Charming Platt Park cottage presents a spectacular opportunity to create your dream home in one of Denver’s most desirable neighborhoods. Nestled on a generous 6,250 square foot lot, this home features a unique floorplan with a surprisingly large footprint, offering flexibility and character at every turn. The spacious living room welcomes you with a large west-facing window, cozy fireplace, and beautiful wood beam accents—perfect for relaxing and entertaining. Beneath the carpet, hardwood floors are ready to be revealed and restored to their original beauty. With 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, the layout includes 3 bedrooms upstairs and 2 additional bedrooms (non-conforming) in the finished basement, providing ample living space for guests or a home office. Step outside to enjoy a private backyard complete with a covered patio and an inviting water feature. The oversized two-car detached garage offers plenty of room for parking, storage or a workshop. Located just a short stroll from the shops and restaurants of Old South Pearl Street, and close to Washington Park and Harvard Gulch Park. This home offers the perfect balance of opportunity, charm and lifestyle. Easy access to I-25 makes commuting a breeze. Don’t miss out!
Sold for $865,000
$865,000
1960 S Emerson Street, Denver, CO 80210
5beds
2,402sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1937
6,250 Square Feet Lot
$925,300 Zestimate®
$360/sqft
$4,500 Estimated rent
Home value
$925,300
$879,000 - $972,000
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Cozy fireplaceFinished basementPrivate backyardOversized two-car detached garageInviting water featureCovered patioLarge west-facing window
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Listed by:
Chris Olson olsonrealty@msn.com,
Olson Realty Group
Bought with:
Chris Olson, 040015236
Olson Realty Group
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 8923706
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Description: Non Conforming
- Level: Basement
Bedroom
- Description: Non Conforming
- Level: Basement
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Evaporative Cooling
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Smoke Free
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,402
- Total interior livable area: 2,402 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,369
- Finished area below ground: 688
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Oversized
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Water Feature
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 6,250 sqft
- Features: Landscaped, Level, Sprinklers In Front
Details
- Parcel number: 526303017
- Zoning: U-SU-C
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Fixer
- Year built: 1937
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Denver
- Subdivision: Platt Park
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Individual
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/18/2026 | Sold | $865,000-6.5%$360/sqft |
Source:  REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #8923706 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2026 | Pending sale | $925,000$385/sqft |
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #8923706 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $925,000$385/sqft |
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #8923706 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,647 +15.8% | $59,970 -5.2% |
| 2023 | $4,012 +3.6% | $63,250 +25.4% |
| 2022 | $3,872 +29% | $50,450 -2.8% |
| 2021 | $3,000 +2.9% | $51,890 +9% |
| 2020 | $2,916 +15.2% | $47,590 -0.7% |
| 2019 | $2,531 | $47,923 +20% |
| 2018 | $2,531 +0.3% | $39,920 |
| 2017 | $2,524 +12.1% | $39,920 +8.6% |
| 2016 | $2,251 +35.5% | $36,770 |
| 2015 | $1,661 0% | $36,770 +31.5% |
| 2014 | $1,662 -3.7% | $27,960 |
| 2013 | $1,725 -15.1% | $27,960 -1.8% |
| 2012 | $2,031 +4.9% | $28,480 |
| 2011 | $1,936 +2.2% | $28,480 -2.1% |
| 2010 | $1,894 +44.4% | $29,080 |
| 2009 | $1,312 -0.2% | $29,080 +5.4% |
| 2008 | $1,314 +17.8% | $27,600 |
| 2007 | $1,115 -31.6% | $27,600 +12.1% |
| 2006 | $1,630 +19.3% | $24,620 |
| 2005 | $1,367 +69.6% | $24,620 +12.9% |
| 2003 | $806 -39.3% | $21,810 -3.5% |
| 2002 | $1,328 | $22,610 +26.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $17,860 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Platt Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Asbury Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Grant Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10South High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Asbury
- Middle: Grant
- High: South
- 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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- Denver County
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- 1960 S Emerson Street
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