Crested Butte South

ABOUT crested butte south

Crested Butte South, or CB South, is a community about 6 miles south of the town of Crested Butte. It is often mistaken for a town because of the number of homes, but it is not incorporated. The neighborhood has many amenities for homeowners and community members. There is a fire station, playground, hockey rink, tennis courts, ice skating pond and groomed cross country trails. The commercial area has many available undeveloped lots and a variety of local businesses. Properties in CB South are generally less expensive than in town or on the mountain and can provide a great opportunity for homeownership in the area.

QUICK FACTS:

8,515 feet

ELEVATION

$750,714

average sales price: single family home

1,300

year round population

267 Neville Way

This custom designed home sits on .77 of an acre that backs up to 35 acres which adjoins the Gunnison National Forest. The property sits at the top of CB South on a dead end street and is quiet and peaceful. Enjoy the front deck which offers a wonderful panoramic mountain view that takes in both down and up valley. There is a seasonal ditch that runs through the property during the spring and early summer. It is particularly wonderful during the run off season while sitting and enjoying your coffee in the morning or your favorite libation in the evening while listening to the relaxing sounds of the stream. There are over 454 square feet of outside decks. The covered northeast deck off the main living space is a great place to sit outside when the weather is rainy or lightly snowing. The roof features snow friendly design. The En-Suite Master is approximately 520 square feet with a nice sized deck. The home boasts a heated 740 sq. ft garage with .5 bathroom and laundry sink. The chef in your life will enjoy the large kitchen and prep sink setup. $985,000

3 BD | 2 ½ BA | 2,185 S.F. | .77 ACRES | MLS# 779883

318 Neville Way

This practically new custom home overlooks the entire valley and provides incredible views of the surrounding mountains. Currently, there are three bedrooms, two offices and 2 ½ baths. One of the offices could be a 4th bedroom and the other could be a second living area so there are plenty of options for this home to live how you need it to. The master bedroom includes a private deck, gas fireplace, a standard closet, and a walk-in closet complete with a chandelier! Plus, the spacious bathroom provides an oversized jetted tub, double sinks with granite countertop and plenty of space. Everywhere you look you will find lovely details and finishes to create a truly special space. The high-end kitchen with stainless appliances, stone countertops and large island flows into the dining and living areas plus you can enjoy the many outdoor decks and patios depending on the weather and views you are looking for. Outside includes a hot tub, space for a trampoline & swing set, and professional, irrigated landscaping. The heated workshop can be used as a studio, workshop or as a shed and the oversized two car garage provides plenty of space for your cars and toys plus the large crawl space for additional storage.

$940,000

3 BD | 2 ½ BA | 2,002 S.F. | .40 ACRES | MLS# 781821

TBD Barbra place

Beautiful, slightly sloped lot at the end of the cul-de-sac and is open on the west side. It is lightly treed in the middle and more heavily treed on the east side. Great views down valley and of Red Mtn/Whetstone while still offering seclusion from surrounding parcels. There is ample southern exposure and light with nice rock and seasonal water drainage that would allow for amazing landscaping and driveway. Elevated building site with commanding view corridors.

$170,000

.41 Acres | MLS# 779163

331 Zeligman

This lot is a nicely sloped elevated lot that offers outstanding views of the surrounding mountains. This is your opportunity to buy a great lot at a great price in CB South. Make this one yours! Your dream house is waiting for you! $115,000

.31 Acres | MLS# 771094

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Step Two: Plan Your Home Construction and Design

When building a home from square one, there are always unexpected extra costs, ranging from driveways (the building of which are also influenced by topography) that can cost around $10,000 simply to pave, to water tapping fees and possible transfer costs, weather-proof materials, heating cables on roofs, etc. When setting an overall price goal for your custom dream home, make sure you allow plenty of cushioning, especially if you’re estimating your costs based on home builds in outside locations. Even after your land is purchased, building a home here can sometimes cost more than double what it would in areas of Texas or even Denver. Working with a local agent who is intimately familiar with local neighborhoods and their varying design guidelines and nuances as well as unique costs and protocols for water access in certain areas, necessary building materials and the people who do the job will make the entire process a lot more seamless and stress-free.

The steps of building

Once you have gained critical knowledge regarding building and design guidelines, water access and topography of your parcel area – including any necessary surveys, soil or well tests – it’s time to buy your land. After becoming an official landowner, it’s time to choose an architect. This should be someone well-established with a proven track record backed up by a detailed portfolio. Most importantly, it should be someone familiar with the area. While some people already have an architect in mind from elsewhere, it’s invaluable to select someone with site-specific experience and knowledge of soils, slopes, climates and landscapes in Colorado’s high country.

Then comes the process of nailing down water access and other utilities for the property, which play a crucial role in the property design. After the architect has created a design, local officials need to sign off. Designs typically have to be approved – either by Gunnison County, the town of Crested Butte, specific subdivisions and homeowner associations. Once the architect presents a design, it’s time to once again do some vetting with builders – asking for estimates, portfolios and referrals – before releasing the process into the builder’s capable hands.

Once you are clear to move forward on the fun part – designing your house – be sure to keep the unseen weather in mind. While you might have a vision of your finished house glowing amid the bright summer sunshine amid a rainbow of abundant wildflowers, you

need to also envision how the design will hold up in the winter, when the house is surrounded by and supporting several feet of snow. Keep the dramatic range of local temperatures – potentially reaching 90 in July and subzero in January – in mind for insulation and consider how a particular placement of the property is impacted by the sun, which can help heat the home in colder months but could make it uncomfortably warm in the summer. Naturally, the views are probably what helped you select your land in the first place, and you will want to design the property in a way that maximizes them to their full extent.

Step Three: Choose a Builder

Now that you have a design plan, you need to find the perfect person to bring it to life. That perfect person isn’t necessarily the lowest bidder or the one who can build the fastest, but someone with a wealth of experience, a portfolio to share or better yet to show, as well as glowing referrals not only from previous homeowner clients but also subcontractors. Builders in Gunnison Valley are in such high demand that professionals from surrounding areas – Montrose, Salida and Buena Vista – have also targeted projects in and around Crested Butte. ultimately, it’s who you feel good with,” said Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties agent and lifelong Crested Butte resident, Joe Garcia. “You want someone who can show you their product and is savvy at building in this climate. There are contractors who are just contractors and guys who put on a tool belt and are actually building your home. I recommend meeting with a few, talking to architects and subcontractors and vetting them out to get a good feel for who you’re working with.”

The Building Timeline

Patience comes before paradise in these parts. Many local builders are currently working on a two-year timeline for new home construction. Homeowners looking to remodel are also looking at extended timeframes because professionals of every ilk (plumbers, electricians, painters, carpenters) are booked from dawn until dusk. Two years is a realistic timeline from start to finish – from the time you purchase the land to moving into your dream home. At an elevation around 9,000 feet, certain parts of the construction season here are limited to months when the ground is thawed. This usually works out to be about half of the year. Take a deep breath and find joy in the anticipation. It will help you truly embrace and appreciate setting foot in your brand new home.