$16,000,000
SOLD JUN 23, 2025

1894 Castle Creek Rd Aspen, CO 81611

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,605 Sq Ft
1.78 Acres

Recently Sold

$3,474 Per Sq Ft

15% Below List Price

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • River Front
  • Green Building
  • Aspen Middle School Rated A-
  • 1.78 Acre Lot
  • Lake, Pond or Stream

About This Home

As of June 2025

River Frontage and unequalled privacy just minutes to Aspen. Your experience starts as you cross the private bridge to your new residence. From the moment you pass over the river every bit of this property welcomes you home.
Heavily treed protection allows for ultimate privacy. Surrounded by the river on 3 sides, the house is engulfed by the sounds of Castle Creek year 'round. Great southern exposure with unimpeded views of Highlands Bowl and Deep Temerity. Less than 2 Miles up Castle Creek and less than 4 miles from the Silver Queen Gondola.
First built in 1966, the existing 4,605-square-foot mid-century modern home features four bedrooms and has been impeccably maintained and thoughtfully remodeled over the years. This property provides numerous opportunities: retain the current residence, renovate it to suit your vision, or design and build your own custom masterpiece from scratch. Please request our Land Planning Report to learn more. This is a rare chance to own a riverfront property in close proximity to Aspen's vibrant scene, combining tranquil living with unparalleled access to the region's finest amenities.
No other home offers the colorful history of Aspen like this one. From its humble beginnings in the 60's and the construction by one of the preeminent American Mountaineering families through the current owners 50 years of stewardship. This home has hosted the most legendary local and Hollywood characters from the 70's, 80's and beyond. The home is ready for the next illustrious owners.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Raifiel Bass

Douglas Elliman Real Estate-Hyman Ave Brokerage Phone: (970) 925-8810 License #FA40000200 Listed on: 03/17/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

The Shea Team - Layne and Michael Shea

Douglas Elliman Real Estate-Hyman Ave

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,534

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 1.78 Acre Lot
  • River Front
  • Fenced
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned AR-10

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 4,605 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Steam Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Lake, Pond or Stream
  • Patio

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Water Rights Not Included
  • Well
  • Water Softener
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System

Additional Features

  • Green Building
  • Mineral Rights Excluded

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Castle Creek Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 273523100008
  • Seller Concessions Not Offered

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,534

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.78
  • Inclusions: Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher
  • Subdivision Name: Castle Creek
  • Directions: From the Roundabout: take Castle Creek up 1.8 miles to 1894. Property is on your left.
  • Architectural Style: Split Level
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Master Model: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Tax Parcel Letter: R003745
  • Attribution Contact: (970) 925-8810
  • Location Info:Furnished: No
  • Keywords Info:Pre-Fabricated Home: No
  • General Info:Zoning2: AR-10
  • Laundry Facility:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Listing Info:REO: No
  • Gas:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Listing Info:ADU: No
  • General Info:Levels: 2.0
  • Financing Info:Taxes2: 22533.6
  • Financing Info:Tax Year2: 2023
  • Extras:Hot TubSpa: Yes
  • Extras:PatioDeck: Yes
  • Inclusions:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Inclusions:Microwave: Yes
  • Inclusions:Range: Yes
  • Condition:Excellent: Yes
  • Water Rights:No3: Yes
  • Roof:Composition Shingles: Yes
  • Extras:Fence: Yes
  • Mineral Rights:No2: Yes
  • Cooling:None: Yes
  • Inclusions:Dryer: Yes
  • Inclusions:Washer: Yes
  • Inclusions:Water Softener: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • Substructure:Walkout: Yes
  • Sanitation:Septic: Yes
  • Inclusions:Oven: Yes
  • Extras:Steam Shower: Yes
  • Extras:Softener: Yes
  • Water:Well - Domestic: Yes
  • Style:Split Level: Yes
  • Financing Info:HOA Dues YN: No
  • Keywords Info Garage4: Yes
  • General Info:Main Floor Primary: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Has Basement: Walk-Out Access
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 4605.0
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Waterfront Features: River Front
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Frame
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction:Frame: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Building Features: Yes
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas, Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available
  • Water Source: Well
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Baseboard: Yes
  • Heating:Hot Water: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Listing Info:Member Association: Aspen Association
  • Location Amenities:Views: Yes
  • Location Amenities:Trees: Yes
  • Location Amenities:Rolling Topo: Yes
  • Location Amenities:River Frontage: Yes
  • Location Amenities:Extreme Topo: Yes
  • Location Amenities:Pond Stream Lake: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 77536.8
  • Parcel #: 273523100008
  • Zoning: AR-10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 22533.6
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 17, 2025
Closed on
Apr 25, 2025
Sold by
Robert J Rafelson Trust and Rjr Trust
Bought by
Robert J Rafelson Restated Trust and Rafelson
Seller's Agent
Raifiel Bass
Douglas Elliman Real Estate-Hyman Ave
Buyer's Agent
The Shea Team - Layne and Michael Shea
Douglas Elliman Real Estate-Hyman Ave
List Price
$18,875,000
Sold Price
$16,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,875,000
-15.23%
Total Days on Market
17
Views
39

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-98.51%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 2017
Sold by
Robert J Rafelson Trust
Bought by
Rafelson Gabrielle D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2008
Sold by
Rafelson Robert J
Bought by
Rafelson Gabrielle D
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Bargain Sale Deed -- None Listed On Document
Bargain Sale Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/23/2025 06/23/25 Sold $16,000,000 -15.2% $3,474 / Sq Ft
03/17/2025 03/17/25 For Sale $18,875,000 -- $4,099 / Sq Ft
Source: Aspen Glenwood MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $24,704 $867,320 $667,170 $200,150
2023 $24,704 $878,430 $675,720 $202,710
2022 $14,577 $468,680 $295,380 $173,300
2021 $14,538 $482,170 $303,880 $178,290
2020 $11,242 $366,540 $232,380 $134,160
2019 $11,022 $366,540 $232,380 $134,160
2018 $10,041 $369,100 $234,000 $135,100
2017 $8,717 $334,900 $216,000 $118,900
2016 $10,915 $410,210 $258,700 $151,510
2015 $10,847 $410,210 $258,700 $151,510
2014 $9,511 $352,630 $258,700 $93,930
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Aspen Glenwood MLS

MLS Number: 187411

Aspen Glenwood MLS

APN: R003745