38539 US Highway 285, Jefferson, CO 80456
38539 US Highway 285, Jefferson, CO 80456
38539 US Highway 285, Jefferson, CO 80456
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$1,620,000
Est. payment /mo
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,896 SqFt
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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,896 sqft

Price per Sqft $854

Subdivision Jefferson

MLS Listing ID 7383077

Bedrooms 3

Three Quarter Bath 1

HOA Y/N No

Abv Grd Liv Area 1,896

Year Built 1881

Annual Tax Amount $4,891

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 1.820 Acres

Acres 1.82

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Source recolorado

Property Description

LIVE, WORK & INVEST IN JEFFERSON

Welcome to the iconic Hungry Moose Caboose in scenic Jefferson—a truly rare opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind lifestyle property rich in history, character, and multiple income streams. This is a turn key business opportunity.
Originally built in the early 1880s as a depot on the Colorado Southern Railroad line—later part of the Denver, South Park & Pacific Railroad—this remarkable property is a designated historic site and a well-known landmark for locals and travelers alike.
Step inside and experience a living piece of Colorado history. Original wood floors in the kitchen, living room, and main bedroom showcase saw blade marks, hand-forged square nails, and even rail grease stains from its time as a working freight room. The natural wear patterns between rooms reflect its past life as a bustling ticket office and passenger waiting area.
Beyond its historic charm, the property offers exceptional income potential. The established food business draws steady traffic with its popular locally sourced beef hamburgers, while an additional commercial space—previously a successful café-style coffee and ice cream concept—offers room for expansion or new ideas. With prime highway frontage and summer traffic counts approaching 10,000 cars per day, exposure is outstanding.
Additional opportunities include a proven VRBO rental, another commercial space ready for lease, and a vintage caboose with exciting potential for a one-of-a-kind guest experience.

Location

State CO

County Park

Rooms

Main Level Bedrooms 2

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Electric

Cooling None

Flooring Wood

Fireplace N

Appliance Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Exterior

Fence Partial

Utilities Available Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Propane

View Meadow, Mountain(s)

Roof Type Composition

Total Parking Spaces 2

Garage No

Building

Lot Description Level

Foundation Slab

Sewer Septic Tank

Water Well

Level or Stories Two

Structure Type Frame,Wood Siding

Schools

Elementary Schools Edith Teter

Middle Schools South Park

High Schools South Park

School District Park County Re-2

Others

Senior Community No

Ownership Individual

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional

Special Listing Condition None


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Brandy Brown

Brandy Brown

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Broker/Owner | License ID: ER 100045879

Broker/Owner License ID: ER 100045879

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