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8871 E Amherst Dr Unit A, Denver, CO, 80231

$525,000

Home List Price

$6,234*

Closing Credit

4 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath, 2 Partial
1,979 SqFt
$265/SqFt
Townhouse

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8871 E Amherst Dr Unit A, Denver$525,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$6,234*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeTownhouse
ParkingOversized
Attached Garage2 spaces
Year Built1981
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
MLS #6166904
Lot Size0.05 Acres
StatusActive

About 8871 E Amherst Dr Unit A

Nestled between the Highline Canal and the Cherry Creek Trail, is Cherry Creek Meadows. This 4-bedroom+office, 3-bathroom, end unit ranch home is the best of main floor living and is perfectly located to all the community amenities just out your front door! Enter inside to a welcoming large tile entry that overlooks the spacious living room, dining, and open remodeled eat-in kitchen that overlooks the private back yard and custom patio! The exceptional layout is freshly painted and has new carpet throughout the main level. There is a secondary bedroom , a remodeled hallway bath, and a spacious primary suite located at the back of the home and overlooks the patio. A fully finished basement offers 2 additional bedrooms perfect for guests with an amazing large spa-like bath. Additionally there is a large laundry room, workshop and ample storage in the lower level. An oversized 2-car detached garage with its peaked roof, adds extra storage and space for cars and gear. Enjoy views of the large HOA maintained front landscaping, the parkway and all the HOA amenities, including a pool, tennis courts, and a clubhouse just around the corner from the home! There is a Denver Urban Gardens Community Garden just moments away. This is a rare opportunity to embrace a main level living lifestyle of convenience, in a lock and leave community surrounded by Denver's best trails and paths, the Cherry Creek and the Highline trails. Just Moments to Hampden Heights Park, restaurants and shops like Whole Foods and Costco, and there is easy access to I-25 and light rail. Do not miss the opportunity to make this your next home!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Year Built: 1981
  • Living Area: 1,979 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Compass - Denver
  • Office Phone: (303) 886-6606
  • Listing Agent: Jay Epperson

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Down Draft, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Tile
  • Interior: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Primary Suite

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Private Yard

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking: Oversized

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Greenbelt, Landscaped, Near Public Transit, Open Lot, Sprinklers In Front
  • Lot Size: 0.05 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: S Syracuse Way to Yosemite, Go North on Yosemite into community and take left at Amherst Dr and park at 8871-UNIT A is the End unit at Amherst Dr and Yosemite.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $525,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $265/SqFt

HOA Fees:

  • Amount: $290
  • Frequency: Monthly
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Housing Market Comparison

See how this home compares to others in Denver, CO.

Med. Sold Price

$585.6K

Med. Price/SqFt

$373

Avg. Days On Market

61

# of Sold Homes

763

8871 E Amherst Dr Unit A vs Denver

5 DAYS ON ROCKET

-56 Days

$525,000

-$60.6K Less

$265/SqFt

-$109 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $60.6K less than the Median Sold Price and $109/SqFt less than other homes in Denver, CO.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: RECOLORADO
  • MLS Number: #6166904

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Compass - Denver
  • Office Phone: (303) 886-6606
  • Listing Agent: Jay Epperson

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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4
/10
  • Holm Elementary School

  • 3185 S Willow St

  • 0.71 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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3
/10
  • Joe Shoemaker School

  • 3333 S Havana St

  • 1.02 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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7
/10
  • Rocky Mountain Prep: Creekside

  • 7808 E Cherry Creek South Dr # 3-300

  • 1.14 miles

  • Public Charter Grades PK-5

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $94,758. The most common annual income of people living in Denver, CO is between $100k-200k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 8871 E Amherst Dr Unit A

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 8871 E Amherst Dr Unit A property is $525,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 8871 E Amherst Dr Unit A is a townhouse located in Denver, Colorado, 80231.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 8871 E Amherst Dr Unit A is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 8871 E Amherst Dr Unit A has 4 bedrooms and 1 full and 2 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 8871 E Amherst Dr Unit A is 1,979 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 8871 E Amherst Dr Unit A is 1981.

Rocket Homes›Colorado›Denver County›Denver›80231›8871 E Amherst Dr Unit A

This home is located at 8871 E Amherst Dr Unit A in Denver, CO and zip code 80231 in the Hampden neighborhood. This 1,979 square foot home, which was built in 1981, sits on a 0.05 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 09, 2025 and is currently priced at $525,000.

While more than 144 listings in Denver, CO in December 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 177 listings sold at asking price, and more than 442 were sold below. The number of listings in Denver, CO decreased by 9.7% between November 2024 and December 2024. In December 2024, listings were on the market for 61 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $585,639.

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

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