520 E 5th Ave

Denver, CO 80203

$719,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
1,608 Sq. Ft.
$447 / Sq. Ft.
1,608
Sq. Ft.
$447
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 9/16/22
Closed 9/16/22
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Description

New Low Price! Priced for a Quick Sale! Seller is motivated! Seller's new build replacement home will be completed earlier than expected! Come check out this meticulously maintained 1938 Alamo Placita certified historical home! This home offers all of the original character along with all of the modern updates! The main level features the original hardwood floors, along with all of the original vent covers, door knobs, interior doors, mail drop slot and so much more! As you enter this beautiful home...New Low Price! Priced for a Quick Sale! Seller is motivated! Seller's new build replacement home will be completed earlier than expected! Come check out this meticulously maintained 1938 Alamo Placita certified historical home! This home offers all of the original character along with all of the modern updates! The main level features the original hardwood floors, along with all of the original vent covers, door knobs, interior doors, mail drop slot and so much more! As you enter this beautiful home you are greeted with high curved/tray ceilings and a ton of natural light in the oversized family room. The updated kitchen features Quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and custom backsplash. The finished basement includes a large great room, laundry room, storage area, beautiful exposed brick and a huge encapsulated crawl space! There is also existing plumbing in the basement to easily add a second bathroom! One of the best features of this house is that all of the major systems have been updated! All new furnace, air conditioner, water heater, radon mitigation system, and rain gutters! Sit back and relax in your private, fully fenced backyard on an oversized corner lot; the backyard features a pergola, fantastic landscaping and a detached one car garage. Enjoy all that this historical neighborhood has to offer, within walking distance to amazing restaurants, shopping and the Cherry Creek bike trail! So if you are looking for modern updates in a historical home and neighborhood then this property is a must see!
  1. Listed by Laura Duggan • RE/MAX MOMENTUM
    P: (720)-231-3732 C: (720)-231-3732 lduggan4@gmail.com

Property Details for 520 East 5th Avenue

Structure Type
House
Architectural Style
Bungalow
Levels
One
Subdivision Name
Alamo Placita
Association
No
Multiple Associations
No
Basement
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 09/16/2025 03:03 PM

Property Details for 520 East 5th Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #4980307
Days on Compass46
Taxes$3,165 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1938
Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,160 SF
CountyDenver County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX MOMENTUM, Laura Duggan

Sold By Milehimodern, Corrie Lee

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Building Information for 520 East 5th Avenue

Stories-Year Built1938Building Size-Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,160 SF

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$3,884 per month

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$3,621

Property Taxes

$264

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Property Information for 520 East 5th Avenue

Interior Area & SqFt
Interior Area & SqFt
  • Building Area Total (SqFt Total): 1608
  • Sqft Total: 1608
  • Living Area (SqFt Finished): 1608
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 994
  • Living SqFt: 994
  • Sq Ft Apx: 614
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0
  • PSF Total: 447
  • PSF Above Grade: 723
  • PSF Finished: 447
  • Master on Main: Yes
  • Room and Floor: Family Room-Main-1, Dining Room-Main-1, Kitchen-Main-1, Primary Bedroom-Main-1, Bedroom-Main-1, Primary Bathroom Full-Main-1, Sun Room-Main-1, Laundry-Basement-1, Great Room-Basement-1, Utility Room-Basement-1
  • Room Count: 10
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Finished, Partial
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Interior Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Radon Mitigation System, Smoke Free
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Radon Detector, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Window Features: Window Coverings, Window Treatments
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry Features: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Disposal, Fire Alarm
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://tours.realestatephotopros.com/public/vtour/display/2024296#!/
Bed & Bath Summary
Bedrooms
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Upper Level Bedrooms: 0
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Bedrooms: 0
  • Basement Level Bedrooms: 0
Bathrooms
  • Bathrooms Total: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Bathrooms: 0
  • Basement Level Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
Detailed Room Info
Room 1
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Description: Light & bright with original hardwood floors and curved tray ceilings
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Description: quaint eat in area off of the kitchen with origianl hardwood floors and a large window
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Description: Original hardwood flooring, Quartz countertops, Stainless Steel appliances, crown molding and a fantastic pantry
Room 4
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Description: Large room with original hardwood flooring and tons of natural light
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Description: Large secondary bedroom with original hardwood floors, large window and good sized closet
Room 6
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom Full
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Description: Primary bathroom with original wood floors and original beadboard on the walls
Room 7
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Description: Fantastic large space with large windows and access to the backyard
Room 8
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Description: Oversized laundry room, washer & dryer included!
Room 9
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Description: Beautifully finished with carpet and exposed brick
Room 10
  • Room Type: Utility Room
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Description: Tiled floor offers tons of storage space
Parking
Parking
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Exterior Access Door
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Type: Garage (Detached)
  • Parking Description: Garage (Detached)-1
  • Parking Details: 1
  • Parking Total: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Offstreet Spaces: 0
  • Parking Count: 1
  • 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: Dora Moore
  • Elementary School District: Denver 1
  • Middle Or Junior School: Morey
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Denver 1
  • High School: East
  • High School District: Denver 1
Site & Location Information
  • Lot Size Acres: .10
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4160
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Historical District, Landscaped, Level, Near Public Transit, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Zoning: U-SU-B1
  • Fencing: Full
  • Accessibility Features: Corner Lot, Level, Outbuildings, Historic District, Paved, Gutters
  • Property Exclusions: Ring doorbell and all ring security system items, floating shelves in the basement, weather vane on top of garage. All front and back patio furniture, fire pit and water fountains. All outside decor: all flower pots, planters, yard art/decorations, back trellis and seller's personal property.
Building Information
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Outbuildings
  • Out Building Count: 1
  • Number of Out Buildings: 1.0
  • Horse: No
Building Information
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Composition
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard, Rain Gutters
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch
  • Livable Structure Count: 0
Water & Utilities
Water & Utilities
  • Water Included: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: Forced Air, Pantry
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Property History for 520 East 5th Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 16, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1497536533

$719,000

+6.6% / yr

Dec 23, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #260563791

$298,000

+6.3% / yr

Oct 3, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #204045629

$260,000

-2.7% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/16/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1497536533

$719,000

+6.6% / yr

12/23/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #260563791

$298,000

+6.3% / yr

10/03/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #204045629

$260,000

-2.7% / yr

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

Public Records for 520 East 5th Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$15,950Additions$32,270Total$48,220
Tax Record2025$3,689 ($307 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,508 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt994 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt514 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,160 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1939Year Renovated2008ZoningU-SU-B1CountyDENVERAPN05113-12-026-000

Schools near 520 East 5th Avenue

This home is within Denver County 1 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Dora Moore ECE - 8th Grade School
Public - PK to 8
Morey Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
East High School
Public - 9 to 12
Justice High School Denver
Charter - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Dora Moore ECE - 8th Grade School
PublicPK to 8

Morey Middle School
Public6 to 8

East High School
Public9 to 12

Justice High School Denver
Charter9 to 12

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Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX MOMENTUM, Laura Duggan

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