The quaint and historic town of Crested Butte was established in 1878 and originated as a coal mining town. Between the 1950s and 1960s, the last mine closed down, and the ski resort that we still enjoy today opened. Known as “Colorado’s Last Great Ski Town,” Crested Butte sits at an elevation of 8,885 feet, and is located 3 miles from the world class skiing Crested Butte Mountain Resort offers... Read More
The town of Mount Crested Butte sits at 9,375 feet in elevation and is located 3 miles north of Crested Butte’s historic and picturesque downtown. It is home to Crested Butte Mountain Resort, and offers a wide range of home types and price points, from the resort style slopeside condos and hotels at the ski resort’s base area, to more secluded luxury homes in tranquil communities with expansive views of the surrounding mountains. A lot of the homes close to the ski resort enjoy true ski-in/ski-out access.
Crested Butte Mountain Resort has more than 1,100 acres of terrain ranging from beginner to expert, with 160 trails and 15 lifts. It is known for having some of the best lift-served extreme terrain in the U.S. Crested Butte Mountain Resort also operates two lifts in the summer for bikers to enjoy their downhill course, and there’s also the Adventure Park, which offers miniature golf, ziplining, a rock climbing wall, bungee trampolines, and a tubing hill.
The base area offers plenty of shopping and restaurants options, ranging from casual to more upscale. There’s always something going on in Mt. Crested Butte, from annual events like the Food & Wine Festival and the Chili and Beer Festival, to mountain bike and ski races and free live music in the summer months.
Besides skiing on the resort, Mount Crested Butte residents also enjoy recreational opportunities for backcountry skiing, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing in the winter; and easy access to mountain biking and hiking trails in the summer, perfect to enjoy the burst of wildflowers that cover the hillsides in the warmer months.
There is a free shuttle that runs between Crested Butte and Mount Crested Butte year-round, making it easy to travel up and down the mountain regardless of where you live or stay.
The base area of Crested Butte Mountain Resort is a bustling spot with restaurants and outdoor shops, especially busy in the winter and summer months. Skiers can warm up by a fire pit at Mountaineer Square after a full day of skiing, and visitors can take the free shuttle to... Read More
The prospect neighborhood sits on the back side of Crested Butte Mountain, and offers premier ski in/ski out access for homeowners, including convenient access to Crested Butte Mountain Resort’s Goldlink and Prospect chairlifts, and with several... Read More
The Overlook neighborhood is one of the most coveted and sought-after neighborhoods in Crested Butte. Perched on the side of Crested Butte Mountain, the high-end luxury homes in this community face stunning views of... Read More
Gold Link is a smaller neighborhood and a prime spot for skiers, mountain bikers and hikers alike. Homes are perched on the hill, and enjoy jaw-dropping views of nearby mountains like Teocalli, Gothic, Whiterock. Residents enjoy exclusive access to Crested Butte... Read More
The homes in the communities around Meridian Lake enjoy access to the backcountry and all kinds of outdoor activities from their backdoor, including snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, hiking, and biking. Located in Washington Gulch Valley, and about halfway between the town of Crested Butte and... Read More
Glacier Lily is one of several small communities and individual homesites along Gothic Road, which meanders between the town of Crested Butte and Mount Crested Butte. These quiet and private homesites offer... Read More
Pitchfork is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Mount Crested Butte, with a big portion of year-round residents. It’s a higher density community with smaller lots, offering a combination of townhomes, duplex homes, and... Read More
Homes in the Summit neighborhood border the runs of Crested Butte Mountain Resort, with several homes being true ski-in/ski-out by the West Wall chairlift of the ski resort. Homes in this community enjoy... Read More
Elk Run is one of the most prestigious and highly sought-after communities in Mount Crested Butte. The home sites are known for being larger, secluded, and with mature groves of aspen trees providing privacy and... Read More
Crested Butte South, known by locals as CB South, is the largest subdivision in the valley, and is home to about 10% of all the residents in the county. A big portion of year-round residents and local families of Crested Butte live here... Read More
Located just 2 miles south of the Town of Crested Butte, Skyland is a luxurious residential neighborhood known for being home to the Robert Trent Jones II Championship Golf Course and the exclusive The Club at Crested Butte... Read More
Larkspur is a newer community characterized by beautiful custom homes, sitting just across the way from the championship golf course at Skyland... Read More
Located just a 5 minute drive from Downtown Crested Butte and just down the street from Skyland and the golf course, this newer community has been growing and being developed over the last decade... Read More
The Riverbend neighborhood is ideal for people looking to live in a more affordable residential area close to town... Read More
Riverland is a mostly commercial area, home to office space, construction companies, automotive companies... Read More
A lot of these more spread out and secluded communities consist of parcels of over 35 acres, providing plenty of privacy for homeowners while remaining conveniently close to the Town of Crested Butte. These ranch communities feature homes that are generally high square footage, custom built, and high end. Some of these subdivisions include East River Ranches, Hidden Mine Ranch, Hidden River Ranch, McCormick Ranch, Whetstone Mountain Ranch, Red Mountain Ranch, the Reserve on the East River, Danni Ranch, Roaring Judy and Round Mountain, Smith Hill Ranch, Wildcat at Trappers and Trappers Crossing.
The town of Irwin was founded as a mining town in the 1880s. Now it consists mostly of dispersed cabins. Irwin is located about 10 miles from Crested Butte, up Kebler Pass road. This road is only open in the summer months, meaning access to homes in this area require snowmobiles... Read More
Alpine Meadows is a small and peaceful community along the Slate River Road consisting of single family homes of varying ages, sizes and styles. The views from this community depend on each parcel, but they include the iconic Paradise Divide... Read More
Trapper’s Crossing home sites are usually 35+ acres and accommodate for a true mountain lifestyle with sweeping views and ultimate privacy in luxury homes... Read More
Red Mountain Ranch is a gated community, highly coveted for its luxurious homes, large homesites of 35+ acres, and in a lot of cases, privacy in the mature tree groves... Read More
McCormick Ranch is a seven lot subdivision of 35 acre lots just east of town, and one of the few communities with such large lots where homeowners can enjoy that kind of seclusion... Read More
Danni Ranch is a community of 35-acre parcels located 12 miles south of Crested Butte, roughly halfway between Crested Butte and Gunnison. Homeowners in this subdivision enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding areas and private fishing rights on the East River... Read More