Scroll down page for photos and details of weekly solds and under contract /pending Aspen properties during the past 4 weeks. For earlier dates, use the down arrow to the blog archives and search by date. Or use SearchEstinAspen to search by topic, address, date etc. If it’s about Aspen real estate, it should be here.

The Estin Report: November 2012 Market Snapshot Aspen Snowmass Real Estate

released Tues Dec. 4, 2012 , v3.3

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The Estin Report: Q3 2012 State of the Aspen Real Estate Market released Monday 10/22/12.

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Last Week’s Market Activity – Aspen Snowmass real estate weekly sales and under contract activity appears below for all Aspen, Snowmass 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 most closed properties (with excellent photography) are posted to preserve an archive of sold market activity. For sales in the past month, scroll down page, and for earlier dates use the down arrow and search by time period or use SearchEstinAspen.

Under Contract / Pending (15): MLS #: 127743, 123106, 124216, 126024, 117962, 126647, 126818, 127780, 127860, 127895, 128012, 128011, 128007, 126698, 116979. This link is valid for 30 days until 01/16/2013. Photos and descriptions of under contracts are not posted unless special circumstances or significance dictate.

Closed (4): MLS #: 126742, 126857, 125478, 123659. This link is valid for 30 days until 01/16/2013.

Aspen Snowmass Solds Last Week:

MLS #126742 – Aspen, Smuggler area, Walnut Street Townhomes duplex, 509 Race Street, Aspen, CO: Sold Price: $2,325,000/$767 sq ft unfurnished. More details below photos.

MLS #126742 – Aspen, Smuggler area, Walnut Street Townhomes duplex, 509 Race Street, Aspen, CO: Sold Price: $2,325,000/$767 sq ft unfurnished; Asking Price: $2,325,000. (Original Price: $2,950,000 and 829 days on the market since 09/08/2010.) This is a 1998 built, 3 bedroom/3 bath/1 half bath, 2,737 sq ft duplex with 1 car garage on 0.09 acres. Broker comments are, “The incredible lightness of Aspen living is epitomized in this well-cared for, well-placed, three level townhome that lives like a single-family home. The surrounding windows, light maple wood floors, soaring ceilings and pine log accents will lift your spirits the moment you enter. Gather around the stone fireplace as the full moon lights up Aspen Mountain. Every season, floor-to-ceiling windows capture sunlight and ever-changing views of the town’s centerpiece from the main living area while the deck offers protected views of Smuggler Mountain. On a quiet pedestrian street on the sunny side of Aspen where you can catch Aspen’s most revered hiking and biking trails, walk to Gold Medal waters to fly-fish, stroll to the theatre, or catch a five-minute shuttle to the gondola.” 2011 Taxes: $8,305; HOA Dues: Varies; City of Aspen RETT Transfer Tax of approx. 1.5% payable by buyer. Under Contract Date: 10/12/2012; Sold Date: 12/12/2012. (Photos and broker comments courtesy of B.J. Adams & Co.)

MLS #126857 – Aspen, West End, Villas of Aspen condo, 100 N. 8th Street, #34, Aspen, CO: Sold Price: $1,605,000/$799 sq ft. More details below photos.

MLS #126857 – Aspen, West End, Villas of Aspen condo, 100 N. 8th Street, #34, Aspen, CO: Sold Price: $1,605,000/$799 sq ft; Asking Price: $1,645,000. (Original Price: $1,645,000 and 117 days on the market since 08/15/2012.) This is a 1972 built, 4 bedroom/3 bath/1 half bath, 2,007 sq ft condo. Broker comments are, “Secluded, private and convenient to Aspen’s Core, this 2,007 sq ft town home has spectacular views of Aspen Highlands and Tiehack and sits overlooking Castle Creek in Aspen’s West End. Features include beautiful new wood floors and kitchen cabinets, granite finishes, wood burning fireplace, lots of storage and open living with a spacious walk out deck with endless mountain views. New central fan with heating system.” 2011 Taxes: $4,408; HOA Dues: $2,010 Qtr. City of Aspen RETT Transfer Tax of approx. 1.5% payable by buyer. Under Contract Date: 120/07/2012; Sold Date: 12/05/2012. (Photos and broker comments courtesy of Aspen Snowmass Sotheby’s.)

MLS #125478 – Aspen, Central Core, Ute Condos condo, 1020 E. Durant Avenue, #103, Aspen, CO: Sold Price: $1,100,000/$840 sq ft furnished. More details below photos.

MLS #125478 – Aspen, Central Core, Ute Condos condo, 1020 E. Durant Avenue, #103, Aspen, CO: Sold Price: $1,100,000/$840 sq ft furnished; Asking Price: $1,197,500. (Original Price: $1,775,000 and 1,137 days on the market since 09/14/2009.) This is a 1970 built, 3 bedroom/2 bath/1 half bath, 1,309 sq ft condo. No broker comments in MLS. 2011 Taxes: $3,080; HOA Dues: $12,292. City of Aspen RETT Transfer Tax of approx. 1.5% payable by buyer. Under Contract Date: 11/01/2012; Sold Date: 12/10/2012. (Photos and broker comments courtesy of Aspen Real Estate Co.)

MLS #123659 – Snowmass Village, REO – BANK OWNED SALE, Horse Ranch single family home, 188 Branding Lane, Snowmass Village, CO: Sold Price: $1,850,000/$537 sq ft unfurnished. More details below photos.

MLS #123659 – Snowmass Village, REO – BANK OWNED SALE, Horse Ranch single family home, 188 Branding Lane, Snowmass Village, CO: Sold Price: $1,850,000/$537 sq ft unfurnished; Asking Price: $1,995,000. (Original Price: $3,350,000 and 1,328 days on the market since 01/02/2009.) This is a 1998 built/2011 remodeled, 4 bedroom/4 bath/1 half bath, 3,444 sq ft single family home with 2 car garage on 0.97 acres. Broker comments are, “This family home sits above the rolling pastures of Horse Ranch. Plenty of sunshine and big, beautiful views, new paint, carpet, and upgrades throughout. Quiet location just moments to the Snowmass Club and skiing at Two Creeks. Builder: George Draper. Architect: Sven Eric Alstrom.” 2011 Taxes: $8,365; HOA Dues: $190 Yr. Town of Snowmass Village Transfer Tax of approx. 1.0% payable by buyer. Under Contract Date: 10/11/2012; Sold Date: 12/07/2012. (Photos and broker comments courtesy of Aspen Snowmass Sotheby’s.)

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