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488 S Leyden St Denver, CO 80224

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$655,000

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Beds

Baths

Sqft

1,615

Acres

0.17

Year

1953

Close Date

Dec 4, 2025

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$406

Date Listed

Aug 5, 2025

Description of 488 S Leyden St, Denver, CO 80224

Listing details for 488 S Leyden St, Denver, CO 80224 : Welcome to this beautifully updated 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in the highly sought-after South Hilltop neighborhood. With approximately 1600 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this corner lot gem features a 2-car garage and a wealth of modern upgrades. Step inside to find new finishes throughout, complemented by fresh paint and a bright, contemporary feel. The upstairs offers two spacious bedrooms and one bathroom, while the downstairs includes an additional bedroom, bathroom, and family room. Perfect for guests or a home office. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with brand new plumbing, HVAC, electrical and new windows. Located near Cherry Creek, you'll enjoy easy access to shopping, dining, and a newly developed riverwalk, making this location as convenient as it is desirable. Don't miss your chance to own this move-in ready home in one of the city's most vibrant neighborhood.

Listing Updated : 06-11-2026 at 5:28 AM MDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$675,000

MLS #ID

REC3646655

Close Price

$655,000

Close Date

Dec 4, 2025

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

1,615

Acres

0.17

Year

1953

Days on Site

117 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$406

Date Listed

Aug 5, 2025

Location

Street Address

488 S Leyden St

City

Denver

State

Colorado

ZIP Code

80224

County

Denver

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Monaco Gardens

Driving Directions

From I-25N: Take exit 201 to merge onto CO-30 E/E Hampden Ave. Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto S. Monaco Pkwy. Turn left onto E Virginia Ave. Your new home will be waiting for you on the right.

Schools

Elementary School

Middle School

High School

School District

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Total Square Feet

1,615

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1953

Construction Materials

Brick

Roof

Composition

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$406

Lot Features

Corner Lot, Landscaped, Level, Sprinklers In Front and Sprinklers In Rear

Lot Size (Acres)

0.17

Interior Details

Interior Features

Smoke Free

Appliances

Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator and Self Cleaning Oven

Flooring

Wood

Fireplace

Heating

Forced Air and Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Exterior Details

Garage

Garage Spaces

Parking Features

Oversized

Patio & Porch Features

Covered and Front Porch

Exterior Features

Private Yard and Rain Gutters

Fencing

None

Water Source

Public

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee Includes

None

Room Details

Room Type	Level
Bathroom Three Quarter	Main
Bathroom Three Quarter	Basement
Kitchen	Main
Laundry	Basement
Bedroom	Main
Family Room	Basement
Family Room	Main
Bedroom	Main
Bedroom	Basement

Listing Provided By

Paul Simonovich, 303-858-8100, HomeSmart Realty

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recolorado as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: REC3646655

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Property History

DateEventPrice

12/4/2025

Sold

$655,000 -9.7%

$406/sqft

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recolorado #REC3646655

8/5/2025

Listed for sale

$725,000

$449/sqft

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recolorado #REC3646655

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