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685 N Emerson StreetDenver, CO 80218

For Sale

$3,195,000

Smart Buyer Rebate $31,950

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!

Listed by Heather Ehret-Faircloth

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License #18231N

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Camber Realty, LTD

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720-320-9333

Last updated August 05, 2025

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Source: REcolorado #3302984

Listing Facts

  • TypeSingle-family
  • NeighborhoodEast Seventh Avenue Historic District
  • Bedrooms7
  • Bathrooms6
  • Days on Prevu110
  • Taxes$18,896/year
  • Size8,812 sqft
  • Price per sqft$363

Amenities

  • Private Outdoor Space
  • Parking

Location

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Listing History

08/04/2025
Price Decreased
$3,195,000
05/23/2025
Listed by Camber Realty, LTD
$3,395,000

Property Details for 685 N Emerson Street

Exterior

Construction

  • Roof: Shingle, Other
  • Structure Type: House
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Window Coverings
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Victorian
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Garden

Features

  • Direction Faces: East
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public

Measurements

  • Building Area Total: 9,493
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • Lot Size Area: 12,500
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 12,500
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet

Financial

Taxes

  • Parcel Number: 5023-29-019
  • Tax Annual Amount: $18,896.00
  • Tax Year: 2024

Interior

Features

  • Fireplace Features: Bedroom, Living Room, Pellet Stove, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • Flooring: Stone, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Five Piece Bath, Jack & Jill Bathroom, Primary Suite, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)

Measurements

  • Living Area: 8,812

Rooms

  • Basement: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • Bedrooms Total: 7
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1

Other

General

  • Exclusions: Staging items and Seller personal property.

Location

  • Subdivision Name: 7th Avenue Historic District.

Parking

Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete
  • Parking Total: 6

Schools

Elementary School

  • Elementary School: Dora Moore
  • Elementary School District: Denver 1

High School

  • High School: East
  • High School District: Denver 1

Middle or Junior School

  • Middle Or Junior School: Morey
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Denver 1

Utilities

Equipment

  • Cooling: Evaporative Cooling
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

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