HOUSE HACKING OPPORTUNITY under $500K! $40,000 in upgrades! This recently updated 6-bedroom, 2-bath brick ranch on a spacious corner lot is a dream find for first-time buyers, savvy investors, or multi-generational living. With a private-entry basement apartment, this up/down duplex setup offers the perfect chance to live upstairs and rent the basement—let rental income help cover your mortgage! BONUS: Lender is offering a FREE 1-0 interest rate buydown! The lower-level unit features 3 bedrooms (non-conforming), a full kitchen, private laundry, new paint, and fresh carpet—ideal for long-term tenants, traveling professionals, or short-term stays via Airbnb/VRBO. Upstairs, the main level shines with refinished hardwood floors, 3 bedrooms, a full kitchen, a bright, open layout, and a second set of washer/dryer. Recent Upgrades Include: new roof and gutters (2022), new sump pump and hot water heater (2022), new furnace (2021), new swamp cooler (2020), refinished hardwoods, new interior paint and fixtures, newer basement carpets and solar panels. With two full kitchens, two laundry setups, and solid rental history, this versatile home offers exceptional flexibility and income potential—all with easy access to Denver. Don’t miss this turnkey opportunity—schedule your private showing today!
Sold for $500,000
$500,000
8651 Franklin Street, Denver, CO 80229
6beds
2,132sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
8,250 Square Feet Lot
$479,400 Zestimate®
$235/sqft
$3,069 Estimated rent
Home value
$479,400
$446,000 - $513,000
$3,069/mo
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Newer basement carpetsCorner lotPrivate-entry basement apartmentNew roof and guttersTwo full kitchensTwo laundry setupsRefinished hardwood floors
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Listed by:
Meg Pitkin 815-608-7482 Meg@ThePitkinGroup.com,
Milehimodern
Bought with:
Juan C Torres
HomeSmart Realty
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6622440
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Basement
Bedroom
- Level: Basement
Bedroom
- Level: Basement
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Evaporative Cooling
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Laminate Counters
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Basement: Finished,Full,Interior Entry
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,132
- Total interior livable area: 2,132 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,066
- Finished area below ground: 1,066
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
Lot
- Size: 8,250 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot, Near Public Transit
Details
- Parcel number: R0056121
- Zoning: R-1-C
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: A-Frame
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Other
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Internet Access (Wired), Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Denver
- Subdivision: Thornton
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Other
- Ownership: Individual
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/30/2025 | Sold | $500,000+0.2%$235/sqft |
Source:  REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #6622440 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2025 | Pending sale | $499,000$234/sqft |
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #6622440 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $499,000+49%$234/sqft |
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #6622440 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2019 | Sold | $335,000-8.2%$157/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2019 | Pending sale | $365,000$171/sqft |
Source: Resident Realty South Metro #6220763 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2019 | Listed for sale | $365,000+82.5%$171/sqft |
Source: Resident Realty South Metro #6220763 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2014 | Listing removed | $200,000$94/sqft |
Source: Metro Brokers Home Delivery,LLC #7884956 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2014 | Listed for sale | $200,000+17.6%$94/sqft |
Source: Metro Brokers Home Delivery,LLC #7884956 Report a problem | ||
| 11/25/2009 | Sold | $170,000+56%$80/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2009 | Sold | $109,000+1.8%$51/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2009 | Listed for sale | $107,100-27.1%$50/sqft |
Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2006 | Sold | $147,000-28.3%$69/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2006 | Sold | $204,995+5.1%$96/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2004 | Sold | $195,000$91/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,187 +0.9% | $27,820 -14.1% |
| 2024 | $3,160 +11.1% | $32,400 |
| 2023 | $2,845 -2.5% | $32,400 +34.7% |
| 2022 | $2,917 | $24,050 -2.8% |
| 2021 | -- | $24,740 +5.3% |
| 2020 | $2,781 | $23,500 -0.2% |
| 2019 | $2,781 +26.7% | $23,540 +31.2% |
| 2018 | $2,195 | $17,940 |
| 2017 | $2,195 | $17,940 +28.3% |
| 2016 | -- | $13,980 |
| 2015 | $1,679 | $13,980 +11.3% |
| 2014 | -- | $12,560 |
| 2013 | -- | $12,560 -6.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $13,440 |
| 2011 | -- | $13,440 +2.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $13,080 |
| 2009 | -- | $13,080 -17.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $15,890 |
| 2007 | -- | $15,890 +0.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $15,830 |
| 2005 | -- | $15,830 +20.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $13,140 |
| 2003 | $1,295 +3% | $13,140 +8.9% |
| 2002 | $1,257 +9.6% | $12,070 +15.5% |
| 2001 | $1,146 | $10,450 |
| 2000 | -- | $10,450 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 80229
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Mc Elwain Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Thornton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 2/10Thornton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 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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