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
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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.
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
Documents
Listing Office:
Christie's International Real Estate Aspen Snowmass

Last Updated: November - 11 - 2025
Broker Attribution:
(970) 544-5800
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