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6865 W 55th Place, Arvada, CO, 80002

2beds
1baths
812sqft
$480,000
$591price/sqft
$3,031/moest. monthly cost
$121,240/yrincome needed

About This Home

* PRICE ADJUSTMENT! * Here is your opportunity to own a beautifully maintained Arvada home featuring a massive, oversized garage, additional living space, and an exceptional outdoor entertaining area designed for true Colorado living. Inside, the home offers a bright and inviting layout filled with natural sunlight, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere throughout. The comfortable living spaces are perfect for both relaxing and hosting guests. The fully updated kitchen features generous cabinetry, ample counter space, and thoughtful functionality, flowing seamlessly into the main living areas for easy everyday living. The bedrooms provide comfortable retreats with good closet space, while the home’s efficient layout makes excellent use of every square foot. A standout feature of the property is the huge garage with an attached bonus area, offering valuable additional square footage that can be used as a home office, gym, workshop, recreation room, studio, or additional living space. Opportunities like this are rare and add incredible flexibility for today’s lifestyle. Step outside to enjoy the impressive outdoor living area, ideal for entertaining, relaxing, gardening, or enjoying Colorado’s beautiful seasons. The yard offers plenty of space for gatherings, outdoor dining, and creating your own private backyard retreat. Located in a desirable Arvada neighborhood, the home provides convenient access to shopping, dining, parks, and major commuter routes, with easy connections to Olde Town Arvada, downtown Denver, and the Rocky Mountains. If you're looking for a home with a large garage, bonus living space, abundant natural light, and outdoor living designed for the Colorado lifestyle, this Arvada gem is a must-see.

Getting Around

73
WalkingVery Walkable
41
TransitSome Transit
61
BikeBikeable

Schools

4/10
Secrest Elementary SchoolGrades PK-51.1 mi
5/10
Foster Dual Language PK-8Grades PK-80.3 mi
3/10
Arvada High SchoolGrades 9-121.4 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1951

Materials

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Construction materials: Frame,Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Traditional
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Oven,Range,Range Hood,Refrigerator,Self Cleaning Oven,Washer

Bathroom

  • Features: Primary Suite
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 35
  • Dimensions: 5 x 7

Bedroom

  • Features: Primary Suite
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 130
  • Dimensions: 10 x 13

Bedroom

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 100
  • Dimensions: 10 x 10

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 2

Bonus Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 81
  • Dimensions: 9 x 9

Features

  • Eat-in Kitchen,Granite Counters,Open Floorplan
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Finished area above ground: 812

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Baseboard,Hot Water
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 812
  • Total interior livable area: 812 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 110
  • Dimensions: 10 x 11

Laundry

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 25
  • Dimensions: 5 x 5

Living Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 156
  • Dimensions: 12 x 13

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 009697
  • Zoning: SFR
  • Special condition: Standard
  • Exclusions: Sellers Personal Property And Any Staging Items.

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Patio & porch: Covered,Front Porch,Patio
  • Exterior features: Dog Run,Garden,Private Yard,Rain Gutters
  • Fencing: Full
  • Residential vegetation: Grassed

Lot

  • Lot size: 5,881 sqft
  • Features: Corner Lot,Landscaped,Many Trees,Near Public Transit,Sloped

Parking

  • Total spaces: 3
  • Parking features: Concrete,Dry Walled,Floor Coating
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

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
    HailVery High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Hail
Inland Flooding
Lightning
Winter Weather
Strong Wind
Tornado

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Colorado Counties

Fire
Flood
Severe Storm
Tornado

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,427$29,124
Home Insurance *$206$2,472
Property Taxes $212$2,544
Electricity $186$2,232
Total$3,031$36,372
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$103,920/yr
40% on housing$90,930/yr
45% on housing$80,826/yr

Colorado FAIR Plan Programs

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How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 13.9%
13.9%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 2.2%
2.2%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 4.3%
4.3%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$591This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 80002$198
Jefferson County$240

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 80002$309
Jefferson County$277

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-05-02Price change$515,000
2026-03-20Listed for sale$525,000
2021-10-28Sold$505,000
2021-06-08Sold$333,000
2010-06-21Sold$153,000
2010-04-23Sold$95,000
2004-04-29Sold$168,000
1995-07-25Sold$76,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentHeather Kirchhoff
BrokerageHK Real Estate

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