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Soon-to-be-released: The Estin Report: Q3 2012 State of the Aspen Market

The Estin Report: September 2012 Market Snapshot Aspen Snowmass Real Estate (to be released by Oct 9, 12)

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 . Because the MLS links below expire after 30 days, photos and written descriptions of closed properties with excellent photography are posted here to preserve an archive of sold market activity. For sales in the past month, scroll down; for earlier dates, use the down arrow and search by time period.

Under Contract / Pending (10): MLS #: 122138, 116708, 122033, 124075, 121570, 127300, 119362, 123588, 121325, 126874. This link is valid for 30 days until 11/07/2012. Photos and descriptions of under contracts are not posted unless special circumstances or significance dictate.

Closed (4): MLS #:123658, 111665, 120243, 125882. This link is valid for 30 days until 11/07/2012.

Aspen Snowmass Solds Last Week:

MLS #123658 – Aspen, Central Core, Top of Mill single family home, 918 S. Mill Street B, Aspen, CO: Sold Price: $5,200,000/$1,238 sq ft furnished. More details below photos.

MLS #123658 – Aspen, Central Core, Top of Mill single family home, 918 S. Mill Street B, Aspen, CO: Sold Price: $5,200,000/$1,238 sq ft furnished; Asking Price: $5,497,000. (Original Price: $5,990,000 and 407 days on the market since 08/09/2011.) This is a 1999 built/2004 remodeled, 4 bedroom/4 bath/1 half bath, 4,200 sq ft single family home with 2 car garage on 014 acres. Broker comments are, “One of a kind, virtually ski-in, ski-out single family home located in on of Aspen’s premier subdivisions at the base of Aspen Mountain. The views are stunning of the slopes of Aspen Mountain. This unit comprises of 3 ensuite bedrooms with patios plus ADU/nanny’s quarters with own entrance, media room, gourmet kitchen, elevator, 3 fireplaces and underground garage with snowmelt driveway. Beautifully appointed with custom drapes & furniture, hand painted walls, hardwood floors, beveled windows, sky lights, bead board ceilings, flat screen TV’s, central vacuum & exterior waterfall. It is an easy stroll to Aspen’s restaurants & shops. This is a must see.” 2011 Taxes: $14,881. City of Aspen RETT Transfer Tax of approx. 1.5% payable by buyer. Under Contract Date: 07/24/2012; Sold Date: 10/01/2012. (Photos and broker comments courtesy of Aspen Associates Realty Group & Bob Bowden Properties.)

MLS #111665 – Aspen, West Aspen, Aspen Tennis Club, 22 Pyramid Road, Aspen, CO: Short Sale – Sold Price: $1,850,000/$509 sq ft unfurnished. More details below photos.

MLS #111665 – Aspen, (Short Sale) West Aspen, Aspen Tennis Club, 22 Pyramid Road, Aspen, CO: Sold Price: $1,850,000/$509 sq ft unfurnished; Asking Price: $1,985,000. (Original Price: $4,250,000 and 1,203 days on the market since 06/17/2009.) This is a 1980 built/2004 remodeled, 4 bedroom/3 bath/1 half bath, 3,630 sq ft single family home with 2 car garage on 0.35 acres. Broker comments are,”This quaint & newly remodeled, 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath, has a media room, large office and many built-ins. The location is perfect and has a large outside living patio complete with a waterfall and wonderful views. Perfect for a family. Great areas for hanging out! Built in trampoline. Super large driveway.” 2011 Taxes: $5,012. Under Contract Date: 08/16/2012; Sold Date: 10/01/2012. (Photos and broker comments courtesy of Joshua & Co.)

MLS #120243 – Aspen, (Bank Owned REO Sale) West Aspen, West Buttermilk single family home, 39 Polecat Drive, Aspen, CO: Sold Price: $1,650,000/$614 sq ft unfurnished. More details below photos.

MLS #120243 – Aspen, (Bank Owned REO Sale) West Aspen, West Buttermilk single family home, 39 Polecat Drive, Aspen, CO: Sold Price: $1,650,000/$614 sq ft unfurnished; Asking Price: $1,895,000. (Original Price: $4,800,000 and 1,180 days on the market since 05/19/2009.) This is a 1976 built/1999 remodeled, 2 bedroom/2 bath/2 half bath, 2,686 sq ft single family home with 1 car garage on 5 acres. Broker comments are, “Best opportunity in Aspen – Bank owned property sale. Own recently renovated 2,686 SF home on 5.02 acre beautiful, scenic, serene valley lot with great views and a tennis court in West Buttermilk. In adition, there is a fully designed and approved ready to build 12,395 SF new mountain contemporary home, designed by Environmental Dynamics Inc. (EDI), one of the nation’s leading architectural firms in the field of environmental design. The new home was designed to range in size from a 9,474 SF (4) bedroom home to a 12,395 SF (7) bedroom home depending upon the needs of the perspective owner. The approved plans include converting the existing 2,686 SF home into a 1,785 SF guest home along with the new home. Use the existing home while building your dream home.” 2011 Taxes: $8,906. Under Contract Date: 08/21/2012; Sold Date: 10/01/2012. (Photos and broker comments courtesy of Frias Properties of Aspen.)

MLS #125882 – Aspen, Central Core, South Point condo, 205 E. Durant Street 2-B, Aspen, CO: Sold Price: $900,000/$918 sq ft furnished. More details below photos.

MLS #125882 – Aspen, Central Core, South Point condo, 205 E. Durant Street 2-B, Aspen, CO: Sold Price: $900,000/$918 sq ft furnished; Asking Price: $950,000. (Original Price: $999,000 and 117 days on the market since 06/08/2012.) This is a 1967 built, 2 bedroom/2 bath, 980 sq ft condo with assigned parking. Broker comments are, “The perfect location at the base of Aspen Mt. This second floor, large two-bedroom, two-bath condominium sits on the quiet, sunny south side. With a private garage, ski locker room and on-site management. Cozy up to the wood-burning fireplace amid the spacious living/dining area. Bonus: This will be a ski in/ ski out property when the approved Lift One Lodge development is completed.” 2011 Taxes: $2,715; HOA Dues: $1,281 Qtr. Under Contract Date: 08/17/2012; Sold Date: 09/26/2012. (Photos and broker comments courtesy of Coldwell Banker Mason Morse.)

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