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.
Sold for $8,200,000 on 11/10/25
$8,200,000
580 Johnson Dr, Aspen, CO 81611
5beds
2,912sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1975
5 Acres Lot
$8,198,600 Zestimate®
$2,816/sqft
$35,000 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 11, 2025 at 09:19am
Listed by:
Patrick (PJ) Bory (970)544-5800,
Christie's International Real Estate Aspen Snowmass
Bought with:
Heather Sinclair, EA.40024628
The Agency Aspen
Source: AGSMLS,MLS#: 188779
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
Heating
- Electric, Baseboard
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,912
- Total interior livable area: 2,912 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,912
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage, Carport
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has carport: Yes
Lot
- Size: 5 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 264335202002
- Zoning: AR-10
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Frame
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal,Membrane
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1975
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Propane
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Aspen
- Subdivision: Starwood
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $750 annually
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Management
- Services included: Contingency Fund, Management, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: New Loan,Cash