Crested Butte Collection Newsletter | May 2026

by | May 7, 2026 | Newsletter

Crested Butte Collection Newsletter

May 2026
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May has arrived in Crested Butte – a season of in-betweens. We relish this time of year when the Gunnison Valley is quiet and carries the unhurried energy of spring.
 
This spring, the valley is navigating a drier-than-usual chapter. Water year 2026 has trended well below average, with snowpack falling to historic lows and peak river runoff arriving nearly two months ahead of schedule. Local water managers are keeping a close eye on conditions and are hopeful that a strong monsoon season will bring meaningful relief. It’s a timely reminder of how precious this landscape is — and why the stewardship of our lands and waterways matters so deeply to those of us who love this place.
 
May in CB has several community events worth noting. The Mountain Words Literary Festival returns May 21 through 24, bringing a multi-day celebration of literature and writing to the Crested Butte Center for the Arts, with readings, workshops, panel discussions, live theater, and kids’ events. And mark your calendars — the Crested Butte Farmers Market opens for the season on Sunday, May 31st, running every Sunday on Elk Avenue through October 11th.
 
In real estate, there is a lot to be optimistic about as we enter the spring season. This time of year is historically the moment the Crested Butte real estate market comes alive. Inventory tends to increase as sellers prepare their properties for the warmer months, and buyers who have been watching through the winter begin to act with urgency ahead of summer.
 
If you have been thinking about making a move — whether buying your first piece of the Gunnison Valley, adding to your portfolio, or finally listing a property you have held for years — there is no better time to have a conversation. The spring window is short, and the buyers who are serious about being in Crested Butte for summer are already looking.
 
As always, we are here for you — not just as your real estate advisors, but as your neighbors who genuinely love this place and feel privileged to help others find their way into it. Please reach out anytime. We would love to connect and talk about what’s possible.
 
With gratitude for the valley and all who love it,
 
 

The Crested Butte Collection

Kiley, Jaima, Kourtney, & Cynthia

Your Trusted Team in Crested Butte Real Estate

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Community Resources

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Featured Listings

23 Gray Fox Lane, Mt. Crested Butte | Listed by Kiley Flint and Jaima Giles-Alsum

The Tipple House | Ski-In/Ski-Out
23 Gray Fox Lane, Prospect
7 Bed | 8 Bath | 6,259 SF | 1.5 AC
$13,500,000

28 Kokanee Lane, Mt. Crested Butte | Listed by Kiley Flint & Jaima Giles-Alsum

Endless Views | Ski-In/Ski-Out
28 Kokanee Lane, Prospect
6 Bed | 8 Bath | 7,061 SF | 1.25 AC
$10,995,000

231 S. Avion Drive

Fly-In/Fly-Out
231 S. Avion Drive, Buckhorn Ranch
4 Bed | 5 Bath | 5,068 SF | 1.26 AC
$6,995,000

Black Diamond Lodge, Unit 2A | Listed by Kiley Flint

Turn-Key Condo
Black Diamond Lodge, Unit 2A
2 Bed | 3 Bath | Steps From Slopes
$1,275,000

TBD State Highway 135, Almont, CO | Listed by Kiley Flint

Acreage With Water Rights
TBD State Highway 135, Almont
35 Acres | Water Rights | Irrigation
$1,199,000

121 N. Taylor Street, Gunnison

Investment Alert in Gunnison
121 N Taylor Street
7 Bed | 4 Bath | 3,736 SF | 0.22 AC
$1,175,000

315 Elk Avenue, Listed by Kiley Flint

A Slice of CB History
315 Elk Avenue
2 Bed | 1 Bath | Mixed-Use Possible
$1,000,000

Ski Jump Condo 11, Mt. Crested Butte

Updated Mt. CB Condo
Ski Jump, Unit 11
3 Bed | 2 Bath | 1-Car Garage
$830,000

44 County Road 738A, Crested Butte, CO

Brush Creek Parcel
44 County Road 738A
1.902 AC | Adjacent to Open Space
$670,000

140 Alpine Court, Skyland, Crested Butte. Listed by Kiley Flint

Paradise Divide Views
140 Alpine Court
0.14 AC | $395,000

49 White Stallion Circle, Buckhorn Ranch, Crested Butte

Corner Lot Near Amenities
49 White Stallion Circle
0.15 AC | $265,000

441 White Stallion Circle, Buckhorn Ranch, Crested Butte

Level & Competitively Priced
441 White Stallion Circle
0.12 AC | $240,000

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2005 – 2025

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2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

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2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Sources: CREN MLS, Off-Market Sales, RealTrends, and LIV Sotheby’s International Realty

If you have been thinking about making a move, we are here for you, as real estate advisors and neighbors.

The Crested Butte Collection

970.713.0754

LIV Sotheby’s International Realty
401 Elk Avenue | PO Box 210 Crested Butte, CO 81224