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$650,000

For Sale - Active
6535 Balsam St, Arvada, CO 80004
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,848 Square Feet
0.21 Acres Lot
Built in 1959
For Sale - Active
1 Units
Checked: 1 day ago
Updated: Aug 06, 2025 at 01:30AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$743
Cap Rate
4.3%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-6.0%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.76
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-1.8%

Property Description


0.21 Acres Lot
Built in 1959
For Sale - Active
1 Units

MOUNTAIN VIEWS//HOUSE HACK//Perched in Scenic Heights, this inviting home blends timeless charm with flexible living. Wrapped in a classic brick exterior, this residence offers a spacious floorplan designed to capture natural light and sweeping mountain views. A welcoming living room with a cozy fireplace opens seamlessly to the dining area, where glass French doors lead to an expansive deck — perfect for indoor-outdoor entertaining. The bright kitchen features all-white cabinetry and stainless steel appliances, while the dedicated laundry room with a washer and dryer set adds everyday ease. The laundry is accessible for both top and bottom units. The walkout basement includes a separate lock-off 2 bedroom suite complete with a large living area, kitchenette and full bathroom perfect for multigenerational living or rental income. Mature trees frame the private backyard, offering ample space for pets or gardening. Additional storage space is found in a two-car attached garage. Offering easy access to all that Arvada has to offer, this home pairs comfort and versatility in a prime location. House Hacking - Renting out one of the levels allows you to help pay a portion of your mortgage. The washer and dry is located in the basement and it can be locked off to ensure the basement has full privacy and the top unit still has access. The basement unit can gain access through the double doors located on the bottom unit for full privacy. Average rents in the area for a 2 bed is $2100+ for a 12 month lease. The large bedroom on the main floor can be divided to make an additional bedroom to help increase rents to $2900/month for a 3 bed. *THIS PROPERTY COMES W A 1 YEAR RATE BUYDOWN, REDUCING THE BUYER'S INTEREST RATE BY 1% FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF THE LOAN (WITH ACCEPTABLE OVERALL TERMS OF THE OFFER). BUYER IS NOT OBLIGATED TO USE DANIELLE ANDERSON OF GUILD MORTGAGE TO HAVE OFFER ACCEPTED HOWEVER MUST USE DANIELLE ANDERSON TO RECEIVE THE BUYDOWN. DANIELLE ANDERSON NMLS1842677. *

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Oversized
  • Details: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Spaces Total: 2

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 4

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 1
  • # of Baths (Partial): 1
  • # of Baths (Total): 3.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 16
  • # of Stories: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof Material: Membrane

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Single Family Residential

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 3902309007
  • Lot Size: 9191 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Traditional
  • Year Built: 1959

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $4,291

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Evaporative Cooling

Location

  • County: Jefferson

Listing Details


Listed by:
Lauren Valinoti
Milehimodern
(720) 815-8351

Source:
REColorado
MLS#: 8934748
REColorado

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$743
Cap Rate
4.3%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-6.0%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.76
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-1.8%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$650,000
Amount financed:
-$520,000
Down payment:
$130,000
Closing costs:
$19,500
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$149,500
Square feet:
2,848
Cost per square foot:
$228
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.37

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$520,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$3,076
Property tax:
$358
Insurance:
$273
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$3,707

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$3,900 $46,800
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$234 -$2,808
Operating income:
$3,666 $43,992

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (9%)
9%-$358-$4,291
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$273-$3,276
Property management: (8%)
8%-$312-$3,744
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$195-$2,340
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$195-$2,340
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (34%)
34%-$1,333-$15,991

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$2,333 $27,996
Mortgage payments:
-$3,076 -$36,912
Cash flow:
$743 $8,916