Today was the fall home tour for Aspen's West End in the Morning, followed by Red Mountain and Smuggler in the afternoon.
West End Homes
There were a dozen homes slated for the West End tour and there ended up being 2 bonus homes that were open (14 total). Most of these listings were in the $12-$20 Million Range. Here's a recap up the inventory I had the pleasure to preview today:
1. 734 W Smuggler Street (MLS # 189575)
The first home was half a duplex that was built in 1991. It had great curb appeal and the owners had a well though out improvement since then, which was raising the garage to the alley/street level and creating more living area downstairs. This 4 bed, 4.5 bath home has 3,364 square feet of living area and is priced at $10,900,000.
Then, across the street there was another open home that is hitting market soon at 715 West Smuggler
2. 715 W Smuggler Street (MLS # 190834)
This one was a stand alone home with some cute Victorian era charm. Built in 1893, there was a remodel done in 1990 and this is available for roughly the same price of the other one at $10,950,000. There's 3 levels of living area at 3,275 square feet. With 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, there's separate living areas to entertain and a really cool high pitched ceiling in the dining area. You'll see, going forward the $10 million is considering "affordable" to others in the hood...
3. 810 W Smuggler Street (MLS # 187811)
The next was a new construction home, also on Smuggler Street. Built in 2025, the home literally smelt brand new! With floor to ceiling Quantum windows, the main living area and primary suite are facing south. Therefore, there's a lot of natural lighting to keep the home warm in the winter. Meanwhile, there's automatic retractable solar shades to keep the home cool during the summer.
Originally priced at $28,500,000, this 5 bedroom, 7 full and 2 half bath home has come down $3,000,000 and is now priced at $25,500,000. With over 6,000 square feet of living area, it's now just over $4,200/sq. ft. It's hard to beat a new home, let alone the architectural appeal of this one. From here, there was another bonus one opened across the street at
4. 813 W Smuggler Street (MLS # 184697)
This one across the street was slightly smaller and built a few years earlier in 2022, however they started at $28,500,000 and have come down significantly. They've been under contract and it had a nice roof top deck to entertain and also had a nice side yard on the eastern side of the home with a stream running through it. At 5,400 square feet, it was roughly the same price sq/ft at $4,200 as the one across the street and is firm at $18,900,000 according to the seller.
Down the road, we had a Christie's office listing open that was also new construction they've been putting the finishing touches on.
5. 502 N 6th Street (MLS #189497)
This one is a little more modest at 4,212 square feet of living area and features 5 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. On of the opportunities on this one is there's an adjacent parcel next door that can be purchased to create a family compound. At $4,508/sq. ft., this one is currently priced at $18,990,00 and has come down from the original asking of $21,500,000.
$19 million seems to be a common theme on pricing in this string of homes today. There's 2 more to go...
6. 614 W North Street (MLS # 188626)
This one was very unassuming from the street. It is a traditional Victorian home built in 1890, however there was an extensive remodel done in 2020. Every room and space had its own design and style. From the wall paper to color scheme, this home was from "cookie cutter". You can tell the owners put in their passion to make it unique for them.
With 7 bedrooms, 6.5 bathroom and 4,393 square feet of living area, this fell in line with pricing of some of the others on the tour. At $4,541/sq. ft. the current asking price is $19,950,000, which is down from the original price of $23,900,000.
7. 721 W North Street (MLS # 186641)
Right down the street, there was another open at 721 W North Street, which had a similar asking price of $19,900,000. This one was a newer (1987 build) home that was remodeled in 2024. Being larger at 5,926 square feet of living area, it is a better price sq./ft. at $3,358. The home has great bones and a nice downstairs space for entertaining. There's also a great use of warm hardwoods throughout. In addition to being on a nearly 9,000 sq. ft. lot, there's 5 bedrooms, 5 full and 2 half bathrooms in addition to a nice library/study off the main living area.
8. 433 Gillespie Street (MLS # 188710)
Earlier in the tour, we saw some 2025 builds and 433 Gillespie is little a new home under construction slated for March of 2026. The home is already framed with siding, however all the interior work is underway for winter. The current photos in MLS are renderings, however I did get a chance to walk through this to see the early vision.
When all is said and done, the plans are for 6 bedroom, 7 full and 2 half bathrooms with 5,647 square feet of living area. They're definitely pushing the envelope with an asking price of $34,950,000 or $6,393/sq. ft. Outside of being a new build, this is walking distance from the music tent and there will be protected view planes of Aspen Mountain from upstairs.
9. 645 Sneaky Lane (MLS # 188154)
Traveling a little further west, the next one was on Sneaky Lane off of Power Plant Road. This one was a real treat. Being from Hawaii, I thought it was cool that they had a canoe 🛶 in the living room. The canoe is included in the sale. However the big selling point of this one is that it fronts Castle Creek. It's hard to beat the sound of running water out your back door/porch.
Canoe in Living Room of West End Home
The existing home was built in 1977 and is situated on over a half acre. A number of the brokers I overheard thought it was a tear down. At a $12,495,000 asking price, that's a lot for land value... However, it's hard to beat living on water near town. For those looking to work with the existing home, it's a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom with 3,427 square feet of living area.
10. 229 W Hallam (MLS # 190755)
Next, was another historic home built in 1886. This was charming home was more on the "affordable" end of the spectrum today at $13,500. At 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, it was a little more modest at 3,207 square feet of living area. However, at $4,209/sq. ft., that actually competing with some of the newer homes seen earlier in the tour.
11. 716 & 718 W Hallam (MLS # 188413)
If you're looking for "value" in Aspen, this listing on Hallam Street is also a historic home like the previous listing. Built in 1888, this has 2 homes with over 4,700 sq. ft. of living area. It's also on a generous sized lot at 9,300 square feet. With the ability to live in one and rent one out or sell part off, these are condominium homes offer a lot of options. You can also remodel them. With a current asking price of $12,995,000, you can spend millions of dollars on a custom remodel and still come out ahead of some of the earlier homes today and have 2 homes to enjoy for a compound. Once again, at $2,743/sq. ft. this is a decent value when seeing the others at $4000-$6000/sq. ft...
12. 605 W Bleeker (MLS # 186131)
We're back to a more modern style at 605 Bleeker Street. Although this one was built back in 1880, it went through an extensive remodel in 2014, so this can give you an idea of what the potential can be on restoring an older home. If you would have told me ahead of time when this was built, I wouldn't have believed you as it felt like a new construction home. The lot, however was less than half the size of the one on Hallam I just came from.
With 4 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, this was a comfortable layout with 4,214 square feet of living area. At $4,624/sq. ft you're back at that common themed asking price of $19,950,000. If you're a buyer in the $19-20 million range, there's a lot to chose from today.
13. 102 Wood Duck (MLS # 186344)
I saved the best for last on this final West End home tour. As a prelude to Red Mountain in the afternoon, this home not only had incredible views of Red Mountain, it also is competing with Red Mountain prices. Originally built in 2010 on a half acre lot, this architectural masterpiece pushed the envelope between the original design and the 2013 remodel. The stone and glass used throughout the home is like nothing else i've seen.
Priced at $52,500, this is one of just handful of homes listed in Aspen north of $50 million. It's also not far from the music tent and just minutes from Aspen's Core. Although there's a shared driveway, it does feel very private. That is unless you have friends on Red Mountain with binoculars or a telescope.
Early on, I'd mentioned there were a dozen homes on the West End plus the 2 bonus homes. Well, one of the original "West End" homes on the tour was actually in East Aspen, where I capped of the morning tour.
14. 71 & 73 Smuggler Grove (MLS # 190751)
Although this one was in East Aspen, it worked out conveniently before the afternoon's Smuggler and Red Mountain home tour. Situated at the east end of Smuggler Grove, there's 2 homes on this property. The first was the main home that featured 3 levels of living area and the kitchen was on the top floor. On the other home, there's a nicely appointed unit above the 3 car garage.
One of the pleasant surprises I initially missed was the "Smuggler Den", which was a speakeasy below the garage. What a hidden gem! With over 4,300 square feet of living area, this one is priced $4 mil under that common price them and listed at $15,950,000. It was a great way to wrap up the morning tour before lunch.
Smuggler and Red Mountain Tour
There was an additional 14 homes open for the afternoon tour, however I wasn't able to make all of them. Several I have seen previously and another was a bonus one that was open. As I pulled up to the first Smuggler listing, where lunch was served, there was an open house across the street that wasn't on the list.
1. 534 Spruce Street in Smuggler
This first one was a for sale by owner (FSBO). The owner is licensed and was previously on the market selling a portion of this as a duplex for $4,450,000 or the entire duplex for $8,440,000. Since this one is off market, feel free to contact me for more information. The next home is a Christie's office listing, where lunch was hosted.
2. 566 Race Street (MLS # 188829)
This one also seemed like a good value as it's priced at $11.5 million, well under the others seen earlier today on the west end. The main kitchen and entertaining area was on the top floor (of 3) and there was a nice deck where I got to enjoy the catered lunch PJ from our office was so gracious to host.
Although not a "new build", this one was built in 2006 and was remodeled in 2020. With, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms and 4,182 square feet of living area, this once again is a good value relatively speaking at $2,750/sq. ft. There's been some recent action with showings, which is encouraging considering this is typically a slower time of the year. Up next is a duplex opportunity...
3. 322 Park Avenue (MLS # 188622)
This one is the 2nd duplex in Smuggler where there's an opportunity to own 2 units. This one has a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom on one side and a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom that is tenant occupied on the other. Although this was built back in 1959, it was remodeled in 2010 with similar materials used in the Viceroy in Snowmass Village.
The current asking price is $7.9 million and offers several options. You can either live or keep one to stay in and rent out the other, rent both to land bank for the future or perhaps re-develop? Right down the street is another office listing that was open at the Jacobie Condos I had a chance to preview a month ago in October.
4. 950 Vine Street (MLS # 190640)
This next one is a condo at Hunter Creek condominiums. This was a free market 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit with 2 parking stalls for $2,495,000. It had a washer/dryer in the unit and had just over a 1,000 square feet of living area. Not a bad price for a 3 bedroom unit close to town... There was another I did a drive by on Maple Lane and realized I had seen it prior.
5. 140 Maple Lane (MLS # 187977)
At just $1,347/sq. ft., this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in Smuggler Park (which I've seen previously) is the best deal a day if you're looking to get into the Aspen Market. It's got an enclosed 2 car garage, hot tub and easy access to Smuggler hiking trail out the back. For $2,450,000, this was by far the best value out there today. The catch is there are some deed restrictions, so give me a call at 808-371-3509 to find out more.
There was one more special one I got to see in Smuggler at River Bluff before heading up to Red Mountain.
6. 155 Lone Pine #2 (MLS # 190641)
These highly coveted townhomes that don't come up that often. River Bluff #2 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom unit with 1,805 square feet of living area. These were built in 1982 and my wife used to live in one at the time when they were newer condos. This one got a complete removation in 2017. Although, it was in such good shape that it would appear to have been remodeled within the past year. This also comes with a 2 car garage.
These units are often sought after for someone transitioning from the core of Aspen and wanting something larger or someone downsizing from Red Mountain. They're a great product to lock up and leave as well for traveling. Competing with some of the homes I saw earlier in the day at $4,376/sq. ft., my guess from other Brokers I've been talking to is this might not last long, with an asking price of $7,900,000. Next up, Red Mountain!
7. 64 Pitkin Way (MLS # 186298)
This Red Mountain home was definitely the most grand of all the homes I saw on the tour (outside of the 102 Wood Duck Lane). However, this location will most likely be the best for resale as you're surrounded by billionaires on Red Mountain and nearby a recently $100 million home sale. This Pitkin Way home is off of Willoughby Way and is just under an acre on the land.
Built in 2018, this one features 8,207 square feet of living area and is pushing the Duck Lane's pricing at over $6,000/sq. ft. The main kitchen area is over the top and you have a built in hot tub and tons of outdoor decking overlooking the Roaring Fork River. What failed to mention earlier is the curb appeal and porte cacher as you pull up to the home. It's extremely well built and is ripe for the next billionaire to call home on Red Mountain. The only drawback to this one is the lack of views towards Aspen Mountain. From here, I ventured up Hunter Creek Road to check out another with insane views.
8. 804 Hunter Creek Road (MLS # 189281)
This next one had to have one of the best views I've seen in a long time. This Red Mountain Ranches home was well worth the drive further up the hill. Also, listed by Christie's this home features views from Independence Pass, Ajax, Highlands Bowl, The Maroon Bells, Tiehack, Buttermilk and Mount Sopris. It's literally the $25 million view!
Although the home wasn't quick as grand as the Pitkin Way one I came from, it's listed for roughly 2/3rd of the price. With just under 5,000 square feet of living area and priced just over $5,000/sq. ft., this one is at even $25 million, which is basically the same price of one of the newer homes seen on the West End earlier in the day (without the view). The final home I got to see also had some really nice views as well.
9. 162 Bennet Bench Road (MLS # 188788)
This final one was a real treat. With the feel of a traditional ski home, this Red Mountain Ranches home was built in 1971 and was like a step back in time. With 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, there's a ton of potential! This is the lowest priced home on Red Mountain priced at $16,250,000, which is also less than the bulk of the homes seen earlier today on the West End, whose views couldn't hold a candle to this one.
Summary
The homes on the West End on average had he highest prices, with not a whole lot of views. What people are paying for there is the walkability and proximity to town. You get more for your money in Smuggler it appears. Red Mountain, on the other hand, you'll get much larger lots and typically views. They've all got their pros and cons. To find out more about these 3 neighborhoods or buying or selling a home in Aspen, I'd be glad to help and can be reached at 808-371-3509.