FROM MOUNTAIN MORNINGS TO STAR-FILLED NIGHTS! Discover a home where Colorado's natural beauty becomes part of everyday living. Nestled on a private .85-acre homesite backing to open space, this distinctive Genesee mountain contemporary combines main-level living, exceptional outdoor spaces & a private observatory for exploring Colorado's spectacular night skies. Soaring ceilings, expansive windows & striking architectural details create inviting spaces for quiet evenings & memorable gatherings. A dramatic two-story great room features refinished hardwood floors, a gas fireplace, custom ironwork & walls of glass framing the surrounding landscape. The spacious kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, double convection ovens, induction cooktop and opens to an inviting dining room. The extraordinary main-level primary suite is a private retreat spanning approximately 800 square feet, complete with a Kiva fireplace, radiant-heated floors, dual walk-in closets, luxurious five-piece bath, office & French doors opening to the flagstone patio. A cozy den with a fireplace & built-in bookshelves offers an inviting space to unwind or the flexibility of a second home office. Upstairs, three additional bedrooms include a former primary suite with an updated bath, jetted tub & sauna. The lower level features a spacious family room, wet bar, bedroom, & full bath, ideal for extended guests or multigenerational living. The expansive flagstone patio, complete with a gas fireplace & built-in Viking grill, creates an inviting setting for morning coffee & summer gatherings. And for a truly unforgettable experience, the private observatory features a motorized rotating dome & telescope, bringing the wonders of the night sky right to your doorstep. Enjoy Genesee's amenities, including swimming pools, tennis courts, fitness facilities & 12 miles of hiking trails, all just 25 minutes from downtown Denver. A remarkable setting, an unforgettable lifestyle & a home that is truly one of a kind.
For sale
$1,650,000
1551 Genesee Ridge Road, Golden, CO 80401
5beds
4,870sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1981
0.85 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$339/sqft
$240/mo HOA
What's special
- 3 days
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Angela Beldy 303-579-3676 Angela@Kentwood.com,
Kentwood Real Estate City Properties,
Ann Lenane 303-503-8086,
Kentwood Real Estate City Properties
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 5407655
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Basement
Bathroom
- Features: Primary Suite
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Features: En Suite Bathroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Level: Basement
Den
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Basement
Great room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Loft
- Description: Observatory Accessed Via Pull-Down Ladder.
- Level: Upper
Office
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Bar Fridge, Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Cooler
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Five Piece Bath, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Suite, Sauna, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
- Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Tile, Wood
- Basement: Finished,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: KIVA, Living Room, Other, Outside, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,870
- Total interior livable area: 4,870 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,628
- Finished area below ground: 1,242
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Oversized
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony, Fire Pit, Gas Grill
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Meadow, Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 0.85 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Foothills, Level, Open Space
Details
- Parcel number: 131730
- Zoning: P-D
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mountain Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Stucco
- Roof: Membrane
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1981
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Genesee
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Playground, Pool, Security, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
- Services included: Reserve Fund, Recycling, Road Maintenance, Security, Snow Removal, Trash
- HOA fee: $720 quarterly
- HOA name: Genesee Foundation
- HOA phone: 303-526-0284
Location
- Region: Golden
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $339/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,435,566
- Annual tax amount: $9,085
- Date on market: 11/11/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Jumbo
- Exclusions: Sellers Personal Property, Staging Items, All Downstairs Basement Electronic Equipment, In-Home Theater, All Tvs, Painting Above Fireplace In Living Room.
- Ownership: Individual
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,650,000+416.3%$339/sqft |
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| 9/8/1993 | Sold | $319,600$66/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,625 -0.2% | $89,723 +4.3% |
| 2024 | $7,643 +30.4% | $86,055 |
| 2023 | $5,861 -1% | $86,055 +31% |
| 2022 | $5,918 +18.7% | $65,671 -2.8% |
| 2021 | $4,988 | $67,560 +16% |
| 2020 | $4,988 +3% | $58,217 |
| 2019 | $4,843 -19% | $58,217 -14.5% |
| 2018 | $5,979 | $68,094 |
| 2017 | $5,979 -0.4% | $68,094 +12.2% |
| 2016 | $6,004 | $60,685 |
| 2015 | $6,004 +3.8% | $60,685 +11.7% |
| 2014 | $5,784 -13.1% | $54,321 |
| 2013 | $6,658 +1.4% | $54,321 -13% |
| 2012 | $6,567 +7.3% | $62,438 |
| 2011 | $6,122 +0.3% | $62,438 +4.2% |
| 2010 | $6,104 +4.6% | $59,950 |
| 2009 | $5,837 +1.2% | $59,950 +3.7% |
| 2008 | $5,770 +0.9% | $57,810 |
| 2007 | $5,721 -0.5% | $57,810 +1.3% |
| 2006 | $5,748 +1.7% | $57,060 +0.8% |
| 2005 | $5,654 +9% | $56,590 |
| 2004 | $5,189 +8.6% | $56,590 |
| 2003 | $4,780 +1.1% | $56,590 +10.2% |
| 2002 | $4,726 +14.8% | $51,330 +28.8% |
| 2001 | $4,115 -0.7% | $39,860 |
| 2000 | $4,143 | $39,860 |
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Neighborhood: 80401
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ralston
- Middle: Bell
- High: Golden
- District: Jefferson County R-1
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