Northern Building Sites Emphasize Iconic Skyline

Teton and Gros Ventre panoramas define parcels just north of town.

by Staff Writers

The Jackson Hole valley is defined by the mountain ranges that surround it—primarily the iconic Teton range on the west, and the wild Gros Ventre to the east. The majority of the Tetons are encompassed within Grand Teton National Park, while the Gros Ventre are one of several  expansive ranges within  the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Together, these vast public land holdings, along with numerous other federal and state-owned lands define an estimated 97% of Teton County, Wyoming.

Given the incredibly rugged, and occasionally unforgiving nature of the landscape in Teton County, the majority of buildable land and the area occupies the valley floor. The Jackson Hole region benefits from the strong adoption of private conservation tools as well as public preservation, with conservation easements protecting migration corridors, habitat, and viewsheds from additional development. A few thousand acres of private lands hold on to the ranching and agricultural traditions of the valley. 

The remaining undeveloped residential land within the county, with all of these factors taken into account, lies well below a fraction of a percent. While filtered Teton views are found throughout the valley, unobstructed panoramic mountain vistas are predominantly a feature of the subdivisions and building sites located between the town of Jackson and the southern boundaries of Grand Teton National Park.

Elk Ridge is a small, ten-parcel subdivision located off Sagebrush Drive and accessed via the Gros Ventre junction. Within the subdivision, 6550 Vista Lane provides full panoramic views of the Tetons and a level, easy-to-build 4.23-acre lot with the potential to build a main home and separate guest home. Cross-valley views of the Gros Ventre from the home site include the signature Sheep Mountain and Jackson Peak views. The subdivision’s central location lies only minutes from the town of Jackson, and is roughly equidistant to the southern entrance to Grand Teton.

Just to the southeast is the subdivision of Fairway Estates, which is adjacent to Jackson Hole Golf and Tennis Club. Here, 250 E. Sagebrush Drive offers a flat perimeter lot comprising 3.63 acres. Expansive Teton views include the Grand and surrounding peaks through to the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort to the south, and Sheep Mountain’s distinctive silhouette is visible to the east. The neighborhood is enhanced by its own community water system.

A corner lot in the nearby Bar-B-Bar Meadows neighborhood offers 1.51 acres with full three hundred and sixty degree views. 147 acres of protected open space adjacent to the property ensure unobstructed mountain views and serve as a migration corridor for wildlife.

The northern end of East Gros Ventre Butte provides an elevated location for an active listing  on the aptly-named Grand View Road. 1025 E. Grand View is just over an acre with end-of-the-road privacy and views that extend over hundreds of acres of ranch land to the Tetons beyond. The parcel is not subject to any restrictions of a subdivision or a homeowners association, and future building opportunities are eased by an existing well on the property, plans and preliminary siting discussions with the county.

Within a segment of the valley that is renown for its views, these available parcels provide an ideal balance of convenience and privacy from their central locations. Each presents the opportunity to design your ideal vision of a Jackson Hole home with its iconic peaks as the focal point.