Welcome to 1996 S Downing Street - a beautifully updated Denver home in the heart of Platt Park, offering walkability, charm, and modern livability. This property blends classic character with thoughtful updates and improvements, creating a move in ready home just minutes from DU, Pearl Street dining, Harvard Gulch Park, and light rail. Inside, you'll find bright living spaces, an efficient layout, and well appointed finishes throughout. The granite countertops, under-cabinet lighting, and SS appliances in the kitchen add to the polished, modern aesthetic and make everyday cooking feel effortless. Beautiful hardwood floors flow throughout the main level, adding warmth, character, and easy everyday living. The home opens to a spacious, fully finished basement that expands your livable square footage with a large family room, private bedroom, updated bath, and flexible space for guests, work, or recreation. Updates include newer interior paint, carpet, windows, blinds, ELFA closets and newer doors throughout. Major improvements add peace of mind: a brand-new sewer line, new sod, updated landscaping, and a recently stained fence. Outside, the backyard is a true highlight - fully fenced with mature trees, fresh landscaping, and plenty of room for dining, pets, gardening, or simply enjoying Colorado evenings. It's the perfect blend of indoor comfort and outdoor living. The home sits on a desirable corner of South Downing, providing quick access to parks, trails, shops, and some of Denver's most beloved neighborhood amenities. Whether you're looking for a a centrally located Denver base, a first home or an investment property, this one delivers location, convenience, and long term value.
Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Disposal, Fire Alarm
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Utility Features
Electricity Available, Cable Available
SEWER
Public Sewer
WATER SOURCE
City
Year Built
1948
Basement
Full, Partially Finished
FINISHED BASEMENT SIZE
933.0
Roof
Composition
EXTERIOR FEATURES
Sprinkler System
Parking Features
Detached
Fence
Partial
Lot Features
Corner Lot, Level, House Faces West, Paved
Garage spaces
2
CITY
Denver
SUBDIVISION
University/Platt Park
COUNTY
Denver
AREA
Metro Denver
STATE
CO
SUB AREA
Metro18/DSE
TAX AMOUNT
3444.0
LATEST UPDATE
2026-05-05T15:17:03.140Z
DAYS ON MARKET
14
PRICE CHANGE(S)
$795,000 Apr 22, 2026
Property Details
Property TypeResidential
StatusActive
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms (Full)1
Property Sub TypeSingle Family Residence
Square Feet2,140
MLS #3080802
Bathrooms (¾)1
AppliancesDishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Disposal, Fire Alarm
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Utility FeaturesElectricity Available, Cable Available
SEWERPublic Sewer
WATER SOURCECity
Year Built1948
BasementFull, Partially Finished
FINISHED BASEMENT SIZE933.0
RoofComposition
EXTERIOR FEATURESSprinkler System
Parking FeaturesDetached
FencePartial
Lot FeaturesCorner Lot, Level, House Faces West, Paved
Garage spaces2
CITYDenver
SUBDIVISIONUniversity/Platt Park
COUNTYDenver
AREAMetro Denver
STATECO
SUB AREAMetro18/DSE
TAX AMOUNT3444.0
LATEST UPDATE2026-05-05T15:17:03.140Z
DAYS ON MARKET14
PRICE CHANGE(S)
$795,000 Apr 22, 2026
Market Trends
New Properties On Market
75
74%
Increase In New Listings
Average Asking Price
$1,525,649
$195,873 Increase In Avg Asking Price
Average Asking Price / Sq. Ft.
$493
$18 Increase In List Price/Sq. Ft.
Average Days On Market
9
25 Day
Decrease In Days On Market
Data as of May 06, 2026.
Remaining statistics above are calculated on activity within the period from Mar 01, 2026 to Apr 30, 2026.
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