County Land Guide · FIPS 08097
Land in Pitkin County, Colorado
County at a Glance
| Per-acre price range | $50,000 – $300,000 |
|---|---|
| Mill levy | 16 mills |
| Tax sale month | November |
| Auction vendor | RealAuction |
| Deed deposit | $2,000 |
| Tax due dates | Feb 28 / Jun 15 |
| Lien sale format | premium bid |
| Redemption period | 3 years |
| FIPS code | 08097 |
The Land Market in Pitkin
Pitkin County encompasses Aspen and Snowmass Village — ground zero for ultra-luxury mountain real estate. Per-acre prices here are among the highest in the United States. The Roaring Fork Valley combines world-class skiing, fly fishing, and cultural events with extreme scarcity of buildable land (much is public or under conservation easement). Even modest parcels in the county can exceed $1M. The data is included here for market context — most investors will focus on more affordable counties.
Tax Lien & Deed Investing in Colorado
Colorado holds tax lien sales on the second Monday in December. Liens earn interest at the federal discount rate + 9% (currently 14%). The redemption period is 3 years, after which the lien holder can apply for a treasurer's deed via auction (HB24-1056 process). Tax payments are due April 30 (or split February 28 / June 15). Delinquency begins June 16 at 1% monthly interest. Vacant land is assessed at 27% of actual value; residential at 6.25% (per HB24B-1001).
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