About Alpine West Properties

Established in 2005, Alpine West Real Estate Company operates as a boutique, independently owned brokerage headquartered in Carbondale, Colorado. Alpine West keeps overhead lean and attention high, prioritizing deep relationships over high transaction volume​.

Although rooted in Carbondale, the brokerage serves luxury seekers throughout the mid‑valley corridor (Basalt, Glenwood Springs, and the broader Roaring Fork Valley) where larger acreage parcels, ranch estates, and view properties dominate the high‑end inventory​. Buyers looking for privacy, equestrian amenities, or development potential often choose Alpine West for its intimate knowledge of unlisted opportunities and nuanced understanding of local land‑use rules that bigger Aspen‑centric firms may overlook

Services

Prospective purchasers begin with a one‑on‑one strategy session in which Simonsen leverages personal relationships and real‑time MLS data to compile a curated short‑list of on‑ and off‑market options across Carbondale, Basalt, and Glenwood Springs​. Because the firm routinely represents acreage holdings, it supplies detailed guidance on water rights, agricultural tax status, and future development potential: crucial factors for ranch and estate acquisitions in the valley.

Beyond brokerage, Alpine West maintains a vetted referral network of architects, builders, and land‑use attorneys so that new owners can transition from contract to construction with local experts already in place​. Out‑of‑state clients benefit from concierge‑style support that includes virtual walk‑throughs and itineraries highlighting the valley’s luxury lifestyle, reinforcing the firm’s deep community roots and commitment to a seamless, end‑to‑end buying experience

Strengths

• Boutique brokerage led by owner‑broker Arne Simonsen offers direct principal‑level service.

• Hyper‑focused on Carbondale/Basalt luxury and ranch inventory with nuanced land‑use expertise.

• Lean structure keeps overhead low and allows highly personalized buyer strategies.

Weaknesses

• Two‑person team limits reach and may lack Aspen‑proper inventory coverage 

Summary

A two‑person boutique led by broker‑owner Arne Simonsen, Alpine West delivers principal‑level service on Carbondale‑ and Basalt‑area luxury and ranch properties. Its lean structure favors deep client relationships and local land‑use expertise over high transaction volume.