Expensive Aspen Mansion, Priced at $300 Million: Costliest Property in the U.S. Real Estate Market

In the heart of Aspen, Colorado, a stunning estate known as Little Lake Lodge is making headlines. The property, spanning 74 acres and boasting a total living area of over 27,000 square feet, is owned by Lynda and Stewart Resnick, the billionaire couple who built the Wonderful Company, a food and beverage empire.

The Resnicks, both in their 80s, have been criticized for their large-scale almond and pistachio crops, which have been accused of using vast amounts of water. Their control of the Kern Water Bank has also been a point of controversy.

The estate offers breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains and is located just a mile from downtown Aspen. The compound, which includes 18 bedrooms and more than 20 full bathrooms, is a luxurious retreat with an 80-foot infinity pool, a private lake, and miles of trails that double as cross-country ski runs in winter.

Lynda Resnick recently stated that maintaining three homes had become "too hard," suggesting a possible reason for the sale. The Resnicks, who have a combined net worth of $12.6 billion, making them the country's wealthiest farmers, have been involved in philanthropy and have pledged more than $2.5 billion over the years.

The current US record home sale was Ken Griffin's $238 million Manhattan penthouse purchase in 2019. However, with an asking price of $300 million, the Little Lake Lodge could potentially break that record, making it the most expensive home listing in the country.

Whether it sets a new record or not, the Little Lake Lodge is undoubtedly a testament to the Resnicks' success and their love for Aspen. The estate's sale will undoubtedly be closely watched by the real estate and business worlds.