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#2729888, Walter Huber, Listing office: Swan Realty Corp
#9970203·
Listing office: HomeSmart Realty·
Listing agent: Blake Minger·
Listing office phone: 303-858-8100
$594,999 List price
56216 US Highway 285 Shawnee, CO 80475
3 beds
2 full
2,478 sqft
0.7 acres
$240 / sqft
House
Property details
About 56216 US Highway 285
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Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingFloor Furnace, Gravity, Natural Gas, Radiant
StatusActive
Size2,478 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.69 Acres
Year built1901
ParkingUnpaved
MLS #9970203
WaterfrontLake Front
FireplaceBedroom, Gas, Living Room, Wood Burning
ViewLake, Meadow, Mountain(s), Valley, Water
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Wood
- Interior: High Ceilings, Hot Tub
- Fireplace: Bedroom, Gas, Living Room, Wood Burning
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Unpaved
- Waterfront: Lake Front
- View: Lake, Meadow, Mountain(s), Valley, Water
- Exterior: Balcony, Barbecue, Fire Pit, Private Yard
- Architectural Style: Victorian
- Heating: Floor Furnace, Gravity, Natural Gas, Radiant
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $594,999
- Price/SqFt: $240
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,846
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Historic, Landscaped, Many Trees, Sloped
- Directions: Out of Denver Take HWY 285 S for 32.7 Miles to the town of Shawnee, CO. There is a frontage road that you can turn off from the highway turn left on to frontage road use the road to the left that leads to the homes. Look for blue house and sign.
- Year Built: 1901
- Living Area: 2,478 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.69 Acres
- MLS Number: 9970203
- MLS Name: RECOLORADO
- Office Name: HomeSmart Realty
- Office Phone: (303) 858-8100
- Listing Agent: Blake Minger
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2018 | Home Sold | $350,000 |
| Jun 13, 2013 | Home Sold | $205,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $31,730 | $1,846 |
| 2022 | $27,550 | $1,744 |
| 2021 | $28,340 | $1,730 |
| 2020 | $23,780 | $1,511 |
| 2019 | $23,780 | $1,490 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Deer Creek Elementary School
Public District PK-5
5.0 mi
•1737 County Road 43
6
Elk Creek Elementary School
Public District PK-5
10.3 mi
•13304 US Highway 285
7
West Jefferson Elementary School
Public District PK-5
15.7 mi
•26501 Barkley Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $82,484. Typical income of Shawnee, CO residents is between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is married, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
13%
<35k
51%
35k-100k
34%
100k-200k
2%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
31%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
40%
Married, No Kids
22%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
14%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
14%
18-34 yrs old
53%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hunting
NASCAR
Figure Skating
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dillards
Dick's Sporting Goods
Wal-Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Cracker Barrel
Texas Roadhouse
Hardee's
What do the neighbors drive?
Cadillac
Subaru
Ram
What do the neighbors listen to?
News/Talk/Information
New Country
Classic Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 56216 US Highway 285
The listing price of 56216 US Highway 285 property is $594,999.
The property 56216 US Highway 285 is a house located in Shawnee, Colorado, 80475.
Active Listing: 56216 US Highway 285 is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 56216 US Highway 285 are: Deer Creek Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Elk Creek Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), West Jefferson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Fitzsimmons Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), West Jefferson Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Platte Canyon High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Conifer Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Evergreen High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,846 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on November 27, 2018 for $350,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 56216 US Highway 285 has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 56216 US Highway 285 is 2,478 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 56216 US Highway 285 is 1901.
This home is located at 56216 US Highway 285 in Shawnee, CO and zip code 80475. This 2,478 square foot home, which was built in 1901, sits on a 0.69 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since August 29, 2024 and is currently priced at $594,999.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.