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Rupert Murdoch's Former Aspen Estate Lists for $29.85 Million

market-auction · 2026-09-29

There’s a stunning two-acre property on the market for $29.85 million in the upscale Starwood community, just three miles from Aspen, Colorado. This estate was once owned by Rupert Murdoch, who bought it for $3 million back in the early ‘80s. It first hit the market at $5 million in 1995 and has had various listings since, including $12.95 million in September 2010 and $8.5 million in May 2013. The home, built in 1979 and remodeled in 2016, features six bedrooms, an indoor pool, a glass elevator, and a theater. Outdoor perks include multiple lounge areas and a heated three-car garage. The listing is handled by a team from Aspen Snowmass Sotheby's International Realty.

Key facts

  • The estate is located in Starwood, a gated community three miles from Aspen, Colorado.
  • Rupert Murdoch reportedly bought the property for $3 million in the early 1980s.
  • The mansion was completed in 1979 and remodeled in 2016.
  • The current asking price is $29.85 million, listed in July.
  • Previous listings: $5 million in 1995, $12.95 million in September 2010, and $8.5 million in May 2013.
  • The home has six bedrooms, an indoor pool, a glass elevator, two bars, a wine cellar, a theater, and a steam room.
  • Outdoor amenities include a covered terrace with dual-sided fireplace, open-air bar and kitchen, and a heated three-car garage.
  • The listing agents are Mark Lewis, Doug Nehasil, Kristen Maley, Chantal Henderson, and Jamie Daniels of Aspen Snowmass Sotheby's International Realty.

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • News Corp
  • Aspen Snowmass Sotheby's International Realty
  • Robb Report
  • Deseret News
  • Zillow
  • Men's Health
  • Complex

Locations

  • Aspen
  • Colorado
  • United States
  • Starwood
  • Elk Mountain
  • Miami Beach
  • San Francisco

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