Pitkin County property record for 234 Difficult Ln, Aspen, CO 81611
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 8 ba · 14,894 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 15 acres (653,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $102,863 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R003255 |
| Primary APN | R003255 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 8 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 14,894 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 9,856 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,967 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,073 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 360 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 445 sqft |
| Wine Cellar | Wine Cellar |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 13 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 653,400 sqft (15 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 1,251 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
|---|---|
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 2,175 sqft |
| Deck Area | 285 sqft |
| Patio Area | 106 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | R003255 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 273728300014 |
| Street Address | 234 DIFFICULT LN |
| City | ASPEN |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81611-3321 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION: M/B INDEPENDENCE SECTION: 28 TOWNSHIP: 10 RANGE: 84 A TRACT OF LAND LYING IN THE SW4SW4 OF SEC 28-10-84 W DESC |
| Legal Range | 84W |
| Legal Township | 10S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Quarter | SW |
| Legal Subdivision | INDEPENDENCE |
| Jurisdiction | PITKIN CO |
| Township / Civil Division | ASPEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2122 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
234 Difficult Ln is owned by two individuals who acquired it in March 2006.
Source: Pitkin County records, as of February 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2050 ROYAL PALM WAY, BOCA RATON, FL 33432-7446 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 26, 2006 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 26, 2006 |
| Deed Document Number | 522892 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PITKIN CO |
| Recording Date | Dec 13, 2019 |
| Property Address | 234 DIFFICULT LN, ASPEN, CO 81611-3321 |
| Document Number | 0000661213 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 661213 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 3905 ASPEN CO 816123905, ASPEN, CO 81612-3905 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 234 Difficult Ln was $102,863.
Source: Pitkin County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| County | Pitkin County |
| Unified School District | Aspen School District 1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $102,863.00 | $3,125,000 Land $1,250,000 Building $1,875,000 | $50,000,000 Land $20,000,000 Building $30,000,000 |
| 2023 | $58,793.00 (-6.5%) | $2,246,070 (+14.19%) Land $743,810 Building $1,502,260 | $33,201,300 (+17.31%) Land $10,995,000 Building $22,206,300 |
| 2022 | $62,883.00 | $1,967,020 Land $715,850 Building $1,251,170 | $28,302,500 Land $10,300,000 Building $18,002,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 234 Difficult Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 22 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 38 units insured incl. 16 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1983–2005) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2005 · Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 234 Difficult Ln is moderate, ranking above 54% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 54% of the US · lower than 62% of Colorado |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
No cell data coverage reported
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