This isn't a location you settle for. It's one you've been quietly hoping would open up. And right now, on a sun-drenched corner lot framed by gorgeous front gardens, it has.
This is where Denver life actually happens. Not near it. Not adjacent to it. In it — fully, daily, effortlessly. Roll out the door and you're on the Cherry Creek bike path before your coffee cools. One block later, Cook Park Recreation Center is right there — pool, gym, courts — your personal amenity package without the HOA. Come evening, you're not fighting traffic or hunting for parking.
You're already home, in your fully fenced backyard sanctuary: a sweeping lawn shaded by mature trees, a flourishing garden bed producing your own vegetables and flowers, and a low-maintenance turf area that handles everything from summer parties to a dog who runs like he owns the place. Under a Colorado sky that never disappoints.
The bright front living room draws you in immediately — oversized windows, a cozy fireplace, the kind of warmth that makes you exhale the moment you walk through the door. It flows naturally into the dining area and a gourmet kitchen that means business: crisp white cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a design that's both stylish and deeply functional.
Adjacent to the dining space, a sun-soaked sunroom opens up possibilities — home office, creative studio, indoor garden, morning yoga — whatever this season of life demands. Three bright bedrooms and a well-appointed full bath complete a home that's been thoughtfully updated and is genuinely move-in ready.
And the location? Cherry Creek North is minutes away. Downtown Denver is a straight shot. Major transit routes connect you to everything else. A one-car attached garage and a storage shed handle all your gear — bikes, skis, everything a Denver life accumulates.
Don't be that person who waited.
Sold for $510,000
$510,000
1496 S Locust Street, Denver, CO 80224
3beds
1,103sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
8,560 Square Feet Lot
$519,000 Zestimate®
$462/sqft
$2,355 Estimated rent
Home value
$519,000
$493,000 - $545,000
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Cozy fireplaceGorgeous front gardensSun-soaked sunroomLow-maintenance turf areaStorage shedFully fenced backyard sanctuaryOne-car attached garage
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Stephanie Collins 303-408-1861 stephanie.collins@redfin.com,
Redfin Corporation
Bought with:
Taylor Heslop, 100046856
LIV Sotheby's International Realty
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7414480
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Description: Closet, Wood Flooring
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 9
Bedroom
- Description: Closet, Ceiling Fan, Wood Flooring
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Bedroom
- Description: Closet, Ceiling Fan, Wood Flooring
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 13
Bathroom
- Description: Tub/Shower Combination, Sink With Vanity, Tile Flooring
- Level: Main
- Area: 36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 4
Kitchen
- Description: Stainless Steel Appliances, Granite Countertops, Cabinetry, Wood Flooring
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 11
Living room
- Description: Fireplace, Wood Flooring
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 16
Sun room
- Description: Vaulted Ceilings, Sliding Glass Doors To Backyard, Tile Flooring
- Level: Main
- Area: 133 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 x 19
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Evaporative Cooling
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, No Stairs, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Smart Thermostat, Smoke Free
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Window Coverings
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,103
- Total interior livable area: 1,103 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,103
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Concrete, Dry Walled, Heated Garage, Insulated Garage, Lighted, Garage Door Opener, Storage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Details: Off Street Spaces: 2, RV Spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Garden, Lighting, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 8,560 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 620214022
- Zoning: S-SU-D
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
Condition
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts in Garage
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Internet Access (Wired), Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s), Video Doorbell
Location
- Region: Denver
- Subdivision: Virginia Village
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Individual
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/2/2026 | Sold | $510,000-2.9%$462/sqft |
Source:  REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #7414480 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2026 | Pending sale | $525,000$476/sqft |
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #7414480 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2026 | Price change | $525,000-3.7%$476/sqft |
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #7414480 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2026 | Price change | $545,000-2.5%$494/sqft |
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #7414480 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $559,000+176.7%$507/sqft |
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #7414480 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2004 | Sold | $202,000+83.6%$183/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/1998 | Sold | $110,000+50.7%$100/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/1993 | Sold | $73,000$66/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,170 +14.1% | $28,000 -9.6% |
| 2023 | $1,902 +3.6% | $30,970 +29.5% |
| 2022 | $1,836 +23.5% | $23,920 -2.8% |
| 2021 | $1,487 +2.9% | $24,610 +22.8% |
| 2020 | $1,445 -1.1% | $20,041 -0.7% |
| 2019 | $1,461 | $20,181 +6.8% |
| 2018 | $1,461 +0.3% | $18,890 |
| 2017 | $1,457 +24.3% | $18,890 +25.9% |
| 2016 | $1,172 +3.2% | $15,000 |
| 2015 | $1,135 0% | $15,000 +9.7% |
| 2014 | $1,136 +5.1% | $13,670 |
| 2013 | $1,080 +17.9% | $13,670 +6.4% |
| 2012 | $916 | $12,850 |
| 2011 | $916 +2.2% | $12,850 -6.6% |
| 2010 | $896 -17.6% | $13,760 |
| 2009 | $1,087 -0.2% | $13,760 -15.5% |
| 2008 | $1,089 +2.3% | $16,280 |
| 2007 | $1,064 +1.1% | $16,280 +2.4% |
| 2006 | $1,053 +26.8% | $15,900 |
| 2005 | $830 +8.9% | $15,900 +19.9% |
| 2003 | $763 +1.9% | $13,260 +4.1% |
| 2002 | $748 | $12,740 +23.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $10,350 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Virginia Village
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10McMeen Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Hill Campus Of Arts And SciencesGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- 6/10Thomas Jefferson High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: McMeen
- Middle: Hill
- High: Thomas Jefferson
- District: Denver 1
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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