NOT LISTED FOR SALE

257 Mountain Laurel Dr Aspen, CO 81611

Estimated Value: $3,600,000 - $11,911,993

4 Beds
6 Baths
3,629 Sq Ft
$2,210/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 20, 2020

Last sale price $4,425,000 $1,219 Per Sq Ft

Est. 81% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $44,328 / mo

399 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Sauna
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Aspen Middle School Rated A-
  • Green Building
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of August 2020

Former home of John Denver songwriter and bandmate John Sommers. Classic John Denver songs written at the Kitchen table. Razed, rebuilt, reimagined, expanded, and completed in 2020. Further remodeled in 2024 into an Ultra-Modern Architectural Gem with warm artistic feel and sweeping views of Aspen Mountain and Independence Pass. Picked by Airbnb founder Joe Gebbia for his own Airbnb stay and photoshoot feature in Inc. Magazine March 2024 edition. A gallery of Colorado wildlife and landscape photography memorialize the images and sounds of John Denver's music. Hit the slopes or trails and return to the ultimate home resort with cutting edge amenities: Steam Shower, Sauna, Hot Tub with great view of Aspen Mountain, Indoor 4 person Jacuzzi, Fireplace, Home Gym, Sonos system, Full A/C, Chefs Kitchen with Wolf Appliances. Private back yard and side yards with master bedroom deck and large main deck. Borders on North Star Preserve so expect daily doses of Colorado wildlife in the yard. Mountain Valley Dial-a-Ride shuttle operates on demand and takes you from your doorstep to town or gondola (with your ski boots on) 18 hours a day for $1. Just outside Aspen city limit so no real estate transfer tax on sale. Go see video YouTube ''spa at the slopes Aspen''. Short term rental permit on file with Pitkin County.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Craig Morris

Aspen Snowmass Sotheby's International Realty - Hyman Mall Brokerage Phone: (970) 925-6060 License #EA40009691 Listed on: 06/24/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Hank Carter

Compass Aspen License #FA100078083

Compass Aspen

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,756

Year Built

  • Built in 1969

Lot Details

  • 16,196 Sq Ft Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Southern Exposure
  • Property is in excellent condition

HOA Fees

  • $17 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Metal Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,629 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Sauna
  • Home Security System
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Steam Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Patio

Additional Features

  • Green Building
  • Central Air

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: See Remarks
  • Assessor Parcel Number 273717307068

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include management, sewer, insurance
  • Mountain Valley Subdivision

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,756

Year Built

Built in 1969

Lot Details

0.37 Acres

HOA Fees

$150 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.37
  • Inclusions: Dryer, Freezer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher
  • Subdivision Name: Mountain Valley
  • Directions: Hwy 82 east, turn left into Mountain Valley. Veer left at intersection onto W. Lupine, turn right onto Mountain Laurel Drive. House is on the right.
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Master Model: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Tax Parcel Letter: R006209
  • Attribution Contact: (970) 925-6060
  • Location Info:Furnished: No
  • Keywords Info:Pre-Fabricated Home: No
  • General Info:Zoning2: Residential
  • General Info:Main Floor Master: Yes
  • Laundry Facility:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Listing Info:Short Sale: No
  • Listing Info:REO: No
  • Listing Info:Auction: No
  • Listing Info:Foreclosure: No
  • Gas:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • General Info:Levels: 3.0
  • Financing Info:Taxes2: 8755.68
  • Financing Info:Tax Year2: 2019
  • Extras:PatioDeck: Yes
  • Extras:Security System: Yes
  • Sanitation:Sewer: Yes
  • Inclusions:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Inclusions:Microwave: Yes
  • Inclusions:Range: Yes
  • Condition:Excellent: Yes
  • HOA Fees Includes:Management: Yes
  • Inclusions:Dryer: Yes
  • Inclusions:Washer: Yes
  • HOA Fees Includes:Insurance: Yes
  • Extras:Sauna: Yes
  • Unit Faces:West: Yes
  • Inclusions:Oven: Yes
  • Cooling:Central AC: Yes
  • Inclusions:Freezer: Yes
  • Roof:Metal: Yes
  • Extras:Outdoor Hot TubSpa: Yes
  • Extras:Steam Shower: Yes
  • Exterior:Metal2: Yes
  • Financing Info:HOA Dues YN: Yes
  • Financing Info Total HOA Fee Per Year2: 200.0
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 3629.0
  • Fireplace:Gas: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exclusions: See Remarks
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Roof: Metal
  • Construction:Frame: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: 2 Car
  • Keywords Info:Garage: 2 Car
  • Parking Area:_two_ Car2: Yes

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Security: Security System
  • Building Features: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 200.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Listing Info:Member Association: Aspen Association
  • Location Amenities:Views: Yes
  • Financing Info:Association Fee2: 200.0
  • Financing Info:Association Fee Frequency2: Annually
  • Location Amenities:Exposure Southern: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Management, Sewer, Insurance

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16196.0
  • Parcel #: 273717307068
  • Zoning: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8755.68
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 24, 2019
Closed on
Aug 20, 2020
Sold by
Block Colleen S and Lynn Dona A
Bought by
Moran Kevin
Seller's Agent
Craig Morris
Aspen Snowmass Sotheby's International Realty - Hyman Mall
Buyer's Agent
Hank Carter
Compass Aspen
List Price
$5,495,000
Sold Price
$4,425,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,070,000
-19.47%
Current Estimated Value
$8,019,331

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$3,594,331
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.89%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 3, 2012
Closed on
Feb 15, 2013
Sold by
Sommers Stephanie Christina and Sommers John Martin
Bought by
Block Colleen S and Lynn Don A
Seller's Agent
Sally Shiekman
Aspen Snowmass Sotheby's International Realty - Hyman Mall
Buyer's Agent
Mark Haldeman
Aspen Snowmass Sotheby's International Realty - Hyman Mall
List Price
$1,700,000
Sold Price
$1,275,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$425,000
-25%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.99%
Original Mortgage
$1,020,000
Interest Rate
3.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Moran Kevin $4,425,000 Attornyes Title Agency Of
Block Colleen S $1,275,000 Land Title Guarantee Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Block Colleen S $1,020,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/25/2026 02/25/26 For Sale $11,990,000 +171.0% $3,304 / Sq Ft
08/20/2020 08/20/20 Sold $4,425,000 -19.5% $1,219 / Sq Ft
07/28/2020 07/28/20 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2019 06/24/19 For Sale $5,495,000 +331.0% $1,514 / Sq Ft
02/15/2013 02/15/13 Sold $1,275,000 -25.0% $633 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/12/2012 12/12/12 Pending -- -- --
12/03/2012 12/03/12 For Sale $1,700,000 -- $845 / Sq Ft
Source: Aspen Glenwood MLS

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
2025 $16,916 $532,020 $265,630 $266,390
2024 $20,519 $706,520 $239,950 $466,570
2023 $20,519 $716,080 $243,540 $472,540
2022 $11,302 $352,970 $166,800 $186,170
2021 $11,273 $363,130 $171,600 $191,530
2020 $9,710 $311,830 $157,300 $154,530
2019 $9,065 $291,100 $157,300 $133,800
2018 $8,756 $293,130 $158,400 $134,730
2017 $7,613 $280,910 $136,800 $144,110
2016 $6,342 $229,490 $119,400 $110,090
2015 $6,303 $229,490 $119,400 $110,090
2014 $4,069 $144,640 $139,300 $5,340
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kathy Haas

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Kathy Haas

    Colorado Realty 4 Less, LLC

    (970) 531-7448

    397 Total Sales

    Kathy Haas
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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Craig Morris

    Aspen Snowmass Sotheby's International Realty - Hyman Mall

    (970) 429-1090

    43 in this area

    59 Total Sales

    Craig Morris
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  • Hank Carter

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Hank Carter

    Compass Aspen

    (970) 618-9305

    11 in this area

    48 Total Sales

    Hank Carter
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  • Sally Shiekman

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Sally Shiekman

    Aspen Snowmass Sotheby's International Realty - Hyman Mall

    (970) 948-7530

    22 in this area

    110 Total Sales

    Sally Shiekman
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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Mark Haldeman

    Aspen Snowmass Sotheby's International Realty - Hyman Mall

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Map

Source: Aspen Glenwood MLS

MLS Number: 160056

Aspen Glenwood MLS

APN: R006209

Colorado Pitkin County Aspen 81611

257 Mountain Laurel Dr, Aspen, CO

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