Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds1,792 sqft

2961 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO 80214

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.15 acresLot Size
1945Year Built
$446/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Situated in a highly sought-after neighborhood, here is a lifestyle opportunity that belongs at the top of every Denver home shopper's list. This lovely 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers the enviable ease of proximity to everything that the Highlands, Sloans Lake, Edgewater & Wheat Ridge have to offer, with the added bonus of a short commute to downtown Denver and income potential lock off opportunity in the basement. Step inside and you will feel right at home, seconds after crossing the threshold-don't...Situated in a highly sought-after neighborhood, here is a lifestyle opportunity that belongs at the top of every Denver home shopper's list. This lovely 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers the enviable ease of proximity to everything that the Highlands, Sloans Lake, Edgewater & Wheat Ridge have to offer, with the added bonus of a short commute to downtown Denver and income potential lock off opportunity in the basement. Step inside and you will feel right at home, seconds after crossing the threshold-don't be surprised if you decide that this is the one. Hardwoods are visually and acoustically pleasing on the main floor. The updated kitchen has a great combination of counter space, storage, stainless steel appliances and a bar top that provides open concept living space. Two bedrooms and a beautifully updated bathroom round off the main floor. The finished basement, with the convenience of a full bathroom, can serve double duty as an income potential second living space complete with a living room, two bedrooms, a plethora of storage and kitchenette. The large, professionally landscaped yard comes with rear fencing for seclusion. The large driveway provides space for visiting vehicles and leads to a newly built detached oversized 2 1/2 car garage that doubles as a workshop, is a great home for your van or toys, and includes a huge storage loft. Make a splash in the low maintenance stock tank swimming pool, the social and visual centerpiece of the fully fenced backyard. The backyard also includes garden beds and lovely space to relax. Situated on a pleasant street lined with trees, you will love the convenience of this location. This dwelling is a rare Wheat Ridge find. No detail has been missed here; fresh paint, properly maintained systems and solar panels included make it ready for you to move right in. This well cared for home is ready for you to come take a look this weekend and decide if it is the right place at the right time for you, schedule a showing today!
Listing Agents
  1. Joe Seehusen

    Joe Seehusen

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Colorado Home Realty

  • Listed by: Kathryn Seehusen 720.327.9350 kathryn@coloradohomerealty.com • Colorado Home Realty
Listing closed: 09/26/2023 12:00 AM • Source: RECOLORADO as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 3455932
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Listing Courtesy of Colorado Home Realty, Joe Seehusen; Colorado Home Realty, Kathryn Seehusen

Sold By Brokers Guild Homes, Patrick Rampi

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Property Information for 2961 Ames Street

Property Details

  • Taxes: $2,747 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Structure Type: House
  • Architectural Style: House Faces East, Paved, Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Pantry, In-Law Area
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Levels: One
  • Subdivision Name: Olinger Gardens
  • Association: No
  • Basement: Yes

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1945
  • Lot Size: 0.15 AC / 6,650 SF

Interior Area & SqFt

Interior Area & SqFt
  • Building Area Total (SqFt Total): 1792
  • Sqft Total: 1792
  • Living Area (SqFt Finished): 1792
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 896
  • Living SqFt: 896
  • Sq Ft Apx: 896
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0
  • Area Source: Public Records
  • PSF Total: 446
  • PSF Above Grade: 893
  • PSF Finished: 446
  • Master on Main: Yes
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Room and Floor: None-Main-1, Bedroom-Basement-1, Bedroom-Basement-2, Living Room-Basement-1, Kitchen-Main-1, Living Room-Main-1, Kitchen-Basement-1, Bedroom-Main-1, Bathroom Full-Basement-1, Dining Room-Main-1, Bathroom Full-Main-1
  • Room Count: 11
  • Basement: Finished
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Attic Fan, Central Air, Other
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, In-Law Floorplan, Open Floorplan, Pantry
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
  • Laundry Features: In Unit

Bed & Bath Summary

Bedrooms
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Upper Level Bedrooms: 0
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Bedrooms: 0
  • Basement Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Bathrooms: 0
  • Basement Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0

Detailed Room Info

Room 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Description: Large windows & hard wood floors
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Description: Ceiling fan & large closet
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bathroom Full
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Description: Updated main floor bathroom w/ soaking tub
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Description: Pantry, stainless steel appliances and open concept
Room 5
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Description: Host the next holiday here
Room 6
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Description: Open concept to kitchen
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Description: Lower level bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Description: Lower level bedroom or office
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bathroom Full
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Description: Lower level full bathroom
Room 10
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Description: Lower level kitchenette
Room 11
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Description: Lower level large living space

Parking

Parking
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Heated Garage
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Type: Garage (Detached), Recreational Vehicle
  • Parking Description: Garage (Detached)-2, Recreational Vehicle-1
  • Parking Details: 2, 1
  • Parking Total: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Offstreet Spaces: 0
  • Parking Count: 3
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Reserved Spaces: 0
  • RV Spaces: 1

Association Information

Association Information
  • Association Fee Total Annual: $0
  • Senior Community: No

Site & Location Information

School Information
  • Elementary School: Lumberg
  • Elementary School District: Jefferson County R-1
  • Middle Or Junior School: Jefferson
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Jefferson County R-1
  • High School: Jefferson
  • High School District: Jefferson County R-1
Site & Location Information
  • Lot Size Acres: .15
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6650
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Near Public Transit, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Fencing: Full
  • Accessibility Features: House Faces East, Paved
  • Property Exclusions: Personal property and staging items

Building Information

Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Outbuildings
  • Out Building Count: 0
  • Horse: No
Building Information
  • Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
  • Roof: Composition
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Private Yard, Spa/Hot Tub
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Livable Structure Count: 0

Water & Utilities

Water & Utilities
  • Water Included: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Property History for 2961 Ames Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 26, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1519060208

$800,000

+9.7% / yr

Sep 26, 2023

Sold

IRES #3455932

$800,000—
Sep 26, 2023

Sold

RECOLORADO #3455932

$800,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/26/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1519060208

$800,000

+9.7% / yr

09/26/2023

Sold

IRES #3455932

$800,000
09/26/2023

Sold

RECOLORADO #3455932

$800,000

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

Public records

2961 Ames Street

Beds

4

Baths

2.8

Total Finished SqFt

896 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

896 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

6,665 SqFt

Schools near 2961 Ames Street

This home is within Jeffco Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lumberg Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Jefferson High School
Public7 to 12

Jefferson County Open Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Jefferson County Open Secondary
Public7 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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Listing Courtesy of Colorado Home Realty, Joe Seehusen; Colorado Home Realty, Kathryn Seehusen

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