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Property Description
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 Property Details for 551 Panorama Way
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General
- Sold For: $550,000
- HOA FEE: $58/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: $2,590 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MetroList_Colorado
- MLS ID: 4000954
- Added to Site: 237 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: 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: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Free Standing, Kitchen, Wood Burning Stove, Free Standing, Kitchen, Wood Burning Stove, Free Standing, Kitchen, Wood Burning Stove
- Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Concrete, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 1
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Sink
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Golf Course, Park, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Garden, Private Yard
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck
Parking
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Gravel
Location
- County: Saguache
- Subdivision: Baca Grande Chalet One
- Driving 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.
School Information
- Elem School District: Moffat 2
- Midd School District: Moffat 2
- High School District: Moffat 2
- Elementary School: Crestone Charter
- Middle School: Crestone Charter
- High School: Moffat
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: Baca Grande Property Owners Association
- Assoc. Fees Include: Reserves, Road Maintenance
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Management Type: Self Managed
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Active Solar, Electric, Hot Water, Passive Solar, Radiant Floor, Wood Stove
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Propane
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Spanish
- Structure Type: House
- Builder: Other
- Model: SunEarth II
- Construction: Adobe, Frame, Log, Rammed Earth, Stucco
- Roof: Shingle, Membrane, Metal
- Windows: Bay Window(s), Double Pane Windows, Window Coverings
- Square Feet: 2,318
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 2,318 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2001
Lot Features
- Property View: Mountain(s), Valley
- Mountain views: Yes
- Lot Size (Acres): 1
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 43,560
- Frontage: Public
- Street/Road Desc.: Gravel
- Lot Features: Fire Mitigation, Foothills, Greenbelt, Landscaped, Many Trees, Master Planned, Open Space, Rock Outcropping, Secluded
- Trees/Vegetation: Natural State, Partially Wooded, Pinon Pines, Sagebrush
- Zoning: Residential Single Family
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: Appliances, Construction, Exposure/Shade, HVAC, Insulation, Water Heater, Windows
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: Yes
- Association Fee: $690
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Assoc Fee /Annual: $690
- Tax Amount: $2,590
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Corporation/Trust
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE BACA GRANDE CHALET UNIT ONE CONTAINING 0.96 ACRES REC# 333688 N/K/A LOT 551C ( FKA LOTS 551 & 552)
- Exclusions: Seller's personal property
- Property ID: 460505000766
Listed and Sold by Crestone Peak Realty
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Schools
Schools serving 551 Panorama Way
School District:Moffat Consolidated School District 2
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Moffat PK-12 School 501 Garfield Avenue, Moffat, CO 81143 | PK-12 | 13.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
551 Panorama Way, Crestone, CO 81131 (MLS# 4000954) is a Single Family property that was sold at $550,000 on October 29, 2025. Want to learn more about 551 Panorama Way? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Crestone? You can browse all Crestone real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

