$470,000
SOLD JAN 26, 2026
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,072 Sq Ft
6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$227 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

81 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Private Yard
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Great Room
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of January 2026

CHARMING BRICK RANCH • BACK YARD SANCTUARY • FULLY FINISHED BASEMENT • ATTACHED GARAGE • TWO RV SPACES • SOLAR SYSTEM INCLUDED AT NO BUYER EXPENSE • NO HOA • Welcome to 8681 Rutgers Street. This affordable and lovingly maintained brick ranch is right-sized for today’s buyers with unexpected features and surprising flexibility. On the main floor you'll enter into a sunny living room with new honeycomb shades, open kitchen area, and find 3 bedrooms — any of which work perfectly as a home office — along with a beautifully updated bathroom. Downstairs in the finished basement you'll find a huge fourth conforming bedroom, the perfect hang-out space, a spa-like bathroom, cozy wood-burning stove + flagstone mantel and an area to finish the perfect bar. Just imagine hosting the big game down here! Before stepping into the backyard prepare to fall in love ... The spacious, west-facing deck is your ultimate retreat to enjoy morning coffee, listen to birdsong, and watch sunsets after work. Raised garden beds are waiting to bring spring flowers and summer vegetables, along with a separate patio perfect for grilling and dining. A brand new 8-person hot tub (included) is the ultimate in relaxation—and best of all, the solar system makes it an affordable luxury you can indulge every day of the year. Don't miss the full fencing that makes your oasis private, perfect for people to relax and pets to play. Storage needs? No problem! You'll find TWO separate storage sheds and TWO parking spaces to stow RVs. Shaw Heights is a charming and established neighborhood ... close to shopping, restaurants, theaters, grocery stores, and everything you need. It's also perfect for commute-conscious buyers, with an RTD Light Rail Station only three miles away. Just 13 miles from Denver and Lakewood, 20 miles from Boulder, and 30 minutes from DIA, this home's location simply can't be beat. 8681 Rutgers Street is more than a place to live—it’s a place to love, thrive, and make your own Colorado HOME.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michelle Schwinghammer

West and Main Homes Inc Brokerage Email: schwing@westandmain.com License #100021816 Listed on: 10/16/2025

West and Main Homes Inc

Last Buyer's Agent

Seth Walker

Dream Solutions Realty, LLC License #100034191

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,226

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Private Yard
  • Property is zoned R-1-C

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 RV Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Fireplace in Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Flynn Elementary School
  • Shaw Heights Middle School
  • Westminster High School

Additional Features

  • Spa
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shaw Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: All seller personal property including gun safe, pool table, and pinball machine.
  • Assessor Parcel Number R0062697

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,226

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Structure Type: House
  • Levels: One
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1036
  • Current Use: Live/Work
  • Exclusions: All seller personal property including gun safe, pool table, and pinball machine.
  • Living Area: 2072
  • Directions: GPS Works
  • SubdivisionName: Shaw Heights
  • Ownership: Individual
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • REC_BasementLevelBedrooms: 0
  • REC_RVSpaces: 2
  • REC_UpperLevelBathrooms: 0
  • REC_UpperLevelBedrooms: 0
  • REC_WaterIncludedYN: 1
  • Ratio Close Price By Original Li: 0.95046
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Basement, Wood Burning
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement: Yes
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1036
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: East
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Frame
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard, Spa/Hot Tub
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No

Association/Amenities

  • REC_AssociationFee2Annual: 0.00
  • REC_AssociationFee3Annual: 0.00
  • REC_AssociationFeeAnnual: 0.00
  • REC_AssociationFeeTotalAnnual: 0.00

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Shaw Heights

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: R0062697
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Fencing: Full
  • Building Area Total: 2072
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6969.6

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3226

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Flynn
  • High School: Westminster

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 16, 2025
Closed on
Jan 26, 2026
Sold by
Kastanek Roger J
Bought by
Garcia Esther
Seller's Agent
Michelle Schwinghammer
West and Main Homes Inc
Buyer's Agent
Seth Walker
Dream Solutions Realty, LLC
List Price
$485,000
Sold Price
$470,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-3.09%
Views
104

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.26%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2001
Sold by
Matthews William J and Matthews Connie J
Bought by
Kastanek Roger J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$177,500
Interest Rate
6.98%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $470,000 Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed $183,000 Colorado National Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $177,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/26/2026 01/26/26 Sold $470,000 -3.1% $227 / Sq Ft
01/06/2026 01/06/26 For Sale $485,000 +3.2% $234 / Sq Ft
12/15/2025 12/15/25 Off Market $470,000 -- --
11/04/2025 11/04/25 Price Changed $485,000 -1.9% $234 / Sq Ft
10/16/2025 10/16/25 For Sale $494,500 -- $239 / Sq Ft
Source: REcolorado®

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,226 $31,080 $6,120 $24,960
2024 $3,226 $28,570 $5,630 $22,940
2023 $3,208 $32,270 $6,090 $26,180
2022 $3,038 $25,520 $6,120 $19,400
2021 $3,106 $25,520 $6,120 $19,400
2020 $2,918 $24,410 $6,290 $18,120
2019 $2,911 $24,410 $6,290 $18,120
2018 $2,287 $19,070 $6,050 $13,020
2017 $1,998 $19,070 $6,050 $13,020
2016 $1,582 $14,330 $3,020 $11,310
2015 $1,581 $14,330 $3,020 $11,310
2014 $1,528 $13,230 $2,630 $10,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: REcolorado®

MLS Number: 3435912

REcolorado®

APN: 1719-30-2-04-019

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