Historic Emerson School building listed for sale at $6.5 million

The Emerson School, Denver’s oldest surviving elementary school building , has entered the market for $6.5 million in the Capitol Hill neighborhood.

Recently listed by Unique Properties Inc. , a Colorado real estate firm, the historic property at 1420 N. Ogden St. spans more than 33,000 square feet on 1.16 acres. It has 40 surface parking spaces, high ceilings, flexible floor plates and a geothermal HVAC system.

“Emerson School is part of East Colfax’s fabric,” said Graham Trotter, senior broker associate at Unique Properties.

Trotter said they are looking for a new owner who values the building’s history, and that early interest has been strong and property tours are underway.

Its layout and zoning can accommodate a variety of uses, from education and nonprofit headquarters to cre