$1,650,000
SOLD MAR 5, 2025

956 Castle Ridge Rd Golden, CO 80401

5 Beds
5.5 Baths
8,326 Sq Ft
2.44 Acres

Recently Sold

$198 Per Sq Ft

21% Below List Price

120 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Gated Community
  • Mountain View
  • Ralston Elementary School Rated A
  • Open Floorplan
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of March 2025

Outstanding executive estate in exclusive Riva Chase, minutes outside of Denver! Set on nearly 2.5 lush acres dotted with mature evergreens, this private home offers nearly 8,500 sq ft of old-world luxury combined with warm, inviting mountain charm. Every detail of this masterful home exudes intention, including rich woodwork, gleaming hardwood floors, intricate glass and tilework, statement arches, and tray and coffered ceilings throughout. Welcome guests in the grand foyer, featuring an elegant staircase and access to the home’s executive office, cloaked in warm wood and natural light. The home’s open floorplan is an entertainer’s delight, featuring a spacious living room and formal dining room with dual access to a generous balcony overlooking the hillsides. A sunroom basks in the eastern and southern sky, perfect for morning coffee. The chef’s kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances including a Viking gas stove, and a large eat-in island. The eat-in area flows into the expansive family room, where panoramic windows invite the warmth of the western sun. The primary suite is a masterpiece spanning over 1,200 sq ft, with a den overlooking the front range, fireplace, bar, and an extraordinary five-piece bath. Each of the additional upstairs bedrooms offers direct bathroom access, either through a private en suite or a shared Jack and Jill. Convenient upstairs laundry! The walkout basement takes luxury to the next level featuring a bar and adjacent game room with a separate kitchenette, a wine-tasting room, a stone fireplace, wet sauna, and a sprawling patio. Oversized 3-car garage! The gated community of Riva Chase offers a uniquely Colorado lifestyle, featuring a stocked pond, a community park, basketball court and picnic pavilion. Enjoy a wide variety of recreation such as biking, hiking, and cross-country skiing! Located just 30-minutes from downtown Denver, enjoy the mountain life you’ve dreamed of just minutes from the action.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Blair Bryant

The Steller Group, Inc Brokerage Email: blaircontracts@stellerrealestate.com,720-589-1740 License #100046539

Last Buyer's Agent

Sarah Cook

RE/MAX Synergy License #100099695

RE/MAX Synergy

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,866

Year Built

  • Built in 1990 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 2.44 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • West Facing Home
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Front Yard Sprinklers
  • Mountainous Lot
  • Many Trees
  • Property is zoned P-D

HOA Fees

  • $10 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Lighted Parking
  • Epoxy

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shake Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Sound System
  • Built-In Features
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Bay Window
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 5 Fireplaces
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Convection Oven
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Tile Countertops
  • Utility Sink
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Jack-and-Jill Bathroom
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Bedroom in Basement
  • Stubbed For A Bathroom
  • 1 Bedroom in Basement

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Smoke Free Home

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch

Schools

  • Ralston Elementary School
  • Bell Middle School
  • Golden High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Softener
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Staging items
  • Assessor Parcel Number 401459

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include road maintenance, snow removal
  • Riva Chase Association, Phone Number (303) 526-9043
  • Riva Chase Subdivision
  • Seasonal Pond

Recreation

  • Trails

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,866

Year Built

Built in 1990 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$10 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Structure Type: House
  • Levels: Two
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 5399
  • Exclusions: Staging items
  • Living Area: 8326
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • SubdivisionName: Riva Chase
  • Ownership: Individual
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • REC_BasementLevelBathrooms: 2
  • REC_BasementLevelBedrooms: 1
  • REC_BelowGradeUnfinishedArea: 153.00
  • REC_RVSpaces: 0
  • REC_UpperLevelBathrooms: 3
  • REC_UpperLevelBedrooms: 4
  • REC_WaterIncludedYN: 1
  • Ratio Close Price By Original Li: 0.78571
  • Attribution Contact: blaircontracts@stellerrealestate.com,720-589-1740
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer, Water Softener, Wine Cooler
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Five Piece Bath, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Jack & Jill Bathroom, Jet Action Tub, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Suite, Smoke Free, Sound System, Tile Counters, Utility Sink, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Features: Basement, Family Room, Gas, Gas Log, Great Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Basement: Bath/Stubbed, Finished, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access
  • Basement: Yes
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 2927
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s), Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s), Window Coverings

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: West
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
  • Roof: Cement Shake
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stucco
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Concrete, Finished, Floor Coating, Lighted, Oversized, Storage
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3
  • REC_ParkingCount: 1

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Internet Access (Wired), Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Phone Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Includes: Road Maintenance, Snow Removal
  • Association Name: Riva Chase
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Amenities: Gated, Pond Seasonal, Trail(s)
  • Association Fee: 120
  • Phone: 303-526-9043
  • Association: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Association/Amenities

  • REC_AssociationFee2Annual: 0.00
  • REC_AssociationFee3Annual: 0.00
  • REC_AssociationFeeAnnual: 120.00
  • REC_AssociationFeeTotalAnnual: 120.00
  • REC_AssociationManagementType: Professionally Managed
  • REC_MultipleAssociationsYN: 0

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Bell

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 401459
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.44
  • Fencing: None
  • Building Area Total: 8479
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Many Trees, Mountainous, Sprinklers In Front
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 106286.4
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 20866

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Ralston
  • High School: Golden

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/05/2025 03/05/25 Sold $1,650,000 -10.8% $198 / Sq Ft
02/19/2025 02/19/25 Price Changed $1,850,000 -7.0% $222 / Sq Ft
01/29/2025 01/29/25 Price Changed $1,989,900 -5.2% $239 / Sq Ft
10/24/2024 10/24/24 For Sale $2,100,000 -- $252 / Sq Ft
Source: REcolorado®

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $20,866 $158,892 $23,256 $135,636
2023 $20,866 $158,892 $23,256 $135,636
2022 $16,652 $126,138 $15,651 $110,487
2021 $16,791 $129,769 $16,102 $113,667
2020 $13,409 $104,032 $11,701 $92,331
2019 $13,702 $104,032 $11,701 $92,331
2018 $14,027 $94,939 $23,561 $71,378
2017 $13,343 $94,939 $23,561 $71,378
2016 $13,963 $95,520 $20,874 $74,646
2015 $17,509 $129,647 $20,874 $108,773
2014 $17,509 $117,597 $22,157 $95,440
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $500,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $649,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $209,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $425,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,650,000 Homestead Title
Warranty Deed $1,200,000 Stewart Title Of Colorado
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed $1,310,000 First American Heritage Titl
Warranty Deed $950,000 Land Title
Quit Claim Deed -- Land Title
Source: Public Records

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Source: REcolorado®

MLS Number: 3830009

REcolorado®

APN: 40-173-01-079