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Denver,CO 80218
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Residential-Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 8,812 sqft
Price per Sqft $385
Subdivision East Seventh Avenue Historic District.
MLS Listing ID 3302984
Style Victorian
Bedrooms 7
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 2
Year Built 1900
Annual Tax Amount $18,896
Lot Size 0.290 Acres
Property Sub-Type Residential-Detached
Property Description
The Harry C. James Residence, located at 685 N Emerson Street in Denver's Capitol Hill neighborhood, was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 15, recognizing both its architectural and cultural significance. Built in 1900 during the rise of Denver's City Beautiful movement, the home is a rare and well-preserved example of Italian Renaissance residential architecture-featuring hallmark details like a low-pitched hip roof, arched first-story windows, and an asymmetrical layout. Designed by prominent architect George Louis Bettcher, it stands out among early 20th-century Denver homes, especially as a 12,500 sf corner-lot estate in the East Seventh Avenue Historic District.
Beyond its architectural importance, the home holds deep personal and cultural value as the longtime residence of Dana Crawford, a pioneering preservationist who helped transform and protect Denver's historic core, including Larimer Square and Union Station. Dana and her husband, John W.R. Crawford III, raised their four sons here beginning in 1967, and the home remained a center of family life and community legacy.
The unique residence offers incredible spaces throughout w/ rich detail. Seven generous bedrooms, 6 baths & multiple other spaces (ideal for offices, sitting areas, dressing rooms, playrooms), an upstairs laundry & a back staircase offer so many possibilities for today's various lifestyle needs. Massive entertaining spaces on the main floor include a sunroom, parlor, living and dining rooms w/ quarter sawn oak paneling, and decorative ceilings. The large eat in kitchen has timeless finishes, stainless appliances, and a mud room area. Fully finished basement w wood floors has ample uses. Third floor apartment and a charming carriage house also host separate kitchens, bedrooms, baths & living/dining spaces. Either are perfect for a nanny's quarters, mother in law suite or office. Near parks, coffee shops, restaurants and more. Truly spectacular!
Location
State CO
County Denver
Community Fitness Center
Area Metro Denver
Zoning U-SU-C
Interior
Heating Hot Water,Wood Stove
Cooling Evaporative Cooling,Ceiling Fan(s)
Fireplaces Type 2+ Fireplaces,Living Room,Pellet Stove
Laundry Upper Level
Exterior
Garage Spaces 4.0
Community Features Fitness Center
Utilities Available Natural Gas Available,Electricity Available
Roof Type Fiberglass,Other
Building
Lot Description Corner Lot,Level
Story 3
Sewer City Sewer,Public Sewer
Water City Water
Structure Type Brick/Brick Veneer
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Dora Moore
Middle Schools Morey
High Schools East
School District Denver 1
Others
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