285 Saddle Ridge Ranch Rd, Crested Butte, CO 81224
About this home
Set on an expansive 2.58 acre parcel in the exclusive Saddle Ridge Ranch community, this extraordinary homesite offers a rare blend of privacy, space, and convenience just minutes from the heart of Crested Butte. With panoramic views stretching from Whetstone Mountain to Mt. Crested Butte, this property captures the very best of Colorado mountain living. This homesite enjoys unobstructed views of iconic peaks including Whetstone Mountain Axtell Mountain, and Whiterock Mountain plus Mt. Crested Butte is the commanding front and center view. Unlike the typical quarter-acre lots in the area, this property offers the rare luxury of space, surrounded by 70 acres of HOA open space, ensuring lasting privacy and protected views. As part of Saddle Ridge Ranch, homeowners can build up to 5,000 square feet, including garage space, and enjoy thoughtful design guidelines that preserve the integrity and beauty of the community. Equestrian enthusiasts will appreciate the well-appointed barn with indoor stalls, a tack room, and pastures, while everyone can enjoy direct trail access to world-class recreation, including the famed Lupine Trail for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. The subdivision’s robust water system supports both domestic use and landscape irrigation, while downtown Crested Butte with its restaurants, shops, art galleries, and year-round events is just minutes away. If you’ve been searching for a truly exceptional homesite offering space, access, views, and community, this lot offers all of that and more.
Vacant landProperty Type
2.58 acresLot Size
$426,357Price/Acres
Listed by Jesse Ebner• Signature Properties Ebner & Associates, LLC
Sale and tax history for 285 Saddle Ridge Ranch Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
cren #831190
Oct 1, 2026
Price Changed
$1,100,000
Jul 23, 2026
Price Changed
$895,000
Jul 13, 2026
Price Changed
$950,000
Jan 24, 2026
Listed
$995,000
cren #824281
Aug 31, 2025
Listing Removed
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May 19, 2025
Listed
$1,295,000
cren #808630
Oct 5, 2024
Listing Removed
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Oct 12, 2023
Listed
$2,000,000
cren #779468
Oct 5, 2022
Listing Removed
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Mar 9, 2021
Listed
$1,475,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,037 (+26.2%)
$229,780
2024
$11,916 (+3.7%)
$229,780
2023
$11,495 (+9.5%)
$178,700
2022
$10,493 (+16.0%)
$178,700
2021
$9,043 (+51.1%)
$154,280
2020
$5,986 (+2.3%)
$154,280
2019
$5,850 (+9.2%)
$103,240
2018
$5,358 (−1.0%)
$103,240
2017
$5,412 (+34.2%)
$91,350
2016
$4,033 (+1.5%)
$91,350
2015
$3,974 (+0.7%)
$72,500
2014
$3,945
$72,500
Public record
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2.58 Acres
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Vacant Land
County
Gunnison County
APN
R042284
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Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
11 days above 79° expected this year, 29 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Crested Butte, CO • 81224
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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Crested Butte. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 285 Saddle Ridge Ranch Rd
$989,408
$111K under list price of $1.10M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $555K to $1.0M.