218 S Emerson St

2,131 Sq. Ft.
$373 / Sq. Ft.
2,131
Sq. Ft.
$373
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This lovely vintage bungalow in Denver's popular 'Wash Park' neighborhood. Only 6 blocks to the park! This home boasts 3 comfortable beds and 3 baths and has been updated. The charming front porch can be fitted for a porch swing and perfect for a summer evening cocktail. The warm, inviting home opens into a family room and dining room with large picture windows. A beautifully-crafted custom spiral staircase is a unique statement piece for the home's interior, lending creative flair to the living...This lovely vintage bungalow in Denver's popular 'Wash Park' neighborhood. Only 6 blocks to the park! This home boasts 3 comfortable beds and 3 baths and has been updated. The charming front porch can be fitted for a porch swing and perfect for a summer evening cocktail. The warm, inviting home opens into a family room and dining room with large picture windows. A beautifully-crafted custom spiral staircase is a unique statement piece for the home's interior, lending creative flair to the living space. The main floor showcases two spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms (1 full bath with antique claw foot tub accessible from the hallway and one ensuite bathroom). Ascend the spiral staircase to the 2nd floor to a fully-remodeled master bedroom ensuite complete with 3/4 bathroom and large walk-in closet. An absolutely delightful and bright oasis in the heart of the home. The kitchen has a cheery, pleasant layout with a bonus sunroom area that could double as an eat-in kitchen area, office, solarium or study. Double doors lead to a nice, fenced-in back yard that is perfect for entertaining year-round. A wooden pergola provides a tranquil garden retreat for summer dining and relaxing. A two car detached garage for extra vehicles and/or storage. The large basement features a laundry area with washer/dryer and plenty of storage space to spread out. Area will be painted. This well-loved home is spacious and lives large. It has an open, airy feel with ceiling fans and warm, wooden touches throughout. The highly-sought after location speaks for itself with its close proximity to Washington Park, Cherry Creek shopping and dining, downtown Denver, major highways, transportation, outdoor activities, medical facilities. This attractive and original home is perfectly situated for enjoying a vibrant Denver lifestyle.
  1. Listed by Christine Barton • Park Realty and Property Management
    P: (303)-282-7271 C: (303)-282-7271 christine@ParkRPM.com

Property Details for 218 South Emerson Street

Structure Type
House
Architectural Style
Bungalow
Levels
Two
Subdivision Name
Shackleton Place
Association
No
Basement
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 05/26/2026 09:12 AM

Property Details for 218 South Emerson Street

StatusPending
MLS #2811818
Days on Compass45
Taxes$5,075 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1905
Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,760 SF
CountyDenver County

Location

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Building Information for 218 South Emerson Street

Stories-Year Built1905Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,760 SF

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Property Information for 218 South Emerson Street

Interior Area & SqFt
Interior Area & SqFt
  • Building Area Total (SqFt Total): 2131
  • Sqft Total: 2131
  • Living Area (SqFt Finished): 1640
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1640
  • Living SqFt: 1640
  • Sq Ft Apx: 0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 491
  • Area Source: Public Records
  • PSF Total: 373
  • PSF Above Grade: 485
  • PSF Finished: 485
  • Master on Main: Yes
  • Entry Location: Ground
  • Entry Level: 1.0
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Room and Floor: Family Room-Main-1, Dining Room-Main-1, Kitchen-Main-1, Sun Room-Main-1, Bedroom-Main-1, Bedroom-Main-2, Bathroom Full-Main-1, Bathroom Three Quarter-Main-1, Bedroom-Upper-1, Bathroom Three Quarter-Upper-1, Laundry-Basement-1, Utility Room-Basement-1
  • Room Count: 12
  • Basement: Partial
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Gas Log
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas, Radiant
  • Cooling: Air Conditioning-Room
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Primary Suite, Smoke Free, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
Bed & Bath Summary
Bedrooms
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Upper Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Bedrooms: 0
  • Basement Level Bedrooms: 0
Bathrooms
  • Bathrooms Total: 3
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Bathrooms: 0
  • Basement Level Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
Detailed Room Info
Room 1
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bathroom Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
  • Room Level: Main
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 11
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 12
  • Room Type: Utility Room
  • Room Level: Basement
Parking
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Type: Garage (Detached)
  • Parking Description: Garage (Detached)-2
  • Parking Details: 2
  • Parking Total: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Offstreet Spaces: 0
  • Parking Count: 2
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Reserved Spaces: 0
  • RV Spaces: 0
Association Information
Association Information
  • Association Fee Total Annual: $0
  • Senior Community: No
Site & Location Information
School Information
  • Elementary School: Steele
  • Elementary School District: Denver 1
  • Middle Or Junior School: Merrill
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Denver 1
  • High School: South
  • High School District: Denver 1
Site & Location Information
  • Lot Size Acres: .11
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4760
  • Lot Features: Level, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Zoning: U-SU-B
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Accessibility Features: Level, House Faces West, Paved
  • Property Exclusions: N/A
Building Information
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Outbuildings
  • Out Building Count: 0
  • Horse: No
Building Information
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof: Composition
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Livable Structure Count: 0
Water & Utilities
Water & Utilities
  • Water Included: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Property History for 218 South Emerson Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 6, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #204097610

$458,000

+3.9% / yr

Jul 8, 2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #97065256

$389,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/06/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #204097610

$458,000

+3.9% / yr

07/08/2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #97065256

$389,900

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 218 South Emerson Street

Taxable ValueLand$31,950Additions$40,460Total$72,410
Tax Record2025$5,540 ($462 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,750 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,640 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt110 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,760 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1905Year Renovated1993ZoningU-SU-BCountyDENVERAPN05114-18-003-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 218 South Emerson Street

This home is within Denver County 1 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Steele Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Merrill Middle School
Public6 to 8

South High School
Public9 to 12

DSST: Cedar High School
Charter9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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