A few pictures from my hike this morning. We had snow on the mountaintops and somehow the changing leaves haven't blown away! Winter is coming!
Welcome to the website of Diane Aronovic, an agent for Bluebird Real Estate.
Trust your important decisions in real estate to someone with a history of decision making.
I was a Managing Director at a prominent Wall Street firm, a professional for 16 years, trading bonds and then equities. Determining value is something I do and will help you do. I bought my house here in 1992 and moved here full time in 2000. I know the Crested Butte real estate market and will find the perfect property to fit your exact needs. Buying a house in Crested Butte in 1992 was the best decision of my life, and I moved to Colorado full time in 2000. More
I was a Managing Director at a prominent Wall Street firm, a professional for 16 years, trading bonds and then equities. Determining value is something I do and will help you do. I bought my house here in 1992 and moved here full time in 2000. I know the Crested Butte real estate market and will find the perfect property to fit your exact needs. Buying a house in Crested Butte in 1992 was the best decision of my life, and I moved to Colorado full time in 2000. More
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Check out my listing at 257 Pyramid Ave, in Crested Butte, CO257 Pyramid Ave is a custom built, mountain modern home and is the team effort of SHM architects, Michael Weil Custom Home builders and the design vision of Erin Kiltz and Niki O'Connor. This magnificent home is being built in the Aperture subdivision in Crested Butte, Colorado and boasts 5 bedrooms and 5 1/2 baths in 4905 square feet. It combines the accessibility of being in town with the larger lot and home size of being outside of town proper. This lot is arguably the best lot in the subdivision as it is located at the end of a cul-de-sac and has privacy as well as stupendous views of the surrounding mountains. The Aperture neighborhood has a pavilion for group gatherings, and fishing and water sport access directly in the subdivision. Construction began on June 1, 2021, with scheduled completion in the spring of 2023. The following are renderings, and details are subject to change. This is Crested Butte living at its finest! SOLD $8,550,000
For the 257 Pyramid webpage, click the "listings", "homes", "257 Pyramid" tabs above.
Check out my listing at 215 Butte Ave in Crested Butte, CO - gorgeous house with sweeping, protected views, and room for the whole family! SOLD
Vail Resorts buys Crested Butte Mountain Resort linkTime for a change
Not only the leaves are changing in Crested Butte, Colorado! Red Lady Realty has been absorbed by Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties, a firm based in Evergreen, CO. As a result, I have decided to move my real estate license and self just next door to Bluebird Real Estate. Bluebird is an independent agency, very similar to what Red Lady Realty was. I am very excited about the change, and think that the new (for me) agency will allow me to continue to service all of my clients with the level of hands-on service to which you are all accustomed. Please stop by and say hi when you are in town, I can't wait to see you and have you visit my new digs. Diane A couple of great pictures from the Chainless World Championships, held in CB on Friday. I think the bike "costumes" get better every year. Yes, that peace tank is a bike! Pictures by Bob Brutsch.
Off the market. New listing! This 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath house is perched above CB South with sweeping 270 degree views! It's on a 35 acre parcel and boasts a barn and corral for the horses. It's rare to have a true horse property located so close to a town, but this is the one! The amazing location incorporates privacy and convenience, a rare find these days.
MLS #739987 $1,500,000 
SOLD
New Listing! 502 Elk Ave, in downtown Crested Butte! This house sits on a corner lot and links privacy and convenience due to its fantastic location. This 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home was superbly remodeled in 2016 by its current owners. Their exquisite taste shows in all of the spaces, including a kitchen that any chef would envy. This is an elegant example of how to remodel a historic well! MLS# 739029 $1,599,000 |
May is always a mixed bag, with beautiful, sunny days followed by snowy ones (like today). Here are some sunny day pictures of Pasque flowers and snowy mountains to get us all excited about the upcoming summer season.
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The Al Johnson race was this past weekend. It's always fun to watch the competitors in costume try to ski. Here is a short video of 4 people in the Scooby Doo Mystery Machine trying to ski across the North Face. Good entertainment.
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The annual Alley Loop race is today. Lots of great Nordic skiers sprinting up Elk Ave and the slower, costumed crowd as well. It's a fun event that is very Crested Butte-like in nature.
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This gorgeous Red Mountain Ranch house is now priced well below cost (and replacement cost) at $1,450,000. This is a beautifully crafted home on 35 pristine acres with some of the best views in the valley.
Snowing like crazy!
We have been inundated with snow in the past few weeks. The resort is reporting 205 " thus far this season, and it seems like there is a new 6-8" minimum daily. That is a huge amount for this time of year, we are well on our way to an epic season.
The picture on the left is of the walkway from my accessory building to my house taken this morning. The walkway is about 6 feet deep and the trees are heavy with fresh powder. We have been so lucky this year as seemingly every storm has nailed us. It's great for skiing and the terrain is in great shapes. No wondering about lurking rocks or logs, they are all covered!
The good aspect about so much snow besides skiing, is the great workout you get from continual shoveling and roof raking. It's a phenomenal upper body workout and you get to be outside while working those muscles. I do have to stretch evey morning so my back dosn't hurt while flinging shovelfuls of snow the required 7 feet in the air, or more, in order to clear the bank. But after shoveling I try to get up on the mountain and ski and that is not only a great lower body workout, but super fun.
So the snow accounts for a great workout regardless of what you are doing with it, and it will lead to beautiful wildflowers in the summer. Gotta love living in the mountains!
We have been inundated with snow in the past few weeks. The resort is reporting 205 " thus far this season, and it seems like there is a new 6-8" minimum daily. That is a huge amount for this time of year, we are well on our way to an epic season.
The picture on the left is of the walkway from my accessory building to my house taken this morning. The walkway is about 6 feet deep and the trees are heavy with fresh powder. We have been so lucky this year as seemingly every storm has nailed us. It's great for skiing and the terrain is in great shapes. No wondering about lurking rocks or logs, they are all covered!
The good aspect about so much snow besides skiing, is the great workout you get from continual shoveling and roof raking. It's a phenomenal upper body workout and you get to be outside while working those muscles. I do have to stretch evey morning so my back dosn't hurt while flinging shovelfuls of snow the required 7 feet in the air, or more, in order to clear the bank. But after shoveling I try to get up on the mountain and ski and that is not only a great lower body workout, but super fun.
So the snow accounts for a great workout regardless of what you are doing with it, and it will lead to beautiful wildflowers in the summer. Gotta love living in the mountains!
Video featuring the Woods Walk in Crested Butte.
Driving home from the music on the mountain yesterday, I had to pull over and take this picture. It was actually a double rainbow, as are most of ours here, but it's hard to see in this picture. Even the rainy days bring beautiful photo ops!
May in the mountains brings a whole variety of weather, often in the same morning or afternoon. Yesterday, we had some rain, hail, snow and brilliant sunshine, all within the span of a couple of hours. It makes it difficult to play outside, but when you see a window, go!
The upside is that we could use the additional moisture, and snow and rain now portends lots of wildflowers this summer.
The upside is that we could use the additional moisture, and snow and rain now portends lots of wildflowers this summer.
I was lucky enough to go cross country skiing last week out Slate River Road, and here is the view. Not too bad, though I did have to drive about 7 minutes from town to the trailhead.
The snow is starting to fall! This is about the time when it starts to stick to the ground, so we are all getting excited for the new ski season.
You can still get discounted season passes at the ski shows in Denver, or at Gene Taylor's in Gunnison next month. I've got some new skis and can't wait to take them for a few runs. Since it's an El Nino year, the conditions should be pretty great. I'm just hoping it's better than last year, when the snow was scarce and the conditions were not optimal.
You can still get discounted season passes at the ski shows in Denver, or at Gene Taylor's in Gunnison next month. I've got some new skis and can't wait to take them for a few runs. Since it's an El Nino year, the conditions should be pretty great. I'm just hoping it's better than last year, when the snow was scarce and the conditions were not optimal.
Great show on the mountain last night! Lukas Nelson rocked it out with one of the biggest crowds of the summer. It was a lovely evening and the enthusiastic crowd had a great time.
Welcome to summer in Crested Butte, Colorado! This is my favorite part of the year, and others seem to agree as town gets crowded with second home owners, visitors and locals. There is much to do from a myriad of outdoor activities to more cultural indoor events.
The weather is beautiful with temperatures in the 70's and low 80's - no 3 figure temperatures for us in the mountains! Expect afternoon thunderstorms in July, so get your hiking, biking, rafting, golfing, etc done earlier in the day. On Mondays and Wednesdays there are free outdoor concerts in Crested Butte and on the mountain, and the music festival occurs throughout most of the summer.
We are the Wildflower Capital of Colorado, and for good reason. Yesterday, I saw lupine, wild irises, mule's ears, columbine, larkspur, flax and scarlet gilia on the Wood's Walk from town.
Make sure to make your dinner reservations early, as most restaurants fill up, and if possible, ride your bike into town, as parking gets scarce as well.
Have a great summer season and stop by Red Lady Realty at 215 Elk Avenue if you are interested in some real estate opportunities. - Diane
The weather is beautiful with temperatures in the 70's and low 80's - no 3 figure temperatures for us in the mountains! Expect afternoon thunderstorms in July, so get your hiking, biking, rafting, golfing, etc done earlier in the day. On Mondays and Wednesdays there are free outdoor concerts in Crested Butte and on the mountain, and the music festival occurs throughout most of the summer.
We are the Wildflower Capital of Colorado, and for good reason. Yesterday, I saw lupine, wild irises, mule's ears, columbine, larkspur, flax and scarlet gilia on the Wood's Walk from town.
Make sure to make your dinner reservations early, as most restaurants fill up, and if possible, ride your bike into town, as parking gets scarce as well.
Have a great summer season and stop by Red Lady Realty at 215 Elk Avenue if you are interested in some real estate opportunities. - Diane
45 Paradise Road - MLS #39069 - $740,000 - SOLD
This amazing house is located on one of the best lots on Paradise Road. With million dollar views, this house borders ranchland on the fence line in Mt Crested Butte
This is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home that has recently been completely remodeled to perfection. It has an open floor plan and beautiful finishes. It's being sold furnished and is an ideal home for full time and second homeowners alike. It has a one car garage with ample room for a car and bike/ski storage. An additional floor may be easily added and accessed with a spiral staircase. No excavation required.
This is a rare offering of a conveniently located, newly remodeled home with fantastic views.
Please check out the virtual tour here: http://fusion.realtourvision.com/410545
And an aerial video is below.
This amazing house is located on one of the best lots on Paradise Road. With million dollar views, this house borders ranchland on the fence line in Mt Crested Butte
This is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home that has recently been completely remodeled to perfection. It has an open floor plan and beautiful finishes. It's being sold furnished and is an ideal home for full time and second homeowners alike. It has a one car garage with ample room for a car and bike/ski storage. An additional floor may be easily added and accessed with a spiral staircase. No excavation required.
This is a rare offering of a conveniently located, newly remodeled home with fantastic views.
Please check out the virtual tour here: http://fusion.realtourvision.com/410545
And an aerial video is below.
45 Paradise Road
Condo listing in the town of Crested Butte! 726 Teocalli, unit B is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 story unit with an additional loft area. It has the convenience of living in town at an affordable price. Newer construction and a quiet street all make this condo an easy option in town. The unit also has its own washer and dryer, a nice convenience for the price. Located less than 2 blocks from the town shuttle, this unit has it all!
MLS # 38767 $335,000 - SOLD!
MLS # 38767 $335,000 - SOLD!
1253 Red Mountain Ranch - $1,575,000
This is a perfect 3 bedroom plus study, 2400 square foot house in the desirable Red Mountain Ranch subdivision. This house boasts some of the finest views in the county, looking at Mt Crested Butte and Gothic from the living room. There is room to build an additional 5300 square foot house, or just enjoy the perfection of the smaller cabin currently in place. There is a fire pit, a stream that runs on the property, and it's a short walk to some of the finest elk hunting around, in Wildlife ared District #54. There is already electricity and water ready to tap into for a large home.
For more information see http://redmountainranchhouse.com/
Take a virtual tour at: http://fusion.realtourvision.com/idx/25468
$1,500,000
Please check out the aerial videos below.
This is a perfect 3 bedroom plus study, 2400 square foot house in the desirable Red Mountain Ranch subdivision. This house boasts some of the finest views in the county, looking at Mt Crested Butte and Gothic from the living room. There is room to build an additional 5300 square foot house, or just enjoy the perfection of the smaller cabin currently in place. There is a fire pit, a stream that runs on the property, and it's a short walk to some of the finest elk hunting around, in Wildlife ared District #54. There is already electricity and water ready to tap into for a large home.
For more information see http://redmountainranchhouse.com/
Take a virtual tour at: http://fusion.realtourvision.com/idx/25468
$1,500,000
Please check out the aerial videos below.
New Listing! McCormick Ranch lot - 37.4 acres adjacent to town
This special lot is 37.4 acres adjacent to town. It has all of the wide open views typical for larger lots, but this one is a 5 minute bike ride into town, on flat streets. It overlooks a pond, and the Slate River and its superb fishing meanders through the lot. Horses are allowed and there are fishing rights. McCormick Ranch has agricultural zoning, so it has lower taxes too! This lot is not subject to town building codes, so the houses may be larger with a barn for the horses. The lot will be on a well with access to city sewer. All the conveniences and location of in town living, on 37 acres, lower taxes and more flexible building opportunities. This is the perfect lot for the discriminating buyer.
MLS #718714 - $2,000,000
MLS #718714 - $2,000,000
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Mountain Villas Condo - 33 St Andrew's Circle - MLS#39056 - $500,000 - SOLD
3 Bedroom, 2 1/2 condo on 3 levels in the Skyland neighborhood. This unit is one of only 3 in the complex and is priced to sell. It has an attached 1 car garage, and stunning views of the mountains, including a close up view of Mt CB. The layout of this condo is superb with elevated living space to capture the views.
Please see the aerial video below to get a feeling for the great views from this condo.
3 Bedroom, 2 1/2 condo on 3 levels in the Skyland neighborhood. This unit is one of only 3 in the complex and is priced to sell. It has an attached 1 car garage, and stunning views of the mountains, including a close up view of Mt CB. The layout of this condo is superb with elevated living space to capture the views.
Please see the aerial video below to get a feeling for the great views from this condo.
410 Maroon MLS #37811 $800,000 - About the best investment property in town! - SOLD
This is a charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath home located on a quiet street just a block from the action on Elk Avenue. The property also boasts 2 rental cabins at the rear of the lot - there are no deed restrictions, so all 3 buildings could be short term rented for extra income, a rarity in town. The FARs indicate there is over 1300 feet more to build! The landscaping in the spacious backyard is excellent and creates a perfect oasis. There are many options with the property, in a highly desirable location in town. Make it your dream getaway home for your family and friends, make it an investment property with good income potential, or make it some combination of both!
The property generated over $62,000 in rental income in 2014, and $52,000 in 2013, with the cabins long term rented. With a little updating, both could be short term rented and probably generate even more income.
This is a charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath home located on a quiet street just a block from the action on Elk Avenue. The property also boasts 2 rental cabins at the rear of the lot - there are no deed restrictions, so all 3 buildings could be short term rented for extra income, a rarity in town. The FARs indicate there is over 1300 feet more to build! The landscaping in the spacious backyard is excellent and creates a perfect oasis. There are many options with the property, in a highly desirable location in town. Make it your dream getaway home for your family and friends, make it an investment property with good income potential, or make it some combination of both!
The property generated over $62,000 in rental income in 2014, and $52,000 in 2013, with the cabins long term rented. With a little updating, both could be short term rented and probably generate even more income.
410 Maroon - the house is at the top of the frame, the 2 cabins are at the bottom.
Meridian Lake House - 405 Meridian Lake Drive - MLS#39073 - $839,000 - Sold!
This is a beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath house with very spacious rooms and an open floor plan. The floor plan is very well thought out with an upstairs living space and master. All of the bathrooms have recently been remodeled to perfection. It is available fully furnished.
There is a 2 car, oversized garage with ample space for storage and a workbench. The views of Mt Crested Butte are spectacular from the front deck.
Now is the best time to see this lovely home, as it is heavily rented this summer.
Check out the aerial video below.
This is a beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath house with very spacious rooms and an open floor plan. The floor plan is very well thought out with an upstairs living space and master. All of the bathrooms have recently been remodeled to perfection. It is available fully furnished.
There is a 2 car, oversized garage with ample space for storage and a workbench. The views of Mt Crested Butte are spectacular from the front deck.
Now is the best time to see this lovely home, as it is heavily rented this summer.
Check out the aerial video below.
New Listing - This could be your view from the balcony of Wood Creek 507! 2 bedroom, 2 bath corner unit is considered the best in the complex. Only 1 neighbor for this top floor unit with sweeping views of the surrounding mountains including Mt Crested Butte. This pristine unit comes fully furnished for $242,000 SOLD MLS# 38568 |
Saturday, March 7th is the night for Big Air on Elk.
Here is a little more about the event: Big Air on Elk - Only in Crested Butte do people fly off a huge kicker to the cheers of hundreds, on the main street in town! It's the annual Big Air on Elk event and it is proving to be a very popular event for locals and tourists alike.The day before the event, truckloads of snow are brought into the heart of Crested Butte and groomed into a launch and kicker. Snowmobiles tow participants up Elk Avenue, with crowds all around, the competitors then launch themselves off the kicker and are judged on their jumps. Both snowboarders and skiers participate and there are some amazing jumps, and of course crashes.
Here is a little more about the event: Big Air on Elk - Only in Crested Butte do people fly off a huge kicker to the cheers of hundreds, on the main street in town! It's the annual Big Air on Elk event and it is proving to be a very popular event for locals and tourists alike.The day before the event, truckloads of snow are brought into the heart of Crested Butte and groomed into a launch and kicker. Snowmobiles tow participants up Elk Avenue, with crowds all around, the competitors then launch themselves off the kicker and are judged on their jumps. Both snowboarders and skiers participate and there are some amazing jumps, and of course crashes.
I've made some ski videos for people to see what it's like to ski some of the extreme terrain in Crested Butte. I'm not a professional skier, as you will see, but I ski all of our wonderful runs and they are lots of fun.
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The following are parts I and II of a great video series on Crested Butte, CO. Also, a fun mountain biking video.Part III to come.
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Crested Butte in the news
Scarp Ridge Lodge in Crested Butte in the article "The 10 Coziest Hotels in America" in the Wall Street Journal. Here is the article:WSJ
Here is a video of some forward looking technological changes in skiing, featuring oxygenated rooms at Eleven, the Scarp's Ridge Lodge in Crested Butte: Video
Nice blog on Crested Butte: blog
Here is a video of some forward looking technological changes in skiing, featuring oxygenated rooms at Eleven, the Scarp's Ridge Lodge in Crested Butte: Video
Nice blog on Crested Butte: blog
Slush Huck - end of ski season 2012-13