Overview
West Aspen represents Aspen's most diverse and accessible luxury market, offering everything from intimate duplexes to sprawling legacy properties across five distinct neighborhoods. This sprawling area combines prime accessibility with exceptional amenities, providing residents with direct connections to world-class education, recreation, and healthcare while maintaining a more relaxed, community-oriented atmosphere than in-town Aspen.
Market Snapshot (2024)
- Median Sales Price: $8,300,000 (varies significantly by sub-neighborhood)
- Average Days on Market: 152
- Price Range: $5.0M to $30M+
- Property Types: Contemporary duplexes to sprawling legacy properties
- Notable Trend: Full-time residents and families are gravitating toward the convenience and community elements of West Aspen
Distinct Sub-Neighborhoods
- Cemetery Lane & Red Butte: Relative affordability with exceptional connectivity via bike paths and free bus lines. Prime lots feature Aspen Golf Course frontage, Red Mountain views, or Roaring Fork River access. Homes directly on Cemetery Lane have some road impact.
- Meadowood: Mostly flat terrain with large lots, substantial homes, neighborhood pond and tennis courts. Direct winter access to Aspen nordic ski trails and walkable to Aspen schools.
- Five Trees: Spacious lots with larger custom homes offering direct Aspen Highlands ski access. Close proximity to Aspen Schools. Some light impact for homes nestled on the the hill with north-facing views.
- Castle Creek: Exceptional privacy and nature connectivity with dramatic mountain views just minutes from town. Mix of older homes with development potential alongside significant legacy properties.
Lifestyle & Amenities
- Education: Direct access to both Aspen Country Day School and Aspen Public Schools
- Recreation: Convenient access to a range of outdoor recreation options including skiing, hiking, biking, golf, tennis, and more.
- Services: Closest neighborhood to Aspen Valley Hospital and Aspen/Pitkin County Airport
- Community: More diverse demographic mix with year-round families, professionals, and seasonal residents
Market Insights
- Value: West Aspen offers the best value per square foot in Aspen proper
- Development: Significant investment in new development is happening throughout West Aspen as old home stock gets turned over.
- School District Premium: Properties in Aspen School District boundaries command 15-20% premiums over comparable properties outside the district
Pro Tips
- Location Specificity: Prices vary dramatically across sub-neighborhoods and even locations within these specific pockets
- Down-valley Access: West Aspen's position enables easier access to down-valley amenities while maintaining Aspen lifestyle and proximity
- Flat Lots: Unlike Red Mountain, West Aspen tends to have mostly flatter lots that offer more yard space and easier neighborhood walkability or bikeability
- Bus Line Benefits: Living on the free RFTA Aspen bus route provides convenient 30-minute service to town, eliminating parking hassles and congestion whether heading to the slopes, shopping, or dining
Hudson's West Aspen Expertise
Having lived in West Aspen, Hudson had a clear understanding of the nuanced differences across the various sub-neighborhoods. This helps offer deep insights to commute patterns, and community dynamics that matter most to West Aspen buyers.
