Sellers are MOTIVATED! Welcome to 5396 Balsam Street in the heart of Arvada! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home sits on an expansive 25,265 sq. ft. lot offering a rare opportunity for both homeowners and investors. The property’s generous size and multi-unit zoning create outstanding development potential—whether you envision building additional residences, exploring income-producing opportunities, or designing your own dream retreat.
The existing home provides comfortable living with three well-sized bedrooms, a full bath, and a functional floor plan. Surrounded by mature trees and open space, the oversized lot delivers a sense of privacy while still being close to everything Arvada has to offer.
Enjoy easy access to Olde Town Arvada’s shops, dining, and light rail, as well as nearby parks, schools, and major commuter routes. This property combines current livability with incredible future upside—making it a truly unique find in today’s market.
Additionally, the owners of several adjacent properties are willing to sell for the right price so a larger assemblage would be an option. The subject property is zoned R13 and the parcels to the North are zoned R24 so the possible density options are attractive. Consult with Arvada City planning to fully understand the potential.
Don’t miss the chance to own a piece of Arvada with very attractive development possibilities!
Property Details
- Interior
- No Stairs
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling Features
- Central Air
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1.0
- Full Baths
- 1
- Lot Features
- Level, Sloped, Subdividable
- Stories
- 1
- Lot Description
- Level, Sloped, Subdividable
- Acres
- 0.58
- Square Feet
- 1058
- Lot Size (sqft)
- 25265.0
- Parking Features
- Circular Driveway, Driveway-Gravel, Oversized
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- Parking Type
- Driveway
- Parking Garage Spaces
- 2
- Property Type
- Purchase
- Style
- Bungalow
- Year Built
- 1949
- Foundation
- Concrete Perimeter
- Roof
- Composition
- Sewer Information
- Public Sewer
- Utility Source
- Public
- Utility Features
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Subdivision
- Arvada Old Town
- School District
- Jefferson County R-1
- Elementary School
- Lawrence
- Middle School
- Arvada K-8
- High School
- Arvada
- County
- Jefferson
- Region
- Arvada
- Zoning
- R 13
Location
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Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026-09-03 11:12:44 UTC. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
Last Updated: Sep 3, 2026 11:12 AM. Source: RECOLORADO
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Listed by Donald Betts, Bettsdonald@mac.com,303-888-4874
Listing Office: eXp Realty, LLC
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