Aspen Real Estate Market Review: 2025 vs 2024
Sales, Inventory, and Buyer Behavior
As we move into 2026, it’s helpful to step back and look at how the Aspen real estate market evolved over the past year - not just in terms of headline pricing, but in how buyers behaved, how inventory was absorbed, and where value truly held.
Aspen continues to operate very differently from national housing markets. Supply remains limited, particularly when looking at current Aspen listings, but buyer motivation varies widely by product type, and pricing outcomes are increasingly dependent on quality, location, and realism rather than momentum alone.
What follows is a data-driven comparison of 2025 versus 2024, with a focus on what actually sold, how long it took, and what that signals heading into the new year.
Aspen Market at a Glance: 2025 vs 2024
At a high level, overall transaction activity in Aspen remained remarkably consistent year over year.
In 2025, there were 182 residential sales, compared to 179 sales in 2024. Average sold pricing increased meaningfully, rising to approximately $11.35 million in 2025, up from $9.98 million in 2024. Average price per square foot also increased, from roughly $3,199 to $3,414.
Days on market shortened modestly on average, suggesting that while buyers were more selective, well-positioned properties continued to transact.
These aggregate numbers, however, mask important differences between property types.
Two Distinct Markets: Condos vs Single-Family Homes
Condominiums, Townhomes, and Duplexes
Condos and townhomes continue to represent the highest-volume segment of the Aspen market, though activity softened slightly in 2025.
Sales declined to 105 transactions in 2025, down from 111 in 2024. Despite fewer sales, average sold pricing increased to approximately $5.79 million, up from $4.56 million the year prior. Average price per square foot also rose, from about $3,101 to $3,278.
Days on market increased modestly, reflecting a buyer pool that was more deliberate - particularly when it came to floor plans, renovation scope, and pricing relative to comparable offerings.
The takeaway: buyers were willing to pay more for the right Aspen condos, but far less forgiving of mediocrity.
Single Family Homes
The single-family home market told a different story.
In 2025, Aspen recorded 77 single-family home sales, up from 65 sales in 2024. While the average sold price declined slightly year over year, price per square foot increased, and average days on market improved significantly - falling from approximately 240 days in 2024 to 188 days in 2025.
This points to improved liquidity, particularly for homes that were priced appropriately and offered compelling attributes such as location, views, privacy, or architectural significance.
In short, pricing discipline mattered more than ever - and it was rewarded.
Pricing at the Top End: A Clear Shift in 2025
One of the most telling changes between 2024 and 2025 occurred at the very top end of the Aspen market.
In 2025, there were 12 sales above $6,000 per square foot, including 4 sales above $7,000 per square foot. By comparison, 2024 recorded just 6 sales above $6,000 per square foot and only one sale above $7,000 per square foot.
This matters because it highlights an important dynamic: while buyers became more selective overall, they remained willing to pay record-level pricing for truly exceptional properties - those with irreplaceable locations, views, scale, or architectural significance.
Rather than broad price inflation, 2025 reinforced a market that became increasingly stratified. Best-in-class properties continued to command premiums, while more average offerings faced longer marketing times and greater pricing pressure.
Buyer Behavior: What the Numbers Don’t Show
Beyond the statistics, buyer psychology shifted in meaningful ways.
Buyers in 2025 were generally more patient, more analytical, and more aware of alternatives. Renovation-heavy properties required sharper pricing and clearer value propositions. Premium locations, on the other hand, remained insulated from broad negotiation pressure.
The market did not reward optimism. It rewarded clarity, realism, and quality.
Inventory and Absorption: Where Pressure Built
Inventory levels varied meaningfully by product type and price point.
While some segments experienced longer marketing times, absorption improved for properties that were priced in line with current market conditions. Days on market became a more meaningful signal in 2025, separating well-positioned listings from those anchored to outdated expectations.
In many cases, time on market was less about demand and more about pricing alignment.
What This Sets Up for 2026
As Aspen moves into 2026, the market appears balanced but discerning.
Well-priced properties in prime locations continue to transact. Exceptional assets continue to set new benchmarks. Sellers who adjust quickly to market feedback are rewarded, while those who resist reality face longer timelines.
For buyers and sellers alike, the lesson from 2025 is clear: strategy matters more than timing, and understanding the nuances of each sub-market is essential. As an example, the average price per square foot for a condo in Aspen's Central Core bumps up by about $500 PSF as compared to Aspen condos in surrounding Aspen neighborhoods. Homes and condos in zones where Short Term Rentals are allowed, tend to sell more quickly and command a premium.
Final Thoughts
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