Live Comfortably or Build Wealth — This Denver Home Offers Both! Welcome to 1081 Dawson Drive—a fully remodeled and move-at an incredible $495,000. Perfectly positioned across the street from McElwain Elementary and within the award-winning Adams 12 Five-Star School District, this beautifully updated 4-bed, 2-bath home blends modern finishes with everyday comfort. Step inside to enjoy brand-new flooring, fresh paint, updated baths, and a bright, open layout designed for today’s lifestyle. The spacious kitchen is ideal for family gatherings, while the large fenced yard provides endless possibilities for play, gardening, or entertaining. The attached garage could easily be converted into a drive-through garage, and the oversized lot offers room to add a second detached garage or even an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) for rental income, multigenerational living, or a private workspace. Conveniently located near the N Line Light Rail, I-25, and just minutes from Thornton Premium Outlets, Topgolf, Carpenter Park, and local dining and shopping, you’ll love the quick access to downtown Denver, Boulder, and Colorado’s mountain escapes. Offering one of the best combinations of size, updates, and location in 80229, this freshly renovated property delivers instant comfort, flexibility, and long-term value—no projects required. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, young family, or anyone ready for more space, this home truly checks every box. Schedule your private showing today—homes like this in the Adams 12 Five-Star District don’t last long!
Sold for $465,000
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$465,000
1081 Dawson Drive, Denver, CO 80229
4beds
1,920sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
0.3 Acres Lot
$452,200 Zestimate®
$242/sqft
$2,782 Estimated rent
Home value
$452,200
$425,000 - $484,000
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Listed by:
Jesse Medina 720-422-0574 JMedinaProperties@outlook.com,
HomeSmart
Bought with:
Cheryl Ruiz-Lucero, 1320430
Your Castle Realty LLC
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4575167
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Upper
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Level: Upper
Living room
- Level: Upper
Utility room
- Description: Utility Room / Storage Room / Laundry Room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Smoke Free, Stone Counters
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Daylight,Exterior Entry,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,920
- Total interior livable area: 1,920 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,920
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Concrete, Lighted, Oversized
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Details: Off Street Spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Lighting, Private Yard
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Level, Near Public Transit
- Residential vegetation: Xeriscaping
Details
- Parcel number: R0056403
- Zoning: SFR
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 110V, 220 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Internet Access (Wired), Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: City View Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Denver
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $242/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $427,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,262
- Date on market: 11/6/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Exclusions: Sellers Personal Belongings And Staging Furninture
- Ownership: Corporation/Trust
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2025 | Sold | $465,000-2.1%$242/sqft |
Source:  REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #4575167 Report a problem | ||
| 11/28/2025 | Pending sale | $475,000$247/sqft |
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #4575167 Report a problem | ||
| 11/19/2025 | Price change | $475,000-4%$247/sqft |
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #4575167 Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $495,000$258/sqft |
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #4575167 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,262 +0.9% | $26,690 -13.5% |
| 2024 | $2,243 -1.4% | $30,850 |
| 2023 | $2,274 -2.5% | $30,850 +17.8% |
| 2022 | $2,332 | $26,180 -2.8% |
| 2021 | -- | $26,930 +17.3% |
| 2020 | $1,865 | $22,950 -0.2% |
| 2019 | $1,865 +32.4% | $22,990 +22.9% |
| 2018 | $1,408 | $18,710 |
| 2017 | $1,408 | $18,710 +32.4% |
| 2016 | -- | $14,130 +100.1% |
| 2015 | $813 | $7,060 +7.1% |
| 2014 | -- | $6,590 |
| 2013 | -- | $6,590 -52.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $13,850 |
| 2011 | -- | $13,850 -8.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $15,210 +100.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $7,600 -6.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $8,160 -49.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $16,120 +0.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $16,020 |
| 2005 | -- | $16,020 +7.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $14,950 |
| 2003 | $1,421 +3% | $14,950 +12.8% |
| 2002 | $1,380 +4.6% | $13,250 +10.2% |
| 2001 | $1,318 | $12,020 |
| 2000 | -- | $12,020 |
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Neighborhood: 80229
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Mc Elwain Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 2/10Thornton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 2/10Thornton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: McElwain
- Middle: Thornton
- High: Thornton
- District: Adams 12 5 Star Schl
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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