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Property Description
If you want to be in a remote, quiet, beautiful location, this beautifully crafted 5-bedroom mountain cabin sits in the heart of Big Elk Meadows and is surrounded by Roosevelt National Forest, offering exceptional privacy, dramatic views, and year-round wildlife sightings. Built in 2018-2019 with energy-efficient construction, the home features geothermal heating and cooling, spray-foam insulation, smart thermostats, and a high-efficiency wood fireplace for cozy winter nights. Available Furnished.Thoughtful details include knotty pine floors, doors, and trim; live-edge accents; recessed LED lighting; and a four-season sunroom with heated floors and mountain views.The main level offers a welcoming great room, dining area opening to a covered deck, sitting room with a brick-and-log fireplace, a full bath, and well-appointed kitchen with knotty pine cabinetry, walk-in pantry, pot filler, instant hot water, and a live-edge island. The private primary suite is also located on the main level.The walkout lower level features a bedroom suite with washer/dryer hookup, large shower with dual heads, and a recreation room with access to the chairlift to the main level. Upstairs are three additional bedrooms, charming dormer windows, custom log railing, shared bath, and flexible living area.Exterior features include fiber-cement siding, steel roof with snow guards, Trex deck, enclosed dog run, Generac whole-house generator, radon mitigation, 50-amp RV outlet, buck-rail fencing, and 2-car garage with a hydrant.Big Elk Meadows offers five stocked lakes, a heated pool, tennis and pickleball courts, playground, hiking trails, horse pasture, canoeing, fishing, and a volunteer fire department. Estes Park, Lyons, and RMNP are just a short drive away.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 972 Aspen Dr
General
- Price: $1,250,000
- HOA FEE: $340/month
- Taxes: $5,610 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: IRES
- MLS ID: 1048488
- Updated: 1/13/2026
- Added to Site: 36 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Separate Dining Room, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Pantry, Natural Woodwork, Walk-In Closet(s), Kitchen Island, Two Primary Suites, 6-Panel Doors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Circulating, Family Room
- Appliances: Electric Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Some Furniture, Water Softener Owned, Water Purifier Owned, Disposal, Fire Alarm
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Security System
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Oversized Garage, Tandem Garage
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio, Deck, Enclosed
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 5
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener
- Garage Description: Attached
Location
- Area: Lyons
- County: Larimer
- Subdivision: Big Elk Meadows Lcr Lts 25&26 Tr 4
School Information
- School District: Estes Park District
- Elementary School: Estes Park
- Middle School: Estes Park
- High School: Estes Park
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: Big Elk Meadows HOA
- Assoc. Fees Include: Common Amenities, Trash, Snow Removal, Management
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Zoned, 2 or more Heat Sources, Humidity Control
Utilities
- Gas: Propane
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: District
- Utility Description: Electricity Available, Propane, Wood/Coal, High-Speed Internet Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Contemporary
- Construction: Composition
- Exterior Const.: Composition
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Built-In Radon
- Roof: Metal
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Square Feet: 4,120
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 3,516 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2016
Lot Features
- Property View: Mountain(s), Water
- Mountain views: Yes
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.94
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 40,794
- Frontage: County Maintained, Easement, Privately Maintained, Security Gate
- Street/Road Desc.: Gravel, Asphalt
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Wooded, Evergreen Trees, Deciduous Trees, Native Grass, Sloping Lot, Abuts Pond/Lake, Abuts National Forest, House Faces South
- Potential Use: Single-Family
- Zoning: O
- Fencing (Description): Partial, Wood, Dog Run/Kennel
Horse Property
- Horse Property: Yes
- Horse Facility Desc.: Horse(s) Allowed
Water Features
- Water View: Yes
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: Southern Exposure, Windows, High Efficiency Furnace, Energy Survey Complete, Energy Rated
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: Yes
- Association Fee: $340
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
- Tax Amount: $5,610
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Private Owner
- Exclusions: Antique buffet and curved glass hutch on the main floor Sellers personal items stovepipe lamp flag on fireplace photos etc
- Property ID: R0551171
Listed by RE/MAX Mountain Brokers (970) 586-5324
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Schools
Schools serving 972 Aspen Dr
School District:Park School District R-3
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Estes Park K-5 School 1505 Brodie Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517 | PK-5 | 7.6 mi |
Estes Park Middle School 1500 Manford Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517 | 6-8 | 7.7 mi |
Estes Park High School 1600 Manford Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517 | 9-12 | 7.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 972 Aspen Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/11/2025
Listed
$1,250,000
19.05%
MLS
9/16/2022
Sold
$1,050,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 972 Aspen Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$5,544
98%
$85,760
119%
2021
$2,796
3%
$39,147
3%
2022
$2,722
-3%
$38,052
16%
2021
$2,796
19%
$32,676
—
2019
$2,352
72%
$32,676
77%
2018
$1,371
214%
$18,432
215%
2017
$437
27%
$5,846
22%
2016
$344
38%
$4,776
36%
2015
$249
-44%
$3,502
-45%
2014
$441
-72%
$6,370
—
2013
$1,600
—
$6,370
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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972 Aspen Dr, Lyons, CO 80540 (MLS# 1048488) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms. 972 Aspen Dr is currently listed for $1,250,000 and was received on December 11, 2025. Want to learn more about 972 Aspen Dr? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Lyons? You can browse all Lyons real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

