Premium Lots in Forbes Park are usually next to the
Common Area and Open Space.
Some premium
lots are just extra large. When Forbes sold the Forbes Park properties between 1972 and 1982, they classified around 700 parcels
(out of a total of 3600) as premium lots. Forbes sold these for considerably
higher prices. While most regular lots sold for $6,500, premium lots sold for prices all the way up to $25,000. Some
of the parcels with frontage on Forbes Park Lake fell in this highest price category. Most of the super premium lots are taken
and several now have expensive homes. Others are in firm hands and not for sale. Wolfgang estimates that there are 250 Forbes
Park Lots for sale in the Fall of 2008, with less than 40 premium lots. Assessor's valuation for premium lots is higher
and property taxes are 50% higher than regular lots. Association dues are the same.
Since Forbes Park is at elevations between 9,000' and 10,000', mountain views are
not as dramatic, as in the Valley below, where the mountains rise 7,000' above the Valley floor. Since premium lots are usually
adjoining large alpine meadows, the views are
often outstanding. The surrounding mountains and ridges are not obstructed and elk and other wildlife can be observed.
