Wellshire is one of those south Denver pockets that people drive through on their way to the golf course and then quietly start watching for listings in. It sits just east of University Boulevard and west of Colorado Boulevard, built out mostly in the late 1940s and 1950s with brick and frame ranches on wide, tree-lined lots. It is not flashy. It is walkable to a municipal golf course with real history, minutes from a neighborhood park, and zoned to some of the strongest schools in Denver Public Schools.
2740 S Madison Street is a good example of what buyers are actually looking for here: an original 1951 ranch that has been taken apart and put back together properly. A major 2025 renovation brought a fully remodeled kitchen, updated bathrooms, a new primary suite, and modernized mechanical systems — the expensive, unglamorous work that most buyers would rather not take on themselves.
The home is offered at $699,999 with no HOA. Below is a closer look at the house, the block, and the trade-offs worth weighing before you tour it.
At a Glance
- Address: 2740 S Madison Street, Denver, CO 80210 (Wellshire)
- Price: $699,999 · MLS #: 7715911
- Beds / Baths: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (one full, one three-quarter)
- Size: 1,124 square feet on a 6,000-square-foot lot
- Built: 1951, with a major renovation completed in 2025
- Parking: Detached one-car garage with an attached workshop
- Taxes: approximately $2,726 per year · HOA: none
Inside: A 2025 Renovation That Went Past the Surface
The main living space runs front to back with white oak-toned hardwood floors, a large picture window facing the street, and enough length to hold a full seating group plus a dining table without feeling crowded. Ranches of this era are often chopped into small rooms; here the layout reads open and bright, and the windows on both the front and back walls keep light moving through the house all day.
The kitchen is the clearest evidence that this was a real renovation rather than a cosmetic flip. Navy lower cabinets and light upper cabinets frame quartz counters, a stainless range with a vented hood, and new stainless appliances. It is a compact, efficient galley-style footprint — everything within a step or two — which suits the way most people actually cook. For a home in this price band in 80210, the finish level is well above what you typically see.
The two secondary bedrooms sit off a short hall, both with hardwood floors and good closet space, and both are genuinely usable as bedrooms rather than as nominal ones. One works well as an office if you only need two sleeping rooms.
The Primary Suite and the Systems You Do Not See
The primary bedroom is the newest room in the house — the former attached garage was converted during the 2025 renovation, which is why it feels distinctly larger and more open than the other two bedrooms, with a vaulted ceiling and a wall of windows onto the yard. This is a common and sensible move on small Denver ranches: it adds real primary-suite square footage without pushing into the backyard.
Both bathrooms were redone, with heated floors — a small luxury that people who have lived with it rarely give up. Behind the walls, the seller addressed the items that quietly drain a budget after closing: rewired electrical and updated plumbing, a heat pump system for heating and cooling, and tankless water heating. On a 1951 house, those four line items alone can run into the tens of thousands of dollars if you inherit them undone.
That matters for how you should think about the price. You are paying for a renovated house, not a project, and the monthly cost of ownership on a home with new systems tends to be more predictable. If you want to model what that looks like against your own numbers, the mortgage and affordability calculators on our site are a reasonable starting point.
Outside: Xeriscaped Front, Fenced Yard, Workshop in Back
The front yard is xeriscaped — rock, mature shrubs, and a large shade tree — which means very little watering and very little weekend maintenance. Along the Front Range that is increasingly the default rather than the exception, and it is one less thing to convert later.
The backyard is fully fenced and private, with a covered concrete patio off the back of the house, an open lawn, and raised garden beds along one side. It is a genuinely usable yard for dogs, kids, or a grill and a table, without being so large that it becomes a chore. The detached one-car garage sits at the end of the driveway and includes an attached workshop — useful storage for bikes, tools, skis, and the gear that accumulates quickly in Colorado.
Living in Wellshire: Golf, Parks, and Quiet Streets
The neighborhood’s anchor is Wellshire Golf Course, about four minutes away — a Donald Ross–designed municipal course, the only public Ross course west of the Mississippi, celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026. Even for non-golfers it functions as a large stretch of protected green space and mature tree canopy in the middle of south Denver, and it is a real part of why this pocket holds value.
Robert H. McWilliams Park sits three minutes away at Yale and Cherry Street, with open lawn and a playground for everyday use. Retail and errands cluster along Colorado Boulevard and University Boulevard, with the shops and restaurants of the University Hills and Cherry Creek corridors close by. Streets inside the neighborhood are quiet and gridded, with sidewalks and low traffic volume — the kind of blocks where people actually walk their dogs at dusk.
For commuters, I-25 is a few minutes west and the light rail stations along the highway at Colorado Boulevard and Yale Avenue put downtown and the Tech Center both within reach without a car. The University of Denver is roughly two miles northwest.
Who This Home Fits — And Who It Does Not
This is a strong fit for a first-time or move-up buyer who wants a turnkey house in a proven south Denver neighborhood, for a couple or small family that values school assignment and yard over raw square footage, and for anyone who would rather not manage a renovation. Downsizers moving out of a larger home elsewhere in the metro tend to like this profile too: single level, no stairs, no HOA, low-maintenance landscaping.
It is less of a fit if you need four bedrooms, a finished basement, or a two-car garage. At 1,124 square feet, this is a compact house, and the price reflects the renovation and the location rather than the volume. If square footage is your top priority, there are better values further south or east — and that is a fair conversation to have before you tour. Buyers starting from scratch can find a useful overview of the process in our buyer’s guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What neighborhood is 2740 S Madison Street in?
It is in Wellshire, in southeast Denver’s 80210 ZIP code, between University Boulevard and Colorado Boulevard near Yale Avenue. The area is known for mid-century ranches, mature trees, and its proximity to Wellshire Golf Course and Robert H. McWilliams Park.
What schools serve this address?
Per the listing, the home is served by Slavens K-8 about six-tenths of a mile away, Merrill Middle School, and Thomas Jefferson High School, all within Denver Public Schools. School boundaries and enrollment policies change, so confirm current assignment directly with DPS before making a decision based on it.
What was included in the 2025 renovation?
The remodel covered the kitchen, both bathrooms, and the conversion of the former attached garage into a new primary bedroom. Systems work included rewired electrical, updated plumbing, a heat pump for heating and cooling, tankless water heating, and heated bathroom floors.
Is there an HOA?
No. There is no homeowners association, which means no monthly dues and no covenant restrictions from an association. Annual property taxes are approximately $2,726, though tax amounts are reassessed periodically and can change.
Does the home have a basement or a two-car garage?
No basement is included in the finished square footage, and parking is a detached one-car garage with an attached workshop. The long driveway provides additional off-street parking, and the workshop adds storage most one-car garages do not have.
How competitive is the Wellshire market right now?
Renovated, single-family homes under $750,000 in established south Denver neighborhoods continue to draw steady interest, though conditions vary meaningfully by block and price band. For current metro-wide data, the DMAR Market Trends Report is the best public source, and we can pull a neighborhood-specific analysis on request.
How do I schedule a showing?
Jason Sirois, a Denver Realtor with FORM at Compass Denver, can arrange a private tour, walk you through the renovation scope and the comparable sales, and give you a straight read on whether this house fits what you are actually after. Reach out through our contact page to set up a time.
This article is general information about a specific property and the Wellshire area and is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Property details, square footage, tax figures, and school assignments are believed accurate but should be independently verified. Please consult the appropriate licensed professional for advice specific to your situation.
