1. Overview
  2. Location
  3. Interior
  4. Exterior
  5. Property
  6. Schools
  7. Tax
  8. Similar
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Status: Closed

747 N Downing St 
Denver, CO 80218

Sold Price

$1,940,000

Sold on Jun 27, 2025
Rare chance to own a piece of history! The Governor Carr Residence is a Landmark treasure in the heart of the 7th Ave Historic District w/ charming original details throughout & many high-end updates for today's living carefully selected to honor the history of the home. This gorgeous wide-stance Denver Square sits high above the street w/ a fenced-in front yard & stunning front porch featuring a mosaic tile floor, sturdy Corinthian columns & blonde brick. The home is welcoming with quartersawn oak floors, crown molding, built-ins & original leaded and stained glass windows throughout. A wood-burning fireplace in the living room adds to the cozy ambiance provided by in-floor radiant heat. The kitchen was lovingly remolded and features a Wolf gas cooktop, Sub-Zero refrigerator, custom vent hood, painted Farrow & Ball Green Smoke cabinetry, soapstone countertops & unlacquered brass fixtures. The kitchen is open to a striking sunroom conditioned for year-round comfort & updated w/ marble tile floor & built-in banquet for informal dining. There are 5 bedrooms upstairs including a comfortable primary suite w/ a walk-in closet, decorative fireplace w/ wooden mantel & a 5-piece bathroom featuring a claw foot soaking tub, Euro-glass shower, hexagon floor tile and dual undermount sinks w/ a Carrara marble countertop. A spacious second level deck provides a quiet place to enjoy the afternoon sun. The basement in this home is fully finished w/ wood-look porcelain tile flooring, an exposed stone wall, egress windows & custom built-ins for entertainment & work-from-home space. An additional bedroom & bathroom downstairs is the perfect space for guests. This historic home is situated on a beautifully landscaped lot with lush green grass, extended Colorado red flagstone patio, bistro lighting & a brick clad 2-car garage. Enjoy weekend walks down 7th Avenue & easy access to Cheesman Park, the Botanic Gardens & Cherry Creek. This home is truly move-in ready with no work to be done!
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Bedrooms
6
Baths
3.5
House Size
3,910 sqft
Year Built
1905
Lot Size
0.13 ac
School District
Denver 1

Location

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Interior Information

appliances
Convection Oven
Cooktop
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Microwave
Oven
Range Hood
Refrigerator
Washer
basement
Finished
Full
cooling
Central Air
features
Breakfast Bar
Built-in Features
Entrance Foyer
Open Floorplan
Pantry
Smart Thermostat
Walk-in Closet(s)
fireplace
Bedroom
Living Room
Wood Burning
flooring
Carpet
Stone
Tile
Wood
heating
Forced Air
Hot Water
Radiant Floor
window features
Skylight(s)
Window Coverings

Exterior Information

features
Balcony
Lighting
Private Yard
fence
Fenced
Full
patio and porch
Covered
Deck
Front Porch
Patio
roof
Composition

Property Information

architectural style
Denver Square
construction
Brick
lot
Level
Near Public Transit
Sprinklers In Front
Sprinklers In Rear
sewer
Public Sewer
subdivision name
Country Club
water source
Public
  • Listed By Leigh Wilbanks
  • LEIGH@REDDOORDENVER.COM,303-884-9166
  • Compass - Denver
  • (303) 536-1786
  • agentsuccessdenver@compass.com
  • MLS 8459947

Tax History

Date

Property Tax

Land

Additions

Tax Assessment

2024$7,599 (+2.2%)$286,600$1,200,400$1,487,000 (0%)
2023$7,435 (+10.1%)$286,600$1,200,400$1,487,000 (+17.4%)
2022$6,754 (-3.5%)$286,600$979,500$1,266,100 (0%)
2021$6,998 (+11.6%)$286,600$979,500$1,266,100 (+7.1%)
2020$6,272$260,600$921,700$1,182,300

Tax data provied by Attom

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