Veterans United Realty
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56 Hillside Drive, Wheat Ridge, CO 80215

$985,000 Asking Price

3 beds
2 baths
2,140  sqft
Built in 1953

This beautifully updated ranch home in the sought-after Paramount Heights neighborhood offers breathtaking, panoramic views and a low-maintenance lifestyle. Perched high on a hill, it features a warm and inviting open floor plan with gleaming hardwood floors and large windows that frame the stunning vistas. The heart of the home is the newly renovated kitchen, featuring solid quartz countertops, sleek stainless steel appliances, and open shelving that adds a modern touch. The large primary suite includes an en-suite bathroom, while two additional bedrooms (one currently used as a den) offer flexible living space. A convenient laundry/mudroom with quartz countertops is located just off the garage, adding to the home's storage and practicality. The bright and airy sunroom serves as an ideal space for both relaxation and entertaining, offering a peaceful spot to take in the views. Outside, the professionally xeriscaped yard ensures minimal upkeep, while the expansive patio and elevated seating areas provide plenty of room to enjoy the surrounding scenery. Enjoy a serene waterfall, meandering paths, and an elevated seating patio to take in the view. A solar system enhances the home's energy efficiency. Additional features include a large two-car garage and proximity to a host of neighborhood amenities, including Crown Hill Open Space, Paramount Park, the Wheat Ridge Rec Center. The newly renovated Gold's Marketplace is also just a few blocks away, with local gems like Queen City Roasters, Ester's Pub, Rich Spirit Bagels, Heidi's Deli, Illegal Petes, and The Werks. With easy access to I-70, 6th Avenue, and the light rail, plus a short 15-minute drive to either Denver or Golden, this home offers both serenity and convenience in one stunning package.

Listing Status:
Backup
Date Added:
January 22, 2025 — 13 days ago
Listing Office:
DENVER HOMES, Victoria Macaskill (720-495-4567)
Office Phone:
720-495-4567
MLS ID:
9314927

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Entrance Foyer, Primary Suite, Quartz Counters, Smoke Free
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring:
Tile, Wood
A/C:
Central Air
Heating:
Forced Air
Fireplace:
Family Room, Living Room, Fireplaces: 2

Exterior

General:
Garden, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Water Feature
Style:
Contemporary
Other Structures:
Front Porch, Patio
Parking:
Parking spaces: 2

Construction

Roofing:
Composition
General:
One

Location

Road/Access:
Public
Originating MLS:
recolorado
School District:
Jefferson County R-1
County:
Jefferson

Lot

Zoning:
SECTION 28 TOWNSHIP 03 RANGE 69 SUBDIVISIONCD 578600 SUBDIVISIONNAME PARAMOUNT HEIGHTS PART 1 BLOCK 012 LOT 0008 SIZE: 12386 TRACT VALUE: .284, 048294
Fencing:
Full
Current Use:
Live/Work

Utilities

Utilities:
Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
recolorado
Ownership:
Individual
Exclusions:
Seller's Personal Belongings

This listing courtesy of:
DENVER HOMES, Victoria Macaskill

About Denver, CO

Housing

Number of Units
527,977
Median Home Value
$435,944
Median Rent
$1,329

48.75% of housing units are renter occupied.

6.65% are vacant.

Commute

Car
56.73%
Public Transportation
3.93%
Walk to Work
2.72%
Work from Home
34.89%
Other
0.58%

The median travel time to work is 19 minutes.

People

Population
1,114,255
Median Age
35.70
Median Household Size
2.53

Education

High School
19.56%
Associate’s Degree
6.38%
Bachelor’s Degree
29.05%
Graduate Degree
17.25%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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