Pitkin County
Aspen and Snowmass Village, Colorado Homes (Pitkin County)
Aspen and Snowmass Village sit in the Roaring Fork Valley in Pitkin County, reached in winter by I-70 and CO-82 through Glenwood Springs.
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Photos: Ski lift climbing the mountain with snowy peaks, morning light, Live Kaiah (Unsplash).
Zillow's typical home value in August 2026 was $3,438,000 in Aspen and $2,488,000 in Snowmass Village. Pitkin County's single-family median sale price was $8,100,000 for Jan-Aug 2026 (Colorado Association of REALTORS).
$3,438,000.
7,890 feet; 7,004 people in 2020 (Census).
$2,488,000.
8,208 feet; 3,096 people in 2020 (Census).
$8,100,000.
Pitkin County single-family median, Jan-Aug 2026 (Colorado Association of REALTORS).
Independence Pass closes.
CO-82 over Independence Pass closes from near Nov. 7 to the Thursday before Memorial Day (CDOT).
| Town | Area | To downtown Denver | Elevation | Typical home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snowmass Village Pitkin County | Resort | 196.9 mi / 243 min | 8,208 ft | $2,488,000 |
| Aspen Pitkin County | Resort | 198.3 mi / 245 min | 7,890 ft | $3,438,000 |
Drive: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap to downtown Denver, without traffic (2026-09-24). Elevation: USGS point elevation at the town point. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026 (a typical value, not a sale median; ZIP level for Kittredge, Black Hawk and Keystone). Population and sources for every town: in each town page.
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Where it is.
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- Front Range foothills
- I-70 corridor
- Peak to Peak
- Summit County
- Resort
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Outline: U.S. Census Bureau. Roads from downtown Denver: OSRM on OpenStreetMap. Town points: OpenStreetMap and USGS. Drive times without traffic.
What are Aspen and Snowmass Village?
- Aspen. An incorporated city of 7,004 people (2020 Census) at 7,890 feet.
- Snowmass Village. An incorporated town of 3,096 people (2020 Census) at 8,208 feet.
- Ski areas. Aspen Snowmass runs four mountains (Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk, Snowmass) with more than 5,700 acres.
How far is Aspen from Denver?
- Winter route. 198.3 miles and 245 minutes to downtown Denver without traffic on the OSRM route, Sept. 24, 2026, via I-70 and Glenwood Springs.
- Independence Pass. CDOT closes CO-82 over Independence Pass from near Nov. 7 and reopens it the Thursday before Memorial Day.
- Length limit. No vehicle or vehicle-and-trailer over 35 feet is allowed on Independence Pass at any time (CDOT).
What are the short-term rental rules?
- Aspen. A permit and business license are required. Permit types: Lodging Exempt (no cap), Owner-Occupied (120 nights a year) and Classic (capped by zone, with waitlists).
- Snowmass Village. A business license and STR permit are required, renewing April 30. The town states no cap.
- HOA rules. Read HOA covenants for rental limits before the objection deadline.
Who provides fire protection?
- Aspen. Aspen Fire Protection District covers 87 square miles in Pitkin County, including the city.
- Snowmass Village. Roaring Fork Fire Rescue Authority, formed when Snowmass-Wildcat merged with Basalt Fire on Jan. 1, 2019.
- Insurance quote first. Get a homeowners quote before the inspection deadline. The Colorado FAIR Plan covers homes that three standard insurers declined (Colorado FAIR Plan).
What should I check before buying in Aspen or Snowmass?
- Permit type. Confirm the unit's STR permit type and whether it transfers.
- Transfer taxes. Ask the title company which real estate transfer taxes apply to the address.
- Water and sewer. This site found no official source on wells here. Confirm service by address.
- Access in winter. Plan every winter trip on I-70 and CO-82 through Glenwood Springs.
Call or text the Kenna Real Estate Group at 303-955-4220 to ask what is for sale in Aspen and Snowmass Village now.
Questions
Quick answers.
What is the typical home value in Aspen, Colorado?
$3,438,000, Zillow typical home value, August 2026.
Is Independence Pass open in winter?
No. CDOT closes CO-82 over Independence Pass from near Nov. 7 to the Thursday before Memorial Day.
How far is Aspen from Denver?
198.3 miles and 245 minutes without traffic on the OSRM route via Glenwood Springs, Sept. 24, 2026.
Does Aspen cap short-term rentals?
Classic permits are capped by zone, with waitlists. Lodging Exempt permits have no cap; Owner-Occupied permits allow 120 nights a year.
Sources
- Zillow Research ZHVI, city typical home value, Aug 2026
- Colorado Association of REALTORS, Pitkin County market update, Jan-Aug 2026
- OSRM public router: drive miles and minutes without traffic, run Sept. 24, 2026
- CDOT: Independence Pass travel information
- City of Aspen: short-term rentals
- Town of Snowmass Village: short-term rentals
- Aspen Fire Protection District
- Roaring Fork Fire Rescue Authority
Figures carry their source and date. Rules and prices change: the county, town or state office named above has the current version.
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