972 Aspen Dr, Lyons, CO 80540

• 5 beds |
• 4 baths |
• 3,516 sqft

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.

Listing Status:

Active

Data Last Updated:

February 17, 2026 at 2:23PM

Listing Office:

RE/MAX Mountain Brokers : 4806959293

Listing Agent:

Carla Spreng-Webb : 4806959293

MLS ID:

1048488

Interior

• General: Separate Dining RoomCathedral Ceiling(s)Open FloorplanPantryNatural WoodworkWalk-In Closet(s)Kitchen IslandTwo Primary Suites6-Panel Doors
• Appliances: Electric RangeDishwasherRefrigeratorBar FridgeWasherDryerMicrowaveSome FurnitureWater Softener OwnedWater Purifier OwnedDisposalFire Alarm
• Basement: Partially FinishedWalk-Out AccessBuilt-In Radon
• Flooring: Wood
• A/C: Central AirCeiling Fan(s)
• Heating: Forced AirZoned2 or more Heat SourcesHumidity Control
• Fireplace: CirculatingFamily Room
• Disability Feature: Main Floor BathMain Level BedroomStall ShowerMain Level Laundry
• Eco/Green Feature: Southern ExposureWindowsHigh Efficiency FurnaceEnergy Survey CompleteEnergy Rated

Exterior

• General: Oversized GarageTandem Garage
• Style: Contemporary
• Other Structures: EnclosedDeckPatio
• Parking: Garage Door OpenerAttached

Construction

• Roofing: Metal
• Windows: Window Coverings
• General: CompositionThree Or More

Location

• Road/Access: County MaintainedEasementPrivately MaintainedSecurity Gate
• HOA Amenities: ClubhousePoolPlaygroundParkTrail(s)GatedCommon AmenitiesTrashSnow RemovalManagement340.0Monthly
• Originating MLS: ires
• School District: Estes Park District
• County: Larimer

Lot

• Zoning: OR0551171
• View: Mountain(s)Water
• Fencing: PartialWoodDog Run/Kennel

Utilities

• Utilities: Electricity AvailablePropaneWood/CoalHigh Speed AvailPoudre Valley R
• Water: District
• Sewer: Septic Tank

Financial

• Source: ires
• Exclusions: Antique buffet and curved glass hutch on the main floor Sellers personal items stovepipe lamp flag on fireplace photos etc