Emerson School
Office | 33,612 SqFt
Marketing description
The Emerson School represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of Denver’s most iconic historic properties — a landmark 1884 building designed by Colorado’s first licensed architect, Robert Roeschlaub. Spanning 33,612 SF on 1.16 acres with 40 surface parking spaces, the property blends timeless architecture with modern sustainability through its geothermal HVAC system (30 deep wells).
Located in Denver’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, the site is surrounded by hospitals, restaurants, cultural destinations, and dense residential development. Zoned G-MU-5 and C-MS-8, the property allows for flexible adaptive reuse — from education and nonprofit headquarters to creative office, co-working, or community-focused redevelopment.
The building features high ceilings, abundant natural light, and multiple access points, offering an adaptable floor plan for a wide variety of uses. A preservation easement held by Historic Denver, Inc. ensures the school’s architectural integrity while supporting long-term value through sustainability and historic tax benefits.
Investment highlights
- 1457 Corona Street Also Available | 5,062 SF lot | $500,000
- Historic school building designed by Colorado’s first licensed architect, Robert Roeschlaub
- Includes adjacent surface parking lot and geothermal HVAC system (30 deep wells)
- Zoned G-MU-5 and C-MS-8 — ideal for adaptive reuse, education, or mission-driven redevelopment
- Facility with tall ceilings, flexible floor plates, and multiple access points
- Located in Denver’s urban core — walkable to hospitals, restaurants, transit, and Capitol Hill amenities
- Landmark-designated structure with preserved architectural character
- Rare on-site parking and sustainability infrastructure in a highly walkable neighborhood
- Surrounded by dense residential and commercial activity near Cheesman Park and Downtown Denver
- Suitable for school, nonprofit, co-working, cultural use, or mixed community programs
- 1420 Ogden Street is protected by a preservation easement held by Historic Denver, Inc.
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