979 Queen Street, Aspen, CO 81611

$9,250,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,888 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 14,937 Status: Closed
Current Price: $9,250,000 List Date: 10/22/2025 Last Modified: 1/21/2026

Overview

Description

A Rare Riverfront Opportunity in Downtown Aspen. Situated at the end of a quiet street, this south-facing property offers a front-row seat to the sights and sounds of the Roaring Fork River—flowing just steps from the door. It's a rare combination: riverfront serenity with walkable access to Aspen's vibrant downtown core. The existing home echoes the charm of a bygone era, the classic Aspen ski chalet. The choice is yours: embrace the existing home's character or start anew with the included Demolition Permit.

Listing Details MLS# 188841

Location Info

Type
Single Family Residence
Major Area
Aspen
Area
01-Smuggler
Original List Price
10900000
Asking Price
10250000
Street #
979
Street Name
Queen
Street Suffix
Street
City/Town
Aspen
State/Province
CO
Postal Code
81611
Furnished
Partially

Keywords Info

Total Baths
3
Baths - Full
3
Acreage
Refer to Lot Size
Garage
No
Pre-Fabricated Home
No

Listing Info

Seller/Owner is Licensed
No
Short Sale
No
REO
No
Auction
No
In Foreclosure
No
Member Association
Aspen Association
County
Pitkin
ADU
No

General Info

Sub/Loc
None
Legal
THAT PORTION OF TRACT 40 IN THE EAST ASPEN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ASPEN, PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY BANK OF THE ROARING FORK RIVER, SAID POINT BEING ARBITRARILY DETERMINED AS THE LOW WATER MARK, WHENCE CORNER NO. 11 OF SAID EAST ASPEN ADDITION BEARS NORTH 0° 14' EAST 629.36 FEET; THENCE NORTH 13° 46' EAST 76.35 FEET; THENCE NORTH 73° 29' WEST 158.70 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 13° 46' WEST 112.56 FEET TO SAID LOW WATER MARK ON THE NORTHERLY BANK OF THE ROARING FORK RIVER; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID LOW WATER MARK ON THE NORTHERLY BANK OF THE ROARING FORK RIVER TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
Zoning
R-15
Nbr of Acres
0.34
Lot SqFt
14937
Lv Ht SqFt
1888
Total SqFt
1888
Price/LvH SqFt
5429.03
ud_i_02
3
Main Floor Primary Bedroom
Yes
Year Built
1963
Unit Faces
South
Parcel #
273707400025
Directions
Herron Park, east on Queen Street, last home on Queen Street.
Unfinished SqFt
0

Financing Info

Metro Tax District
No
Taxes
10486.12
Tax Year
2024
Transfer Tax
Yes
HOA Dues Y/N
No
HOA Transfer Fee
No
Total HOA Fee Per Year
0

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date
2025-11-23
Proposed Close Date
2026-01-20
Sold Date
2026-01-20
Sold Price Per/SF
4899.36
How Sold
Conventional

More Information

Remarks

Public Remarks
A Rare Riverfront Opportunity in Downtown Aspen. Situated at the end of a quiet street, this south-facing property offers a front-row seat to the sights and sounds of the Roaring Fork River—flowing just steps from the door. It's a rare combination: riverfront serenity with walkable access to Aspen's vibrant downtown core. The existing home echoes the charm of a bygone era, the classic Aspen ski chalet. The choice is yours: embrace the existing home's character or start anew with the included Demolition Permit.

Fireplace

# Fireplaces
2
Wood Burning
Yes

Basement/Substructure

Walk-Out Access
Yes

Roof

Metal
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Sanitation

Sewer
Yes

Location Amenities

Exposure, Southern
Yes
River Frontage
Yes
Views
Yes

Terms Offered

Cash
Yes

Inclusions

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Property Features

Roof: Metal Water: Public Sanitation: Sewer Fireplace: Wood Burning Terms Offered: Cash Location Amenities: Exposure, Southern; River Frontage; Views Inclusions: Dishwasher; Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
IDX
Listing Office: Christie's International Real Estate Aspen Snowmass
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: January - 21 - 2026
Broker Attribution: (970) 544-5800

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