$495,000

1720 S Balsam St Lakewood, CO 80232

$5,878
Closing credit¹
4 beds
1 full, 2 partial
2,380 sqft
0.3 acres
$208 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1720 S Balsam St

A FIX-UP / TLC Property. Prime Southern Lakewood Location with park/meadow like setting across the street. BIG Lot (See Sub. Plat) 100' street frontage by 141.3' depth = 14,130 SF (.324 Acres). Home built in 1964 full brick with nice Architectural shingles, Good sized attached 2 car garage and Covered Patio. Original is What You See What You Get ( Main: large Living Rm with Fireplace, Dining area, full Kitchen, 3 bedrooms, full and 1/2 bath) + (Walkout Basement..carpeted and 1960's paneling thur-out, large great/rec room with fireplace, non conforming bedroom, 3/4 bath, Laundry/utility area, and ground level sliding door to yard/garden area). There may be structural issues as evidenced by cracks in exterior brick work. Also, there is evidence of ground water seepage in the basement when it rains for an extended period or water table rises........................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................................... ............................................................................"SOLD AS IS"....................................................................................... Handy Home Buyers with knowledge of structural and ground water issues Step Up and don't miss-out...Good Location, Big Lot(1/3 ac m/l) with park-like/meadow setting from front and Mature Rear Landscaping which provides a sense of privacy that gets you started. Then, with ingenuity, creativity and strategic improvements Dreams come alive with the large structural space and BIG LOT. Condition of Furnace, Hot Water heater and appliances are unknown.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
Size2,380 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.32 Acres
Year built1964
ParkingConcrete, Exterior Access Door
MLS #7400473
Attached garage2 spaces
FireplaceBasement, Living Room
ViewMeadow

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Linoleum, Vinyl
  • Interior: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: Basement, Living Room
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking: Concrete, Exterior Access Door
  • View: Meadow
  • Exterior: Private Yard, Rain Gutters
  • Architectural Style: Mid-Century Modern, Traditional
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • List Price: $495,000
  • Price/SqFt: $207
  • Annual Tax Amount: $2,841
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Landscaped, Sloped, Sprinklers In Front
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Living Area: 2,380 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.32 Acres
  • MLS Number: 7400473
  • MLS Name: RECOLORADO
  • Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty 54
  • Office Phone: (303) 980-1177
  • Listing Agent: Rick Starr

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1720 S Balsam St, Lakewood, CO 80232 - ranch-style home featuring a chimney, concrete driveway, a front yard, and brick siding

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1720 S Balsam St

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$31,145$2,841
2022$26,242$2,453
2021$26,998$2,488
2020$24,389$2,240
2019$24,560$1,951
2018$20,789$1,718
2017$22,984$1,770

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

6

Green Gables Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.5 mi

8701 W Woodard Dr

7

Patterson International School

Public District PK-6

0.7 mi

1263 S Dudley St

3

Emory Elementary School

Public District KG-6

0.9 mi

1275 S Teller St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $54,928. The most common annual income of people living in Lakewood, CO is between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

27%
<35k
66%
35k-100k
3%
100k-200k
4%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

50%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
28%
Married, No Kids
14%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

12%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
18%
18-34 yrs old
34%
35-64 yrs old
30%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Minor League Baseball GamesMinor League Baseball Games
  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA
  • NBA/WNBANBA/WNBA

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • New York & CompanyNew York & Company
  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Chico'sChico's

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Chick-fil-AChick-fil-A
  • Bonefish GrillBonefish Grill
  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel

What do the neighbors drive?

  • KiaKia
  • LincolnLincoln
  • BuickBuick

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • ClassicalClassical
  • Soft Adult ContemporarySoft Adult Contemporary
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Frequently asked questions

About 1720 S Balsam St

The listing price of 1720 S Balsam St property is $495,000.

The property 1720 S Balsam St is a house located in Lakewood, Colorado, 80232.

Active Listing: 1720 S Balsam St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 1720 S Balsam St are: Green Gables Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Patterson International School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Emory Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Carmody Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Bear Valley International School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Creighton Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Alameda International Junior/Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Summit Academy (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), John F. Kennedy High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,841 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The property at 1720 S Balsam St has 4 bedrooms and 1 full and 2 half bathrooms.

The property 1720 S Balsam St is 2,380 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1720 S Balsam St is 1964.

This home is located at 1720 S Balsam St in Lakewood, CO and zip code 80232 in the Goldoff neighborhood. This 2,380 square foot home, which was built in 1964, sits on a 0.32 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 12, 2025 and is currently priced at $495,000.

Over 66 listings were sold over their listed price in May 2025 in Lakewood, CO. In the same period over 78 listings were sold below the listed price and 43 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Lakewood, CO increased by 17% between April and May 2025. In May 2025, listings were on the market for 27 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $582,608.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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