How Much Does a Ski-In, Ski-Out Home Cost in Aspen and Snowmass? (2026 Prices)
Ski-in, ski-out listings ask a median of $29,995,000 in Aspen and $4,222,500 in Snowmass Village, from $785,000 to $58 million across 60 active listings.
A ski-in, ski-out home in Aspen asks a median of $29,995,000 today, and one in Snowmass Village asks a median of $4,222,500. Across the 60 active listings in both towns whose MLS descriptions claim ski-in, ski-out or slopeside access, asking prices run from $785,000 for a 376-square-foot unit at the Viceroy in Snowmass to $58,000,000 for a house on Aspen Mountain. The median asking price per square foot is $3,656 in Aspen and $2,678 in Snowmass Village.
Listings checked October 29, 2026. All figures are asking prices, not sale prices.
How Much Do Ski-In, Ski-Out Homes Cost in Aspen Compared With Snowmass Village?
The two towns are different markets. Aspen has only ten active listings that describe ski-in, ski-out access, and seven of them are houses asking $29.5 million or more. Snowmass Village has 50, and 47 of those are condominiums, most of them in or near Snowmass Base Village.
| Segment | Listings | Asking price range | Median ask | Median ask $/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen, all | 10 | $2,300,000 to $58,000,000 | $29,995,000 | $3,656 |
| Aspen houses | 7 | $29,500,000 to $58,000,000 | $29,995,000 | $3,565 |
| Aspen condos | 3 | $2,300,000 to $49,000,000 | $6,200,000 | $5,636 |
| Snowmass Village, all | 50 | $785,000 to $22,000,000 | $4,222,500 | $2,678 |
| Snowmass Village houses | 3 | $17,500,000 to $22,000,000 | $20,995,000 | $3,445 |
| Snowmass Village condos | 47 | $785,000 to $16,450,000 | $3,449,000 | $2,586 |
| Both towns | 60 | $785,000 to $58,000,000 | $5,472,500 | $3,098 |
Across both towns, the ten ski-access houses ask between $17.5 million and $58 million, with a median of $29,947,500 and $3,505 per square foot. The 50 condos ask between $785,000 and $49 million, with a median of $3,699,500 and $2,678 per square foot. Sixteen of the 60 listings ask $10 million or more, and 29 ask less than $5 million. If you are setting a budget, my guide to what $5, $10 and $20 million buys in Aspen shows the trade-offs at each level.
What Does Ski-In, Ski-Out Cost at Each Ski Area and Building?
Prices depend heavily on which of the four mountains a property serves and which building it is in. The table groups every listing by ski area and MLS subdivision. Ski access in this table is what each listing's description states; the building notes link to independent sources where one exists.
| Ski area / building | Listings | Asking price range | Median ask $/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Mountain (4 listings, $2,300,000 to $58,000,000, median $5,787/sq ft) | |||
| 970 Powder Lane (house, 9,768 sq ft) | 1 | $58,000,000 | $5,938 |
| 917 S Mill Street, Top of Mill (condo, 6,578 sq ft) | 1 | $49,000,000 | $7,449 |
| Durant Condos, 728 S Galena Street | 1 | $6,200,000 | $5,636 |
| Ajax Condos, 107 Aspen Mountain Road | 1 | $2,300,000 | $3,104 |
| Aspen Highlands (4 listings, $29,900,000 to $34,950,000, median $3,517/sq ft) | |||
| Five Trees (houses) | 3 | $29,900,000 to $34,950,000 | $3,287 |
| Aspen Highlands, 296 Glen Dee Road (house) | 1 | $33,000,000 | $4,769 |
| Buttermilk (2 listings, $29,500,000 to $29,995,000, median $3,453/sq ft) | |||
| Maroon Creek Club, 386 Pfister Drive and 15 S Willow Court (houses) | 2 | $29,500,000 to $29,995,000 | $3,453 |
| Snowmass: Two Creeks and the Divide | |||
| Pines at Owl Creek (houses) | 2 | $20,995,000 to $22,000,000 | $3,754 |
| Owl Creek Townhomes, Burnt Mountain Drive | 1 | $9,695,000 | $2,668 |
| The Divide, 189 Aspen Way (house) | 1 | $17,500,000 | $3,092 |
| Snowmass Base Village (30 listings, $785,000 to $16,450,000, median $3,501/sq ft) | |||
| Aura, 180 Wood Road | 3 | $14,950,000 to $16,450,000 | $5,959 |
| One Snowmass East, 77 Wood Road | 3 | $6,950,000 to $7,900,000 | $3,571 |
| One Snowmass West, 45 Wood Road | 2 | $5,450,000 to $7,795,000 | $3,423 |
| Electric Pass Lodge | 3 | $2,895,000 to $4,495,000 | $2,544 |
| Assay Hill Lodge (Viceroy Snowmass), 130 Wood Road | 19 | $785,000 to $12,750,000 | $3,082 |
| Snowmass: other Wood Road and Carriage Way buildings | |||
| Stratos, 221 Wood Road | 1 | $8,950,000 | $4,877 |
| Crestwood, 400 Wood Road | 4 | $1,295,000 to $3,950,000 | $2,332 |
| Enclave, 360 Wood Road | 2 | $2,100,000 to $2,114,900 | $1,943 |
| Wood Run Place, 425 Wood Road | 4 | $1,895,000 to $6,350,000 | $1,663 |
| Chamonix, 476 Wood Road | 1 | $2,595,000 | $1,674 |
| Timberline, 690 Carriage Way | 1 | $4,495,000 | $1,982 |
| Top of Village, 855 Carriage Way | 1 | $3,000,000 | $2,069 |
| Capitol Peak, 60 Carriage Way | 1 | $2,595,000 | $2,439 |
| Lichenhearth, 150 Carriage Way | 1 | $1,095,000 | $1,672 |
A few notes on the buildings:
- Assay Hill Lodge is the condominium at 130 Wood Road, the address of Viceroy Snowmass, which Aspen Snowmass lists as ski-in, ski-out. It holds 19 of the 60 listings, from 376-square-foot units at $785,000 to a 2,386-square-foot residence at $12,750,000.
- Aura is a 21-residence building in the Snowmass Base Village development, according to its architect. Its three listings ask the highest prices per square foot in Snowmass, from $5,513 to $5,976.
- One Snowmass is a two-building complex, East and West, in Snowmass Base Village, described by its developer as ski-in, ski-out (SnowSports News).
- Electric Pass Lodge is listed by Aspen Snowmass as ski-in, ski-out, next to Base Village shops and restaurants.
- Owl Creek townhomes sit along the Two Creeks side of Snowmass, served by the Two Creeks lift (Lodging Company).
- Five Trees listings describe skiing in from Aspen Highlands and a private lift out. Maroon Creek Club listings, both houses, describe access to the Tiehack lift at Buttermilk.
For neighborhood context, see my Aspen and Snowmass Village market pages.
How Big Is the Premium for Ski-In, Ski-Out Access?
On asking prices, the town-wide premium is modest. The median asking price per square foot for ski-access listings is $3,656 in Aspen, 8.9% above the $3,357 median for all active Aspen listings in my October 21 market snapshot. In Snowmass Village, ski-access listings ask a median of $2,678 per square foot, 4.6% above the town-wide $2,560.
The gap is much larger in two places where ski access is rare:
- Aspen condos with ski access ask a median of $5,636 per square foot, 71.7% above the $3,283 median for all Aspen condos. There are only three, so treat that as a range of examples, not a rule.
- Snowmass Village houses with ski access ask a median of $3,445 per square foot, 27.7% above the $2,698 median for all houses in town.
For Aspen houses the gap is only 1.9% ($3,565 against $3,497), and for Snowmass Village condos it is 1.4% ($2,586 against $2,550). In both cases the comparison set already includes many expensive homes and slopeside condos, which narrows the difference.
These are asking prices on a small sample, and the town-wide medians include the ski-access listings themselves. Closed sales are the real test. For how dollar volume has moved this year, the Estin Report shows combined Aspen and Snowmass sales down 23% in dollars through September, while sales over $10 million rose 41% in dollars in the third quarter. My comparable sales guide explains how to turn listing prices into an offer.
What Does "Ski-In, Ski-Out" Actually Mean, and How Do You Verify It?
There is no legal definition. Every listing in this article earned its place because its own MLS description says ski-in, ski-out or slopeside, and that is a marketing description written by the listing side. Before you pay for it, check it on site:
- Walk and ski the route. Go from the door to the nearest lift and back, in ski boots, carrying skis. Note any road crossings, stairs, shuttles or uphill stretches.
- Ask who grooms the return trail. A ski-back run to a house may be groomed by the ski company, the HOA or no one. Get it in writing.
- Check the lift schedule. Some lifts open later in the season or close earlier than the main mountain. Ask which lift you would use and when it runs.
- Read the easement or HOA documents. Private ski trails and lifts usually depend on a recorded easement or an HOA agreement. Have your attorney confirm the access is recorded and transferable.
- Visit early and late in the season. A route that works in February can be bare dirt in late November or April.
Aspen Mountain's west side is a current example of why this matters. Aspen Skiing Co. began removing Lift 1A in late July 2026, and the replacement lift, which will run down to Dean Street at the original base of Lift One, is estimated to open in the 2029 to 2030 winter. Until then, skiers on that side use the Silver Queen Gondola or the Nell Bell lift from Gondola Plaza, and can ski down to the Lift One corridor only "as conditions allow" (Aspen Journalism; project background from the City of Aspen). If a property near that corridor is marketed as ski-in, ski-out, ask exactly how you would get up the mountain for the next three winters.
What Should You Know About Hotel Condos, HOAs and Rentals?
Many of the Snowmass listings, and most of the units under $3 million, are in lodge-style or hotel-managed buildings. Before writing an offer, ask for:
- HOA dues, the budget and the reserve study, plus any planned special assessments.
- The rental program agreement, if there is one: who manages bookings, the revenue split, owner-use limits, and required furnishing or renovation standards.
- The unit's legal description. Small units with no listed bedrooms may be lock-off rooms or hotel units with use limits.
Short-term rental rules depend on where the property sits:
- City of Aspen: Owners need a business license and an STR permit before advertising rentals of 29 days or less. There are three permit types. The lodge-exempt permit is for managers of lodge and condo-hotel properties; individual owners in those buildings apply for a Classic or Owner-Occupied permit. Owner-Occupied permits are limited to 120 rental nights a year, and new Classic permits are capped in certain residential zone districts. Combined lodging and STR taxes in 2026 total 22.35% for Classic permits and 17.35% for Owner-Occupied or lodge-exempt permits.
- Town of Snowmass Village: Hosts need a business license and an STR permit for rentals under 30 consecutive days. Permit types cover hotels, two multi-family categories, and single-family homes and duplexes. The town lists an $85 business license fee and a $400 permit fee, permits expire April 30 each year, and revised rules took effect December 30, 2025.
- Unincorporated Pitkin County: Some homes with an Aspen mailing address sit outside city limits, where the county's own STR code applies. Confirm the jurisdiction from the county assessor record.
Rules change often, so confirm them with the city, town or county before you rely on rental income. My true monthly cost worksheet covers dues, taxes and insurance, and my buyer's guide walks through the rest of the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a luxury ski-in, ski-out home cost in Aspen?
The ten Aspen listings that describe ski-in, ski-out access ask from $2,300,000 to $58,000,000, with a median of $29,995,000. Ski-access houses in Aspen also ask a median of $29,995,000, or $3,565 per square foot (MLS asking prices, October 29, 2026).
How much does ski-in, ski-out cost in Snowmass Village?
The 50 Snowmass Village listings ask from $785,000 to $22,000,000, with a median of $4,222,500 and $2,678 per square foot. Condos ask a median of $3,449,000 and houses a median of $20,995,000.
How much more do ski-in, ski-out homes cost?
On asking prices per square foot, ski-access listings are 8.9% above the Aspen median and 4.6% above the Snowmass Village median. The gap is far larger for Aspen condos (71.7%) and Snowmass Village houses (27.7%).
What is the cheapest ski-in, ski-out property in Aspen or Snowmass?
The lowest asking price is $785,000 for a 376-square-foot unit at Assay Hill Lodge, the Viceroy Snowmass building. In Aspen, the lowest is a 741-square-foot Ajax Condos unit at $2,300,000.
Is every property advertised as ski-in, ski-out truly ski-in, ski-out?
Not always. The term is a listing description with no legal standard, so walk the route, confirm grooming and lift schedules, and have an attorney check any ski easement or HOA access rights.
Talk With Me About Ski-In, Ski-Out Property
If you are weighing a slopeside home in Aspen or Snowmass, I can help you compare buildings, check access on the ground and read the HOA and rental documents before you commit. Some ski-access homes trade privately; see my private exclusives and all current listings.
Call me at 970-379-9045 or send me a note.
Sources: MLS data via my iHomeFinder search, retrieved October 29, 2026 (60 active, non-fractional listings whose descriptions state ski-in, ski-out or slopeside access; asking prices); my October 21, 2026 market snapshot from the same MLS source; Aspen Journalism; City of Aspen; Town of Snowmass Village; Pitkin County; Aspen Snowmass; 4240 Architecture; SnowSports News; the Lodging Company; the Estin Report Q3 2026 market snapshot.
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