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8520 W 55th DriveArvada, CO 80002

For Sale

$495,000

Smart Buyer Rebate $2,375

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
  • Road Frontage Type: Public

Measurements

  • Building Area Total: 852
  • Lot Features: Near Public Transit
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Size Area: 7,083
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 7,083
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet

Financial

Taxes

  • Parcel Number: 008297
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,577.00
  • Tax Year: 2024

Interior

Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood

Measurements

  • Living Area: 852

Rooms

  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2

Other

General

  • 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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