Mountain Homesite with Level Building
For Sale
$760,000
980 Saddle Ridge Road, Crested Butte, CO 81224
Large 52.9-acre homesite offering a level building area with mature spruce trees, meadows, and long mountain and valley views.
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Lot Size52.90 Acres
Days on Market273
Property Features for 980 Saddle Ridge Road
General Information
Standard status
Active
Lot size
52.90 Acres
Property subtype
Lots/Land
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$8,417
Listing Agency:
LIV Sotheby's International Realty - CB
(970) 275-2448
Listed By:
Sam Lumb
(970) 275-2448
Source:
Exitrealty
Added: Nov 24, 2025
Changed: Aug 8
Last Checked: Jul 19 at 3:00AM
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980 Saddle Ridge Road presents a 52.9-acre mountain homesite in Trapper’s Crossing at Wildcat, set beneath Whetstone Mountain with views of Axtell Mountain and the Slate River Valley below. The property includes an appealing building site with abundant mature spruce trees, plus attractive meadows with natural grasses. A 440’ x 250’ level building site sits high on the side of Baxter Gulch and extends down the hill to the gulch centerline, with the Baxter Gulch Trail crossing the lower portion.
Access is via Saddle Ridge Road at Gibson Ridge, and the Wildcat community includes hiking access through the Green Lake Trail to an alpine lake on Axtell Mountain or to downtown Crested Butte. Owners also have the option to build a large home along with a barn, garage, and guest house.
The level, forested homesite is located just 6 miles from the Town of Crested Butte on well-maintained roads, with nearby community setting under the view of the Whetstone Mountain summit about 2.1 miles away.
Access is via Saddle Ridge Road at Gibson Ridge, and the Wildcat community includes hiking access through the Green Lake Trail to an alpine lake on Axtell Mountain or to downtown Crested Butte. Owners also have the option to build a large home along with a barn, garage, and guest house.
The level, forested homesite is located just 6 miles from the Town of Crested Butte on well-maintained roads, with nearby community setting under the view of the Whetstone Mountain summit about 2.1 miles away.
Key Highlights
- 52.9‑acre homesite with abundant mature spruce trees and attractive meadows with natural grasses.
- 440’ x 250’ level building site positioned high above the valley floor, extending down the hill to Baxter Gulch center line.
- Long mountain and valley views including Axtell Mountain to the west and the Slate River Valley below.
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Demographics for 81224, CO
3,941
Population
2,459
Households
1.6
Avg Household Size
41
Median Age
73%
College-Educated
100%
High-School Grad
262.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
15
Density / Sq Mi
$97,535
Median Household Income
$46,511
Median Earnings
$1,408
Median Rent
$862,100
Median Home Value
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What type of property is this?
Residential land & home lot - Large 52.9-acre homesite offering a level building area with mature spruce trees, meadows, and long mountain and valley views.
Where is this residential land & home lot located?
The property is located at 980 Saddle Ridge Road Crested Butte, CO.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $760,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 52.9‑acre homesite with abundant mature spruce trees and attractive meadows with natural grasses.; 440’ x 250’ level building site positioned high above the valley floor, extending down the hill to Baxter Gulch center line.; Long mountain and valley views including Axtell Mountain to the west and the Slate River Valley below.
