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2860 Ames Street
Wheat Ridge, 80214
FOR
SALE
$799,000
Active
7
Beds
3
Baths
2,602
Sq.Ft.
0.23
Acres
1956
Yr. Built
MLS# 6900896
Cumulative Days on Market: 739742 (since April 3rd, 2025) Data provided by the MLS.

Property Details

Welcome to 2860 Ames Streetan exceptional and versatile property in an unbeatable location just steps from Sloans Lake, Denvers largest lake and second-largest park. Whether you're looking for a charming single-family home, income-producing property, or a potential live / work space, this one checks all the boxes. Situated within walking distance to local restaurants and just a quick drive to some of Denvers hottest spots in Sloans Lake, Edgewater, Jefferson Park, and LoHi, the location offers the perfect blend of neighborhood charm and city convenience. Finding nearly a 1 / 4 acre of land in this part of town is a near impossibility and the land provides for ample outdoor space including an RV hookup. There are three units total offering diversified income potential, here are the most recent rental rates (main home upstairs: $766 per night short-term rental; main home lower level: $2, 400; ADU: $2, 400). The main home also features a cozy lower level with radiant floor heat, making it a comfortable retreat year-round. Out back, the fully turnkey ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) is a serious value-add with its own private entrance, efficient mini-split systems for heating and cooling, and great rental historyideal for short-term or long-term income. A buyer interested in maximizing cash flow can tap into the nearly endless supply of business travelers for downtown and the convention center, sports and concert enthusiasts for Empower Field and Ball Arena and weekend warriors on the way to the mountains. A feasibility study was completed and approved by Wheat Ridge to explore the potential of building an additional commercial structure in the backyard (buyer to verify with the county), creating even more opportunity for future development or income. Whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, or someone who simply loves the idea of flexible space in a prime Denver location, 2860 Ames offers incredible potential with income and lifestyle appeal.

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Property Highlights

Price
$799,000
Property Type
Residential
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Bedrooms
7
Total Bathrooms
3
Living Area
1,951
Price / Sq Ft
$410
Acres
0.23
Year Built
1956

Location

County
Jefferson
Subdivision
Sloan's Lake

Property Details

Price
$799,000
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Property Type
Residential

Building

Levels
One
Structure Type
House
Total Area
2,602

Community

Local Schools

Elementary School
Edgewater
High School
Jefferson
Middle School
Jefferson
School District
Jefferson County R-1

Interior Features

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

3/4 Bathrooms
1
Bathrooms on Main Level
2
Bedrooms
7
Bedrooms on Main Level
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Total Bathrooms
3

Rooms and Basement

Basement Features
Partial
Has Basement
Yes

Area and Spaces

Above Grade Finished Area
1,301
Below Grade Finished Area
650

Appliances

Appliances
Dryer, Oven, Range

Interior Features

Flooring
Carpet, Linoleum, Vinyl, Wood
Window Features
Double Pane Windows

Heating and Cooling

Heating Features
Forced Air

Building Details

Construction

Year Built
1956

Materials

Construction Materials
Brick, Stucco, Vinyl Siding
Roof
Composition

Terms

Terms

Exclusions
Seller's personal property
Ownership
Individual
Special Conditions
None
Special Terms
Cash, Other

Taxes

Tax

Tax (Annual)
$3,176

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Cooling Features
Central Air

Utilities

Sewer
Public Sewer
Utilities
Cable Available, Electricity Available, Internet Access (Wired)
Water Source
Public

Lot

Acres
0.23
Lot Features
Near Public Transit, Sloped
Lot Size
10,156
Lot Size Area Sq Ft
10,156

Parking

Parking Features
Concrete
Total Parking Spaces
4
Listed by Thrive Real Estate Group, tim@thrivedenver.com, (720) 483-1080.
Listing Data last updated 04/04/2025 05:20 am
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