4581 Bryant St is a 1905 Sunnyside Victorian with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a separate upper-level unit with its own kitchen, remodeled across 2018 and 2021 and set on a fenced 6,250 square foot lot under mature trees.
Sunnyside has a particular kind of housing stock. Brick Victorians and bungalows from the early 1900s, built close to the street on deep lots, most of them carved up and put back together more than once in the 120 years since. The ones that hold their value are the ones where somebody did the unglamorous work: the sewer line, the electrical panel, the roof, the windows.
4581 Bryant St is one of those. Built in 1905, it carries 1,677 finished square feet across two levels, and the two levels do not work the same way. The main floor lives as a two-bedroom, one-bath home. The upper floor is a separate one-bedroom, one-bath unit with a full kitchen of its own, finished in a 2021 remodel and most recently rented at $1,700 per month.
Below is a walk through what is actually here, what the seller has already replaced, and what the surrounding blocks of Sunnyside look like on a normal Tuesday.
Two Ways to Live in One 1905 Victorian
The layout is the headline. The main level holds two bedrooms, a full bathroom, the living and dining rooms and the primary kitchen. It functions as a complete home without ever using the stairs.
The upper level is its own unit: bedroom, full bath, living area and kitchen, separate from the main floor and supported by its own electrical service. That separation is what makes the arrangement work in practice rather than on paper. The upper unit can be rented long term, held for guests or extended family, or used as a workspace with a door that closes on it.
One financing note worth raising early. This part of Sunnyside sits in a census tract where some lenders offer Community Reinvestment Act credits, in some cases up to $7,500 applied to closing costs or a rate buy-down. Eligibility and terms vary by lender, so the question to ask yours is whether this specific address qualifies.
Inside the Main Level
The main floor was remodeled in 2018 and reads warm rather than flipped. Original bay windows anchor the front rooms and pull in morning light, and the hardwood floors have been refinished rather than replaced, so the grain and the age are still visible underfoot.
The kitchen is the part people slow down in. Soapstone countertops, a deep soft finish that takes on character as it ages, run the length of the counter. Lighting above the cabinets throws a soft glow across the ceiling after dark. The refrigerator is brand new, the range and oven are new, and the dishwasher wears a custom face panel so it disappears into the cabinetry line instead of interrupting it.
The full bathroom on this level was remodeled as well, one of two remodeled baths in the house. Fresh interior paint runs throughout, and the exterior was repainted too, so the house shows finished from the sidewalk through the back door.
The Upper Unit and What It Has Rented For
The upper level was taken down to its bones and rebuilt in 2021. It holds a bedroom, a full bathroom and a living area, plus a complete kitchen with appliances sized for the space: a range, a dishwasher, a microwave and a full refrigerator, chosen to fit the footprint rather than crowd it.
The seller most recently rented this space at $1,700 per month. That is a historical figure for this unit rather than a projection, and what it rents for next depends on condition, timing and the market when it is listed. For short-term rental, Denver requires a license and the unit must be at the host’s primary residence. The city’s short-term rental licensing page lays out the current requirements, and anyone counting on that use should confirm the rules before closing.
The Systems the Seller Already Replaced
This is the part that separates a 1905 house that is a project from a 1905 house that is finished. Over the last twelve years the seller has worked through nearly every major system, mostly in the order that things come due:
- Windows replaced in 2014
- Roof replaced in 2016
- Main level remodeled in 2018
- Upper level remodeled in 2021, with new separate electrical service the same year
- New HVAC system with central air in 2025
- New sewer line in 2026
The sewer line is the one buyers tend to underweight and inspectors never do. On a house of this age in this part of Denver, a cast iron or clay line is common, and replacing one is a five figure project that happens in the front yard. Here it is already done, and so is the panel, the roof, the windows and the furnace.
The Porch, the Patio and the Fenced Backyard
The covered front porch faces the street the way these houses were built to, which in this neighborhood still means neighbors stopping to talk on the way past.
Out back, a flagstone patio opens off the house for dinners and a fire, and beyond it the yard runs out across a 6,250 square foot lot, fully fenced, under a canopy of mature trees. The trees are the part you cannot buy in: they have been watered, pruned and watched for years, and the shade they throw across the lawn in August is the reason the backyard stays usable through a Denver summer. There is a basement below with laundry and room that has been used as a home gym.
Living in Sunnyside
The blocks around 45th and Bryant are quiet, flat and walkable, which is a large part of why Sunnyside keeps drawing people out of busier parts of north Denver.
Chaffee Park sits a short walk southeast at 44th and Tejon, with open lawn, a rec center nearby and the Sunnyside Music Festival each summer. West 44th Avenue has quietly become the neighborhood’s main street: Common Grounds for coffee, Semiprecious for a cocktail, Sunnyside Natural Market for everyday groceries. Huckleberry Roasters sits at Pecos and 43rd, and Diebolt Brewing, Denver Beer Co’s canning facility and Bonacquisti Wine Company are all within a few minutes.
Commuting is straightforward. I-70 is immediately north, Tennyson Street and the Highlands are about five minutes by car, and Union Station and downtown are roughly ten. Empower Field is close enough to hear on a game day. Schools are part of Denver Public Schools, and if you are comparing this to other options on the north side, our writeup on 3970 Vrain St in Berkeley covers a different take on the same part of town.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 4581 Bryant St have?
Three bedrooms and two bathrooms in total. Two bedrooms and one full bath are on the main level, and one bedroom and one full bath are in the separate upper-level unit.
Does the upper unit have its own kitchen?
Yes. The upper level was remodeled in 2021 and includes a full kitchen with a range, dishwasher, microwave and refrigerator, plus its own bathroom and living area. It also has separate electrical service.
What has the upper unit rented for?
The seller most recently rented it at $1,700 per month. That figure reflects a past lease rather than a guarantee of future rent, which depends on timing, condition and market demand.
Can the upper unit be used as a short-term rental?
Denver requires a short-term rental license, and the property must be the host’s primary residence. Confirm the current rules with the city and with your lender before relying on that use.
What major systems have been updated?
Windows in 2014, roof in 2016, main level remodel in 2018, upper level remodel and new separate electrical service in 2021, a new HVAC system in 2025 and a new sewer line in 2026.
Is there an HOA at 4581 Bryant St?
No. There is no HOA and no monthly dues, so there are no association rules governing how the home is used or rented.
What lender credit is available in this part of Sunnyside?
This area falls in a Community Reinvestment Act eligible census tract, where certain lenders offer credits of up to $7,500 toward closing costs or a rate buy-down. Programs differ by lender, so ask yours whether this address qualifies.
Jason Sirois is a Denver Realtor with FORM at Compass Denver and an Applewood resident. If you would like to walk 4581 Bryant St, or talk through what a home with a second unit looks like from a financing and management standpoint, reach out to our team.
This post is general information only and is not tax, legal or financial advice. Property details are believed accurate but should be independently verified. Lender credits, rental figures and licensing requirements are subject to change.
