$1,250,000

972 Aspen Dr Lyons, CO 80540

Estimated payment $7,442/month

Total Views 4,651
5 Beds
4 Baths
3,516 Sq Ft
$356 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Two Primary Bedrooms
  • Open Floorplan
  • Green Energy Generation
  • Gated Community
  • Near a National Forest

About This Home

If you want to be in a remote, quiet, beautiful location, this beautifully crafted 5-bedroom mountain cabin sits in the heart of Big Elk Meadows and is surrounded by Roosevelt National Forest, offering exceptional privacy, dramatic views, and year-round wildlife sightings. Built in 2018-2019 with energy-efficient construction, the home features geothermal heating and cooling, spray-foam insulation, smart thermostats, and a high-efficiency wood fireplace for cozy winter nights. Available Furnished.Thoughtful details include knotty pine floors, doors, and trim; live-edge accents; recessed LED lighting; and a four-season sunroom with heated floors and mountain views.The main level offers a welcoming great room, dining area opening to a covered deck, sitting room with a brick-and-log fireplace, a full bath, and well-appointed kitchen with knotty pine cabinetry, walk-in pantry, pot filler, instant hot water, and a live-edge island. The private primary suite is also located on the main level.The walkout lower level features a bedroom suite with washer/dryer hookup, large shower with dual heads, and a recreation room with access to the chairlift to the main level. Upstairs are three additional bedrooms, charming dormer windows, custom log railing, shared bath, and flexible living area.Exterior features include fiber-cement siding, steel roof with snow guards, Trex deck, enclosed dog run, Generac whole-house generator, radon mitigation, 50-amp RV outlet, buck-rail fencing, and 2-car garage with a hydrant.Big Elk Meadows offers five stocked lakes, a heated pool, tennis and pickleball courts, playground, hiking trails, horse pasture, canoeing, fishing, and a volunteer fire department. Estes Park, Lyons, and RMNP are just a short drive away.

Listing Agent

Carla Spreng-Webb

RE/MAX Mountain Brokers Brokerage Phone: 4806959293 License #100084580 Listed on: 12/11/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,610

Year Built

  • Built in 2016

Lot Details

  • 0.94 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts an easement
  • Southern Exposure
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Wood Fence
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $340 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 5 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Water
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Bar Fridge
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Circulating Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Primary bathroom on main floor
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Radon Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Green Energy Generation

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Estes Park Elementary And Middle School
  • Estes Park High School

Utilities

  • Humidity Control
  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Propane
  • Water Purifier is Owned
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number R0551171

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common amenities, trash, snow removal, management
  • Big Elk Meadows HOA, Phone Number (480) 695-9293
  • Big Elk Meadows Lcr Lts 25&26 Tr 4 Subdivision
  • Near a National Forest

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Park

Additional Features

  • Clubhouse
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,610

Year Built

Built in 2016

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$340 per month

Parking

5

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 2016
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.94
  • Road Frontage Type: County Maintained, Easement, Privately Maintained, Security Gate
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Asphalt
  • Subdivision Name: Big Elk Meadows Lcr Lts 25&26 Tr 4
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Southern Exposure, Windows, High Efficiency Furnace, Energy Survey Complete, Energy Rated
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Attribution Contact: 4806959293
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Possible Use: Single Family
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Some Furniture, Water Softener Owned, Water Purifier Owned, Disposal, Fire Alarm
  • Accessibility Features: Main Floor Bath, Main Level Bedroom, Stall Shower, Main Level Laundry
  • Has Basement: Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Built-In Radon
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Circulating, Family Room
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Separate Dining Room, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Pantry, Natural Woodwork, Walk-In Closet(s), Kitchen Island, Two Primary Suites, 6-Panel Doors
  • Window Features: Window Coverings

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Metal
  • Fencing: Partial, Wood, Dog Run/Kennel
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Evergreen Trees, Deciduous Trees, Native Grass, Sloping Lot, Abuts Pond/Lake, Abuts National Forest, House Faces South
  • View: Mountain(s), Water
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disclosures: Seller's Property Disclosure
  • Construction Type: Composition
  • Exterior Features: Oversized Garage, Tandem Garage
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Deck, Enclosed

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 5
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Electric: Poudre Valley R
  • Heating: Forced Air, Zoned, 2 or more Heat Sources, Humidity Control
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Propane, Wood/Coal, High Speed Avail
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: District

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Includes: Common Amenities, Trash, Snow Removal, Management
  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Pool, Playground, Park, Trail(s), Gated
  • Association Fee: 340
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Big Elk Meadows HOA
  • Phone: 4806959293
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Estes Park
  • HighSchool: Estes Park
  • Junior High Dist: Estes Park District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Estes Park

Lot Info

  • Zoning: O
  • Horse Amenities: Horse(s) Allowed
  • Parcel #: R0551171
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5610

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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 $66 $61,056 $6,250 $54,806
2024 $5,544 $85,760 $5,360 $80,400
2022 $2,722 $38,052 $3,406 $34,646
2021 $2,796 $39,147 $3,504 $35,643
2020 $2,370 $32,676 $3,504 $29,172
2019 $2,352 $32,676 $3,504 $29,172
2018 $1,371 $18,432 $3,528 $14,904
2017 $437 $5,846 $3,528 $2,318
2016 $345 $4,776 $3,502 $1,274
2015 $249 $3,500 $3,500 $0
2014 $441 $6,370 $6,370 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/16/2025 12/16/25 For Sale $1,250,000 +19.0% $356 / Sq Ft
09/16/2022 09/16/22 Sold $1,050,000 -4.5% $255 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/21/2022 07/21/22 For Sale $1,100,000 -- $267 / Sq Ft
Source: IRES MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $1,050,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $500 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $299,000 --
Warranty Deed $126,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $284,050 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: IRES MLS

MLS Number: IRE1048488

IRES MLS

APN: 24352-07-025