Here is a chance to own a little piece of old town Highlands. Located in the only historically-protected block in Jefferson Park, the core of this hidden gem was built in 1886 and was home to workers of the Zang Brewing Company. It has survived Denver's growth for well over a hundred years, including the relocation of River Drive. Now with all its modern updates, the house sits tucked in a private one-way alley (the original River Drive) making it the perfect little hide-away in the city. The carport area has a cedar shed and can hold one, maybe two tandem cars (backed-in) and the city provides on-street permits for River Drive. Enter through one of the three gates to your fully fenced-in yard - the right size for raised garden beds, pets or just enjoying the view from the patio. The yard has an 8x10 ft. shed for storing tools and seasonal items. Step into a small foyer for storing your daily stuff (ski/snowboard racks are nearby in the cellar area). The living room (and above it) is the original 1886 structure with wood-burning fireplace. The space is surprisingly flexible. Put focus on the fireplace, optimize for TV watching on one of the two walls, or make a dining area or bar just off the pantry. The kitchen has an extra dining space that's been used as a cozy family/TV room too. From here, you're steps away from the grill area and patio. Walk up the original stairs and enter into two, open (yet still conforming) bedrooms, full bathroom, and laundry area. This space is perfect for a single person or couple! With original wood floors, six windows and six skylights, you'll feel like you're floating in a tree house. Step out onto the deck and enjoy what's left of the city views. Technically, you can see the Cash Register Building from the bathtub, but that's a stretch. All the same, relax and enjoy some elevated space at your little hidden home in the city. Or if you live primarily outside of Colorado, make this your perfectly-placed Denver pied-a-terre.
Sold for $515,000 on 11/17/25
$515,000
2604 W River Drive, Denver, CO 80211
2beds
1,238sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1886
3,075 Square Feet Lot
$514,600 Zestimate®
$416/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 18, 2025 at 01:29pm
Listed by:
Carrie Hill 303-579-9449 CARRIE@RMRE-INC.COM,
Rocky Mountain Real Estate Inc
Bought with:
Kori Biernacki, 100097131
Compass - Denver
Source: REcolorado,MLS#: 2339096
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 9
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 66 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22 x 13
Living room
- Description: Wood Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 408 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24 x 17
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Air Conditioning-Room, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Smoke Free, Solid Surface Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,238
- Total interior livable area: 1,238 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,238
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 1
- Details: Reserved Spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 3,075 sqft
- Features: Historical District
- Residential vegetation: Xeriscaping
Details
- Parcel number: 0232126057000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1886
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 110V, 220 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Internet Access (Wired), Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Denver
- Subdivision: Jefferson Park
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Individual
- Road surface type: Alley Paved, Paved
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Estimated market value
$514,600