Would You Pay $1.25 Million for This Tiny Colorado Cabin? Inside Quirky Home That’s Small on Space but Big on Price

A tiny Crested Butte, CO, cabin that’s only 713 square feet just landed on the market for $1.25 million (aka an astonishing $1,753 per square foot).

While some might balk at such a high figure, listing agent Jenna May, of Bluebird Real Estate, thinks the petite residence is priced just right.

“The replacement cost to build the home now would be a minimum of $1,000 per square foot, plus it’s on 10.33 acres and has deeded water rights,” she explains. “There is a property on the other side of the road on barely over an acre that went for $890,000. This one is on more than 10 acres, which is rare to find in the community of Irwin.”

A magical retreat

May says the “magical” property attracts quite a bit of wildlife.

“It’s a really intriguing and enticing place to go,” she says. “There are moose, bears, fox, beavers, deer, and lots of birds native to the area. I think the next buyer will be an outdoorsy person, for sure. A lot of extreme people have been attracted to it as well.”

The mountain retreat was designed as a peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

“You can be as plugged or unplugged as you like,” May says. “The owner did not want to be connected, but you can have Wi-Fi. It was her choice not to.”

Snowmobile included

High up in the mountains, the property does come with some cold-weather challenges.

“They close the road in late October and don’t maintain it,” May notes. “That’s why the listing says it has seasonal access. The seller had to snowmobile to and from the property for years because it’s a dirt road that’s not paved. ”

But a new owner needn’t worry about schlepping stuff up the mountain. The home is being offered fully furnished and even comes with a Polaris 550 fan-cooled snowmobile to get around town during the winter months.

“It’s only about 20 minutes to downtown Crested Butte,” May says. “Irwin is an old mining town with a lot of history. It’s a community where people live full-time, and the seller used it as her primary residence, but if someone wanted to use it only for the summer, they could do that as well.”

Whimsical yet practical

Built in 1942, the rustic, two-bedroom residence has been updated over the years.

“The seller bought it in the early 2000s and has made several improvements over the years,” May says. “There are custom metal railings both inside and out, and there is a stone patio out back that is perfect for entertaining.”

In preparation for the frigid months, the getaway is also “equipped with two batteries, solar panels, inverter, propane refrigerator, wood burning stove, and extra wood stocked for the winter season,” according to the listing.

May also noted the many unique details that make this home stand out. Inside, the whimsical interior boasts a living area with exposed beams, cathedral ceilings, and hardwood floors. Handcarved wood enhancements can be found around the windows and doors. The quirky space also has a small kitchen, one bathroom, and a loft-style sleeping area accessed by a flight of wood stairs.

“One of the most impressive features is the views that you get from the wraparound deck,” she says. “The surrounding environment is very lush and overgrown, but it’s really beautiful. It’s just a really neat environment up there.”