#2418559, Nick Nevares, Listing office: Mountainside Realty

551 Panorama Way Crestone, CO 81131
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About 551 Panorama Way
Once-in-a-generation opportunity to make The SunEarth II solar home your sanctuary, nestled high on the finest land in the Baca Grande, overlooking the great San Luis Valley & backing to S Crestone Creek - 150' away. <500' to USFS trails, lakes & 14ers above. Includes 1AC w/ option to purchase 1-acre parcels above & below (3AC tot). Designed by Paul Shippee, structural engineer & founder of Crestone Solar School, this home was meticulously crafted to highest efficiency standards. The home has active solar heat/hot water, is comfortable year round. Very little back-up heat is required. Paul received national recognition for solar designs/builds; via CSS, he sought to help others achieve similar results w/ their projects. Similar care & attention were paid to natural materials & aesthetics: deep rammed-earth walls, adobe floors & aspen posts on the main level; cathedral ceilings w/ vaulted vigas, straw bale insulation & natural plaster walls on the upper. The 2-lvl 2318sf home has open-concept 1BD/2BA w/ possibility of adding bedrooms. Enter via spacious mudroom/laundry w/ storage & south glazing - great for plants/starters. The bright kitchen features large central island, luxe soapstone counters, hammered copper sink & breakfast nook. Pass through the gorgeous portal into the large great room, your own observatory overlooking the SLV. Lots of south & west facing windows integrate w/ inviting natural floor/wall hues. French doors open onto small flagstone patio, perfect for summer sunsets. Big space for living, dining, entertaining, teaching, exercising - whatever the heart desires. The back door leads to an unfinished wood-fired sauna, covered storage, & of course, the creek. Understair storage & utility/storage room. Upstairs is the primary BD & full BA, a lrg space for sleeping, sitting/reading, meditating, w/ walk-in/bifold closets, & access to huge panoramic view deck. Fall asleep to sounds of the gurgling creek. Call now to tour this rare & special home!
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- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
- Basement: No
- Flooring Type: Concrete, Wood
- Interior: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Primary Suite, Sauna, Stone Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Free Standing, Kitchen, Wood Burning Stove
- Total Bedroom Count: 1
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Gravel
- View: Mountain(s), Valley
- Exterior: Balcony, Garden, Private Yard
- Architectural Style: Spanish
- Heating: Active Solar, Electric, Hot Water, Passive Solar, Radiant Floor, Wood Stove
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $550,000
- Price/SqFt: $237
- HOA Amount: $690 Annually
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,758
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Rolling/Hilly, Greenbelt, Landscaped, Many Trees, Open Lot, Rock Outcropping, Secluded
- Directions: From County Rd T, turn right on Camino Baca Grande, left on Moonlight, then left on Panorama - property is at the top on the left.
- Year Built: 2001
- Living Area: 2,318 SqFt
- Lot Size: 1 Acres
- MLS Number: 4000954
- MLS Name: RECOLORADO
- Office Name: Crestone Peak Realty
- Office Phone: (719) 256-4198
- Listing Agent: Rick Hart
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $20,868 | $1,758 |
2022 | $13,205 | $835 |
2021 | $13,205 | $1,739 |
2020 | $8,941 | $1,209 |
2019 | $8,941 | $1,234 |
2018 | $9,004 | $1,243 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Haskin Elementary School
Public District PK-5
29.2 mi
•550 Sylvester Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $34,712. Typical income of Crestone, CO residents is less than $<35k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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About 551 Panorama Way
The listing price of 551 Panorama Way property is $550,000.
The property 551 Panorama Way is a house located in Crestone, Colorado, 81131.
Active Listing: 551 Panorama Way is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 551 Panorama Way are: Haskin Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Custer County Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Skoglund Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Crestone Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Moffat PreK-12 School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Custer County High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,758 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 551 Panorama Way has 1 bedroom and 2 bathrooms.
The property 551 Panorama Way is 2,318 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 551 Panorama Way is 2001.
This home is located at 551 Panorama Way in Crestone, CO and zip code 81131. This 2,318 square foot home, which was built in 2001, sits on a 1.00 acre lot. Features: 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 11, 2025 and is currently priced at $550,000.
In May 2025, from all listings sold in Crestone, CO there were more than 0 sold above asking price, over 1 sold below and more than 0 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in Crestone, CO increased by 5.9% between April and May 2025. The median list price of listings available in May 2025 was $338,500, while the average time on the real estate market was 161 days.