MARKET REPORTS
Aspen Snowmass Sotheby’s International Realty offers quarterly statistics for single-family homes, condos, townhomes, and duplexes, as well as shared ownership in the following areas:
Aspen | Snowmass Village | Woody Creek | Old Snowmass
Basalt | Carbondale | Glenwood Springs | New Castle | Silt
“2025 revealed a more deliberate real estate market, rewarding thoughtful strategy and well-positioned properties across the Roaring Fork Valley.”
Year End 2025 Roaring Fork Valley Market Report
Q4 2025 VS 2024
MARKET TRENDS
The Roaring Fork Valley real estate market closed 2025 with clear signs of recalibration rather than retreat. Across Aspen, Snowmass Village, and the mid-valley communities, activity reflected a more deliberate pace, with pricing holding firm in many segments while buyers demonstrated increased selectivity.
This shift favored well-positioned properties and knowledgeable representation. Days on market varied meaningfully by location and product type, underscoring the importance of hyper-local insight and strategic pricing. While transaction volume softened in certain luxury segments, overall dollar volume remained resilient in key markets.
Aspen Single-Family Homes & Condos: Aspen continued to demonstrate strength at the top of the market. Year over year, total dollar volume increased by over 20%, driven in part by significant high-value transactions. Average pricing rose, while inventory remained effectively flat, reinforcing Aspen’s position as a supply-constrained, globally sought-after market.
Condominium and townhome activity reflected improved efficiency, with shorter average days on market and modest gains in price per square foot. Buyers remained active, particularly for turnkey and well-located offerings.
Snowmass Village: Snowmass Village experienced a notable reset in 2025. While overall dollar volume declined year over year, the market became more efficient, with substantially reduced days on market across both single-family and attached residences.
This shift reflects a market adjusting to pricing expectations rather than a lack of demand. Properties aligned with current buyer preferences continued to transact, particularly in the condominium segment where pricing per square foot showed improvement.
Fractional Ownership, a Continued Demand for Flexible Access: Fractional ownership remained an active segment throughout 2025, particularly in Aspen and Snowmass Village. Sales volume increased year over year, supported by buyers seeking flexible access to mountain living without full-time ownership.
“As the market recalibrated in 2025, informed decision-making and local expertise became the defining advantages.”
While pricing per square foot moderated, total dollar volume rose, indicating sustained interest in premium fractional offerings and confidence in this ownership structure.
Midvalley Markets: Basalt, Carbondale and Beyond: Mid-valley communities including Basalt and Carbondale showed relative stability through 2025. In several segments, pricing held steady or increased modestly, supported by consistent demand and limited inventory.
Further down valley, Glenwood Springs, New Castle, and Silt experienced increased sales activity and rising dollar volume in select categories, reflecting continued interest from buyers prioritizing value and livability.
As the Roaring Fork Valley enters 2026, the market reflects balance rather than excess. Buyers are informed and intentional, sellers are adjusting expectations, and outcomes increasingly depend on strategy, presentation, and local expertise.
Understanding how these dynamics play out at the neighborhood and property level remains essential. Thoughtful guidance and data-driven decision making continue to define success in this market.
