What’s the Big Deal: Empty lot fetches $2.4 million
“What’s the Big Deal?” runs Sundays and is based on the most expensive property transaction recorded in Pitkin County through 3 p.m. each Friday.
Price: $2.4 million
Date recorded: May 9
Address: 285 Glen Eagles Drive
Subdivision: Aspen Highlands
Buyer: Owls Creek LLC
Seller: Aspen Lot 10 LLC
Property type: Vacant residential lot
Land size: .696 acre
Property tax bill: $18,059.68
Worth noting: In April, the Pitkin County Community Development director gave the seller approval to establish an activity envelope for a single-family residence.
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