September 1, 2025

Hold your breath, luxury lovers! Little Lake Lodge, a stunning 74-acre gem nestled in Aspen, Colorado, has just been listed for a whopping $300 million. This isn’t just any estate — it’s now officially the most expensive home in the entire United States, outshining the previous top contender priced at $125 million in New York’s Long Lake. Built in 1994 by California billionaires Stewart and Lynda Resnick, the brains behind The Wonderful Company (hello FIJI Water and POM Wonderful fans!), this dreamy mountain retreat covers a massive 27,000 square feet. With 18 bedrooms, 20 full bathrooms, and 4 half baths, the lodge is a perfect mix of palatial space and cozy luxury. Imagine waking up by a private 6-acre lake! That’s right, the estate sits next to a crystal-clear lake, surrounded by untouched native landscaping and vast trails to hike, ski, or bike. You’re also just one mile away from bustling downtown Aspen, so city pleasures and nature’s calm blend effortlessly here. The property offers four land parcels and 45 parking spots — talk about space! Sotheby’s International Realty’s Mandy Welgos calls it an "opportunity to establish an enduring legacy of luxury and harmony with a majestic natural setting." Aspen’s tight building rules boost this estate’s rarity. In November 2023, Pitkin County cut the maximum allowed home size down from 15,000 to 9,250 square feet, so such grand estates are getting harder to find. The highest single-family sale in Aspen hit $108 million this year, showing there’s serious value appreciation on the table. Of course, a price tag this high comes with serious expenses. Annual property taxes on Little Lake Lodge are around $131,755, with Pitkin County’s tax rates sitting between 0.3% and 0.5% of the property’s assessed value. For some context, homes worth $10 million in Aspen face tax bills around $30,000 to $50,000 yearly. Aspen Times summed it up perfectly: "Nothing like this exists in Aspen." If you crave exclusivity, nature, and top-tier luxury all rolled into one iconic home, Little Lake Lodge is the crown jewel you’ve been waiting for. So, who’s ready to claim America’s most expensive address?

Read More at Economictimes →

Tags: Aspen, Little lake lodge, Luxury property, Real estate, Resnick family, Sotheby's,