Denver, CO 80218,685 N Emerson ST
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Denver, CO 80218,685 N Emerson ST
Denver, CO 80218,685 N Emerson ST
Denver, CO 80218,685 N Emerson ST
Denver, CO 80218,685 N Emerson ST
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685 N Emerson ST Denver, CO 80218

7 Beds

6 Baths

12,500 SqFt


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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 12,500 sqft

Price per Sqft $271

Subdivision East Seventh Avenue Historic District.

MLS Listing ID 3302984

Style Traditional,Victorian

Bedrooms 7

Full Baths 4

Half Baths 2

HOA Y/N No

Abv Grd Liv Area 6,987

Year Built 1900

Annual Tax Amount $18,896

Tax Year 2024

Lot Size 0.287 Acres

Acres 0.29

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Source recolorado

Property Description

The Harry C. James Residence, located at 685 N Emerson Street in Denver's Capitol Hill neighborhood, was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 15, recognizing both its architectural and cultural significance. Built in 1900 during the rise of Denver's City Beautiful movement, the home is a rare and well-preserved example of Italian Renaissance residential architecture—featuring hallmark details like a low-pitched hip roof, arched first-story windows, and an asymmetrical layout. Designed by prominent architect George Louis Bettcher, it stands out among early 20th-century Denver homes, especially as a 12,500 sf corner-lot estate in the East Seventh Avenue Historic District.

Beyond its architectural importance, the home holds deep personal and cultural value as the longtime residence of Dana Crawford, a pioneering preservationist who helped transform and protect Denver's historic core, including Larimer Square and Union Station. Dana and her husband, John W.R. Crawford III, raised their four sons here beginning in 1967, and the home remained a center of family life and community legacy.

The unique residence offers incredible spaces throughout w/ rich detail. Seven generous bedrooms, 6 baths & multiple other spaces (ideal for offices, sitting areas, dressing rooms, playrooms), an upstairs laundry & a back staircase offer so many possibilities for today's various lifestyle needs. Massive entertaining spaces on the main floor include a sunroom, parlor, living and dining rooms w/ quarter sawn oak paneling, and decorative ceilings. The large eat in kitchen has timeless finishes, stainless appliances, and a mud room area. Fully finished basement w wood floors has ample uses. Third floor apartment and a charming carriage house also host separate kitchens, bedrooms, baths & living/dining spaces. Either are perfect for a nanny's quarters, mother in law suite or office. Near parks, coffee shops, restaurants and more. Truly spectacular!

Location

State CO

County Denver

Zoning U-SU-C

Rooms

Basement Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full

Interior

Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Five Piece Bath, Jack & Jill Bathroom, Primary Suite, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)

Heating Hot Water, Natural Gas

Cooling Evaporative Cooling

Flooring Stone, Tile, Wood

Fireplaces Number 3

Fireplaces Type Bedroom, Living Room, Pellet Stove, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove

Fireplace Y

Exterior

Exterior Feature Garden

Parking Features Concrete

Utilities Available Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected

Roof Type Shingle,Other

Total Parking Spaces 4

Garage No

Building

Lot Description Corner Lot, Level

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Level or Stories Three Or More

Structure Type Brick

Schools

Elementary Schools Dora Moore

Middle Schools Morey

High Schools East

School District Denver 1

Others

Senior Community No

Ownership Corporation/Trust

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional

Special Listing Condition None

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Listed by Camber Realty, LTD
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Broker/Owner | KWREA100003949

+1(303) 638-0780

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