131 S Birch Street, Denver
Price: $2,950,000
Highlights:
Status: Active
- Lot: 0.7736 Acres
- Zoned: E-SU-G
About the property
This legacy-sized .77-acre residential Hilltop lot has magnificent mountain views, giving your new dream home major 'wow factor'.
The serene oasis of Hilltop provides the perfect blend of city life with a peaceful suburban feel, all within minutes of the heart of Denver. It is nestled above Cherry Creek shopping, just 4 miles to Downtown Denver, with easy access to the DTC, DIA, and all sports arenas. Or drive just 3 minutes to delish High Point Creamery.
Life here is peaceful and walkable. With extra-wide shady streets, stroll 2.5 blocks to 24-acre Cranmer Park for concerts, picnics and fireworks or 1.5 blocks to the historic private Graland School.
Surrounded by sizeable new and remodeled homes that have sold at some of Denver's highest water marks, this lot is an ideal investment opportunity (w/ E-SU-G zoning).
Don't miss out; estate-sized lots in top Denver neighborhoods are rare. Call now to schedule your private showing and explore the potential of this remarkable land.
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More About This Home
Living a 5-Star Lifestyle
This townhome is perfectly designed for luxurious convenience. Parkway Circle / Vantage Pointe appears on the Boulevard as a radiant hotel. And rest assured, your lifestyle at Parkway Circle will be nothing short of 5-star. A colorful stucco and stone exterior adorns your three-story townhome.
The interior of your new home has recently seen over $80K in renovations. A Spanish-style influence fits seamlessly into the arid and mountainous farmland that covers Broomfield.
The Community
13494 Via Varra is perfectly situated off HWY 36. It's perfectly convenient to neighboring cities. You’re only 10 minutes from both Denver and Boulder. Your new Broomfield neighborhood is inviting, and highly walkable. It’s only an 8-minute walk down Via Varra to your neighborhood Starbucks and fantastic eateries (wood-fired pizza, anyone?!)
Never discount the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Your new townhome grants you 24-hour access to a fully equipped gym.
Parkway Circle borders abundant greenspaces. It’s only a 7-minute bike ride to trails that will weave you through meadows, creeks, lakes, and farmland. Rocky Mountain Views are plentiful. The Parkway Circle HOA even recently added a new pedestrian loop around the neighborhood, which is great for leisurely dog walks.
1394 Via Varra is a corner unit. You’ll enjoy plenty of privacy and quiet. And yet, the amenities are a short walk from your doorstep. The clubhouse and pool are right next to your new home. Spend your summer lounging by the sparkling pool sipping lemonade. Enjoy the double-sided fireplace anytime you’d like. The community amenities are great for entertaining. The clubhouse has a pool table, TVs, refreshments, and comfortable couches and desks. A remote worker could easily utilize the clubhouse as a co-working community.
These types of spaces give you the opportunity to build rich relationships with your neighbors. The HOA encourages friendships and socializing. Frequent community events are thrown, including a weekly Taco Truck Tuesday.
Come On In!
Functional and beautiful upgrades have been made to this home over the past three years. Your attached 2-car garage has been recently renovated with full epoxy flooring, guaranteed to last a lifetime (there's a warranty to back it up!).
Newly renovated stairs include wood-and-laminate flooring. A glass wall creates a stunning open concept on the top-level landing.
The upstairs bedrooms have all been outfitted with brand new carpet and ceiling fans. The primary bedroom, located on the third floor, contains gleaming laminate flooring.
Creative storage solutions have been implemented throughout the home. A pull-out pantry is installed in the kitchen.
The kitchen is dripping with amenities. Brand new Bosche appliances are fitted seamlessly into posh Corian countertops. Your new kitchen is light and airy. Trendy white countertops soak in the sunlight.
When cooking, eating, and drinking, you’ll always enjoy the purest water. An advanced filtration system has been installed into the kitchen sink. Stylish glass pendant light fixture shines down on your kitchen prep space. An extended island inspires great conversations while chopping vegetables or sipping tea.
Do you work from home? Or simply know the benefits of having a designated productive space in the home? Sliding barn doors lead from the kitchen to a private office space.
On move-in day, you’ll be able to celebrate your new home by cheers-ing something fizzy on your new balcony, conveniently located just off the kitchen.
Special Features and Amenities
4 Bedrooms
3 ½ Baths
2,077 square feet (per Appraisal)
HOA @ $243.52/month
Tri-level Residential Townhouse
2-car attached garage
3 bedrooms on the upper level
1 bedroom on the lower level
Separate study with barn doors on Main level
Newly installed attic fan to keep cool in the summers
New epoxy flooring in the garage with a lifetime warranty
New laminate wood flooring and new carpet
Remodeled bathrooms
Pull out pantry
Corian countertops
Easy access to highways
Farmland views
Walking Trails
Walking distance to Starbucks and Eateries
Corner lot - end unit
Community Pool
Community Hot tub
Community Outdoor Fireplace
Clubhouse with pool table, TVs, and refreshments
Community Fully outfitted gym
Beaded Chandelier in stairwell is ‘Included’ with home
Hanging Nest chairs in living area & custom primary bedroom Headboard are ‘Excluded’
More Details
Become a Part of Hilltop History
Hilltop is one of the most renowned neighborhoods in Denver. It has housed some of Denver’s most affluent residents since the 1940s. This lot is part of the Hilltop Heritage Conservation Overlay District (CO-1).
The neighborhood is perched at a higher elevation than the surrounding area. Stroll down the street to Cranmer Park for breathtaking views of the front range. Hilltop is not a subdivision and doesn’t have an HOA, yet the neighborhood is well-established. It’s the perfect blend of urban and suburban living. The neighborhood includes tree-lined sidewalks for strolling. You’re also minutes from restaurants, bike paths, and Cherry Creek shops.
Many Hilltop homes have been rebuilt to reflect the modern luxury of Denver’s elite. Building on this land is an opportunity to make your mark on this iconic neighborhood.
Build Your Denver Dreamhome
Design your dream home in Denver’s illustrious Hilltop neighborhood. It’s uncommon to find raw land for building so close to the city’s heart. This lot is not in a flood zone, which adds more freedom to your blueprints.
This 0.77-acre home site is one of the largest in Hilltop.
With zoning code E-SU-G, the land is large enough to accommodate a gracious multi-story home with private grounds. There is endless potential for creative configurations, and we’ve already got plans if you’re interested.
Whatever you dream of… 131 South Birch Street is the perfect palette to act on your vision.
Special Features & Amenities
Newly refinished wood floors in the living, dining, hall, bedroom, and closets on the first floor
Interior of home freshly painted throughout
Exterior stucco finish freshly slip-coated and entire surface painted
HardieBoard-type siding installed (2021)
Custom designed backyard gardens, patio, walkway with plum and peach trees plus continuous planting over the years has now matured into a beautiful, relaxing yard enclosed by 7’/6’ cedar privacy fence
New carpet on the upper level, stairs, and 1st-floor study
New sewer line installed from house to mainline at the street
Rheem water heater (2021); Furnace (~2005); Refrigerator (May 2022);
- Dishwasher (2020); Clothes Washer (May 2022); Clothes Dryer (2021)
Kitchen range location equipped to accommodate a down-draft range
Custom wainscoting in living-dining area
- Hilltop Heritage Conservation Overlay District (CO-1)*
- Zoning code: E-SU-G
- 0.7736-acre lot
- City water and sewer
- Xcel gas and electric
- No flood zone
Property Documents
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Features and Amenities
General Features
# Living Units Allowed | See Remarks |
Lot Improvements | Street Paved, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Light, Fire Hydrant within 500 Feet |
Dev Status | Build to Suit |
Fences | Partially Fenced, Chain Link, Other Fence, Metal Post Fence, Vinyl/Composite Fence |
Legal Description | T4 R67 S7 SW/4 DIF BOOK 0452-681 |
Utilities
Water/Sewer | City Water, Other Water/Sewer |
Utilities | Cable TV Available, 200V Electric, Electricity at Property, Natural Gas at Property, High Speed Avail |
Resource Rights
Has Irr Water Rights | No |
Has Irr Ditches | No |
Taxes and Fees
Taxes/Tax Year | $11,866.74 / 2022 |
Metro Dist | - |
Schools
School District | Denver District 1 |
Elementary | Steck |
Middle/Jr High | Hill |
High | Washington, George |
Additional Features
Possible Usage | Single Family, Multi Family |
Location Description | Evergreen Trees, Deciduous Trees, Level Lot, House/Lot Faces E, Within City Limits |
Andy Burgess
Compass Founding Agent
Award-Winning Boulder Realtor
Haute Living Network Partner
Catherine Burgess
Compass Founding Agent
Award-Winning Boulder Realtor
Haute Living Network Partner