166 Swinging Bridge Lane, Basalt, CO 81621

New Listing
$3,850,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,897 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,485 Status: Active
Current Price: $3,850,000 List Date: 6/01/2026 Last Modified: 6/01/2026

Overview

Description

On the Frying Pan -- In the Heart of Basalt. Some homes are close to town. This one is town. Situated on the banks of the Frying Pan River with Old Town Basalt literally steps from your door, this is one of the rarest addresses in the Roaring Fork Valley. Built in 1940 as one of the valley's original cabins, the home holds its history well. Original stonework and period craftsmanship give it a warmth and authenticity that simply can't be replicated. Over the decades it has grown into a full-time residence with three bedrooms, three baths, a two-car garage, and an Italian-style chef's kitchen. Walk out the front door and you're in the middle of Old Town -- the restaurants, shops, and community that have made Basalt one of the most celebrated small towns in the Mountain West. Walk out the back and you're on the river, with some of the finest dry-fly water in Colorado at your feet. The spacious flagstone patio bridges both worlds, offering a living space that is equal parts gathering p ...

Listing Details MLS# 193056

Location Info

Type
Single Family Residence
Major Area
Basalt
Area
05-Basalt Proper
Original List Price
3850000
Asking Price
3850000
Street #
166
Street Name
Swinging Bridge
Street Suffix
Lane
City/Town
Basalt
State/Province
CO
Postal Code
81621
Furnished
Unfurnished

Keywords Info

Total Baths
3
Baths - Full
3
Acreage
Refer to Lot Size
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Pre-Fabricated Home
No

Listing Info

Seller/Owner is Licensed
Yes
REO
No
Member Association
Aspen Association
County
Eagle

General Info

Sub/Loc
Swinging Bridge
Legal
TRACT: 48 SECTION: 7 TOWNSHIP: 8 RANGE: 86 PCLIN BK-0240 PG-0688 WD 07-02-75 BK-0249 PG-0962 WD 11-08-76 BK-0280 PG-0842 WD 12-26-78 BK-0317 PG-0713 BK-0563 PG-0236 QCD 09-26-91 BK-0583 PG-0421 SWD 06-17-92 BK-0690 PG-0127 SWD 03-08-96
Zoning
SFR
Nbr of Acres
0.08
Lot SqFt
3485
Lv Ht SqFt
1897
Total SqFt
1897
Price/LvH SqFt
2029.52
Main Floor Primary Bedroom
No
Year Built
1940
Year Remodeled
2005
Parcel #
246707400076
Directions
Turn onto Cottonwood Drive from Twin Rivers Road, then left onto Swinging Bridge, house is on the left.
Unfinished SqFt
0

Financing Info

Metro Tax District
No
Taxes
13980
Tax Year
2025
Transfer Tax
No
HOA Dues Y/N
No
HOA Transfer Fee
No
Total HOA Fee Per Year
0

Status Change Info

Sold Price Per/SF
0

More Information

Remarks

Public Remarks
On the Frying Pan -- In the Heart of Basalt. Some homes are close to town. This one is town. Situated on the banks of the Frying Pan River with Old Town Basalt literally steps from your door, this is one of the rarest addresses in the Roaring Fork Valley. Built in 1940 as one of the valley's original cabins, the home holds its history well. Original stonework and period craftsmanship give it a warmth and authenticity that simply can't be replicated. Over the decades it has grown into a full-time residence with three bedrooms, three baths, a two-car garage, and an Italian-style chef's kitchen. Walk out the front door and you're in the middle of Old Town -- the restaurants, shops, and community that have made Basalt one of the most celebrated small towns in the Mountain West. Walk out the back and you're on the river, with some of the finest dry-fly water in Colorado at your feet. The spacious flagstone patio bridges both worlds, offering a living space that is equal parts gathering place and front-row seat to the Frying Pan. Renderings by ZGroup Architecture & Interior Design offer a vision for what this property could become -- honoring its history while expanding its potential. Long admired and rarely offered, this is the kind of property that defines a place -- and a life.

Miscellaneous

Under Construction
No

Fireplace

# Fireplaces
Yes
Gas
Yes

Parking Area

Total Parking
2

Laundry Facility

Laundry Room
Yes

Style

Cabin
Yes

Construction

Frame
Yes
Stone
Yes

Exterior

Stone Siding
Yes
Wood Siding
Yes

Electric

Electricity Connected
Yes

Condition

Excellent
Yes

Cooling

A/C
Yes

Basement/Substructure

Slab
Yes

Gas

Natural Gas Connected
Yes

Roof

Metal
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Sanitation

Sewer
Yes

Water Rights

No
Yes

Extras

Fence
Yes
Landscaping
Yes
Patio/Deck
Yes

Location Amenities

Cul-De-Sac
Yes
River Frontage
Yes
Trees
Yes
Views
Yes

Mineral Rights

No
Yes

Heating

Baseboard
Yes
Hot Water
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes

Documents on File

Survey/ILC
Yes

Disclosures

Seller Lic RE Agent
Yes

Terms Offered

Cash
Yes
New Loan
Yes

Possession

DOD
Yes

Inclusions

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Oven
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes
Window Coverings
Yes

Sign

Yes
Yes

Energy Efficiency

Energy Star Roof
Yes
ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
Yes

Property Features

Laundry Facility: Laundry Room Style: Cabin Construction: Frame; Stone Exterior: Stone Siding; Wood Siding Roof: Metal Condition: Excellent Heating: Baseboard; Hot Water; Natural Gas Electric: Electricity Connected Gas: Natural Gas Connected Water: Public Cooling: A/C Sanitation: Sewer Energy Efficiency: Energy Star Roof; ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows Fireplace: Gas Possession: DOD Extras: Fence; Landscaping; Patio/Deck Terms Offered: Cash; New Loan Disclosures: Seller Lic RE Agent Mineral Rights: No Water Rights: No Documents on File: Survey/ILC Location Amenities: Cul-De-Sac; River Frontage; Trees; Views Sign: Yes Inclusions: Dishwasher; Dryer; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Window Coverings
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Listing Office: Compass Aspen
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: June - 01 - 2026
Broker Attribution: 970-925-6063

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