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    $3,195,000

    685 N Emerson Street, Denver, CO 80218

    7beds
    9,493sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1900
    0.29 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $337/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Timeless finishesCharming carriage houseThird floor apartmentRich detailMassive entertaining spacesFully finished basementStainless appliances
    Most recently, Dana Crawford’s property, an amazing opportunity off 7th Avenue Historic Parkway. This unique residence offers over 9000 sf of incredible spaces throughout w/ rich detail. Seven generous bedrooms, 6 baths & multiple other spaces (ideal for offices, sitting areas, dressing rooms, playrooms), an upstairs laundry & a back staircase offer so many possibilities for today’s various lifestyle needs. Massive entertaining spaces on the main floor include a sunroom, parlor, living and dining rooms w/ quarter sawn oak paneling, and decorative ceilings. The large eat in kitchen has timeless finishes, stainless appliances, and a mud room area. Fully finished basement w/ wood floors has ample uses. Third floor apartment and a charming carriage house also host separate kitchens, bedrooms, baths & living/dining spaces. Either are perfect for a nanny’s quarters, mother in law suite or office. The Harry C. James Residence, ( owned by the Crawford Family ) located at 685 N Emerson Street in Denver’s Capitol Hill/7th Ave neighborhood, was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places in December 2020, recognizing both its architectural and cultural significance. Built in 1900 during the rise of Denver’s City Beautiful movement, the home is a rare and well-preserved example of Italian Renaissance residential architecture—featuring hallmark details like a low-pitched hip roof, arched first-story windows, and an asymmetrical layout. Designed by prominent architect George Louis Bettcher, it stands out among early 20th-century Denver homes, especially as a 12,500 sf corner-lot estate in the East Seventh Avenue Historic District. Beyond its architectural importance, the home holds deep personal and cultural value as the longtime residence of Dana Crawford, a pioneering preservationist who helped transform and protect Denver’s historic core, including Larimer Square and Union Station.. Near parks, coffee shops, restaurants and more. Truly spectacular!
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    Listing updated: August 05, 2025 at 06:13pm

    Listed by:

    Heather Ehret-Faircloth 720-320-9333 heather@heathersellsdenver.com,

    Camber Realty, LTD

    Source: REcolorado,MLS#: 3302984MLS Logo
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 7
    • Bathrooms: 6
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 270 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15 x 18
    Bedroom
    • Level: Upper
    Bedroom
    • Level: Upper
    Bedroom
    • Level: Upper
    Bedroom
    • Description: Non Conforming
    • Level: Upper
    Bedroom
    • Level: Upper
    Bedroom
    • Level: Upper
    Primary bathroom
    • Level: Upper
    Bathroom
    • Level: Basement
    Bathroom
    • Level: Upper
    Bathroom
    • Description: Off Mudroom Area
    • Level: Main
    Bathroom
    • Level: Upper
    Bathroom
    • Level: Upper
    Bonus room
    • Description: Brand New Evaporative Cooler On Third Floor.
    • Level: Upper
    Den
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 210 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15 x 14
    Dining room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 330 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15 x 22
    Exercise room
    • Level: Basement
    Family room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 324 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 27 x 12
    Game room
    • Level: Basement
    Kitchen
    • Description: In Third Floor Nanny Quarters
    • Level: Upper
    Kitchen
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 336 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 16 x 21
    Laundry
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 270 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15 x 18
    Living room
    • Level: Upper
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 340 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 20 x 17
    Media room
    • Level: Basement
    Mud room
    • Level: Main
    Office
    • Level: Upper
    Office
    • Level: Main
    Sun room
    • Level: Main
    Utility room
    • Level: Basement
    Other
    • Level: Basement
    Heating
    • Hot Water, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Evaporative Cooling
    Features
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Five Piece Bath, Jack & Jill Bathroom, Primary Suite, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Flooring: Stone, Tile, Wood
    • Windows: Double Pane Windows, Window Coverings
    • Basement: Daylight,Exterior Entry,Finished,Full
    • Number of fireplaces: 3
    • Fireplace features: Bedroom, Living Room, Pellet Stove, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 9,493
    • Total interior livable area: 9,493 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 6,987
    • Finished area below ground: 1,825
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    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 6
    • Parking features: Concrete
    • Garage spaces: 2
    • Details: Off Street Spaces: 4
    Features
    • Levels: Three Or More
    • Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio
    • Exterior features: Garden
    Lot
    • Size: 0.29 Acres
    • Features: Corner Lot, Level
    Details
    • Parcel number: 502329019
    • Zoning: U-SU-C
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Traditional,Victorian
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1900

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Security System
    • Subdivision: 7th Avenue Historic District.
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Denver

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $337/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $3,615,800
    • Annual tax amount: $18,896
    • Date on market: 5/23/2025
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
    • Exclusions: Staging Items And Seller Personal Property.
    • Ownership: Corporation/Trust
    • Electric utility on property: Yes
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