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    • Price cut: $14K (7/29)
    $1,135,000

    972 Aspen Dr, Lyons, CO 80540

    5beds
    4baths
    4,120sqft
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    $6,455/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2016
    0.94 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $275/sqft
    $340/mo HOA

    What's special

    Heated poolRadon mitigationBuck-rail fencingDramatic viewsTrex deckCustom log railingWalk-in pantry
    A TRUE COLORADO MOUNTAIN ESCAPE NEAR"THE FRONT RANGE OF NORTHERN COLORADO"If you love fishing, wildlife, and quiet mountain living, this 5-bedroom cabin in Big Elk Meadows delivers a true Colorado retreat. Set within a 400-acre mountain community surrounded by Roosevelt National Forest, the home offers privacy, dramatic views, wildlife,trails, canoeing, fishing, tennis, pickleball, heated pool and more.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, a dining area opening to a covered deck, a sitting room with a brick-and-log fireplace, a full bath, and a well-appointed kitchen with knotty pine cabinetry, a walk-in pantry, a 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, a 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, a shared bath, and a flexible living area. Exterior features include fiber-cement siding, a steel roof with snow guards, a Trex deck, an enclosed dog run, a Generac whole-house generator, radon mitigation, a 50-amp RV outlet, buck-rail fencing, and a 2-car garage with a hydrant. Big Elk Meadows offers five stocked lakes, a heated pool, tennis and pickleball courts, a playground, hiking trails, horse pasture,
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    Listed by:

    Carla Spreng-Webb 480-695-9293,

    RE/MAX Mountain Brokers

    Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 1048488MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 4
      Primary bedroom
      • Description: Carpet
      • Features: 3/4 Primary Bath, Luxury Features Primary Bath
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 240 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 15 x 16
      Bedroom 2
      • Description: Wood
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 312 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13 x 24
      Bedroom 3
      • Description: Carpet
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 120 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10 x 12
      Bedroom 4
      • Description: Carpet
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 180 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12 x 15
      Bedroom 5
      • Description: Concrete
      • Level: Lower
      • Area: 180 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12 x 15
      Dining room
      • Description: Wood
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 180 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12 x 15
      Family room
      • Description: Carpet
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 104 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 8 x 13
      Great room
      • Description: Carpet
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 528 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 22 x 24
      Kitchen
      • Description: Wood
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 180 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12 x 15
      Laundry
      • Description: Carpet
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 75 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 5 x 15
      Living room
      • Description: Wood
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 180 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12 x 15
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Zoned, 2 or more Heat Sources, Humidity Control
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Electric Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Water Softener Owned, Water Purifier Owned, Disposal
      Features
      • Separate Dining Room, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Pantry, Natural Woodwork, Walk-In Closet(s), Kitchen Island, Two Primary Suites
      • Flooring: Wood
      • Doors: 6-Panel Doors
      • Windows: Window Coverings
      • Basement: Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Built-In Radon
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Circulating, Family Room
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 3,516
      • Total interior livable area: 4,120 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 3,516

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 5
      • Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Attached, Oversized, Tandem
      • Attached garage spaces: 5
      • Details: Attached
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: Main Floor Bath, Accessible Bedroom, Stall Shower, Main Level Laundry
      Features
      • Levels: Three Or More
      • Stories: 3
      • Patio & porch: Patio, Deck, Enclosed
      • Fencing: Partial,Wood,Dog Run/Kennel
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Mountain(s), Water
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Water
      • Waterfront features: Abuts Pond/Lake
      Lot
      • Size: 0.94 Acres
      • Features: Wooded, Evergreen Trees, Deciduous Trees, Native Plants, Sloped, Abuts National Forest
      Details
      • Parcel number: R0551171
      • Zoning: O
      • Special conditions: Private Owner
      • Horses can be raised: Yes
      • Horse amenities: Horse(s) Allowed

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Contemporary
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Composition
      • Roof: Metal
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 2016

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Poudre Valley R
      • Gas: Propane
      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: District
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Propane, Wood/Coal, High Speed Avail
      Green energy
      • Energy efficient items: Southern Exposure, Windows, High Efficiency Furnace, Energy Survey Complete, Energy Rated

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Clubhouse, Pool, Playground, Park, Trail(s), Gated
      • Security: Security System, Fire Alarm, Security Gate
      • Subdivision: Big Elk Meadows Lcr Lts 25&26 Tr 4
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • Services included: Common Amenities, Trash, Snow Removal, Management
      • HOA fee: $340 monthly
      • HOA name: Big Elk Meadows HOA
      Location
      • Region: Lyons

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $275/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $976,900
      • Annual tax amount: $5,610
      • Date on market: 12/16/2025
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Exclusions: Antique buffet and curved glass hutch on the main floor Sellers personal items stovepipe lamp flag on fireplace photos etc
      • Electric utility on property: Yes
      • Road surface type: Gravel, Asphalt

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/29/2026Price change$1,135,000-1.2%$275/sqft
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        6/19/2026Price change$1,149,000-1.4%$279/sqft
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        5/31/2026Price change$1,165,000-0.9%$283/sqft
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        4/16/2026Price change$1,175,000-2.1%$285/sqft
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        3/6/2026Price change$1,199,999-4%$291/sqft
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        12/16/2025Listed for sale$1,250,000+19%$303/sqft
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        9/16/2022Sold$1,050,000-4.5%$255/sqft
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        7/21/2022Listed for sale$1,100,000-8.3%$267/sqft
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        7/13/2022Listing removed--
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        5/31/2022Price change$1,199,997-1.6%$291/sqft
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        5/17/2022Price change$1,219,000-0.9%$296/sqft
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        5/10/2022Price change$1,229,997-1.6%$299/sqft
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        4/26/2022Price change$1,249,997-2%$303/sqft
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        3/31/2022Listed for sale$1,275,000-5.6%$309/sqft
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        3/30/2022Listing removed--
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        3/15/2022Price change$1,350,000-20.6%$328/sqft
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        3/10/2022Listed for sale$1,700,000+2363.8%$413/sqft
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        9/17/2010Listing removed$69,000$17/sqft
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        12/11/2009Price change$69,000-8%$17/sqft
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        12/7/2008Listed for sale$75,000-74.9%$18/sqft
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        8/24/2000Sold$299,000$73/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$4,396 -21.6%$61,056 -28.8%
        2024$5,610 +106.1%$85,760 -1%
        2023$2,722 -2.6%$86,592 +127.6%
        2022$2,796 +18%$38,052 -2.8%
        2021$2,370 +0.8%$39,147 +19.8%
        2020$2,352 +71.6%$32,676 -0.7%
        2019$1,371 $32,904 +78.5%
        2018$1,371 $18,432 +215.3%
        2017$1,371 +213.5%$5,846 +22.4%
        2016$437 +75.4%$4,776 +36.5%
        2015$249 -43.4%$3,500 -45.1%
        2014$441 $6,370 -78.9%
        2013-- $30,230 +6.1%
        2012-- $28,490
        2011-- $28,490 -10.3%
        2010-- $31,750
        2009-- $31,750 -13.5%
        2008-- $36,700
        2007-- $36,700 +14.4%
        2006-- $32,090
        2005-- $32,090 +23.2%
        2004-- $26,050 +5%
        2002-- $24,810
        2001-- $24,810
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        Neighborhood: 80540

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        • Elementary: Estes Park,Estes Park
        • Middle: Estes Park
        • High: Estes Park

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