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Downtown Crested Butte

Downtown Crested ButteAt a glance 

Crested Butte, Colorado is a special place located at the end of the valley in Gunnison County. A former coal mining town that is now a historic resort town known for its charm, warm community and festive attitude.  

History 

Originally a mining town that was officially incorporated July 1880 with a population of about 400 people. After almost a century of mining the Big Mine closed in 1952 and Crested Butte was no longer a coal mining town. It started to become touristic destination in the years later, especially after the creation of the Crested Butte Mountain Resort. Downtown Crested Butte is now a year-round vacation destination.  

Location 

It is located at the North end of the Gunnison valley. Gunnison is the nearest big town with an airport and is about a 35-minute drive. 

Who lives here 

It is a welcoming community made up of transplanted locals and second home owners, with a permanent population in town of about 1,600. Crested Butte real estate is also highly popular among the property investors. 

What to expect 

Downtown Crested ButteDowntown Crested Butte

The primary winter activity in Crested Butte is skiing or snowboarding 3 miles up the road at nearby Crested Butte Mountain Resort in Mt. Crested Butte. The large amount of extreme skiing terrain at Crested Butte has attracted the US Extreme Skiing Championships and the X Games. The longest run on Mt Crested Butte is 2.6 miles long. Summers are getting busier however with many outdoor music events and hiking and mountain biking trails accessible right from downtown. 

Lifestyle

Downtown Crested ButteDowntown Crested ButteThe historic main street of Downtown Crested Butte is Elk Avenue. Elk features main Victorian-style storefronts, quaint shops and the art galleries of local artists. You’ll find over 35 restaurants with a wide variety of cuisines and price points. Plenty of nightlife as well with bars featuring locally distilled rum and pubs with music venues. The town of Crested Butte has a Nordic Center which includes an ice skating rink as well as 50 miles of groomed cross-country skiing trails. There is a Yurt close to town that can be used for gatherings and evening dinners, as well as huts at the Gothic townsite for overnight stays.

Unexpected Appeal 

Lifestyle Benefits Buying Crested Butte Second HomeDowntown Crested ButteThe Nordic Center hosts many races and events including the famed Alley Loop and the Elk Mountain Grand Traverse – a 40+ mile backcountry Ski race from Crested butte to Aspen. During the summer the Center of the Arts hosts a free outdoor concert every Monday. This is where everyone comes to meet friends and family to enjoy some music and hang out. You also can’t miss the famous Crested Butte 4th of July parade! 

The Market 

83 Floyd AvenueDowntown Crested ButteBuyers who are considering real estate in Downtown Crested Butte find a charming historical town with a quaint neighborhood feel. The town is a small geographic area that really has 3 residential areas. There are homes that are in close proximity to the business district along Elk Avenue. Then there’s the homes that are on the East side of 6th Street with close proximity to the town park and Center for the Arts. Finally you have the homes that are on the North side of town with views up Paradise divide and with close access to Lower Loop, Peanut Lake Road, and the Nordic trails in the winter. 

Due to the Historical District overlay zoning regulations, most homes in Downtown Crested Butte are not larger than 2,600 sq. feet. As well, given the small footprint of Downtown Crested Butte, the price per sq. foot in town is typically higher than Mt. Crested Butte or the larger outlying subdivisions (Skyland, Meridian Lake Park/Meadows). 

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Testimonials

Bobby Nichols

"The first moment we met Chris, my wife and I knew he was all about what is happening in real estate sales in Crested Butte. He knows his job, the marketplace and the innovative ways to market your home in today's electronic internet space. A real professional that understood us and our needs in handling a very successful sales transaction. "

 
Crested Butte Real Estate by Chris Kopf
2015-02-11T13:45:19-07:00
"The first moment we met Chris, my wife and I knew he was all about what is happening in real estate sales in Crested Butte. He knows his job, the marketplace and the innovative ways to market your home in today's electronic internet space. A real professional that understood us and our needs in handling a very successful sales transaction. "  
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Jeff Hollings

Chris is outstanding! We recently bought a second home in Crested Butte and Chris did a great job throughout the whole process. He has a thorough understanding of the market and the benefits and drawbacks of various locations. He was very patient with us as our preferences evolved throughout the search. He gave us valuable information on which to negotiate the purchase. He had great follow-up during the inspection/closing process (when we were not in town) and made sure all of the commitments made by the seller were properly completed.
Crested Butte Real Estate by Chris Kopf
2015-02-11T13:46:48-07:00
Chris is outstanding! We recently bought a second home in Crested Butte and Chris did a great job throughout the whole process. He has a thorough understanding of the market and the benefits and drawbacks of various locations. He was very patient with us as our preferences evolved throughout the search. He gave us valuable information on which to negotiate the purchase. He had great follow-up during the inspection/closing process (when we were not in town) and made sure all of the commitments made by the seller were properly completed.
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James Brennan

This was our first experience trying to purchase additional land with hopes of building a home. Chris was tremendously helpful throughout the entire process and his professionalism showed.
Crested Butte Real Estate by Chris Kopf
2014-10-14T17:59:24-06:00
This was our first experience trying to purchase additional land with hopes of building a home. Chris was tremendously helpful throughout the entire process and his professionalism showed.
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Jane Saltzman

Chris was terrific to work with. The house sold faster then I ever expected! He was particularly helpful for this second home owner that couldn't always get there to take care of house issues. Thank you Chris!!!
Crested Butte Real Estate by Chris Kopf
2015-02-11T13:49:37-07:00
Chris was terrific to work with. The house sold faster then I ever expected! He was particularly helpful for this second home owner that couldn't always get there to take care of house issues. Thank you Chris!!!
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Georges Lussier

The thought of a short sale was intimidating, but Chris made the experience very easy with lots of guidance from start to finish. I would highly recommend Chris for any Real Estate need buying or selling.
Crested Butte Real Estate by Chris Kopf
2014-10-14T18:05:40-06:00
The thought of a short sale was intimidating, but Chris made the experience very easy with lots of guidance from start to finish. I would highly recommend Chris for any Real Estate need buying or selling.
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Frank Stringer

Chris Kopf is a wonderful person to work with on any real estate matter you may have in Crested Butte. He is extremely knowledgeable of all elements of the Crested Butte area. He helped us recently to buy a new second home in Skyland and the entire experience was first class under Chris's guidance. I would highly recommend him to anyone who has a real estate need in Crested Butte.
Crested Butte Real Estate by Chris Kopf
2015-02-11T13:51:04-07:00
Chris Kopf is a wonderful person to work with on any real estate matter you may have in Crested Butte. He is extremely knowledgeable of all elements of the Crested Butte area. He helped us recently to buy a new second home in Skyland and the entire experience was first class under Chris's guidance. I would highly recommend him to anyone who has a real estate need in Crested Butte.
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Paul & Julie Keesee

Chris was quite helpful in showing us homes in the area we were interested in and contacted us when new listings were available. We not only consider him our realtor but also a friend.
Crested Butte Real Estate by Chris Kopf
2014-10-14T18:05:59-06:00
Chris was quite helpful in showing us homes in the area we were interested in and contacted us when new listings were available. We not only consider him our realtor but also a friend.
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Jim & Sandra Wickham

Chris' patience and persistence paid off for us in finding the right house for the right price. We would highly recommend Chris to any potential buyer.
Crested Butte Real Estate by Chris Kopf
2014-10-14T18:06:18-06:00
Chris' patience and persistence paid off for us in finding the right house for the right price. We would highly recommend Chris to any potential buyer.
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Tom & Mary Aton

It was a great experience working with Chris, after showing me what I thought I wanted, he advised me of the pros and cons on the different condos and found one that I am thrilled with.
Crested Butte Real Estate by Chris Kopf
2014-10-14T18:06:31-06:00
It was a great experience working with Chris, after showing me what I thought I wanted, he advised me of the pros and cons on the different condos and found one that I am thrilled with.
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Dan Aquaviva

This agent has a very strong knowledge of the local area. He was very helpful in screening properties for potential purchase.
Crested Butte Real Estate by Chris Kopf
2014-10-14T18:05:26-06:00
This agent has a very strong knowledge of the local area. He was very helpful in screening properties for potential purchase.
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