This charming brick bungalow offers an ideal canvas for building equity and creating income potential in one of Arvada’s most desirable neighborhoods—less than a mile from Historic Olde Town. With solid bones and several key updates already completed, it’s ready for your vision. The open-concept layout features a light-filled living area that flows into a spacious kitchen with stainless appliances, gas range, breakfast bar, and generous cabinetry. Refinished hardwood floors run throughout the main living areas, and the two bedrooms share a neutral full bath. Newer interior paint, updated hardware and lighting and newly finished front deck check items off the list and add move-in ready convenience. You'll also find easily accessible main-floor laundry and built-in storage, plus an attached one-car garage. Outside, the large backyard offers plenty of room for customize to your taste—think expanded outdoor living, or a landscaped retreat to boost short term or long term rental appeal. Major system upgrades include 2024 roof, 2023 sewer line and 2022 radon mitigation with vapor barrier—saving you on upfront capital expenses. Whether you're looking for a profitable long- or short-term rental or a primary home with upside potential, this property checks all the boxes. Bikeable and walkable to the restaurants, breweries, and shops of Olde Town Arvada, plus quick access to light rail, I-70, Denver, and Boulder. The perfect first timer buyer, empty nester or a smart addition to any real estate portfolio!
Listed by Robyn Phipps
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License #036300
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Compass - Denver
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720-484-8620
Last updated August 29, 2025
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Source: REcolorado #5745186
Listing Facts
TypeSingle-family
NeighborhoodClarabelle on Grandview
Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Days on Prevu29
Taxes$2,577/year
Size852 sqft
Price per sqft$581
Amenities
Dishwasher
Private Outdoor Space
Washer/Dryer
Parking
Location
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Listing History
08/28/2025
Price Decreased
$495,000
08/08/2025
Listed by Compass - Denver
$510,000
Property Details for 8520 W 55th Drive
Exterior
Construction
Roof: Composition
Structure Type: House
Year Built: 1950
Architectural Style: Traditional
Construction Materials: Brick, Frame
Exterior Features: Private Yard
Features
Fencing: Full
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Patio
Exclusions: All Sellers personal Property, Staging Items and Decor
Location
Subdivision Name: Olde Town Arvada
Parking
Parking
Attached Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Concrete
Parking Total: 1
Schools
Elementary School
Elementary School: Lawrence
Elementary School District: Jefferson County R-1
High School
High School: Arvada
High School District: Jefferson County R-1
Middle or Junior School
Middle Or Junior School: North Arvada
Middle Or Junior School District: Jefferson County R-1
Utilities
Equipment
Cooling: Air Conditioning-Room
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Laundry Features: In Unit
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected
Water Source: Public
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