Roaring Fork Valley
Starwood
Gated homesites off McLain Flats Road
Overview
Starwood is a gated subdivision off McLain Flats Road on the outskirts of Aspen, governed by the Starwood Homeowners Association. On October 29, 2026, the MLS showed six priced single-family listings in Starwood, asking $7 million to $62.5 million, with a median asking price of $29.92 million. The two most recent Starwood-street closings recorded in the MLS were $16.25 million in March 2025 and $12 million in March 2026.
Edgar Stern developed Starwood after moving to Aspen in 1968, buying ranchland for what the Aspen Times called Aspen's first ultra-luxury subdivision. John Denver bought two adjoining Starwood lots in the 1970s, built two houses on Johnson Drive in 1975 and paid for the first Starwood guardhouse, according to the Aspen Times. Recently reported Starwood lots run from about 2 acres to 30 acres, and listing descriptions cite views of the Elk Mountains and Snowmass.
Compared with Red Mountain, Starwood homes sit farther from downtown Aspen behind a gate, and in the October 2026 listings they were larger for the money: a median asking price of about $3,233 per square foot in Starwood against about $5,589 on Red Mountain. Each homesite still needs its own review of the HOA covenants, dues, access, view corridors and verified closed sales.
Key Details
Elevation
Varies by homesite; confirm on the parcel survey
Property Types
single-family homes asking $7M to $62.5M
Notable Features
- Gated entrance with a guardhouse, off McLain Flats Road
- Governed by the Starwood Homeowners Association
- Reported lots from about 2 to 30 acres
- Listing descriptions cite Elk Mountains and Snowmass views
- Six priced active listings asking $7M to $62.5M (October 29, 2026)
Property & Market Context
Starwood Real Estate Market
Median asking price, 6 priced Starwood listings (Oct 29, 2026)
$29.92M
Median asking price per Sq Ft
$3,233
Comparison context
Active Starwood listings on October 29, 2026 (asking prices): 401 Carroll Drive $62.5M, 1025 N Starwood Road $47.5M, 542 Carroll Drive $29.99M, 498 Eppley Drive $29.85M, 699 Eppley Drive $22M and 137 S Starwood $7M. Closings recorded in the MLS on Starwood streets: 800 Eppley Drive $16.25M (March 2025) and 750 S Starwood Road $12M (March 2026). For comparison, nine Red Mountain listings asked $24.5M to $85M, a $39M median and about $5,589 per square foot.
Property Types
- Single-family homes on acreage homesites
- Newer large-scale construction (401 Carroll Drive, 13,439 sq ft asking $62.5M)
- Smaller homes (137 S Starwood, 3 bedrooms, 3,242 sq ft asking $7M)
- Homes from 3,242 to 14,577 sq ft in the October 2026 listings
Source & scope
MLS data via Doug Leibinger's iHomeFinder search, retrieved October 29, 2026. View source
These are asking prices for listings whose MLS subdivision is Starwood, plus closings recorded in the MLS on Starwood streets. The IDX sold feed misses off-market sales, so it cannot support year-over-year statements. Any Starwood listing without a published asking price is left out. For property-specific valuation, review current listings and verified closed sales.
Lifestyle
Living in Starwood
Dining
- Downtown Aspen restaurants, reached by car via McLain Flats Road
- Woody Creek Tavern in nearby Woody Creek
- Snowmass Village base-area restaurants
Shopping & Recreation
- Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass ski areas
- Rio Grande Trail along the Roaring Fork River
- At least one recently sold homesite (750 S Starwood Road) backs onto White River National Forest
- Downtown Aspen shopping
Cultural
- Aspen Music Festival & School (summer)
- Aspen Art Museum
- The Aspen Institute
- Wheeler Opera House
Transit & Access
Reached by car via McLain Flats Road. A listing description published by the Estin Report puts the drive to Aspen at about 10 to 12 minutes. Gate entry rules are set by the Starwood Homeowners Association; confirm visitor and delivery procedures before you buy.
Schools
Aspen School District (Re-1)
Public-School Resources
School assignment, enrollment, and programs can vary by address and year. Confirm them directly with the district before relying on a listing or area guide.
- Aspen Elementary (K–4)
- Aspen Middle School (5–8)
- Aspen High School (9–12)
Notes
Confirm current school assignment and enrollment directly with Aspen School District for the property address; district boundaries and programs can change.
Architecture
Housing Stock & Building Character
Predominant Styles
- Large custom single-family homes on acreage
- Newer contemporary construction, such as 401 Carroll Drive
- Smaller single-family homes near the low end of the price range
Notable Areas & Developments
- Carroll Drive
- Eppley Drive
- North and South Starwood Drive
- Johnson Drive (John Denver's former home, per the Aspen Times)
- Kessler Drive
Typical Sizes
3,242 to 14,577 sq ft in the October 29, 2026 listings (median about 9,700 sq ft); reported lots from about 2 to 30 acres
Entry Point
$7M asking (137 S Starwood, 3 bedrooms, 3,242 sq ft) on October 29, 2026. The lowest recent MLS-recorded Starwood-street closing was $12M (750 S Starwood Road, March 2026).
Doug's Expertise
Why Doug Leibinger in Starwood
Doug Leibinger is Founding Broker of Compass Aspen, a Vice President and a member of the Compass Sports & Entertainment Division. For Starwood, his process starts with the HOA covenants and dues, the specific homesite, its access and views, and verified closed sales.
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Frequently Asked
About Starwood Real Estate
Where is Starwood in Aspen?
Starwood is a gated subdivision off McLain Flats Road on the outskirts of Aspen, in the McLain Flats area northwest of downtown. Homes carry Aspen 81611 addresses, and a listing description published by the Estin Report puts the drive to Aspen at about 10 to 12 minutes.
Source: Aspen Times, June 12, 2019Is Starwood gated?
Yes. The Aspen Times describes the gated Starwood subdivision and its homeowners association, and reports that John Denver paid for the first Starwood guardhouse. Recent MLS listing descriptions describe 24-hour guard-gated access, so confirm current gate procedures with the Starwood Homeowners Association.
Source: Aspen Times, February 18, 2020How much do homes in Starwood cost?
On October 29, 2026, six priced Starwood listings asked $7 million to $62.5 million, with a median asking price of $29.92 million. The most recent Starwood-street closings recorded in the MLS were 800 Eppley Drive at $16.25 million (March 2025) and 750 S Starwood Road at $12 million (March 2026). Asking prices are not sale prices.
Source: MLS data via Doug Leibinger's iHomeFinder search, retrieved October 29, 2026How does Starwood compare with Red Mountain?
Both are single-family estate areas, but Red Mountain rises directly above downtown Aspen while Starwood is a gated subdivision off McLain Flats Road. On October 29, 2026, nine Red Mountain listings asked $24.5 million to $85 million (median $39 million, about $5,589 per square foot), against six Starwood listings at $7 million to $62.5 million (median $29.92 million, about $3,233 per square foot).
Source: MLS data via Doug Leibinger's iHomeFinder search, retrieved October 29, 2026Did John Denver live in Starwood?
Yes. The Aspen Times reported that John Denver bought two adjoining Starwood lots in the 1970s and built two houses there in 1975; his former residence is on Johnson Drive and sold for $3.68 million in 2003.
Source: Aspen Times, May 14, 2003Who developed Starwood?
Edgar Stern, who later created Deer Valley, developed Starwood after moving to Aspen in 1968. The Aspen Times reported that he bought ranchland and developed Aspen's first ultra-luxury subdivision there.
Source: Aspen Times, April 7, 2016Explore Starwood with Doug Leibinger
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