optimal balance between mountain privacy and urban connectivity. Colorado Springs lies 30 minutes away for cultural amenities, fine dining, and business services, while Denver International Airport remains within 90 minutes for seamless business and leisure travel. This accessibility enables residents to maintain professional obligations while enjoying genuine mountain community benefits. Investment fundamentals reflect limited premium property inventory, sustained demand from buyers, and long-term appreciation potential in Colorado's luxury mountain real estate market. The community's established character, infrastructure quality, and demographic trends favoring high-quality mountain living create compelling value propositions for discerning investors. For individuals seeking primary or secondary residences that combine authentic Colorado mountain living with amenities and investment-grade real estate opportunities, Woodland Park provides the mountain lifestyle that represents Colorado living at its absolute finest.
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Explore Canon City

Positioned at 5,332 feet where the Arkansas River emerges from the world-famous Royal Gorge, Canon City serves as the historic heart of south-central Colorado, where 17,000 residents enjoy the perfect balance of small-city amenities, preserved Victorian architecture, and world-class outdoor recreation access. As Fremont County's seat since territorial days, our community combines authentic Western heritage with modern infrastructure and economic diversity. The spectacular Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, featuring the world's highest suspension bridge suspended 956 feet above the Arkansas River, establishes Canon City as a premier destination for visitors seeking dramatic natural beauty and adventure activities. The granite gorge carved by millions of years of river erosion provides the stunning backdrop for zip lines, aerial gondolas, and various outdoor adventures. Canon City's Arkansas River corridor offers Colorado's most diverse whitewater recreation, from gentle family floats through town to the legendary Class V rapids of Royal Gorge. Professional outfitters provide expert guidance for all skill levels, while the surrounding public lands offer exceptional hiking, camping, fishing, and hunting opportunities that range from high desert environments to alpine settings. Our Historic Downtown District showcases meticulously preserved Victorian buildings housing thriving local businesses, restaurants, and cultural attractions including the Museum of Colorado Prisons and Fremont Center for the Arts. This authentic historic character combines with modern healthcare, education, and service industries to create economic stability and community vitality. Canon City distinguishes itself through successful integration of authentic Western heritage, world-class outdoor recreation, and genuine community spirit that provides residents and visitors alike with access to Colorado's finest adventures while maintaining the neighborly character that defines Colorado's best small cities.
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Explore Penrose

Located at 5,300 feet in Colorado's productive Arkansas River Valley, Penrose represents the authentic heart of rural agricultural Colorado, where multi-generational farming and ranching families maintain the working landscape and community spirit that have defined this region for over 130 years. Situated along historic Highway 50 between Cañon City and Pueblo, this unincorporated community exemplifies the successful integration of productive agriculture, outdoor recreation, and genuine rural community life. The rich alluvial soils and reliable Arkansas River irrigation systems support diverse agricultural operations including cattle ranching, hay production, grain crops, and specialty agriculture that contribute significantly to Colorado's agricultural economy. Local farms and ranches represent multi-generational family enterprises where agricultural expertise, land stewardship practices, and community connections ensure continuity of both productive agriculture and rural values. Penrose's location in the Arkansas River corridor provides exceptional access to world-renowned whitewater rafting and kayaking through the spectacular Royal Gorge region, while excellent fishing opportunities challenge anglers seeking Arkansas River trout in a high desert setting. The surrounding public lands offer diverse hunting, hiking, and camping experiences that showcase the transition zone between Great Plains and Rocky Mountain ecosystems. What distinguishes Penrose is our authentic agricultural character – this is a genuine working rural community where farming and ranching remain economically viable and culturally central. Local infrastructure supports both agricultural operations and community life, creating economic sustainability through agricultural success and community cooperation. For those seeking authentic Colorado agricultural heritage, genuine rural community experience, and access to Arkansas Valley outdoor recreation, Penrose offers insight into productive rural living that honors traditional values while embracing contemporary agricultural practices and environmental stewardship.
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Explore Guffey

Nestled at 8,700 feet in South Park's vast valley, Guffey represents Colorado's most authentic small mountain community, where fewer than 70 residents embody the independence, cooperation, and genuine neighborliness that built the American West. This unincorporated community along scenic Highway 9 demonstrates how committed residents can create extraordinary community bonds while maintaining traditional rural values and self-sufficient living practices. Founded in the 1890s as a mining supply station, Guffey evolved into a sustainable agricultural community that has preserved its essential character for over a century. Today's residents blend traditional ranching with contemporary homesteading, creating a dynamic community where established agricultural wisdom meets innovative rural living approaches. Our famous tradition of electing animal mayors reflects both community humor and our preference for direct, personal governance over conventional bureaucracy. Guffey's remote location provides access to Colorado's most pristine and uncrowded outdoor recreation. The surrounding Mosquito and Sawatch ranges offer exceptional hiking, climbing, hunting, and fishing opportunities characterized by solitude and authentic wilderness conditions. High alpine lakes and South Platte River tributaries provide excellent fishing with minimal pressure, while extensive public lands support healthy elk and deer populations for those willing to invest effort in accessing remote areas. Winter reveals Guffey's true character as residents cooperate to maintain essential services and preserve the infrastructure enabling year-round mountain living. What distinguishes Guffey is our conscious choice to prioritize substance over style, community over convenience, and authenticity over amenities. For those seeking genuine rural Colorado experience and insight into sustainable mountain community living, Guffey offers the rare opportunity to witness frontier spirit as a living philosophy rather than historical curiosity.
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Explore Lake George

Located in Colorado's renowned South Park at 8,400 feet elevation, Lake George exemplifies the authentic integration of working agriculture and world-class outdoor recreation that defines Colorado's high country heritage. This genuine ranching community maintains over 150 years of cattle ranching tradition while serving as the gateway to some of the state's premier fishing, hunting, and camping opportunities. Our surrounding working ranches represent multi-generational family operations that practice sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship, preserving the vast grasslands and open spaces that support both livestock and native wildlife. These authentic agricultural operations ensure visitors experience a living landscape where Colorado's ranching heritage remains vibrant and productive. Lake George's crown jewel is nearby Eleven Mile State Park, featuring the 3,400-acre Eleven Mile Reservoir renowned for trophy trout fishing, northern pike, and kokanee salmon. The South Platte River system, including the celebrated Eleven Mile Canyon, provides world-class fly fishing opportunities that attract anglers seeking both technical challenges and spectacular mountain scenery. Hunting opportunities in the surrounding Pike National Forest and BLM lands offer exceptional elk, mule deer, and antelope hunting, supported by experienced local guides with intimate knowledge of terrain and wildlife patterns. Camping and hiking options range from family-friendly lakeside sites to challenging backcountry wilderness experiences. What sets Lake George apart is our authentic character – this is a genuine working agricultural community where ranching heritage and outdoor recreation complement each other naturally. Visitors experience the real Colorado high country, where productive agriculture, wildlife stewardship, and exceptional recreation opportunities coexist in the spectacular setting of South Park's expansive mountain valley..
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