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$510,000

For Sale - Active
8520 W 55th Dr, Arvada, CO 80002
2 Beds
1 Bath
852 Square Feet
0.16 Acres Lot
Built in 1950
For Sale - Active
1 Units
Checked: 18 hours ago
Updated: Sep 15, 2025 at 08:25PM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$696
Cap Rate
4.0%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-7.1%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.71
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-2.9%

Property Description


0.16 Acres Lot
Built in 1950
For Sale - Active
1 Units

OPEN SAT 12-2 This charming brick bungalow offers an ideal canvas for building equity and creating income potential in one of Arvada’s most desirable neighborhoods—less than a mile from Historic Olde Town. With solid bones and several key updates already completed, it’s ready for your vision. The open-concept layout features a light-filled living area that flows into a spacious kitchen with stainless appliances, gas range, breakfast bar, and generous cabinetry. Refinished hardwood floors run throughout the main living areas, and the two bedrooms share a neutral full bath. Newer interior paint, updated hardware and lighting and newly finished front deck check items off the list and add move-in ready convenience. You'll also find easily accessible main-floor laundry and built-in storage, plus an attached one-car garage. Outside, the large backyard offers plenty of room for customize to your taste—think expanded outdoor living, or a landscaped retreat to boost short term or long term rental appeal. Major system upgrades include 2024 roof, 2023 sewer line and 2022 radon mitigation with vapor barrier—saving you on upfront capital expenses. Whether you're looking for a profitable long- or short-term rental or a primary home with upside potential, this property checks all the boxes. Bikeable and walkable to the restaurants, breweries, and shops of Olde Town Arvada, plus quick access to light rail, I-70, Denver, and Boulder. The perfect first timer buyer, empty nester or a smart addition to any real estate portfolio!

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Covered, Garage
  • Details: Concrete, Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Spaces Total: 1

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 1
  • # of Baths (Total): 1.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 6
  • # of Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Composition

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 3915103002
  • Lot Size: 7083 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Traditional
  • Year Built: 1950

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $2,577

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Location

  • County: Jefferson

Listing Details


Listed by:
Robyn Phipps
Compass - Denver
(720) 484-8620

Source:
REColorado
MLS#: 5745186
REColorado

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$696
Cap Rate
4.0%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-7.1%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.71
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-2.9%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$510,000
Amount financed:
-$408,000
Down payment:
$102,000
Closing costs:
$15,300
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$117,300
Square feet:
852
Cost per square foot:
$599
Monthly rent per square foot:
$3.29

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$408,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$2,413
Property tax:
$215
Insurance:
$196
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$2,824

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$2,800 $33,600
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$168 -$2,016
Operating income:
$2,632 $31,584

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (8%)
8%-$215-$2,577
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$196-$2,352
Property management: (8%)
8%-$224-$2,688
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$140-$1,680
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$140-$1,680
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (33%)
33%-$915-$10,977

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,717 $20,604
Mortgage payments:
-$2,413 -$28,956
Cash flow:
-$696 -$8,352