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$1,620,000

3 Beds 1 Baths 1,902 SQFT 1.82 Acres
Type: Single Family

38539 Us Highway 285, Jefferson, CO 80456

MLS#: S1068568
Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate | SummitCountyRealEstate.com
Office: 970.845.2000
Presented by: Jefferson Real Estate, Inc.;

38539 Us Highway 285, Jefferson, CO 80456

 

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.


 

Interior Features

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms3

Bathrooms

3/4 Baths1
Half Baths0
Total Baths1

Other Interior Features

LivingAreaSource0 sqft
Air Conditioning Y/NNo
BasementNone
Basement (Y/N)No
Fireplace Y/NNo
FlooringWood
Furnished Y/NPartially
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesSeeRemarks

Other Rooms

Room TypeGreatRoom, Other

General

Additional Parcels Y/NNo
AppliancesDishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Attached Garage No
Building FeaturesSeeRemarks
Carport Y/NNo
CityJefferson
Community FeaturesSeeRemarks
Construction MaterialsFrame, WoodSiding
CountyPark
DirectionsFrom Kenosha Pass, South to The Town of Jefferson. Property on the right, corner of 285 and County Road 35.
DisclosuresDeedRestriction
Elementary SchoolEdith Teter
ExclusionsYes
Full Baths0
Garage Y/NNo
Green Building Verification TypeNone
HOANo
HOA Fee$0.0
HeatingBaseboard, Electric
High SchoolSouth Park
Home Warranty Y/NNo
Land Lease Y/NNo
Lease Considered Y/NNo
Lease Renewal Y/NNo
Legal DescriptionT08 R75 S05 SW4 TOWN OF JEFFERSON NORTHWEST IN S2SE4SW4 5-8-75, N2NE4NW4 8-8-75 AKA NEW TRACT 3 DESC IN PLAT R790664
LevelsTwo
Living Area1,902 sqft
Lot Size Square Feet79,279 sqft
Lot Size UnitsAcres
MLS AreaPark County
Middle/Junior High SchoolSouth Park
MobileHomeRemainsYNNo
New ConstructionNo
Occupancy TypeOwner
Other StructuresSheds
Ownership TypeSoleProprietor
Parcel Number2,204
Pets AllowedOwnerOnly, PetRestrictions
PossessionDeliveryOfDeed
PostalCityJefferson
Property Attached Y/NNo
Property ConditionResale
Property Sub Type AdditionalSingleFamilyResidence
Property SubtypeSingleFamilyResidence
Property TypeResidential
Rent Control Y/NNo
RoofAsphalt
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerSepticTank
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Subdivision NameJEFFERSON
Tax Annual Amount$4,891
Tax Lot0
Tax Year2025
Total Rooms7
UtilitiesElectricityAvailable, Propane, PhoneAvailable, SnowRemoval, TrashCollection, SepticAvailable
ViewMeadow, Mountains
Year Built1881
Zoning DescriptionCommercial

Exterior

Building Area Total1,902 sqft
Crops Included Y/NNo
Horse Y/NNo
Irrigation Water Rights Y/NNo
Lot FeaturesCornerLot, Level, SeeRemarks
Lot Size Acres1.82
Lot Size Area1 sqft
Lot Size SourcePublicRecords
Parking FeaturesParkingPad
Road ResponsibilityPublicMaintainedRoad
Road Surface TypePaved
SpaNo
Water SourceWell
Waterfront Y/NNo

Additional Details

Price History

Schools 

Middle School South Park Middle School
Elementary School Edith Teter Elementary School
High School South Park High School

  

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38539 Us Highway 285, Jefferson, CO 80456

MLS#: S1068568
Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate | SummitCountyRealEstate.com
Office: 970.845.2000