Property Highlights: Carriage house + two-car garage | Landscaped private backyard | Updated 1928 Craftsman | Approx. 0.2 mi to Wash Park, 0.3 mi to Whole Foods, 0.1 mi to light rail station, 1 mi to DU | income, studio or bonus space potential. See property video and floor plan in listing.
Perfectly positioned in the heart of Washington Park West, 1230 S Emerson Street captures the grace of a 1928 Craftsman with the ease of modern living. Thoughtfully updated yet rich with character, this home blends original millwork, hardwood floors, and built-ins with kitchen and bath updates. Sunlight fills each room, highlighting timeless details and a natural warmth that defines the home's grounded elegance. The result is a space that feels intentional, balanced, and effortlessly livable. Outside, the private backyard offers a lush retreat framed by mature landscaping, entertaining space, and a detached carriage house for endless possibilities as a guest suite, creative studio, or income-producing ADU. A two-car garage adds rare functionality and storage. Just a stone's throw from Wash Park's trails and lakes, Whole Foods, South Pearl Street dining, and the Louisiana-Pearl light rail, this location offers the best of city living with quick access to I-25, downtown, and the DTC. Within Steele Elementary and South High boundaries, this property represents the perfect blend of location, craftsmanship, and long-term value. Homes that unite this level of condition, character, and flexibility seldom come to market-1230 S Emerson stands as a rare opportunity to own a beautifully preserved piece of Denver that lives as effortlessly as it inspires.
Open House
October 12 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Offered By
Emily Duke Emily@luxdenver.com,720-475-0419, LUX Real Estate Company ERA Powered
FIREPLACE FEATURES2+ Fireplaces, Living Room, Basement
HeatingForced Air, Wood Stove
CoolingCentral Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Utility FeaturesElectricity Available, Cable Available
SEWERCity Sewer, Public Sewer
WATER SOURCECity Water
Year Built1928
BasementFull, Partially Finished
FINISHED BASEMENT SIZE1036.0
ARCHITECTURAL STYLERanch
RoofComposition
FencePartial
Lot FeaturesLawn Sprinkler System
Garage spaces2
Other StructuresOutbuildings
CITYDenver
SUBDIVISIONWashington Park West
COUNTYDenver
AREAMetro Denver
STATECO
SENIOR COMMUNITYNo
TAX AMOUNT5048.0
LATEST UPDATE2025-10-09T07:32:59.577Z
DAYS ON MARKET1
PRICE CHANGE(S)
$1,100,000 Oct 6, 2025
Open House
October 12 9:00 am - 11:00 am
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