MOUNTAIN VIEWS // HOUSE HACK // INCOME POTENTIAL // MULTI GENERATIONAL LIVING // Perched in Scenic Heights, this inviting home blends timeless charm with flexible living. Wrapped in a classic brick exterior, this residence offers a spacious floorplan designed to capture natural light and sweeping mountain views. A welcoming living room with a cozy fireplace opens seamlessly to the dining area, where glass French doors lead to an expansive deck — perfect for indoor-outdoor entertaining. The bright kitchen features all-white cabinetry and stainless steel appliances, while the dedicated laundry room with a washer and dryer set adds everyday ease. The laundry is accessible for both top and bottom units. The walkout basement includes a separate lock-off 2 bedroom suite complete with a large living area, kitchenette and full bathroom perfect for multigenerational living or rental income. Mature trees frame the private backyard, offering ample space for pets or gardening. Additional storage space is found in a two-car attached garage. Offering easy access to all that Arvada has to offer, this home pairs comfort and versatility in a prime location. House Hacking - Renting out one of the levels allows you to help pay a portion of your mortgage. The washer and dry is located in the basement and it can be locked off to ensure the basement has full privacy and the top unit still has access. The basement unit can gain access through the double doors located on the bottom unit for full privacy. Arvada short term rental rules allow for an investor/non-owner occupant to purchase the home to use as an airbnb. Average rents in the area for a 2 bed is $2100+ for a 12 month lease. ???????The large bedroom on the main floor could be divided to make an additional bedroom to help increase rents to $2900 a month for a 3 bed. keywords: airbnb , abnb , short term , short-term , invest , investor , rent , rental , STR.
For sale
$690,000
6535 Balsam Street, Arvada, CO 80004
4beds
2,848sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
9,191 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$242/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy fireplaceMountain viewsSweeping mountain viewsClassic brick exteriorPrivate backyardDedicated laundry roomExpansive deck
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 08, 2025 at 12:05pm
Listed by:
Lauren Valinoti 720-815-8351 lauren@laurenvalinoti.com,
Milehimodern
Source: REcolorado,MLS#: 8934748

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Basement
Bedroom
- Level: Basement
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Level: Basement
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Basement
Laundry
- Description: Own Entrance For Both Top And Bottom To Use Privately
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Basement
Workshop
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air
Cooling
- Evaporative Cooling
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Open Floorplan, Radon Mitigation System
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Basement: Finished,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Circulating, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,848
- Total interior livable area: 2,848 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,424
- Finished area below ground: 1,424
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Garden, Lighting, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 9,191 Square Feet
- Features: Many Trees, Near Public Transit, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
- Residential vegetation: Grassed
Details
- Parcel number: 004905
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Frame
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Membrane
Condition
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Internet Access (Wired), Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Phone Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Scenic Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Arvada
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $242/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $631,021
- Annual tax amount: $4,291
- Date on market: 6/4/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Other
- Exclusions: Seller's Personal Property And/Or Staging Items.
- Ownership: Individual
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
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