550 S Spring St Unit F7-2 · Aspen, CO 81611

$449,000

2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,567 sqft · Condo · 98 Days on market

Built 2019 Excellent condition $287/sqft · 88% below area $1917/mo HOA · 23% of rent

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• Cash flow +29.3/30.0
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• Appreciation +10.0/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Rent growth +5.0/5.0
• Condition / age +4.8/5.0
• Schools +4.1/10.0
• Livability +3.3/5.0

Listing remarks MLS

Discover the ultimate in luxury and exclusivity with The W Sky Residences in the heart of Aspen. Offering a unique and flexible ownership model, you can enjoy the splendor of Aspen for a guaranteed 5 weeks each year in a residence that redefines elegance, and comfort. Nestled at the base of the Aspen Mountain Gondola, The W Sky Residences provide immediate access to world-renowned skiing, dining, and entertainment. The Residences are situated on the top two floors and offer spectacular views of the surrounding mountain ranges and ultimate convenience to downtown Aspen. This 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom residence boasts sophisticated interiors, state-of-the-art amenities, and breathtaking mountain views, ensuring a lavish and serene retreat. As an owner, you'll have access to all the exclusive W Hotel amenities including the Residence Owners' private roof deck with spa, outdoor kitchen, fire pit, fitness center, cocktail lounges and restaurant, ski locker room, in-room dining, ski concierge, ski rentals, 24 security, and front desk.

Key facts

• Fitness center
• Ski locker room
• Private roof deck

Tags

• IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO SKIING
• SPECTACULAR VIEWS
• PRIVATE ROOF DECK
• OUTDOOR KITCHEN
• FITNESS CENTER
• SKI LOCKER ROOM

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/2.5-bath condo listed at $449k. Condition is rated excellent.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $2k ($19k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($8k rent vs $449k).
• Recommended offer: $409k (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 66/100 on livability (#142 in CO) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+, employment A+, schools B+; Watch: amenities F, cost of living F, health & safety F.
• Aspen School District No. 1 In The County Of Pitkin And Sta (rural): math 36% / reading 56% proficiency, ranked #18 of 86 in CO (top 21%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; only 4% free/reduced lunch — higher-income household profile.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+22.1%/yr); 324 active listings in the ZIP; solid renter incomes; 145 units permitted in Pitkin County in 2024 (89 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $8,350/mo this rent would consume 121% of the median local household income ($83k/yr) (locally 566% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

• In year one you build about $48k of equity ($3k loan paydown + $45k appreciation (10.0% local appreciation)).
• Pitkin County population projected at +20% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
• At projected returns (10.0% appreciation + 8.0% rent growth), your $126k cash investment doubles in ~2 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
• By year 2, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$77k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 98 days — a 9% lower offer ($409k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: HOA is 23% of rent.

Recommended offer $408,590 (9.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 98 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
3. Any open or pending special assessments — roof, HVAC, plumbing, elevator, façade? What's the per-unit balance and payoff schedule, and is the seller paying it off at close or rolling it to the buyer?
4. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
6. Schools are B-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
7. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
8. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
9. How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 1.86% ✓
• Cap rate: 10.51%
• Cash-on-cash: 15.05%
• DSCR: 1.67
• GRM: 4.5

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $3,753,479
• List price: $449,000
• Delta: -88.04%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Projected returns pro-forma

10.0% appreciation · 8.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 39.0%
• Equity multiple: 4.11×
• Total profit: $390,406
• Equity at exit: $404,495

10-year hold

• IRR: 36.2%
• Equity multiple: 10.41×
• Total profit: $1,182,619
• Equity at exit: $872,308

Cash invested: $125,720 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 38 Tenant-Leaning
• State Colorado: 38 Tenant-Leaning · D+4
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

2023 reforms: 10-day cure, mandated notice, source-of-income protected. Courts backlogged in Denver.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 81611

• Home prices YoY: 3.6%
• Rents YoY: 22.1%
• Active inventory: 324
• Price-to-rent: 4.5×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $8,350 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$2,355
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$561 /mo · $6,735/yr
• Insurance: −$187
• HOA: −$1,917
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$1,754
• Net cashflow: $1,577

Break-even live

Break-even rent $6,354

Max offer price $449,000

Occupancy floor 76%

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $112,250
• Closing costs: $13,470
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

HOA detail condo

• Monthly dues: $1,917 · $23,004/yr
• Likely covers: gymdoormansecurity
• Assessments: None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 16 events

1. 2026-06-19
   days on market $449,000 Active 98 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   days on market $449,000 Active 97 DOM
3. 2026-06-17
   days on market $449,000 Active 96 DOM
4. 2026-06-16
   days on market $449,000 Active 95 DOM
5. 2026-06-15
   days on market $449,000 Active 94 DOM
6. 2026-06-14
   days on market $449,000 Active 92 DOM
7. 2026-06-12
   days on market $449,000 Active 91 DOM
8. 2026-06-09
   days on market $449,000 Active 88 DOM
9. 2026-06-08
   days on market $449,000 Active 87 DOM
10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $449,000 Active 86 DOM
11. 2026-06-05
    days on market $449,000 Active 83 DOM
12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $449,000 Active 81 DOM
13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $449,000 Active 80 DOM
14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $449,000 Active 79 DOM
15. 2026-05-30
    days on market $449,000 Active 78 DOM
16. 2026-03-13
    listed $449,000 Active 1043-char remark

    Show marketing remark (1043 chars)

    Discover the ultimate in luxury and exclusivity with The W Sky Residences in the heart of Aspen. Offering a unique and flexible ownership model, you can enjoy the splendor of Aspen for a guaranteed 5 weeks each year in a residence that redefines elegance, and comfort. Nestled at the base of the Aspen Mountain Gondola, The W Sky Residences provide immediate access to world-renowned skiing, dining, and entertainment. The Residences are situated on the top two floors and offer spectacular views of the surrounding mountain ranges and ultimate convenience to downtown Aspen. This 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom residence boasts sophisticated interiors, state-of-the-art amenities, and breathtaking mountain views, ensuring a lavish and serene retreat. As an owner, you'll have access to all the exclusive W Hotel amenities including the Residence Owners' private roof deck with spa, outdoor kitchen, fire pit, fitness center, cocktail lounges and restaurant, ski locker room, in-room dining, ski concierge, ski rentals, 24 security, and front desk.

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 4/10 Moderate
• 🌡 Heat 1/10 Low 10 d/yr ≥76°F today · 26 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 3 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $100,205
• − Mortgage interest: −$25,151
• − Property taxes: −$6,735
• − Insurance: −$2,245
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$8,016
• − Management: −$8,016
• − HOA: −$23,004
• − Depreciation: −$13,062
• Taxable income: $13,976
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$3,354
• After-tax cash flow: $15,569/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Condition & rehab AI · 12 photos

Excellent 95/100 None rehab

This luxury condo in The W Sky Residences is move-in ready with modern interiors, state-of-the-art amenities, and breathtaking mountain views. The property is in excellent condition with minimal maintenance required, making it an ideal investment opportunity.

Value-add opportunities

• Both Landscaping improvements — Enhances curb appeal and adds value.
• Both Add smart home features — Improves convenience and adds modern appeal.
• Resale Upgrade kitchen appliances — Modernizes the kitchen and adds value.
• Resale Paint interior walls — Fresh paint can make a significant impact on the home's appearance and value.

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

• Both Landscaping improvements — Enhances curb appeal and adds value. ↑
• Both Add smart home features — Improves convenience and adds modern appeal. ↑
• Resale Upgrade kitchen appliances — Modernizes the kitchen and adds value. ↑
• Resale Paint interior walls — Fresh paint can make a significant impact on the home's appearance and value. ↑

ⓘ Cost ranges are severity-bucket heuristics (US national rule-of-thumb). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting a rehab budget.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Aspen School District No. 1 In The County Of Pitkin And Sta
• NCES district ID: 0802280
• Math proficiency: 36% ▼ -5.00%
• Reading proficiency: 56% ▼ -3.00%
• Median HH income: $66,694
• Composite: 40.98/100
• National rank: #3595
• State rank: #18 of 86 in CO

Livability — Aspen

• Score: 66/100
• State rank: #142
• US rank: #11780

Category grades

Amenities F Commute A+ Cost of living F Crime C+ Employment A+ Housing C Health & safety F User ratings F

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Aspen, CO
• County: Pitkin County · 9,068 people
• City population: 9,068
• Metro: Glenwood Springs, CO
• Population (ZIP): 9,068
• Household income: $82,664
• Rent vs Own: 41.4% rent · 58.6% own
• Severe rent burden: 566.0

Population outlook (Pitkin County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 20,121 people
• By 2030: 21,110 · +4.9%
• By 2040: 22,707 · +12.9%
• By 2050: 24,105 · +19.8%
• By 2075: 27,933 · +38.8%
• By 2100: 30,018 · +49.2%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (81%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 81% Hispanic / Latino 10% Two or more races 7% Asian 4%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 4% Salvadoran 4%
• Common ancestry: Slovak 3% Iranian 3% Romanian 3%
• Foreign-born: 15% · Canada, Dominican Republic, China
• Languages at home: 82% English-only · Spanish 9% Other Indo-European 2% Chinese 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Pitkin

• 2024 margin: Solid D (+44.2) · D 71.0% · R 26.8% · Other 2.2%
• 2008→2024 swing: -4.6pp toward R · 2008: 48.8pp · 2024: 44.2pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+44.2 2020: D+51.9 2016: D+45.4 2012: D+37.9 2008: D+48.8

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▲ 12.97%
• Current HPI: 370.9593
• Rent YoY: ▲ 22.07%
• Metro: Glenwood Springs, CO
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 1.95%
• F500 in state: 14

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in CO)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Technology Distribution	1	$31B
▸Food / Agriculture	1	$18B
▸Packaging	1	$14B
▸Healthcare	1	$13B
▸Energy	1	$10B
▸Technology	1	$4B

Price history

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• 2026-03-13 Listed $449,000 AGMLS