685 N Emerson St, Denver, CO 80218
$3,395,000
Listing courtesy of Camber Realty, LTD
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Home 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!
- Interior: Ceiling Fan(s),Eat-in Kitchen,Five Piece Bath,Jack & Jill Bathroom,Primary Suite,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Stone,Tile,Wood
- Fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace Features: Bedroom,Living Room,Pellet Stove,Wood Burning,Wood Burning Stove
- # Full Baths: 4
- # Half Baths: 2
- # Three Quarter Baths: 0
- # One Quarter Baths: 0
- Exterior: Garden
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Roofing: Other,Shingle
- Cooling: Evaporative Cooling
- Heating: Hot Water,Natural Gas
Available now at $3,395,000
Approximate Room Sizes / Descriptions
| Bathroom Half | | Basement |
| Bathroom Half | | Main |
| Bathroom Full | | Upper |
| Bathroom Full | | Upper |
| Bathroom Full | | Upper |
| Primary Bathroom Full | | Upper |
| Dining | | Main |
| Family | | Main |
| Kitchen | | Main |
| Laundry | | Upper |
| Living | | Main |
| Media | | Basement |
| Den | | Main |
| Sun | | Main |
| Mud | | Main |
| Game | | Basement |
| Exercise | | Basement |
| Utility | | Basement |
| Wine Cellar | | Basement |
| Bonus | | Upper |
| Living | | Upper |
| Kitchen | | Upper |
| Office | | Main |
| Office | | Upper |
| Primary Bedroom | | Upper |
| Bedroom | | Upper |
| Bedroom | | Upper |
| Bedroom | | Upper |
| Bedroom | | Upper |
| Bedroom | | Upper |
| Bedroom | | Upper |
- Parking: Concrete
- Garage Spaces: 0
- List Status: Active
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Neighborhood
The average asking price of a 7 bedroom Denver home in this zip code is
$2,931,667 (13.6% less than this home).
This home is priced at $385/sqft,
which is 5.5% less than similar homes
in the 80218 zip code.
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School Information
- School District:Denver 1
- Elementary:Dora Moore
- Middle School:Morey
- High School:East
Financial
- Approx Payment:$16,516*
- Taxes:$18,896
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Listing Courtesy of Camber Realty, LTD.
For information or to schedule a viewing of this property (MLS# 3302984), call: 720-545-5391
685 N Emerson St, Denver CO is a single family home of 8812 sqft and
is currently priced at $3,395,000
.
This single family home has 7 bedrooms.
A comparable home for sale at 1345 N Franklin St in Denver is listed at $1,900,000.
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MLS 3302984 has been posted on this site since 5/23/2025 (today).