Andrew Albee July 20, 2025
How Snowmass Compares to Aspen & What Buyers Should Know Now
If you’ve been watching the real estate market in Snowmass Village or Aspen, you’ve likely noticed some interesting trends emerging in mid-2025. While inventory remains tight and sales activity is shifting, both markets are showing signs of long-term opportunity—especially for strategic buyers in Snowmass.
Here’s what the latest numbers tell us:
Single-Family Homes
📉 June Median Price Drop: From $11.5M in June 2024 to $3.75M in June 2025 (a 67.4% decline).
Note: This is likely due to fewer ultra-luxury closings in June, not a collapse in value.
📈 YTD Median Price: Up 2.4% year-over-year to $7.35M
🏠 Days on Market: Down 26% year-over-year to 116 days
📉 Inventory: Down 25% year-over-year to just 12 active listings
Condos & Townhomes
📉 Median Sales Price (June): Dropped 88% year-over-year, from $2.1M to just $255K—another sign of an anomaly, not a market crash
📈 YTD Average Sales Price: Up 8.6% to just over $2.9M
📈 Inventory: Nearly doubled, up 93.9% year-over-year
🕒 Days on Market: Flat year-over-year at around 105 days
Takeaway: Snowmass Village remains a strong luxury second-home market. While headline prices appear volatile, this is due to a very low number of closings each month. Year-to-date trends show gradual appreciation and increased inventory—creating fresh opportunity for buyers looking to make a move before ski season.
Aspen’s market remains robust, but not without its own shifts:
Single-Family Homes
📈 YTD Median Price: Up 8.2% to $13.25M
📉 Average Sales Price: Down 23.1% to $15.7M
🛑 Days on Market: Improved by 27.8%, now averaging 153 days
🏡 Inventory: Up 23.7% year-over-year
Condos & Townhomes
📉 YTD Sales Volume: Down 18.6% in unit sales
📈 YTD Average Price: Up 38% to $5.64M
🕒 Days on Market: Increased 18.7%, suggesting longer decision cycles
Takeaway: Aspen’s luxury market continues to draw interest, but sellers may need to be more patient. A notable shift is the drop in average price for homes sold, suggesting that while demand is steady, buyers are being more price-conscious.
If you're comparing Aspen and Snowmass Village as a buyer or investor, here’s how they stack up:
Metric | Snowmass Village | Aspen |
---|---|---|
YTD Median Home Price | $7.35M | $13.25M |
YTD Avg. Condo/Townhome Price | $2.9M | $5.64M |
YTD Days on Market (Single-Fam.) | 116 days | 153 days |
Inventory Trend (YOY) | Mixed | Rising |
Buyer Negotiating Power | Increasing | Slightly Less |
Conclusion: For buyers seeking access to world-class skiing, modern architecture, and a slightly less crowded scene than Aspen, Snowmass Village real estate currently offers greater value per square foot—especially in the condo market. With inventory rising and prices holding steady, now is a smart time to explore what’s available before winter demand heats up.
Snowmass Village is quietly becoming one of the most compelling luxury markets in the Roaring Fork Valley. If you're considering a purchase, whether it’s for a vacation home, investment, or primary residence, Snowmass offers a unique blend of mountain charm and long-term upside—all with the prestige and proximity of Aspen next door.
📩 Curious about available listings or want a custom market analysis? Give me a call/text at 970-300-8551 or email me at [email protected]. I’m a local real estate expert based in Snowmass Village and would love the opportunity to help you find a place in the Rockies.
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