Active Under Contract House MLS# IR1070773

685 S Emerson Street

Denver, CO 80209

$925,000

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About 685 S Emerson Street

Set in the gorgeous West Wash Park neighborhood, this beautiful brick home offers a rare opportunity to create your dream home in one of Denver's most beloved locations, just 3 blocks from Washington Park. On a generous 6,350-square-foot double lot, packed with potential, this home features beautiful solid hardwood floors on the main level, a welcoming living room with a classic brick fireplace, and abundant windows that fill the space with natural light. A large eat-in kitchen, two main-level bedrooms and a full bathroom provide a wonderful foundation. The lower level offers exceptional flexibility with a second kitchen, two non-conforming bedrooms, an expansive living area with hardwood floors, a cozy, wood burning stove, a full bath, and a dedicated laundry room. Outside, a detached two-car garage offers wonderful potential for storage, hobbies, or future possibilities. The garage faces the street with ample off street parking on the driveway. Enjoy easy access to the beautiful parks, trails, recreation, nearby shops and restaurants, plus a neighborhood charm that make Wash Park so desirable. Please check out possible options for expansion, rebuilding, and ADU, allowable on this 6350 lot size. Whether you envision a thoughtful renovation, a complete transformation, or adding an ADU, this property presents an exciting opportunity to build equity and bring your vision to life. With its classic brick character, spacious lot with favarable zoning options, and outstanding location, this is a fantastic value and a chance to create something truly special in the heart of Denver.

Property details

Property

Type
Single Family Residence
MLS type
Residential
Status
Active Under Contract
Year built
1923
Stories
1
Living area
2,455 sqft
Price / sqft
$377
Lot
0.15 AC / 6,350 SF
Full baths
2
MLS #
1070773

Interior

Features
Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan
Appliances
Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring
Wood
Heating
Hot Water
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s)
Laundry
In Unit
Windows
Double Pane Windows

Exterior & lot

Roof
Composition
Lot
Level
Fence
Fenced
Parking
Oversized
Garage spaces
2

Schools

District
Denver 1
Elementary
Steele
Middle
Merrill
High
South

Utilities

Utilities
Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Financial

Annual tax
$5,103
Parcel
5142-25-017

Location

Subdivision
Lakeside
County
Denver

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Listed by Sue Masterson, RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc

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