The Observatory House is a true Genesee landmark, offered for the first time in 33 years. Lovingly maintained and extensively remodeled, the home includes a thoughtfully designed 800 sf main-level primary suite addition. Dramatic 2-story great room sets the tone upon entry with gas fireplace flanked by custom ironwork panels. Above, a handcrafted iron balcony serves as both architectural feature and functional art. Expansive walls of glass flood the home with natural light and open to flagstone patios nestled among peaceful woods and acres of open space. Chef’s kitchen is beautifully appointed with double convection ovens, induction cooktop, solid red birch cabinetry and generous pantry. Enjoy casual dining just off the kitchen or entertain under the stars on the grand flagstone patio with glass-front gas fireplace and Viking range — both plumbed with natural gas. Main-level den/library offers built-in bookshelves, a 2-sided window seat and charming black metal surround gas fireplace. Office niche with built-in desk adds convenience. Primary suite is a retreat of its own complete with Kiva gas fireplace, private patio, travertine marble floor with radiant heat and dual walk-in closets. Spa-inspired 5-piece bath includes slab marble countertops, a frameless shower and jetted soak tub. Creative concrete stairs lead to a 2nd primary suite with hardwood floors, walk-in closet & a luxurious ensuite bath with oversized jetted tub, dry sauna and double vanity. Two additional upper bedrooms share a full bath. Extraordinary Observatory awaits to provide hours of dark sky entertainment. Flexible lower level offers a spacious room ideal for a home theater, gym or playroom. An adjoining kitchenette, large bedroom and full bath create perfect accommodations for a live-in parent or au pair. Located a short walk to the Vista clubhouse with 2 pools, tennis courts and tot lot this home enjoys easy access to 12+ miles of scenic trails. Underground power lines are throughout Genesee.
For sale
Price cut: $70K (4/2)
$1,825,000
1551 Genesee Ridge Road, Golden, CO 80401
5beds
5,120sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1981
0.85 Acres Lot
$1,752,900 Zestimate®
$356/sqft
$240/mo HOA
What's special
- 44 days |
- 2,300 |
- 59 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 04, 2026 at 12:06pm
Listed by:
Jennifer Davenport 303-919-4891 jdavenport@livsothebysrealty.com,
LIV Sotheby's International Realty,
Emily Henderson 303-717-3418,
LIV Sotheby's International Realty
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2242075
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Description: 800 S.F. Addition With 10' Ceiling & Windows On Three Sides Features Travertine Marble Flooring With Radiant Heat, Corner Gas Kiva Fireplace With Sandstone Hearth, French Door Access To Flagstone Patio. Surrounding Windows Can Be Opened To Experience Cool Mountain Breezes On Summer Nights. In Ceiling Speakers
- Features: Primary Suite
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Description: With Northern Light, This Good Sized Room Has Hardwood Flooring, A Double Closet With Organizers Plus A Beautiful Mountain View!
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Description: South-Facing Bedroom Has New Pella Slider Opening To A Wood Deck, Hardwood Flooring & Double Closet With Organizers
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Description: Former Primary Suite With South Light Has Hardwood Flooring & Immense 5 Piece Bath
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Description: Big Carpeted Room Provides A Private Space For Guests With Double Closet & Nearby Kitchenette; Legal Egress
- Level: Basement
Bathroom
- Description: Vessel Sinks Atop Slab Marble Cherry Vanity; In-Floor Radiant Heat; Travertine Marble Floor; Frameless Shower; Jetted Tub; Built-In Ceiling Speakers, Door To Back Flagstone Patio
- Features: Primary Suite
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Description: Privately Situated With Tile Floor & Corian Top
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Description: Immense Sky-Lit Bath With Jetted Tub, Sauna, Steam Shower, Slab Granite Double Vanity & Linen Closet
- Features: En Suite Bathroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Description: Updated With Slab Granite Countertop, Tile Floor & Glass Enclosure At Tub/Shower
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Description: Tiled Full Bath With Corian Countertop
- Level: Basement
Den
- Description: Cozy Room With Gas Fireplace, Bookshelves And Window Seat
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Description: Set At The South-Facing Windows For Exceptional Light At All Times Of Day; Tile Flooring
- Level: Main
Great room
- Description: Two Story Room With Hardwood Flooring & New Ceiling Fan, 6 Surrounding Speakers For Great Sound By Listen Up, Gas Fireplace Topped With A Concealed Tv False Front, Lit Art Display Niches Plus Storage Cabinets With Iron-Work Fronts To Hide Electronics.
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Description: Designed For The Ambitious Chef With Whirlpool Stainless Steel Refrigerator, Kenmore Double Convection Ovens & Dishwasher, Frigidaire Induction 5-Burner Cooktop With Hood, Wine Refrigerator, Corian And Sandstone Countertops, Undermount Sink, Bar Area, Tile Floor & Pantry. Built-In Lit China Cabinet
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Description: Doubles As A Mud Room With Tile Floor + Generous Counter Space, Cabinets & Utility Sink. Washer/Dryer Included
- Level: Main
Loft
- Description: Working Observatory Is Assessed Via A Pull-Down Ladder Featuring A Motorized 360 Degree Dome & 11-Inch Celestron Telescope For Unparalleled Year-Round Stargazing
- Level: Upper
Media room
- Description: Great Space For Your Private Theater, Play Room Or Gym. Adjoining Kitchenette Has Wood Cabinets, Granite Tile Floor, Sink, Small Refrigerator & A Microwave.
- Level: Basement
Office
- Description: Built-In Desk + Built-In Bookcase Makes This Office Ready For Action
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Description: Boiler Just Serviced; 6 Zones
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Bar Fridge, Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer, Wine Cooler
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Corian Counters, Entrance Foyer, Five Piece Bath, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Marble Counters, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Suite, Sauna, Smoke Free, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
- Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s), Window Coverings, Window Treatments
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Gas, Gas Log, Living Room, Other, Outside, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,120
- Total interior livable area: 5,120 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,625
- Finished area below ground: 1,495
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Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Concrete, Oversized
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Rooftop, Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Balcony, Rain Gutters
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Meadow, Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 0.85 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Foothills, Level, Open Space
- Residential vegetation: Aspen, Mixed, Natural State, Partially Wooded, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 131730
- Zoning: P-D
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mountain Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Membrane
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1981
Details
- Builder model: Custom Home
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Genesee
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Playground, Pool, Security, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
- Services included: Reserve Fund, Recycling, Road Maintenance, Security, Snow Removal, Trash
- HOA fee: $720 quarterly
- HOA name: Genesee Foundation
- HOA phone: 303-526-0284
Location
- Region: Golden
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $356/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,284,400
- Annual tax amount: $7,625
- Date on market: 2/20/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Jumbo
- Exclusions: All Electronics In The Home, All Tvs, Garage Ev Charger; Framed Mirrors In The Primary Suite And Powder Bath; Art Currently Hung On The Tv False Front In The Great Room.
- Ownership: Individual
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$1,752,900
$1.67M - $1.84M
$6,087/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/2/2026 | Price change | $1,825,000-3.7%$356/sqft |
Source:  REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #2242075 Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,895,000+492.9%$370/sqft |
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #2242075 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/1993 | Sold | $319,600$62/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,643 +30.4% | $86,055 |
| 2023 | $5,861 -1% | $86,055 +31% |
| 2022 | $5,918 +18.7% | $65,671 -2.8% |
| 2021 | $4,988 | $67,560 +16% |
| 2020 | $4,988 +3% | $58,217 |
| 2019 | $4,843 -19% | $58,217 -14.5% |
| 2018 | $5,979 | $68,094 |
| 2017 | $5,979 -0.4% | $68,094 +12.2% |
| 2016 | $6,004 | $60,685 |
| 2015 | $6,004 +3.8% | $60,685 +11.7% |
| 2014 | $5,784 -13.1% | $54,321 |
| 2013 | $6,658 +1.4% | $54,321 -13% |
| 2012 | $6,567 +7.3% | $62,438 |
| 2011 | $6,122 +0.3% | $62,438 +4.2% |
| 2010 | $6,104 +4.6% | $59,950 |
| 2009 | $5,837 +1.2% | $59,950 +3.7% |
| 2008 | $5,770 +0.9% | $57,810 |
| 2007 | $5,721 -0.5% | $57,810 +1.3% |
| 2006 | $5,748 +1.7% | $57,060 +0.8% |
| 2005 | $5,654 +9% | $56,590 |
| 2004 | $5,189 +8.6% | $56,590 |
| 2003 | $4,780 +1.1% | $56,590 +10.2% |
| 2002 | $4,726 +14.8% | $51,330 +28.8% |
| 2001 | $4,115 -0.7% | $39,860 |
| 2000 | $4,143 | $39,860 |
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Est. payment
$9,971/mo
Principal & interest
$8955
Property taxes
$776
HOA Fees
$240
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 80401
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Ralston Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.1 mi
- 7/10Bell Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.3 mi
- 9/10Golden High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ralston
- Middle: Bell
- High: Golden
- District: Jefferson County R-1
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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