8861 E Amherst Dr, Unit A
Denver, CO 80231
$500,000
Price
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,328 Sq. Ft.
$215 / Sq. Ft.
2,328
Sq. Ft.
$215
per Sq. Ft.
Listed By Compass
Pending
Listed By Compass
Pending
Description
Don't miss your chance to own this rare end-unit gem in the sought-after Cherry Creek Meadows community! Situated across from community green space, the pool, and tennis courts while also being nestled between the Highline Canal and the Cherry Creek Trail, this property offers an excellent opportunity for all lifestyles. This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom end-unit ranch home has been well kept and updated with modern upgrades including new interior paint (2025), a new electric panel (2023), a brand-new air...Don't miss your chance to own this rare end-unit gem in the sought-after Cherry Creek Meadows community! Situated across from community green space, the pool, and tennis courts while also being nestled between the Highline Canal and the Cherry Creek Trail, this property offers an excellent opportunity for all lifestyles. This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom end-unit ranch home has been well kept and updated with modern upgrades including new interior paint (2025), a new electric panel (2023), a brand-new air conditioning unit (2023), and new light fixtures (2025). Step inside to a spacious entryway that flows effortlessly into a bright and airy living room and dining area, all perfectly connected to the kitchen for easy living and entertaining. The private backyard and patio offer a quiet escape or casual entertaining area. The oversized primary suite is tucked at the back of the home, offering a tranquil retreat with a private bathroom and a cozy reading nook. The front room is perfect for a bright, sun-filled home office with a large bay window, or a guest bedroom. The partially finished basement expands your living space, featuring a guest bedroom with a private 3/4 bathroom. One room over is an oversized workout space or versatile flex room, ideal for hobbies, entertaining, or extra living needs. The large unfinished basement area offers plenty of room to grow, with space for a workshop or additional storage. An oversized 2-car detached garage, with its peaked roof, provides ample space for vehicles and extra gear. Community amenities, including a pool, tennis courts, and a clubhouse, are just steps from your front door. This rare opportunity blends a low-maintenance, lock-and-leave lifestyle with access to some of Denver’s best trails and paths. Located minutes from popular spots like Whole Foods and Costco, and offering easy access to I-25 and light rail, this end-unit oasis is your chance to own a private retreat in a highly sought-after community. Don’t miss out!
Listing Agent
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bill.knapp@compass.comP: (303)-877-0431
Property Details for 8861 East Amherst Drive, Unit A
Structure Type
Townhouse
Architectural StyleContemporary
LevelsOne
Stories1
Subdivision NameCherry Creek Meadows
AssociationYes
Multiple AssociationsNo
BasementYes
LISTING UPDATED: 04/05/2025 06:51 PM
Property Details for 8861 East Amherst Drive, Unit A
| Status | Pending |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 4497558 |
| Days on Compass | 1 |
| Taxes | $2,211 / year |
| HOA Fees | $3,480 / year |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | Residential-Attached |
| Year Built | 1981 |
| County | Denver County |
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Building Information for 8861 East Amherst Drive, Unit A
Building/Complex8861 E Amherst DrFloor-Stories-Residences-Pet Policy-Pet Policy DetailsCats OK,Dogs OKYear Built1981
Property Information for 8861 East Amherst Drive, Unit A
Interior Area & SqFt
Interior Area & SqFt
- Building Area Total (SqFt Total): 2328
- Sqft Total: 2328
- Living Area (SqFt Finished): 1908
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1284
- Living SqFt: 1284
- Sq Ft Apx: 624
- Below Grade Unfinished Area: 420
- Area Source: Public Records
- PSF Total: 215
- PSF Above Grade: 389
- PSF Finished: 262
- Master on Main: Yes
- Direction Faces: West
- Room and Floor: Living Room-Main-1, Dining Room-Main-1, Kitchen-Main-1, Bedroom-Main-1, Bathroom (Full)-Main-1, Primary Bedroom-Main-1, Primary Bathroom (3/4)-Main-1, Laundry-Main-1, Bedroom-Basement-1, Bathroom (3/4)-Basement-1, Exercise Room-Basement-1
- Room Count: 11
- Basement: Bath/Stubbed, Finished
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Fireplaces Total: 1
- Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- Interior Features: Corian Counters, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Smoke Free, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Wood
- Window Features: Bay Window(s), Double Pane Windows, Window Coverings
- Furnished: Unfurnished
- Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry Features: In Unit
Financials & Expenses
Fees & Restrictions
- Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Bed & Bath Summary
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms Total: 3
- Upper Level Bedrooms: 0
- Main Level Bedrooms: 2
- Lower Level Bedrooms: 0
- Basement Level Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms Total: 3
- Upper Level Bathrooms: 0
- Main Level Bathrooms: 2
- Lower Level Bathrooms: 0
- Basement Level Bathrooms: 1
- Bathrooms Full: 1
- Bathrooms Three Quarter: 2
- Bathrooms Half: 0
- Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
Detailed Room Info
Room 1
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Description: Open layout to dining room, kitchen, and back patio
Room 2
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Description: Kitchen adjacent, space for a large table, and open flow to living room
Room 3
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: Main
- Room Description: Spacious with window to back patio and pass through to living room
Room 4
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: Main
- Room Description: Secondary Bedroom or a perfect Home Office with Bay Window and natural light
Room 5
- Room Type: Bathroom (Full)
- Room Level: Main
- Room Description: Guest bathroom or secondary bedroom bathroom/shower
Room 6
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Level: Main
- Room Description: Large primary with lots of natural light, en suite bathroom, and reading nook
Room 7
- Room Type: Primary Bathroom (3/4)
- Room Level: Main
- Room Description: Open to the primary bedroom
Room 8
- Room Type: Laundry
- Room Level: Main
- Room Description: Easy access and shelving included for storage/linens
Room 9
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: Basement
- Room Description: Guest bedroom with private bathroom and shower
Room 10
- Room Type: Bathroom (3/4)
- Room Level: Basement
- Room Description: Bathroom for basement guest bedroom
Room 11
- Room Type: Exercise Room
- Room Level: Basement
- Room Description: Large flex space for exercise room, entertainment room, office, hobbies, etc.
Parking
Parking
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Dry Walled, Oversized, Storage
- 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 Includes: Exterior Maintenance w/out Roof, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
- Association Fee Total Annual: $3,480
- Association Amenities: Clubhouse, Parking, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
- Rentals Allowed: Long Term
- Senior Community: No
Site & Location Information
School Information
- School Of Choice: Yes
- Elementary School: Samuels
- Elementary School District: Denver 1
- Middle Or Junior School: Hamilton
- Middle Or Junior School District: Denver 1
- High School: Thomas Jefferson
- High School District: Denver 1
Site & Location Information
- Lot Size Acres: 0
- Lot Size Square Feet: 2433
- Lot Features: Corner Lot, Greenbelt, Landscaped, Near Public Transit, Sprinklers In Front
- Zoning: R-2
- Fencing: Full
- Distance To Bus: 9
- Distance To Bus Units: Blocks
- Property Exclusions: Sellers possessions and staged items
Building Information
Green Features
- Green Verification Count: 0
Outbuildings
- Horse: No
Building Information
- Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
- Common Walls: End Unit
- Exterior Features: Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Tennis Court(s)
- Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio
- Pool Features: Outdoor Pool
Water & Utilities
Water & Utilities
- Water Source: Public
- Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Internet Access (Wired), Phone Available
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Electric: 220 Volts
Property History for 8861 East Amherst Drive, Unit A
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
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| Date | Event & Source | Price |
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 8861 East Amherst Drive, Unit A
Taxable ValueLand$2,950Additions$24,970Total$27,920
Tax Record2024$2,211 ($184 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,284 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,284 SqFtStories1Lot Size2,433 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1981ZoningR-2CountyDENVERAPN06346-02-073-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 8861 East Amherst Drive, Unit A
This home is within Denver County 1 School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Joe Shoemaker School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Holm Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Samuels Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Hamilton Middle School Public6 to 8 |
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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