About 257 Mountain Laurel Drive
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.
Features of 257 Mountain Laurel Drive
| MLS® # | 189948 |
|---|---|
| Price | $12,950,000 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 6 |
| Full Baths | 4 |
| Half Baths | 2 |
| Square Footage | 3,629 |
| Acres | 0.37 |
| Year Built | 2017 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Style | Contemporary |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 257 Mountain Laurel Drive |
|---|---|
| Major Area | Aspen |
| Area | 01-East Aspen |
| Subdivision | Mountain Valley |
| City | Aspen |
| County | Pitkin |
| State | CO |
| Zip Code | 81611 |
Amenities
| Utilities | Cable Available, Natural Gas Available |
|---|---|
| # of Garages | 2 |
Interior
| Heating | Radiant, Natural Gas, Forced Air |
|---|---|
| Cooling | A/C |
| Fireplace | No |
| # of Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplaces | Gas |
| Has Basement | Yes |
| Basement | Crawl Space |
| Living Heated Sqft | 3,629 |
Exterior
| Lot Description | Interior Lot, Landscaped |
|---|---|
| Roof | Metal |
| Construction | Concrete, Frame |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | August 30th, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Zoning | R15A |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
| HOA Fees | 1800 |
| HOA Fees Freq. | Annually |
| Data Source | AGSMLS |
| Year Remodeled | 2020 |
| Short Termable | No |
Subdivision Statistics
| Listings | Average Price | Average $/SF | Median $/SF | List/Sale price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Listings 21 | Average Price $4,615,333 | Average $/SF $877 | Median $/SF $60 | Listing Price $12,950,000 |