1012 Monastery Road, Snowmass, CO 81654
$120,000,000
Property Type:
RES Vacant Land
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
165,528,000
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$120,000,000
List Date:
6/09/2025
Last Modified:
12/16/2025
Description
Located just outside Aspen, Colorado, the 3,739 +/- acre St. Benedict's Monastery represents the largest holding in the immediate Snowmass/Aspen area. The property sits in a picturesque ranching valley surrounded by the lofty peaks of the Elk Mountain Range. Known for its peace and privacy, the Trappist monks have lived and managed this idyllic ranch for over 68 years. Wildlife and cattle have co-existed for years, and the ranch and adjoining protected lands have retained the same natural habitat and rural characteristics today as they did when the monks first arrived.
- 30 minutes from Aspen
- Situated in a private mountain valley in the - pristine Capitol Creek Valley
- The largest property of its kind near Aspen
- Three creeks meander through the ranch for over 5 miles
- Irrigated meadows with historic water rights irrigating 1,200 acres
- Features three main characteristics:
1. The main headquarters, including the monastery and retreat center
2. Spaulding Mesa, an irrigated mesa that adjoins the Headquarters to the west
3. McCartney Mesa to the south that towers over the entire property
- Excellent hunting opportunity as the property sits in Colorado Game Management Unit 43
- Small stream fishing on Capitol Creek
- Exquisite and tranquil lands perfect for hiking, horseback riding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and more
- Excellent opportunity for conservation
More Information MLS# 183340
Location Info
Sub-Type: N/A
Current Price: $120,000,000
Type: Agriculture
Major Area: Old Snowmass
Area: 04-Old Snowmass
Original List Price: 150000000
Asking Price: 150000000
Street #: 1012
Street Name: Monastery
Street Suffix: Road
City/Town: Snowmass
State/Province: CO
Postal Code: 81654
Geo Lat: 39.263898
Geo Lon: -107.012215
Keywords Info
Lot Size: Refer to Acreage
Acreage: 101 +
Listing Info
Seller/Owner is Licensed: No
REO: No
Member Association: Aspen Association
Listing Date: 2024-04-01
Financing Info
Metro Tax District: No
Tax Year: 2023
Taxes: 1946.24
Transfer Tax: Yes
HOA Dues Y/N: No
Total HOA Fee Per Year: 0
General Info
List Price Per/Acre: 40117
Sold Price Per/Acre: 32094
Legal: Section: 16 Township: 9 Range: 86 SE4 NW4 SW4 S2NE4 OF SEC 16-9-86 NE4 SE4 SW4 E2NW4 OF SEC 17-9-86(LESS ALL LAND IN
Zoning: Agricultural
FAR: No
Sold Price Per/SF: 0.72
Orig List Price Per/SF: 0.91
Directions: Contact Listing Broker for directions to property and to schedule showings
Asking Price Per/SF: 0.91
Sub/Loc: Capitol Creek
Lot SqFt: 165528000
Nbr of Acres: 3739
County: Pitkin
Parcel #: 264517400001
Status Change Info
How Sold: Cash
Status: Closed
Under Contract Date: 2025-08-28
Sold Date: 2025-12-15
Sold Price: $120,000,000
Remarks
Public Remarks: Located just outside Aspen, Colorado, the 3,739 +/- acre St. Benedict's Monastery represents the largest holding in the immediate Snowmass/Aspen area. The property sits in a picturesque ranching valley surrounded by the lofty peaks of the Elk Mountain Range. Known for its peace and privacy, the Trappist monks have lived and managed this idyllic ranch for over 68 years. Wildlife and cattle have co-existed for years, and the ranch and adjoining protected lands have retained the same natural habitat and rural characteristics today as they did when the monks first arrived.
- 30 minutes from Aspen
- Situated in a private mountain valley in the - pristine Capitol Creek Valley
- The largest property of its kind near Aspen
- Three creeks meander through the ranch for over 5 miles
- Irrigated meadows with historic water rights irrigating 1,200 acres
- Features three main characteristics:
1. The main headquarters, including the monastery and retreat center
2. Spaulding Mesa, an irrigated mesa that adjoins the Headquarters to the west
3. McCartney Mesa to the south that towers over the entire property
- Excellent hunting opportunity as the property sits in Colorado Game Management Unit 43
- Small stream fishing on Capitol Creek
- Exquisite and tranquil lands perfect for hiking, horseback riding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and more
- Excellent opportunity for conservation
Possible Use
Ranch: 1
Lot Description
Livestock Permitted: 1
Pond, Lake, Stream: 1
River Frontage: 1
Rolling: 1
View: 1
Access
Unpaved: 1
Gas
Available: 1
Water
Well: 1
Sanitation
Septic: 1
Water Rights
Available: 1
Extras
Barn: 1
Fencing: 1
Out Building: 1
Mineral Rights
No: 1
Crops
Yes: 1
Documents on File
Other: 1
Terms Offered
Cash: 1
Possession
Negotiable: 1
Showing Instructions
Call Listing Office: 1
Sign
No: 1
Property Features
Possible Use: Ranch
Lot Description: Livestock Permitted; Pond, Lake, Stream; River Frontage; Rolling; View
Gas: Available
Water: Well
Sanitation: Septic
Extras: Barn; Out Building
Mineral Rights: No
Water Rights: Available
Crops: Yes
Documents on File: Other
Terms Offered: Cash
Possession: Negotiable
Showing Instructions: Call Listing Office
Access: Unpaved
Sign: No
Documents
Land ID map ›
Land Survey of St. Benedict's Monastery ›
Listing Office:
Mirr Ranch Group LLC
Last Updated: December - 16 - 2025
Broker Attribution:
(303) 623-4545
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