8520 W 55th Drive
Arvada, CO 80002
852 sqft | 2 beds | 1 bath | 0.16 acres | #5745186

Description
This charming brick bungalow offers an ideal canvas for building equity and creating income potential in one of Arvada’s most desirable neighborhoods—less than a mile from Historic Olde Town. With solid bones and several key updates already completed, it’s ready for your vision. The open-concept layout features a light-filled living area that flows into a spacious kitchen with stainless appliances, gas range, breakfast bar, and generous cabinetry. Refinished hardwood floors run throughout the main living areas, and the two bedrooms share a neutral full bath. Newer interior paint, updated hardware and lighting and newly finished front deck check items off the list and add move-in ready convenience. You'll also find easily accessible main-floor laundry and built-in storage, plus an attached one-car garage. Outside, the large backyard offers plenty of room for customize to your taste—think expanded outdoor living, or a landscaped retreat to boost short term or long term rental appeal. Major system upgrades include 2024 roof, 2023 sewer line and 2022 radon mitigation with vapor barrier—saving you on upfront capital expenses. Whether you're looking for a profitable long- or short-term rental or a primary home with upside potential, this property checks all the boxes. Bikeable and walkable to the restaurants, breweries, and shops of Olde Town Arvada, plus quick access to light rail, I-70, Denver, and Boulder. The perfect first timer buyer, empty nester or a smart addition to any real estate portfolio!
Property Details
- Utility FeaturesElectricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected
- Property SubtypeSingle Family Residence
- School DistrictJefferson County R-1
- Lot DescriptionNear Public Transit
- SubdivisionOlde Town Arvada
- Exterior MaterialsPrivate Yard
- Sewer InformationPublic Sewer
- Middle SchoolNorth Arvada
- CountyJefferson
- Property TypePurchase
- Elementary SchoolLawrence
- Original List Price$510,000
- MLS #5745186
- MLS #5745186
- Utility SourcePublic
- High SchoolArvada
- Taxes Annual$2,577
- Cost510000
- Structure TypeHouse
- Acres0.16
- Year Built1950
- Square Feet852
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Full Baths1
- Parking Spaces1
Location
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Listing Courtesy
Listing Agent: Robyn Phipps (#REC036300), Phone: 720-484-8620, Email: robyn.phipps@compass.com
Listing Office: Compass - Denver (#RECCCLL2)

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