257 Mountain Laurel Drive, Aspen, CO 81611

$11,990,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 3,629 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 16,196 Status: Active
Current Price: $11,990,000 List Date: 2/25/2026 Last Modified: 4/05/2026

Overview

Description

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. Mou ...

Listing Details MLS# 191802

Location Info

Type
Single Family Residence
Major Area
Aspen
Area
01-East Aspen
Original List Price
11990000
Asking Price
11990000
Street #
257
Street Name
Mountain Laurel
Street Suffix
Drive
City/Town
Aspen
State/Province
CO
Postal Code
81611
Furnished
Furnished

Keywords Info

Total Baths
6
Baths - Full
4
Baths - Half
2
Acreage
Refer to Lot Size
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Pre-Fabricated Home
No

Listing Info

New Construction
No
Seller/Owner is Licensed
No
REO
No
In Foreclosure
No
Member Association
Glenwood Association
County
Pitkin

General Info

Sub/Loc
Mountain Valley
Legal
SUBDIVISION: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BLOCK: 2 LOT: 49 FILING 2
Zoning
R15A
Nbr of Acres
0.37
Lot SqFt
16196
Lv Ht SqFt
3629
Total SqFt
3629
Price/LvH SqFt
3303.94
ud_i_02
3
Main Floor Primary Bedroom
Yes
Year Built
2017
Year Remodeled
2020
Parcel #
273717307068
Directions
Go east on Hwy 82 to Mountain Valley Subdivision. Turn left/stay left at the split. Turn right on Mt. Laurel Drive. House on the right hand side.
Unfinished SqFt
0

Financing Info

Metro Tax District
No
Taxes
20518.76
Tax Year
2024
Transfer Tax
No
HOA Dues Y/N
Yes
Association Fee
1800
Association Fee Frequency
Annually
Total HOA Fee Per Year
1800
HOA Transfer Fee
No

Status Change Info

Sold Price Per/SF
0

More Information

Remarks

Public Remarks
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.

Electric

Yes
Public

Fireplace

# Fireplaces
Yes
Gas
Yes

Parking Area

Total Parking
2

Laundry Facility

Laundry Room
Yes

Style

Contemporary
Yes

Construction

Concrete
Yes
Frame
Yes

Exterior

Metal
Yes

Condition

Excellent
Yes

Cooling

A/C
Yes

Basement/Substructure

Crawl Space
Yes

Roof

Metal
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Sanitation

Sewer
Yes

Water Rights

No
Yes

Extras

Cable TV
Yes
Hot Tub/Spa
Yes
Indoor Jetted Tub
Yes
Landscaping
Yes
Lawn Sprinklers
Yes
Outdoor Hot Tub/Spa
Yes
Patio/Deck
Yes
Sauna
Yes
Security System
Yes
Softener
Yes
Steam Shower
Yes

Location Amenities

Exposure, Southern
Yes
Gentle Topo
Yes
Interior Lot
Yes
Trees
Yes
Views
Yes

Mineral Rights

No
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes
Radiant
Yes

Terms Offered

Cash
Yes
New Loan
Yes
Seller Finance
Yes

Possession

Negotiable
Yes

Inclusions

Ceiling Fan
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Oven
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes
Water Softener
Yes
Window Coverings
Yes

Sign

Yes
Yes

Property Features

Laundry Facility: Laundry Room Style: Contemporary Construction: Concrete; Frame Exterior: Metal Roof: Metal Condition: Excellent Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas; Radiant Water: Public Cooling: A/C Sanitation: Sewer Fireplace: Gas Possession: Negotiable Extras: Cable TV; Hot Tub/Spa; Indoor Jetted Tub; Landscaping; Lawn Sprinklers; Outdoor Hot Tub/Spa; Patio/Deck; Sauna; Security System; Softener; Steam Shower Terms Offered: Cash; New Loan; Seller Finance Mineral Rights: No Water Rights: No Location Amenities: Exposure, Southern; Gentle Topo; Interior Lot; Trees; Views Sign: Yes Inclusions: Ceiling Fan; Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener; Window Coverings
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Listing Office: Colorado Realty 4 Less, LLC
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: April - 05 - 2026
Broker Attribution: (970) 531-7448

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