Known across the world for its skiing and snowboarding opportunities, Aspen, Colorado offers great Colorado real estate and abundant activities and attractions. Located in the Roaring Fork Valley, 200 miles southwest of Denver, Aspen is positioned amongst the majestic Rocky Mountains. The city spans about 3.6 square miles, surrounded by the White River National Forest and the Aspen, Smuggler and Red Mountains.
Real estate in Aspen, Colorado is a thriving market that attracts both year round residents and second-home owners from big cities such as Denver. Nearly 6,000 people called Aspen home in the year 2000. To meet the numerous types of lifestyles, Aspen has a real variety of homes for sale ranging from condos, duplexes and town houses to cabins, ranches, mountain estates and traditional single family homes. Many of the houses sit on spacious wooded lots with gorgeous views and offer a serene place to call home. Prices vary as well depending on the amenities, sizes and location of the properties, but for the most part housing is prices are fairly high as real estate in the area is highly sought after. Still the character of the city is kept alive with its diverse real estate as one can find anything from a simple mobile home to a luxury estate.
The city of Aspen sits within Pitkin County, Colorado which is positioned in the Colorado River watershed, making it a naturally beautiful place to live and play. The area offers recreation and cultural attractions year round with its ski resorts, hiking trails and fishing. There are four major ski areas surrounding Aspen including Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk. In the summer, the temperatures can get up into the 70¿s and 80¿s, perfect for exploring the Colorado wilderness. On the other hand, a day in downtown Aspen offers upscale shopping, fine dining, and luxury attractions such as high end salons and boutiques. Many celebrities have homes in Aspen, Colorado because it offers high quality real estate combined with numerous exciting opportunities.
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