997 Saddle Ridge Road at Trapper’s Crossing at Wildcat is an outstanding home and land property with the hard-to-find features of a brand new home located close to Crested Butte on a large, 65-acre land tract overlooking the valley. The five-bedroom, four and a half bath residence combines performance and function with an extraordinary site, blending quality finishes with contemporary systems, all in a home with breathtaking views and end-of-the road privacy and quiet. The prized ground-level living area design provides summer days with an open-the-doors feeling for the large, 720 sq ft. full sun patio under the towering visage of Whetstone Mountain. The lofty peak of Whetstone Mountain is an amazing 2.1 miles away. On the interior, the thoughtful design and quality finishes include warm hardwood floors, a wall of glass with 12 large lights, premium appointed kitchen with Thermador and granite finish, wired, automated window shades and an open, vaulted floor plan provides a home focused on comfort, convenience, wellness and nature. Complementing the functional and effective mountain design is the 32’x36’ oversized, 1,152 sq ft. two level heated garage with drive-through oversized doors, a half-bath, and loads of space on the second floor. The remarkable garage accessed by a covered breezeway will hold a Sprinter motor home, truck, tractor and loads of equipment and the second-floor space will evolve into another large, useful game room, bunk room, or a space for the owner’s plan. Designed by architect Kent Cowherd, built by Brian Murphy at BMC Construction, with the interior design by Sara Herrera of Rosa23 Interiors, high-quality construction details include a shared well, poured concrete foundation, structural steel posts and beams, radiant heat, 4,600 gallon underground fire suppression tank, roof-mounted large solar panel array, brawny, dimensioned, timber posts, standing seam metal roof, generous parking area and many features that will excel in the mountain environment. Renderings and edited images shown. The adjacent 52 acre Lot 19 is available for purchase. Trapper’s Crossing at Wildcat is a well-maintained, year-round mountain community with good roads, good trails, gated entry and a history of good management This promontory Gibson Ridge home is under construction now with completion in December, 2026. 997 Saddle Ridge Road will give you, your family and friends endless mountain adventures and a legacy of memories.
Single-familyProperty Type
2026Year Built
65.2 acresLot Size
$1,434Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Sam Lumb• LIV Sotheby's International Realty - CB
Lot 18, Saddle Ridge Road is located at the end of Saddle Ridge Road in the gated Trappers Crossing at Wildcat subdivision. One of only a few parcels in this location with water this secluded mountain getaway is just 15 minutes from the historic town of Crested Butte where you will find boutique shopping, art galleries, fine dining, and historic saloons. Lot 18 sits high on Gibson Ridge overlooking the town of Crested Butte with stunning views valley wide of Mt. Crested Butte, Whetstone, Red Lady and the Paradise Divide. Absolute privacy can be found on this incredible 65+ acre parcel with access the Gibson Ridge hiking trail right out your back door. Large level building envelope makes for an easy custom home build.
cren #4511
Jun 5, 2014
Listing Removed
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Jun 5, 2013
Listed
$275,000
$92/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 29, 2005
Sold
$425,000
$142/sq ft
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Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,425 (−0.8%)
$91,790
2024
$5,471 (+3.2%)
$91,790
2023
$5,304 (+81.6%)
$90,330
2022
$2,921 (+16.0%)
$90,330
2021
$2,517 (+25.4%)
$42,940
2020
$2,007 (+2.3%)
$42,940
2019
$1,961 (+48.6%)
$34,610
2018
$1,320 (−1.0%)
$34,610
2017
$1,334 (+7.1%)
$22,510
2016
$1,245 (+1.5%)
$22,510
2015
$1,226 (−32.0%)
$22,380
2014
$1,803
$22,380
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Gunnison County
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 78° expected this year, 21 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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Redfin Estimate for 997 Saddle Ridge Rd
$3,931,154
$354K under list price of $4.29M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $2.1M to $5.4M.