About 8520 W 55th Drive
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!
Features of 8520 W 55th Drive
MLS® # | 5745186 |
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Price | $495,000 |
Bedrooms | 2 |
Bathrooms | 1.00 |
Full Baths | 1 |
Square Footage | 852 |
Acres | 0.16 |
Year Built | 1950 |
Type | Residential |
Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
Style | Traditional |
Status | Active |
Community Information
Address | 8520 W 55th Drive |
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Subdivision | Olde Town Arvada |
City | Arvada |
County | Jefferson |
State | CO |
Zip Code | 80002 |
Amenities
Utilities | Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected |
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Parking Spaces | 1 |
Parking | Concrete |
# of Garages | 1 |
Is Waterfront | No |
Has Pool | No |
Interior
Appliances | Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer |
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Heating | Forced Air, Natural Gas |
Cooling | Air Conditioning-Room |
Fireplace | No |
Stories | One |
Exterior
Exterior Features | Private Yard |
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Lot Description | Near Public Transit |
Roof | Composition |
School Information
District | Jefferson County R-1 |
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Elementary | Lawrence |
Middle | North Arvada |
High | Arvada |
Additional Information
Date Listed | August 8th, 2025 |
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Zoning | Res |
Foreclosure | No |
Short Sale | No |
RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
Office | Compass - Denver |
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