1520 Ulysses Street, Golden, CO, 80401
About This Home
Major $78,000 price improvement on this move-in-ready ranch home in highly desirable Golden Proper! Offering 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2,716 finished square feet, this beautifully updated home combines mountain views, modern upgrades, and flexible living space in one of Golden's most sought-after neighborhoods. The main level features refinished hardwood floors, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace. Enjoy mountain views from the front porch overlooking the landscaped front yard. The fully renovated lower level adds 1,358 finished square feet and exceptional versatility with a private entrance through the garage, two additional bedrooms, a kitchenette/wet bar, spacious remodeled bathroom, new flooring, and a comprehensive waterproofing system. Ideal for multigenerational living, extended guests, a home office, recreation space, or other flexible living needs. The private, level backyard has been enhanced with new landscaping, a new patio, and automatic irrigation, creating an inviting outdoor space for entertaining, relaxing, and enjoying Colorado's outdoor lifestyle. Located on a 7,536-square-foot lot in a quiet, established neighborhood, this home offers outstanding walkability. Grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, and everyday conveniences are just two blocks away. South Table Mountain Trailhead is only 0.3 miles away, providing easy access to hiking, biking, and outdoor recreation. Historic downtown Golden, Clear Creek, breweries, shopping, dining, and community events are just minutes away. Enjoy convenient access to Colorado School of Mines, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, I-70, downtown Denver, and the Rocky Mountain foothills. Rarely does an updated ranch with this much flexible living space, walkability, outdoor access, and value become available in Golden Proper.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Some Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1964
Materials
- Roof: Composition
- Construction materials: Brick,Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Bar Fridge,Dishwasher,Disposal,Down Draft,Dryer,Gas Water Heater,Microwave,Oven,Range,Refrigerator,Washer
- Laundry features: In Unit
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 40
- Dimensions: 5 x 8
Bathroom
- Features: Primary Suite
- Level: Main
- Area: 40
- Dimensions: 5 x 8
Bathroom
- Level: Lower
- Area: 92
- Dimensions: 8 x 11.5
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
- Level: Main
- Area: 152.25
- Dimensions: 10.5 x 14.5
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Area: 161.5
- Dimensions: 9.5 x 17
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Area: 120.75
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 10.5
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Family Room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 351
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 26
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s),Eat-in Kitchen,Kitchen Island,Laminate Counters,No Stairs,Open Floorplan,Primary Suite,Radon Mitigation System,Smoke Free,Stainless Counters
- Window features: Double Pane Windows
- Flooring: Carpet,Tile,Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 1,358
- Finished area above ground: 1,358
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,716
- Total interior livable area: 2,716 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 12 x 18
Kitchen
- Level: Lower
- Area: 103.5
- Dimensions: 9 x 11.5
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 63.25
- Dimensions: 5.5 x 11.5
Living Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 256.5
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 19
Utility Room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 103.5
- Dimensions: 9 x 11.5
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 000915
- Zoning: Residential
- Special condition: Standard
- Exclusions: Staging Items & Seller's Personal Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered,Front Porch,Patio
- Exterior features: Lighting,Private Yard
- Fencing: Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
- Residential vegetation: Grassed,Xeriscaping
Lot
- Lot size: 7,536 sqft
- Features: Landscaped,Sloped,Sprinklers In Front,Sprinklers In Rear
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Hail
- Lightning
- Winter Weather
- Tornado
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Colorado Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $4,879 | $58,548 |
| Home Insurance * | $366 | $4,392 |
| Property Taxes | $426 | $5,112 |
| Electricity | $205 | $2,460 |
| Total | $5,876 | $70,512 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Colorado FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-17 | Pending sale | $887,000 |
| 2026-08-11 | Price change | $887,000 |
| 2026-07-16 | Listed for sale | $965,000 |
| 2020-08-07 | Listing removed | $575,000 |
| 2020-07-11 | Pending sale | $575,000 |
| 2020-07-09 | Listed for sale | $575,000 |
| 2014-09-11 | Sold | $357,500 |
| 2014-07-04 | Listed for sale | $364,999 |
| 2006-11-02 | Sold | $270,000 |
| 2003-01-13 | Sold | $242,000 |
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