1. When was Elk Highlands developed?
    The sales launch for Elk Highlands homesites was December 30, 2003.

  2. How many of the lots have been sold?
    Of the 40 homesites available, 28 have been sold.

  3. What are the prices of the lots?
    The price range of the Elk Highlands homesites ranges from $375,000 - $725,000.

  4. What is the size of the lots?
    The size of the homesites range in size from one to over three acres.

  5. Is Elk Highlands ski in/ski out?
    With the recent installation of the Elk Highlands Lift, all owners will have access to the slopes at Whitefish Mountain Resort.

  6. When will the private chairlift be installed?
    Construction of the Elk Highlands Lift began the summer of 2007 and is now complete.

  7. How far is the nearest airport?
    Glacier Park International airport located in Kalispell, Montana is approximately 19 miles from Elk Highlands. Glacier Park International is located on Highway 2, 10 miles from Whitefish. Drive north on Highway 2 to the lights at Highway 40. Turn left on Highway 40 to the lights at Highway 93. Turn right on Highway 93 into Whitefish.

    Glacier International is served by the following carriers:
    • Delta Airlines – serving the south and central US provides flights daily through Salt Lake City via their air link Sky West
    • Delta Airlines – non-stop service twice-weekly from Atlanta will begin in June 2007.
    • United Airlines – Twice daily non-stop service from Denver International Airport and weekend non-stop service from Chicago will begin June 7, 2007.
    • Northwest Airlines – serving the eastern US provides three flights daily in the winter and two flights daily in the summer from Minneapolis
    • Alaska/Horizon – serving the west coast provides three flights daily with connections through Seattle
    • Big Sky Airlines – serving Montana points and Spokane daily
    • America West Airlines – daily service to Phoenix
    • The airport also offers private aircraft service at Edwards Jet Service

  8. How far is Elk Highlands from the Whitefish Mountain Ski resort? Downtown Whitefish?
    The Elk Highlands homesites are just 1.3 miles from the Whitefish Mountain village area and 7 miles from downtown Whitefish.

  9. What services are provided at Elk Highlands?
    All utilities within Elk Highlands are underground and include Whitefish Mountain community water and Whitefish city sewer.

  10. Is there a building time commitment for the Elk Highlands homesites?
    Elk Highlands does not stipulate a time frame for building.

  11. What are the square footage requirements for a home in Elk Highlands?
    It is expected that residences will contain at least 2,500 square feet of enclosed heated living area.

  12. What are the anticipated building costs in the area?
    Depending upon your choice of construction materials, one should anticipate construction costs to be $300-$500 per square foot.

  13. What types of construction methods are permitted?
    The predominant idea for design and construction are that homes will be built in a continuous and preserved fabric of forest. Continuity of the existing landscape is key to the distinctive character of Elk Highlands. Building forms, materials and colors must blend with and complement the natural landscape.

  14. Can I rent my house in Elk Highlands?
    Yes nightly rentals are allowed.

  15. How do I get from to Elk Highlands from Whitefish?
    From the downtown, go north across the bridge onto Wisconsin Avenue. Follow Wisconsin to the turn to Whitefish Mountain Resort. Take the Big Mountain Road up to the Elk Highlands turn. At the sign turn left into Elk Highlands.

  16. What does Amtrak Service offer?
    Amtrak offers daily service to downtown Whitefish from Seattle east bound and Chicago west bound.
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