Thursday wrapped up the final day of the Aspen Fall Home Tour, which featured properties in Woody Creek in the morning, West Aspen (above Buttermilk) mid day and Brush Creek Village in the afternoon.
Woody Creek Home Tour
There were 10 homes open in Woody Creek and I was able to make it to 5 of them based upon the driving and timing. They were spread out a bit and several were large mansions/estates that took some time to take things in.
1. 3025 Smith Hill Way (MLS # 190397)
The first home I had the opportunity to see was a riverfront treasure on the directly on the Roaring Fork. Situated on 2 acres. The property actually seemed larger as the neighbor's property downstream is built far off the property boundary. I loved the charm of this 1965 build. I always like to say, a lot of the best locations were built on first. However, don't let that year fool you as there was a nice remodel in 1999.
There's wrap around decks off the main living area and another off the primary suite. All 4 bedrooms have views of the river and there also 4 full bathrooms that makeup the 2,102 square feet of living area. For someone wanting some land, tranquility and privacy, this Woody Creek home offers something special. The current asking is $7,250,000. At just under $3500/sq. ft., this is still on the lower end of the homes seen on Wednesday's tour and none of them and this much land to offer.
2. 102 N Little Texas Lane (MLS # 186819)
This following home on the river was over the top! Sill a bargain compared to Aspen prices, this one boasted nearly 6,000 square feet of living area and featured 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. Although a smaller lot of 2/3 of an acre, the views from the upstairs deck were to die for...
Roaring Fork River View from the Deck
Built in 1993, this home has been well cared for. Some may want to update some cosmetic finishes, however it has great bones and felt solidly built! At the current asking price of $10 million, this is just $1,696/sq. ft. Replacement costs for the land and building today would run a lot more than that in my opinion. I've heard brokers quote $2,000 + to build new on this week's tour, let alone the land acquisition...
3. 120 Running Mare Road (MLS # 190634)
This next one was over the top. It was the 1st of 4 homes over 12,000 square feet on the tour. This mountain style lodge was very private. Situated at the top of Running Mare Road, in Woody Creek, this home on nearly 18 acres has it's own pond, water supply and fire hydrant. Every one of the 6 bedrooms was over the top! There's a media room with all the bells and whistles. The walk in closet in the primary bedroom could arguably be larger than some condos in Aspen's Core.
Although this one comes with a price tag of $33,750,000 there's really nothing else like it. Built in 2001, it's well maintained and the value lies in the size as it's been more and more difficult to build these larger estates these days. It's also $23 Million less than another home of similar size closer to Aspen later in the tour.
4. 88 Clover Lane (MLS # 190625)
After coming back down the hill, I got a chance to see a real treasure on a flat parcel. This home at 88 Clover Lane was a stunning modern architectural gem. Only a year old, this 2024 build features 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths on 4,867 square feet of living area. Although the parcel was smaller at 10 acres, it felt a lot more usable compared to the last one. There was also a water feature and basketball set up on the backside of the home.
It also had great views towards Aspen, however a little less privacy with the floor to ceiling windows. With that said, it's hard to beat newer construction, the high ceilings and getting that indoor/outdoor feel because of the natural lighting. There's also access to cross country skiing off the Rio Grande trail.
5. 2500 Woody Creek Road (MLS # 189429)
This next one at the very top of Woody Creek Road was the 2nd home over 12,000 square feet on the tour. It had a windy switchback on the approach and also had a lot of privacy. Situated on 20 acres, this 2003 build has 5 bedrooms, 5 full and 2 half bathrooms. The use of the warm hardwoods throughout was a nice backdrop for some of the custom art features. It was also a pleasant surprise to see cork flooring in the kitchen, which was something we opted in our Diamond Head home in Honolulu.
From here, I drove to the 3rd home over 12,000 square feet on the tour, which was above Buttermilk in Eagle Pines.
West Aspen Homes Above Buttermilk
1. 401 Eagle Park Drive (MLS # 188086)
This one was "the most Boujee house I've ever seen" said one of my Realtor friends. Think of Miami Vice meet Aspen. Most of the MLS photos were a little mislead with virtual staging, however once you walk in your imagination can run wild on how you'd furnish this 12,674 square foot mansion on over 5 acres...
Oriented toward Aspen in the east, there's 6 bedrooms, 3 full, 5 half and another 3 3/4 bathrooms. Talk about an entertainment or party home! The modern lines seemed timeless. I'd assuming walking through that the home was no more than 10 years old, however the phone on a cord plugged into a phone jack ended up being a dead giveaway that I was wrong. It was actually built in 2005. Not bad for a 20 year home. There was also the coolest safe room I've seen. At a $57.5 million asking price, this definitely not your every day home. It's a blank slate for the next Aspen Billionaire to call home and move in their furnishings.
2. 300 Eagle Pines Drive (MLS # 186277)
Now it was time for lunch, which was hosted at 300 Eagle Pines Drive and was generously catered by the Hickory House. This was the 2nd home in Eagle Pines and the 4th and final home on the tour over 12,000 square feet. With 13,731 square feet of the living area, this was the largest great room I think I've ever seen in Aspen. The ceiling had to have been 30 feet or more higher. The 14 top dining table barely made an impact in such a large open space that featured a 4 stool bar and a living room that easily had enough room to sit 20 or more people.
Built in 2001, there was a 2013 remodel. In what I'd call the "wellness room" there was a hyperbaric chamber, a sauna and a tanning bed. Only in Aspen! On top of that, I feel this was a bargain at less than half the price of the "boujee house" with an asking price of $24,995,000 or $1,820/sq. ft. (also a bargain for Aspen). That same amount of money was the asking price for a newer home at 810 W Smuggler Street on Wednesday's West End home tour. Although in town, that one was only a 6,000 sq ft. lot. Whereas this Eagle Pines home sits on over 7 acres.
After wrapping up these mansions, I drove further down towards buttermilk for a few more modest offerings.
3. 1833 West Buttermilk Road (MLS # 187739)
In most parts of the country, an $18.5 million asking price might be considered modest. However, here in Aspen it is. I'll explain the value in this one. The existing home itself is just over 3,000 square feet. Upfront, you might think it's pricey at $6,133/sq ft. Therein lies my objection of why price/square foot is quoted too often in Aspen. The value here is in the land. With over 36 acres, another home can be built on the site.
There's currently a ski run that traverses the property, however is in the process of getting relocated to the north side of the property. In addition to the other home that can be built, you can build another home over 8,000 sq. ft where the existing home is. Although the existing home is a fun ski home, the value once again is in the land a potential development.
Next, I went on to visit something completely different on the east side of Buttermilk near Tiehack.
4. 74 Pfister Drive #101 (MLS # 188518)
Coming off that previous listing that is on original Pfister land, this next one is an attached town home on Pfister Drive at Maroon Greens. These are spacious 3 level units and this one was a larger end unit with nearly 5,000 square feet of living area. Built in 1997, this one had some updates in 2018. Although there's not much in the way of amenities here, the big selling point is the proximity to the Tiehack ski lift and hiking. It's also just across the bridge from the Aspen public schools.
From here, I drove back down valley to see the final homes on the tour in Brush Creek, that also featured a lot more land.
Brush Creek Village Home Tour
There were 5 homes slated for the afternoon home tour between 2:30-4:30 PM. However, there was a bonus one I stumbled upon and got to see first on Solar Way, so half a dozen total.
1. 225 Solar Way (MLS # 189930)
Up a private driveway, this over 4,000 square foot home is on 3.7 acres and has lots of outdoor space and epic view from an entertainment deck. Although built in 1980, this home has seen a 2023 makeover. Its's also priced at a fraction of what we've been looking at today for just $6,195,000. This is basically the price of the last 3 homes I saw towards the end of last week's Snowmass home tour. However, this one has much more land and privacy on top of being closer to town.
Although not as grand, these next 3 homes were even less expensive for you bargain hunters out there.
2. 1560 Medicine Bowl Road (MLS #190076)
This next one was on a generous 2.5 acre lot and featured a 1989 build that was remodeled in 2014. There's a separate garage structure off the circular driveway that had the ability add additional square footage. The existing home is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom with 2,361 square feet of living area, plus additional decking and outdoor space to take in all the views.. Priced at $4.4 million, this is basically the price most 2 bedroom condos in town.
3. 1167 Juniper Hill Road (MLS # 189946)
Listed just under $6 million at $5,995,000 this one was on 3 acres. Built in 1979 (which you could not tell), the home was completely remodeled in 2021 and has definitely more of a modern feel when compared to most of the other mountain style homes seen on Brush Creek Village. This also had view facing towards the north and lots of outdoor space with a hot tub on the deck to watch sunsets from.
4. 83 Sagebrush Lane (MLS # 189553)
This next one was on 2 acres and has some potential for some rental income. Although the home is a 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom, the bottom level is set up with a separate entrance for a studio. A new owner could reconfigure it back to 1 home through. It just has some nice options and talk about the view... With an asking price of $4,475,000, this is once again a bargain compared to town.
5. 2908 Juniper Hill Drive (MLS # 189116)
This final home up Woody Creek was like a castle on a hill (or mesa). It was a bit of a drive to get up there, however it was well worth it! This one was on a whopping 35 acres and featured a 4 bedroom, 4 full and 2 half bathrooms with over 5,000 square feet of living area. At $2,099/square foot this brings you in at $10.6 million. Once again, a bargain compared to some of the West End homes I saw the day before.
As nice as this one was, they definitely saved the best for last on this tour (if money were no issue).
6. 660 Brush Creek Road (MLS # 188512)
This final one on the tour is a 102 acre ranch right off of Brush Creek Road on the way to Snowmass Village. I must have driven by it a thousand times and always though how cool it was. In addition to the 3 level historic ranch house from 1913, there's a barn and the option to build several more homes. There's 3 parcels total and this would make a fabulous compound for generations. Listed at $26.5 million, this what some people are asking for homes in town for a fraction of the size (of land). I'm just shocked you can get all this land along Brush Creek. It seems like a once in a lifetime opportunity.
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