Wow! What an incredible setting at Alpine Meadows just outside Crested Butte. This almost 2.2 acre perch enjoys solar gain, captivating views of Nicholson Lake and iconic Mt. Crested Butte to the east. The property borders over 70 acres of protected Crested Butte Land Trust land. Designed and built by Crested Butte's SmithWorks Natural Homes, the mountain home enjoys impressive energy efficiency bordering on year-round net-zero compliance. From the solar PV array to the air-to-water heat pump to the passive haus windows, this home was designed for state-of-the-art living in our demanding climate. There is a big, detached garage on the property, an awesome stand alone sauna building and the ultimate fire ring for summer gatherings above the lake! Alpine Meadows is a very special and private community located just a few minutes to downtown Crested Butte. Homeowners enjoy use of private Nicholson Lake for boating, swimming and fishing and private access to the Slate River for fishing and exploring.
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$3,900,000
624 Nicholson Lake Ridge Road, Crested Butte, CO 81224
3beds
2,675sqft
Est.:
Stick Built
Built in 2021
2.17 Acres Lot
$3,595,000 Zestimate®
$1,458/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Big detached garageIncredible settingSolar gainSolar pv arrayImpressive energy efficiencyAir-to-water heat pumpStand alone sauna building
- 250 days |
- 815 |
- 26 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 11, 2025 at 07:59am
Listed by:
Channing Boucher H:970-596-3228,
LIV Sotheby's International Realty - CB
Source: CREN,MLS#: 827047
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Wired/Cable TV, Part Furnished, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Sauna, Media Room, Mud Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Stained/Stamped Concrete, Tile
- Windows: Window Coverings, Low Emissivity Windows, Thermal Panes
- Basement: Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,675
- Total interior livable area: 2,675 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Three Story
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Covered Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: Landscaping
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Valley
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake/Pond/Reservoir
- Waterfront features: Lake/Reservoir
Lot
- Size: 2.17 Acres
- Features: Adj to Open Space, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 317728002001
- Zoning description: Residential Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Stick Built
Materials
- Wood Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2021
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Central Water
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Internet, Phone - Cell Reception
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Alpine Meadows
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA name: Alpine Meadows
Location
- Region: Slate River Valley
- Elevation: 8850
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,458/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,162,070
- Annual tax amount: $12,888
- Date on market: 7/29/2025
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$3,595,000
$3.42M - $3.77M
$5,532/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,900,000+308.4%$1,458/sqft |
Source:  CREN #827047 Report a problem | ||
| 1/26/2017 | Sold | $955,000$357/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,883 +3.2% | $197,630 -8.7% |
| 2024 | $12,490 +25.7% | $216,390 -0.5% |
| 2023 | $9,936 +78.3% | $217,480 +48.9% |
| 2022 | $5,572 +30.1% | $146,090 +53.7% |
| 2021 | $4,284 | $95,050 +28.6% |
| 2020 | $4,284 +72.6% | $73,890 -0.7% |
| 2019 | $2,482 | $74,410 +75.8% |
| 2018 | $2,482 | $42,320 |
| 2017 | $2,482 -1% | $42,320 +20.9% |
| 2016 | $2,507 +63.6% | $35,010 |
| 2015 | $1,532 | $35,010 +30.1% |
| 2014 | -- | $26,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $26,900 -25.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $36,020 |
| 2011 | -- | $36,020 -25.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $48,380 |
| 2009 | -- | $48,380 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$20,047/mo
Principal & interest
$19137
Property taxes
$910
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 81224
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Crested Butte Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 3.2 mi
- 6/10Gunnison Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 24.4 mi
- 4/10Gunnison High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 24.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Crested Butte Community K-12
- Middle: Crested Butte Community K-12
- High: Crested Butte Community K-12
Source: CREN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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