Blog Archives: June 2017

“Aspen is in turn-around mode from a dismal 2016 when global uncertainty curtailed buyers’ appetite for luxury high end second home purchases. Post-election 2016 through late spring 2017, an upper-end Aspen real estate recovery is in full bloom,” wrote Tim Estin, broker associate for Aspen Snowmass Sotheby’s, in his Mid-Year… Read More

June 18 - 25, 2017 Estin Report: Last Week's Aspen Snowmass Real Estate Sales & Stats: Closed (6) + Under Contract / Pending (11)

The Estin Report: May 2017 Aspen Real Estate Monthly Snapshot was posted in Current Reports on Mon. June 5th. The Snapshots are usually posted on or near the 1st Monday of the month.
Excerpt:
"There is a night and day difference between May 2017 and the same time last year. The market appears to be firing on all cylinders heading into the summer selling season. A statistic that says it all: there were (15) Aspen single family home sales in May 2017 versus (2) in May 2016, +650% (Pg 6)...One very significant investor group that currently has about 15-18 projects under redevelopment and for sale has bumped up select property prices 5% in the past two weeks in anticipation of a formidable summer."
Estin Report: Q1 2017 & 2016 Year: State of Aspen Real Estate was released on 5/27/17 in Current Reports. The 32-Page report is available on-line as PDF and will be available in a print edition distributed in kiosks around town and at the airport on June 15th.

"Flip Job" Examples: See recent Before/After Redevelopmentin the Flip Jobs Section near the bottom of the Menu Bar on the left. These are properties that have been recently or are currently in the process of redevelopment for re-sale. This post is updated (06/14/17) as additional re-sale properties come on the market at significantly higher prices.

 A "Read more" link has been recently added under the 1st of last week's sold properties displayed below. This will improve site performance.
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Market Activity Week 26, June 18 - 25, 2017

Aspen Snowmass real estate weekly sales and under contract activity appears below for all Aspen, Snowmass Village, Brush Cr Village, Woody Creek and Old Snowmass properties over $250,000 excluding fractionals in the upper Roaring Fork Valley. As the MLS links below expire after 30 days, photos and written descriptions of select closed properties (those with excellent photography) are posted here to preserve an archive of sold market activity.  Scroll down the page for home photos and details of weekly sales and under contract / pending Aspen properties in the past 4 weeks. For earlier dates, use the down arrow to quickly find blog archives by year and date to 2008. Or use SearchEstinAspen in the menu bar to search by topic, address, subdivision, complex, date, etc.  If it's about Aspen real estate, the information should be here.

Closed (6):  MLS#s 132594, 145291, 146808, 147064, 147382, 147639. This link is valid until 7/25/2017.

Under Contract/Pending (11): MLS#s 126246, 139667, 144574, 144842, 147453, 147506, 148709, 149497, 149550, 149601, 149615. This link is valid until 7/25/2017.

Aspen Snowmass Solds Last Week:  
 
MLS #145291 - Red Mountain Ranch, Red Mountain, 768 Hunter Creek Road, Aspen, CO. Sold Price: $19,500,000/$2,315 sq ft; unfurnished. More details below photos.
        
MLS #145291 - Red Mountain Ranch, Red Mountain, 768 Hunter Creek Road, Aspen, CO. Sold Price: $19,500,000/$2,315 sq ft; unfurnished. Aspen single family home for sale. Ask Price: $21,500,000. (Original Price: $21,500,000 and 330 days on the market since 07/21/2016. The property went under contract in early Feb 2017, after only 122 days on the market. The sellers paid $17.5M on 04/22/15.) This is a 2010 built, 6 bedroom/6 bath/1 half-bath, 8,422 sq ft single family home with 2 car garage on a 33,591 sq ft lot. It is a gorgeous newer built home with beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and direct frontal view of Aspen Mountain. Broker comments are "Red Mountain Masterpiece located at the top of Red Mountain Ranch. Stunning A+ views in every direction. Ajax Mtn front and center and every major peak beyond. Hunter Creek wilderness surrounding property provides thousands of acres of hiking and biking trails and complete peace and privacy from the home. Unique features include Geo Thermal heating and cooling, Resistance swimming pool, a billiard/game room with bar, state of the art theater with Ultra Hi-Definition Sony Theater, RTI Audio with Sonos Streaming Media Players, Lutron lighting and shading system all controlled by tablets. This spectacular custom built contemporary home is a must see." 2015 taxes: $16,465; HOA Dues: $12,086 per Yr. Under Contract Date: 02/04/2017; Sold Date: 06/16/2017. (Photos and broker comments courtesy of Aspen Snowmass Sotheby's International Realty-Spring Street) Read More

This site is in the process of a re-design and I'm getting very excited anticipating the launch early next month. It's about time! Any comments and suggestions for new and/or different content, site organization and other improvements that you'd like to see would be most appreciated. Get in touch from from the contact page.  Many thanks, Tim

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The Estin Report: May 2017 Aspen Real Estate Monthly Snapshot was posted in Current Reports on Mon. June 5th. The Snapshots are usually posted on or near the 1st Monday of the month.
Excerpt:
"There is a night and day difference between May 2017 and the same time last year. The market appears to be firing on all cylinders heading into the summer selling season. A statistic that says it all: there were (15) Aspen single family home sales in May 2017 versus (2) in May 2016, +650% (Pg 6)...One very significant investor group that currently has about 15-18 projects under redevelopment and for sale has bumped up select property prices 5% in the past two weeks in anticipation of a formidable summer."
Estin Report: Q1 2017 & 2016 Year: State of Aspen Real Estate was released on 5/27/17 in Current Reports. The 32-Page report is available on-line as PDF and will be available in a print edition distributed in kiosks around town and at the airport on June 15th.

"Flip Job" Examples: See recent Before/After Redevelopmentin the Flip Jobs Section near the bottom of the Menu Bar on the left. These are properties that have been recently or are currently in the process of redevelopment for re-sale. This post is updated (06/14/17) as additional re-sale properties come on the market at significantly higher prices.

 A "Read more" link has been recently added under the 1st of last week's sold properties displayed below. This will improve site performance.
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Market Activity Week 25, June 11 - 18, 2017

Aspen Snowmass real estate weekly sales and under contract activity appears below for all Aspen, Snowmass Village, Brush Cr Village, Woody Creek and Old Snowmass properties over $250,000 excluding fractionals in the upper Roaring Fork Valley. As the MLS links below expire after 30 days, photos and written descriptions of select closed properties (those with excellent photography) are posted here to preserve an archive of sold market activity.  Scroll down the page for home photos and details of weekly sales and under contract / pending Aspen properties in the past 4 weeks. For earlier dates, use the down arrow to quickly find blog archives by year and date to 2008. Or use SearchEstinAspen in the menu bar to search by topic, address, subdivision, complex, date, etc.  If it's about Aspen real estate, the information should be here.

Closed (8):  MLS#s 142152, 140151, 144590, 145717, 146743, 147155, 147905, 148086. This link is valid until 7/18/2017.

Under Contract/Pending (8): MLS#s 133316, 141555, 141479, 147687, 147721, 149233, 149366, 149411. This link is valid until 7/18/2017.

Aspen Snowmass Solds Last Week:  

MLS #140151 - West End, 614 N Fourth Street, Aspen, CO. Sold Price: $15,320,021/$2,399 sq ft; unfurnished. More details below photos.
      

MLS #140151 - West End, 614 N Fourth Street, Aspen, CO. Sold Price: $15,320,021/$2,399 sq ft; unfurnished. Aspen single family home for sale. Ask Price: $14,995,000. (Original Price: $14,995,000 and 693 days on the market since 07/20/2015.) This is a 2017 built, 7 bedroom/7 bath/2 half-bath, 6,385 sq ft single family home with 2 car garage on an oversized 8,392 sq ft corner lot. Broker comments are "Stage Fine Homes proudly presents The Pearl Residence; This spectacular brand new contemporary home on an oversized prime West End lot is designed by an amazing collaboration between Aspen's S2 Architects & Bennett Design-Build. Steps from the Music Tent, and an easy stroll to the Core, The Pearl Residence offers contemporary forms and classic, organic materials with generous indoor-outdoor living spaces and great views of Ajax and Shadow. Materials include chiseled limestone, weathered wood, exposed steel, and integrated landscapes. 7 Bedroom suites (4 above-grade) offer plenty of room for your family and guests to enjoy Aspen together. Large lot offers room to entertain, rooftop deck delights with views. New address = 439 Pearl. Construction underway, completion anticipated spring '17." 2015 taxes: $8,543. City of Aspen RETT Transfer Tax of approx. 1.5% payable by buyer. Under Contract Date: 09/19/2016; Sold Date: 06/12/2017. (Photos and broker comments courtesy of Aspen International Properties)

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The Estin Report: May 2017 Aspen Real Estate Monthly Snapshot was posted in Current Reports on Mon. June 5th. The Snapshots are usually posted on or near the 1st Monday of the month.

Excerpt:
"There is a night and day difference between May 2017 and the same time last year. The market appears to be firing on all cylinders heading into the summer selling season. A statistic that says it all: there were (15) Aspen single family home sales in May 2017 versus (2) in May 2016, +650% (Pg 6)...One very significant investor group that currently has about 15-18 projects under redevelopment and for sale has bumped up select property prices 5% in the past two weeks in anticipation of a formidable summer."
Estin Report: Q1 2017 & 2016 Year: State of Aspen Real Estate was released on 5/27/17 in Current Reports. The 32-Page report is available on-line as PDF and will be available in a print edition distributed in kiosks around town and at the airport on June 15th.

"Flip Job" Examples: See recent Before/After Redevelopmentin the Flip Jobs Section near the bottom of the Menu Bar on the left. These are properties that have been recently or are currently in the process of redevelopment for re-sale. This post is updated (06/14/17) as additional re-sale properties come on the market at significantly higher prices.

 A "Read more" link has been recently addede under the 1st of last week's sold properties displayed below. This will improve site performance.
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Market Activity Week 24, June 4 - 11, 2017

Aspen Snowmass real estate weekly sales and under contract activity appears below for all Aspen, Snowmass Village, Brush Cr Village, Woody Creek and Old Snowmass properties over $250,000 excluding fractionals in the upper Roaring Fork Valley. As the MLS links below expire after 30 days, photos and written descriptions of select closed properties (those with excellent photography) are posted here to preserve an archive of sold market activity.  Scroll down the page for home photos and details of weekly sales and under contract / pending Aspen properties in the past 4 weeks. For earlier dates, use the down arrow to quickly find blog archives by year and date to 2008. Or use SearchEstinAspen in the menu bar to search by topic, address, subdivision, complex, date, etc.  If it's about Aspen real estate, the information should be here.

Closed (11):  MLS#s 142982, 133641, 137984, 139156, 143702, 147674, 147748, 147794, 148392, 149372, 149374. This link is valid until 7/11/2017.

Under Contract/Pending (18): MLS#s 140598, 144288, 144449, 146800, 146808, 146958, 147064, 147917, 147919, 147936, 148370, 148618, 148763, 148772, 148773, 148859, 149130, 149181. This link is valid until 7/11/2017.

Aspen Snowmass Solds Last Week:  

MLS #142982 - Central Core, 910 E Cooper Avenue, Aspen, CO. Sold Price: $4,350,000/$1,548 sq ft; furnished. More details below photos.
     
MLS #142982 - Central Core Half Duplex, 910 E Cooper Avenue, Aspen, CO. Sold Price: $4,350,000/$1,548 sq ft; furnished. Aspen duplex/half-duplex for sale. Ask Price: $4,650,000. (Original Price: $5,000,000 and 451 days on the market since 03/08/2016.) This is a 1997 built, 3 bedroom/3 bath/1 half-bath, 2,810 sq ft duplex/half-duplex with 2 car garage. Broker comments are "Leave the cars in the garage as this light and bright half duplex lies within walking distance to everything Aspen has to offer. Features include upper floor living with vaulted ceilings, alder cabinets, central AC, wet bar, granite counters, 2-car garage, caretaker unit, multiple decks and a low maintenance exterior." 2015 taxes: $9,823. City of Aspen RETT Transfer Tax of approx. 1.5% payable by buyer. Under Contract Date: 04/04/2017; Sold Date: 06/02/2017. (Photos and broker comments courtesy of Aspen Snowmass Sotheby's International Realty-Hyman Mall) Read More

The Estin Report: May 2017 Aspen Real Estate Monthly Snapshot was posted in Current Reports on Mon. June 5th. The Snapshots are usually posted on or near the 1st Monday of the month.

Excerpt:
"There is a night and day difference between May 2017 and same time last year. The market appears to be firing on all cylinders heading into the summer selling season. A statistic that says it all: there were (15) Aspen single family home sales in May 2017 versus (2) in May 2016, +650% (Pg 6)...One very significant investor group that currently has about 15-18 projects under redevelopment and for sale has bumped up select property prices 5% in the past two weeks in anticipation of a formidable summer."
Estin Report: Q1 2017 & 2016 Year: State of Aspen Real Estate was released on 5/27/17 in Current Reports. The 30-Page report is available on-line as PDF and will be available in a print edition distributed in kiosks around town and at the airport in about two weeks.

"Flip Job" Examples: See recent Before/After Redevelopmentin the Flip Jobs Section near the bottom of the Menu Bar on the left. These are properties that have been recently or are currently in the process of redevelopment for re-sale. This post is updated (05/17/17) as additional re-sale properties come on the market at significantly higher prices.

 A "Read more" link has been recently addede under the 1st of last week's sold properties displayed below. This will improve site performance.
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Market Activity Week 22, May 28 - June 4, 2017

Aspen Snowmass real estate weekly sales and under contract activity appears below for all Aspen, Snowmass Village, Brush Cr Village, Woody Creek and Old Snowmass properties over $250,000 excluding fractionals in the upper Roaring Fork Valley. As the MLS links below expire after 30 days, photos and written descriptions of select closed properties (those with excellent photography) are posted here to preserve an archive of sold market activity.  Scroll down the page for home photos and details of weekly sales and under contract / pending Aspen properties in the past 4 weeks. For earlier dates, use the down arrow to quickly find blog archives by year and date to 2008. Or use SearchEstinAspen in the menu bar to search by topic, address, subdivision, complex, date, etc.  If it's about Aspen real estate, the information should be here.

Closed (8):  MLS#s  149320,142745, 143225, 143241, 144227, 146899, 148088, 148592. This link is valid until 7/4/2017.

Under Contract/Pending (6): MLS#s 141194, 144289, 144611, 146917, 148329,148440. This link is valid until 7/4/2017.

Aspen Snowmass Solds Last Week:  

MLS #149320 - Ridge of Red Mountain, 346 Draw Drive, Aspen, CO. Sold Price: $10,675,000/$1,505 sq ft; unfurnished. More details below photos.

MLS #149320 - Ridge of Red Mountain, 346 Draw Drive, Aspen, CO. Sold Price: $10,675,000/$1,505 sq ft; unfurnished. Aspen single family residence for sale. Ask Price: $10,675,000. (Original Price: $10,675,000 and 47 days on the market since 04/16/2017.) This is a 1997 built, 4 bedroom/4 bath/2 half-bath, 7,092 sq ft single family residence with 3 car garage on a 1.4 acres lot. Broker comments are "Sold before MLS." 2016 taxes: $10,784. Under Contract Date: 04/16/2017; Sold Date: 06/02/2017. (Photos and broker comments courtesy of Aspen Snowmass Sotheby's International Realty-Hyman Mall)

MLS #148592 - Pitkin Row Townhomes, Central Core, 708 E Hopkins Street, Aspen, CO. Sold Price: $6,100,000/$2,089 sq ft; furnished. More details below photos.
      
MLS #148592 - Pitkin Row Townhomes, Central Core, 708 E Hopkins Street, Aspen, CO. Sold Price: $6,100,000/$2,089 sq ft; furnished. Aspen townhouse for sale. Ask Price: $6,495,000. (Original Price: $6,495,000 and 79 days on the market since 03/15/2017.) This is a 1989 built, 3 bedroom/3 bath/1 half-bath, 2,919 sq ft townhouse with 2 car garage. It is center of downtown located and ripe for a make-over. A prime target as a fixer-upper at almost $2100 sq ft. Broker comments are "This gorgeous townhome is ideally located in the heart of Aspen; walking distance to all of the downtown restaurants, shops and activities Aspen has to offer! Enjoy spectacular Aspen Mountain views from the spacious top floor open living area extending to the private balcony and rooftop deck with hot tub. This property is elegantly decorated with contemporary mountain décor. Light and bright gourmet kitchen featuring Bosch appliances, a dumbwaiter for convenience, and beautiful views of Red Mountain. The extensive master suite enjoys direct views of Aspen Mountain, a gas fireplace, wet bar and private bathroom with soaking tub & steam shower. The two additional guest suites are incredibly spacious and feature gracefully appointed en suite bathrooms." 2016 taxes: $10,745; HOA Dues: $6,110 per Qtr. City of Aspen RETT Transfer Tax of approx. 1.5% payable by buyer. Under Contract Date: 04/19/2017; Sold Date: 06/02/2017. (Photos and broker comments courtesy of Whitman Fine Properties) Read More