580 Johnson Drive, Aspen, CO 81611

$8,200,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 2,912 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 217,800 Status: Closed
Current Price: $8,200,000 List Date: 9/12/2025 Last Modified: 11/11/2025

Overview

Description

A Rare Opportunity to Own a Piece of Aspen History! This extraordinary estate — once John Denver's personal guest house — is truly one of a kind. A longtime Starwood resident, Denver famously composed ''Starwood in Aspen'' as a tribute to the beauty of this exclusive community. Set on a sprawling 5-acre site, the property offers sweeping views from Aspen Mountain to Mt. Sopris, with Mt. Daly perfectly framed in the center — encompassing the entire Aspen Valley floor. Perched on the side of Starwood, the home enjoys a rare flat upper bench of the lot with unobstructed panoramas. The residence has been tastefully updated with a remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, seamlessly blending modern comfort with the property's original ''John Denver vibe.'' There's also tremendous potential for expansion: build atop the existing structure additional by right (for a total of 5,750 sq ft), or acquire TDRs to expand up to an impressive 9,250 sq ft — an uncommon opportunity in Aspen. Starwood ...

Listing Details MLS# 188779

Location Info

Type
Single Family Residence
Major Area
Aspen
Area
01-McLain Flats
Original List Price
8595000
Asking Price
8250000
Street #
580
Street Name
Johnson
Street Suffix
Drive
City/Town
Aspen
State/Province
CO
Postal Code
81611
Furnished
Partially

Keywords Info

Total Baths
5
Baths - Full
5
Acreage
4 - 5
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
Yes
Pre-Fabricated Home
No

Listing Info

Seller/Owner is Licensed
No
REO
No
Member Association
Aspen Association
County
Pitkin

General Info

Sub/Loc
Starwood
Legal
SUBDIVISION: STARWOOD BLOCK: 10 LOT: R-69 STARWOOD TEN
Zoning
AR-10
Nbr of Acres
5
Lot SqFt
217800
Lv Ht SqFt
2912
LvHtSqFt (Abv Grnd)
2912
Total SqFt
2912
Price/LvH SqFt
2833.1
Garage SqFt
385
Pt/Dk SqFt
1506
ud_i_02
Yes
Main Floor Primary Bedroom
Yes
Year Built
1975
Parcel #
264335202002
Directions
Turn on Trentaz. Go through the Starwood Gate, stay right and turn right on the Johnson drive. The driveway is on the left at the end Johnson.

Financing Info

Metro Tax District
Yes
Metro Tax District URL
https://starwood.org
Taxes
14599.88
Tax Year
2024
Transfer Tax
No
HOA Dues Y/N
Yes
Association Fee
750
Association Fee Frequency
Annually
Total HOA Fee Per Year
750
HOA Transfer Fee
Yes

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date
2025-10-10
Proposed Close Date
2025-11-10
Sold Date
2025-11-10
Sold Price Per/SF
2815.93
How Sold
Cash

More Information

Remarks

Public Remarks
A Rare Opportunity to Own a Piece of Aspen History! This extraordinary estate — once John Denver's personal guest house — is truly one of a kind. A longtime Starwood resident, Denver famously composed ''Starwood in Aspen'' as a tribute to the beauty of this exclusive community. Set on a sprawling 5-acre site, the property offers sweeping views from Aspen Mountain to Mt. Sopris, with Mt. Daly perfectly framed in the center — encompassing the entire Aspen Valley floor. Perched on the side of Starwood, the home enjoys a rare flat upper bench of the lot with unobstructed panoramas. The residence has been tastefully updated with a remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, seamlessly blending modern comfort with the property's original ''John Denver vibe.'' There's also tremendous potential for expansion: build atop the existing structure additional by right (for a total of 5,750 sq ft), or acquire TDRs to expand up to an impressive 9,250 sq ft — an uncommon opportunity in Aspen. Starwood's coveted amenities include private tennis courts, cross-country ski trails, horse pastures, vast open meadows, hiking trails, 7 miles of private roads, a postal station, 24-hour security, and its own Starwood Fire Station — all just 15 minutes from downtown Aspen. An iconic legacy property with unmatched potential.

Fireplace

# Fireplaces
2

Parking Area

Total Parking
Yes

Property Features

Laundry Facility: Laundry Room Style: Ranch Construction: Frame Exterior: Metal; Wood Siding Roof: Membrane; Metal Condition: Good Heating: Baseboard; Electric Gas: Propane Water: Community Cooling: None Sanitation: Septic Fireplace: Wood Burning Carport: 1 Car Possession: DOD Extras: Hot Tub/Spa; Indoor Jetted Tub; Landscaping; Lawn Sprinklers; Outdoor Hot Tub/Spa; Patio/Deck Terms Offered: Cash; New Loan HOA Fees Includes: Contingency Fund; Insurance; Management; Road Maintenance HOA Amenities: Clubhouse; Management; Pets Allowed/Owner Location Amenities: Cul-De-Sac; Exposure, Southern; Gated Community; Horse Property; Trees; Views Inclusions: Dishwasher; Dryer; Freezer; Microwave; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Stove Top; Washer; Window Coverings
IDX
Listing Office: Christie's International Real Estate Aspen Snowmass
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: November - 11 - 2025
Broker Attribution: (970) 544-5800

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