Aspen Estate Sale Closes: Slack and Away founders net $5m gain; sale not linked to separation

Slack co-founder Stewart Butterfield and Away co-founder Jen Rubio have sold their sprawling Aspen, Colorado, estate for $30 million, closing a significant real estate deal just weeks after announcing their separation. The sale was reported by The Wall Street Journal and New York Post, with property records providing details of the transaction. The couple purchased the property in January 2021 for approximately $25 million, making a $5 million gain before expenses despite selling well below their original asking price. The transaction marks another chapter in the high-profile real estate portfolio built by the technology and fashion entrepreneurs during their years together. Located in Aspen’s exclusive Five Trees neighbourhood, the estate spans nearly five acres and offers sweeping views of Castle Creek Valley. The approximately 10,600-square-foot residence features six bedrooms and expansive spaces designed for entertaining, making it a private mountain retreat as well as a luxury property in one of Colorado’s most sought-after markets.The home was first listed for $45 million in June 2025, before its asking price was reduced to $39.5 million in June 2026, according to property l...