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Denver,CO 80211
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Residential-Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,238 sqft
Price per Sqft $432
Subdivision Jefferson Park
MLS Listing ID 2339096
Style Cottage/Bung
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
HOA Y/N false
Abv Grd Liv Area 1,238
Year Built 1886
Annual Tax Amount $3,216
Lot Size 3,049 Sqft
Acres 0.07
Property Sub-Type Residential-Detached
Source REcolorado
Property Description
Here is a chance to own a little piece of old town Highlands. Located in the only historically-protected block in Jefferson Park, the core of this hidden gem was built in 1886 and was home to workers of the Zang Brewing Company. It has survived Denver's growth for well over a hundred years, including the relocation of River Drive. Now with all its modern updates, the house sits tucked in a private one-way alley (the original River Drive) making it the perfect little hide-away in the city. The carport area has a cedar shed and can hold one, maybe two tandem cars (backed-in) and the city provides on-street permits for River Drive. Enter through one of the three gates to your fully fenced-in yard - the right size for raised garden beds, pets or just enjoying the view from the patio. The yard has an 8x10 ft. shed for storing tools and seasonal items. Step into a small foyer for storing your daily stuff (ski/snowboard racks are nearby in the cellar area). The living room (and above it) is the original 1886 structure with wood-burning fireplace. The space is surprisingly flexible. Put focus on the fireplace, optimize for TV watching on one of the two walls, or make a dining area or bar just off the pantry. The kitchen has an extra dining space that's been used as a cozy family/TV room too. From here, you're steps away from the grill area and patio. Walk up the original stairs and enter into two, open (yet still conforming) bedrooms, full bathroom, and laundry area. This space is perfect for a single person or couple! With original wood floors, six windows and six skylights, you'll feel like you're floating in a tree house. Step out onto the deck and enjoy what's left of the city views. Technically, you can see the Cash Register Building from the bathtub, but that's a stretch. All the same, relax and enjoy some elevated space at your little hidden home in the city. Or if you live primarily outside of Colorado, make this your perfectly-placed Denver pied-a-terre.
Location
State CO
County Denver
Area Metro Denver
Direction I-25, Exit 211 23rd Ave. At 23rd & Clay St, (Jeff Park) turn west on Clay (toward Mile High), take immediate left (South) on River Drive (in between Briar Common and River Clay Building). Turn right (West) on the one-way alley loop (just after River Clay Building). Green House. Park next door for your visit. No need to park under the carport. - OR - Just park on street at 2606 River Dr., walk up driveway to blue gate.
Rooms
Other Rooms Outbuildings
Primary Bedroom Level Upper
Master Bedroom 13x15
Bedroom 2 Upper 9x15
Interior
Interior Features Eat-in Kitchen,Cathedral/Vaulted Ceilings,Open Floorplan
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air,Wall/Window Unit(s)
Fireplaces Type Living Room,Single Fireplace
Fireplace true
Window Features Double Pane Windows
Appliance Self Cleaning Oven,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Microwave,Freezer,Disposal
Exterior
Garage Spaces 1.0
Fence Fenced
Utilities Available Natural Gas Available,Electricity Available,Cable Available
View City
Roof Type Fiberglass
Street Surface Paved,Gravel
Porch Patio,Deck
Building
Lot Description Gutters,Historic District,Xeriscape
Faces North
Story 2
Sewer City Sewer,Public Sewer
Water City Water
Level or Stories Two
Structure Type Wood/Frame,Concrete
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Brown International Academy
Middle Schools Lake
High Schools North
School District Denver 1
Others
Senior Community false
Special Listing Condition Private Owner