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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 685 S Emerson St
General
- Price: $925,000
- Taxes: $5,103 (2025)
- Status: Coming Soon
- Type: Single Family
- Source: IRES
- MLS ID: 1070773
- Updated: 10/17/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Eat-In Kitchen, Separate Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Wood Windows, Natural Woodwork, Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Insert, Living Room, Family Room, Masonry
- Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Basement Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Oversized Garage
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Detached
- Garage Description: Detached
Location
- Area: Denver
- County: Denver
- Subdivision: Lakeside
School Information
- School District: Denver District 1
- Elementary School: Steele
- Middle School: Merrill
- High School: South
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiator
Utilities
- Gas: Yes
- Gas: Xcel
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cottage, Fixer-Upper
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Partially Finished
- Roof: Composition
- Doors: French Doors
- Square Feet: 2,518
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 2,455 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1923
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,350
- Frontage: City Street
- Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Level, House Faces East, City Limits, Paved, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks
- Potential Use: Single-Family
- Zoning: U-SU-B
- Fencing (Description): Fenced, Wood
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $5,103
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Private Owner
- Property ID: 5142-25-017
Listed by RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc (303) 449-7000
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Schools
Schools serving 685 S Emerson St
School District:Denver County School District 1
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Steele Elementary School, Denver, CO 320 South Marion Street Parkway, Denver, CO 80209 | K-5 | 0.5 mi |
Merrill Middle School 1551 South Monroe Street, Denver, CO 80210 | 6-8 | 2 mi |
South High School, Denver, CO 1700 East Louisiana Avenue, Denver, CO 80210 | 9-12 | 1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 685 S Emerson St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/16/2026
Listed
$925,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 685 S Emerson St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$5,103
21%
$73,760
23%
2024
$4,226
2%
$60,060
—
2023
$4,135
-2%
$60,060
9%
2021
$4,230
—
$55,110
-3%
2021
$4,230
13%
$56,690
12%
2020
$3,759
3%
$50,660
—
2019
$3,653
6%
$50,660
14%
2018
$3,446
—
$44,540
—
2017
$3,436
3%
$44,540
9%
2016
$3,325
4%
$40,770
—
2015
$3,185
20%
$40,770
28%
2014
$2,649
—
$31,900
—
2013
$2,651
—
$31,900
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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Estimate the Cost for 685 S Emerson St
685 S Emerson St, Denver, CO 80209 (MLS# 1070773) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 685 S Emerson St is currently listed for $925,000 and was received on October 16, 2026. Want to learn more about 685 S Emerson St? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Denver? You can browse all Denver real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

