relocation guide

bringing dreams home

Whether you are considering relocating to Crested Butte, Gunnison or the beautiful surrounding landscapes, Bluebird Real Estate is your local expert and guide for creating seamless transitions. We are thrilled to introduce you to the community and connect you with everything this valley has to offer. Our mission is to professionally assist you in locating and procuring the best property that matches your desires at the best price in an efficient and seamless process.

Neighborhood Snapshots

Mt. Crested Butte to Gunnison

Gunnison Valley

Located in the heart of the Rockies and the Elk Mountain Range, the Gunnison Valley boasts over 270 days of sunshine, and an average elevation of over 9,000 feet. Comprised of over 80% open space, average high temperatures in the Gunnison Valley reside around 65 degrees in the summer months and 21 degrees in the winter. In total, the Gunnison Valley includes over 17,000 yearround residents and many other second homeowners with a tourism-based economy. Average home: $1,263,256 | 2,240 Sq Ft *

Mt. Crested Butte

Established in 1973, Mt. Crested Butte is home to approximately 1,000 year-round residents and the ski area at Crested Butte Mountain Resort. Located 3 miles north of the Town of Crested Butte, Mt. Crested Butte has it’s own governing body and municipal services. Many homes and condos in the area offer ski-in/ski-out access, as well as convenient locations along the Mountain Express free bus loops. Trail systems through the ski area, Snodgrass Mountain and the Upper Loop also offer easy access for Mt. Crested Butte residents, as well as the Rec Path which connects the mountain to the Town of Crested Butte. Average home: $2,074,394 | 3,356 Sq Ft* Average condo: $750,450 | 961 Sq Ft*

Crested Butte

A National Historic District deeply rooted in mining and ranching, the Town of Crested Butte was established in 1880 and is now home to almost 1,700 year-round residents. The Center for the Arts, CB Nordic Center, Big Mine Ice Arena, and the Crested Butte Library are all in walking distance in town, along with a robust parks and recreation department and many various opportunities for outdoor recreation. Average home: $3,087,500 | 2,281 Sq Ft *

Skyland

Home to the Club at Crested Butte, which features a Robert Trent Jones II designed golf course, the Skyland Homeowner’s Association encompasses several subdivisions and condominiums. The neighborhood includes a walking path from the entrance of the neighborhood up to the private pavilion at Grant Lake. A quick 3.5 mile drive from downtown Crested Butte, Skyland is al so connected to both the Town of Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte via trail networks. Average home: $2,823,000 | 3,360 Sq Ft *

Crested Butte South

Less than 8 miles south of downtown Crested Butte, “CB South” is a bedroom community, home to over 900 property owners, including both residential and an up-and-coming commercial district. CB South offers many amenities including year-round recreation at Red Mountain Park and a convenient location to an extensive trail network. The CB South Property Owners Associati on was established in 1970 and is responsible for governance and design review. Average home: $1,236,118 | 1,937 Sq Ft *

Almont

Located 10 miles north of Gunnison, Almont sits on the convergence of the Taylor River and the East River with world class fishing and class III whitewater rafting. The Almont Resort, Three Rivers Resort and Harmel’s on the Taylor offer overnight accommodations, restaurants and bars. The local post office serves the approximately 200 year-round residents and many other second homeowners.

Average home: $1,212,500 | 2,474 Sq Ft *

Upper Ohio Creek Valley

Located along County Road 730 near Ohio Pass, Mill Creek and the famous Castles, this area encompasses many beautiful ranch tracts as well as homes in the coveted Wilderness Streams and Star Mountain Ranch neighborhoods. Away from it all, these homes lie near the end of winter road maintenance, offering peace and solitude often with luxury accommodations. Average home: $1,376,000 | 2,972 Sq Ft*

Lower Ohio Creek

Several neighborhoods are located northwest of downtown Gunnison off Highway 135 in the lower Ohio Creek area near County Road 730, spanning from Riverwalk to Horse River Ranch. These communities offer larger lot sizes and each homeowner’s association has its own governing body. Average home: $912,129 | 2,265 Sq Ft*

Dos Rios

Dos Rios is a golf community located on Highway 50 just minutes west of downtown Gunnison. Several homes in the neighborhood sit along the Gunnison River and its tributaries. The recreation area Hartman Rocks is also located nearby for easy access to an extensive trail network. Average home: $717,500 | 2,082 Sq Ft *

Gunnison Rising

Located directly east of downtown Gunnison along highway 50 and adjacent to Western Colorado University, this 600 acre master planned live/work community is currently in the infrastructure phase with commercial development tracts available and residenti al development sales forthcoming. This subdivision is being annexed into the City of Gunnison and offers several zoning areas to f it a variety of needs.

City of Gunnison

The City of Gunnison was established in 1880 and is currently home to 6,560 residents, as well as Western Colorado University which enrolls over 3,400 students. Gunnison offers many other amenities including the recreation center, brand new library, recently remodeled airport, hospital, and many wonderful parks and trail networks. Average home: $522,649 | 1,530 Sq Ft *

*CREN, MLS Data, January 2023

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