Just Listed: Your Perfect Blend of Old-World Elegance and Modern Comfort in the Heart of Denver!

Your beautifully maintained Victorian home awaits!

Nestled perfectly between Wash Park and Baker this home is overflowing with old-world style and modern touches. Enjoy the natural light gently warming the living spaces and exposed brick as the scent of your brewing morning coffee wafts in from the open kitchen. Venturing upstairs, your primary bedroom generously spans the length of the home giving you plenty of room to stretch your legs and start your day. Your backyard affords you a quiet solace in the city while the front yard comes to life in the spring.

Highlighted by numerous remarkable features and updated systems this home will easily accommodate your lifestyle. The 96% high-efficiency furnace leaves little energy to waste while the high-end evaporative cooler has four vents to ensure you stay cool in every room. A 40 year impact resistant roof keeps you guarded from the elements outside while fresh paint and new carpet inside make the perfect canvas for you to color your life.

Speaking of a colorful life, living on the old Denver "South Pearl" and "University Park" streetcar lines means there are shops and bars on your block! A quick stroll and you are at the shops on Bayaud and Alameda (Uncle Ramen anyone? It’s 500 ft away). Venture a little further to Wash Park to sunbathe lakeside with family or off to the Cherry Creek Trail to enjoy a bike ride with your newest friends. But let’s not stop there, heading West you are immersed in all the restaurants and shops South Broadway has to offer, and best of all, it’s within blocks. So why wait any longer? Come nestle yourself into your new home and partake in the best of Denver living!

Listed by Jimmy Levy for West + Main Homes. Please contact Jimmy for current pricing + availability.

 

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Just Listed: Welcome to this spacious home in a highly desirable Mail Creek Crossing neighborhood!

Welcome to this spacious home in a highly desirable Mail Creek Crossing neighborhood!

This 5 bedroom 3 bath home offers an abundance of living space that's perfect for both entertaining and relaxing on a premium lot that sides to the community paths and open area. The open floor plan of the main level creates a seamless flow throughout the main level. You will enjoy the bright natural light provided by the large windows. The living area is ideal for entertaining and allows for great flow between your chef's kitchen, dining area and your covered patio making it a great place to host family and friends. Downstairs, you'll enjoy the finished basement with extra storage rooms, 2 large bedrooms and a full bathroom. The backyard is a spacious well manicured space, so whether you're hosting a summer BBQ or simply enjoying a quiet afternoon, this is the perfect place to call home. Call and schedule a showing today.

Listed by Ray Henry for West + Main Homes. Please contact Ray for current pricing + availability.

 

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West + Main Homes
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Ray Henry
970-215-0918
ray.henry@westandmain.com

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As Featured in West + Main Home Magazine: Open, Airy, and Whimsical

West + Main Agents April + Rob Schmidt

“The overall architecture of the house truly inspired this project. It was built in 1954 as a personal residence for an architect. Big windows that let the outdoors in, wood tones, and an open, airy and whimsical feel are all key elements in Midcentury Modern design.”

— April

April + Rob had been wanting to remodel the kitchen for several years, but other projects always took precedence. When the time came to redo the kitchen space, they really wanted to honor those design elements that make a mid-mod home special. They widened the front window from 30 inches to just about 6 feet wide, chose a light wood tone cabinet reminiscent of the popular blonde wood of the 1950s, and added a bit of whimsy with the navy blue KitchenAid range.

“The KitchenAid appliances were definitely the biggest investment for the kitchen, over all they were $14,000,” explained April. “That being said, we really did not break the bank with this remodel. That’s the beautiful thing about a small space, you can really up your game with cool finishes because you’re not finishing off a large amount of square footage. However, Rob and I used to remodel and build houses as a career, and Rob is a licensed residential and commercial general contractor, so he was able to do a bulk of the work on his own with my help and supervision. Lol!”

 “We spent about $30,000 total, but it would’ve easily been double that if we would have had to pay for HVAC, electrical, plumbing,” she said. “As well as cabinet, appliance and window installation. Those projects were all done by Rob with my assistance. The only work we hired subcontractors for were the countertops, tile and drywall finish.”

The Schmidts are very happy with how the kitchen turned out...it functions well, it’s fun to cook in, and it has a ton of storage with the large pantry units.

“Our absolute favorite thing is the navy blue range! It definitely exceeded expectations when it was unboxed and installed in the kitchen. I might’ve cried a few happy tears upon first seeing it! It really is the focal point of the space!”

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Single Women Are Embracing Homeownership

In today’s housing market, more and more single women are becoming homeowners.

According to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 19% of all homebuyers are single women, while only 10% are single men.

If you’re a single woman trying to buy your first home, this should be encouraging. It means other people are making their dreams a reality – so you can too.

Why Homeownership Matters to So Many Women

For many single women, buying a home isn’t just about having a place to live—it’s also a smart way to invest for the future. Homes usually increase in value over time, so they’re a great way to build equity and overall net worth. Ksenia Potapov, Economist at First American, says:

“. . . single women are increasingly pursuing homeownership and reaping its wealth creation benefits.”

The financial security and independence homeownership provides can be life-changing. And when you factor in the personal motivations behind buying a home, that impact becomes even clearer.

The same report from NAR shares the top reasons single women are buying a home right now, and the reality is, they’re not all financial (see chart below):

If any of these reasons resonate with you, maybe it’s time for you to buy too.

Work with a Trusted Real Estate Agent

If you’re a single woman looking to buy a home, it is possible, even in today’s housing market. You’ll just want to be sure you have a great real estate agent by your side.

Talk about what your goals are and why homeownership is so important to you. That way your agent can keep what’s critical for you up front as they guide you through the buying process. They’ll help you find the right home for your needs and advocate for you during negotiations. Together, you can make your dream of homeownership a reality.

Bottom Line

Homeownership is life-changing no matter who you are. Connect with a local real estate agent to talk about your goals in the housing market.

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Opinion: Proposed Short Term Rental Taxation Bill Threatens Property Owners’ “Colorado Dream” by Doug Yetman

An Opinion Piece by West + Main Homes Agent, Doug Yetman.

If passed, a bill currently being considered in the Colorado Legislature (SB SB24-033) would tax many small and individual property owners at a rate higher than that currently faced by national hotel corporations.  Such a tax would likely make home ownership of this type impossible and possibly force others to have to sell their properties. 

In its current form, the bill would tax short term rentals (STRs) rented for 90 days or more at the lodging tax rate, on par with hotel and bed-and-breakfast properties. This could as much as quadruple property taxes for short-term rentals that rent more than 90 days per year, relative to existing rates. Primary residences and properties rented for less than 90 days per year would remain at the residential rate.

While the intent is to address the affordable housing crisis—a noble and urgent cause—the method stirs deep concerns. Is quadrupling tax bills for short-term rental owners the right approach to making housing more accessible, or does it merely encroach upon the hard-earned freedoms of property owners? I think not.

As a Realtor®  with West and Main Homes, I have helped numerous families purchase vacation properties that were also very important family investments. I too am a vacation property owner and I see first-hand how these exorbitant taxes could deal a crippling blow to individual property owners AND local economies. Since our purchase, we have brought tens of thousands of dollars to our local community (Buena Vista) in the form of property taxes, lodging taxes, sales taxes not to mention the tens of thousands we have paid in supporting the other local entrepreneurs who work with us cleaning our property, fixing, repairing, painting, purchasing items for the home, etc.

This isn't merely a fiscal debate; it's a pivotal moment for property and individual rights. The potential fallout is broad reaching: statewide tourism could be stifled, local economies could be impacted, municipal services (like fire and EMTs), could be underfunded and it could also prompt a downturn in an already challenged real estate market.

For property owners Anna Zawisza and Peter Krahenbuhl, the bill threatens their ability to pay expenses associated with their vacation cabin in Buena Vista. “We both work in the nonprofit sector and made many sacrifices to purchase our dream cabin in the mountains. We rely on the short term rental income to pay some of our expenses, but it never covers everything and we still have a lot of out-of-pocket costs. For us to be taxed at these much higher rates on our sole vacation property would be detrimental.” 

Affordable housing across the state and in vacation communities is a challenging and deeply complex issue. Much of this conversation is happening at the local level, where it needs to happen. Not on a state-wide, one-size-fits-all approach to taxing individual property owners. With empathy, compassion and sound fiscal policy, I feel we can find solutions that balance the needs of local citizens while also protecting the rights of induvial property owners. 

I welcome your thoughts and strongly encourage you to reach out to your local representatives AND the sponsors of this bill.

Contact Doug to learn more about how changing short term rental regulations might impact you.