DENVER: 515 Race Street | $5.98M
Why Is It Notable?
The Arthur E. Johnson House, designed by Burnham Hoyt (who also designed the Amphitheater at Red Rocks). Constructed in 1928, it's a Tudor style mansion with six bedrooms, seven baths and is surrounded by a sizeable 3/4 acre manicured lot, located between the Denver Country Club and Cheeseman Park. The photos are worth a click.
The last time the home was publicly available was nine years ago. This time around, the ~'8600SQFT mansion was available for a little over two months. It sold at the asking price.
As an asset class, historic homes in premium locations with famous architects tend to hold their value exceptionally well. The seller's 2011 acquisition cost was $3.6M. Assuming no post acquisition capital investments, the home gained about 5.8% annually during their ownership period. However, an architectural pedigree and premium location don't guarantee return. The preceding owner acquired the property in 2008, held onto it for almost four years, and sold it for $25,000 less than their purchase price.
Historical Note
The last time the home was publicly available was nine years ago. This time around, the ~'8600SQFT mansion was available for a little over two months. It sold at the asking price.
As an asset class, historic homes in premium locations with famous architects tend to hold their value exceptionally well. The seller's 2011 acquisition cost was $3.6M. Assuming no post acquisition capital investments, the home gained about 5.8% annually during their ownership period. However, an architectural pedigree and premium location don't guarantee return. The preceding owner acquired the property in 2008, held onto it for almost four years, and sold it for $25,000 less than their purchase price.
Historical Note
Johnson was a successful oil executive in the 20's and 30's. After the war, along with his wife Helen, he created the Arthur and Helen Johnson Foundation. It has been supporting Denver non-profits for nearly 70 years.
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