Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to move into the highly sought-after neighborhood of Arapaho Hills! This is the Sutherland House, original home of the primary architect for the majority of houses in the midcentury modern enclave. The home retains its original fir tongue-and-groove ceilings with exposed beams and skylights throughout the main floor. 14 gorgeous floor-to-ceiling windows and sliders wrap the main living space and lead out to a covered terrace, with the brick kitchen/dining wall also extending out into the terrace creating the perfect indoor-outdoor flow and living space. The kitchen boasts clerestory windows and the original mahogany plywood pony wall, that separates it from the living area. The east living room wall is glass except the gas fireplace portion. To the right of the main living areas you'll enter the sleeping wing, containing 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, one of which is the en-suite for the primary bedroom. The main floor laundry is tucked away in the guest bathroom complete with skylight and new soaking tub. Downstairs is another bath, recreation room, and a non-conforming bedroom (or flex space). The large utility room with workbench houses the new furnace and water heater, (2023). The electrical panel and AC were also updated in 2023. The home sits perched on a .24-acre gentle sloping lot, allowing for plenty of privacy with room to play and entertain with stunning sunrises and beautiful light. This home is priced for you to bring your love and vision to make it yours. Comps run $1.1 to $1.2M Arapaho Hills Historic District is in the National Registry of Historical Places. It is home is situated on a quiet street near bike and walking trails, the South Platte River, parks, old town Littleton tennis courts, a golf course and a swimming pool and is in the Littleton Public School District.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
10,454 sq ftLot Size
$422Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Laura Jones• HomeSmart
Contact: laura@laurajoneshomes.com
Bought with Kimber Dempsey• Realty One Group Premier
Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to move into the highly sought-after neighborhood of Arapaho Hills! This is the Sutherland House, original home of the primary architect for the majority of houses in the midcentury modern enclave. The home retains its original fir tongue-and-groove ceilings with exposed beams and skylights throughout the main floor. 14 gorgeous floor-to-ceiling windows and sliders wrap the main living space and lead out to a covered terrace, with the brick kitchen/dining wall also extending out into the terrace creating the perfect indoor-outdoor flow and living space. The kitchen boasts clerestory windows and the original mahogany plywood pony wall, that separates it from the living area. The east living room wall is glass except the gas fireplace portion. To the right of the main living areas you'll enter the sleeping wing, containing 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, one of which is the en-suite for the primary bedroom. The main floor laundry is tucked away in the guest bathroom complete with skylight and new soaking tub. Downstairs is another bath, recreation room, and a non-conforming bedroom (or flex space). The large utility room with workbench houses the new furnace and water heater, (2023). The electrical panel and AC were also updated in 2023. The home sits perched on a .24-acre gentle sloping lot, allowing for plenty of privacy with room to play and entertain with stunning sunrises and beautiful light. This home is priced for you to bring your love and vision to make it yours. Comps run $1.1 to $1.2M Arapaho Hills Historic District is in the National Registry of Historical Places. It is home is situated on a quiet street near bike and walking trails, the South Platte River, parks, old town Littleton tennis courts, a golf course and a swimming pool and is in the Littleton Public School District.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,342 (+43.5%)
2024
$3,721 (+6.8%)
2023
$3,486 (+21.7%)
2022
$2,865 (+0.4%)
$15,012 + $19,384
$34,396
2021
$2,854 (+15.2%)
$15,012 + $19,384
$34,396
2020
$2,477 (+6.7%)
$15,444 + $19,941
$35,385
2019
$2,321 (+44.9%)
$11,440 + $20,163
$31,603
2018
$1,602 (+7.8%)
$11,440 + $20,163
$31,603
2017
$1,486 (+18.0%)
$7,200 + $17,957
$25,157
2016
$1,259
$7,960 + $19,852
$27,812
2015
$1,260 (+76.5%)
$7,164 + $15,395
$22,559
2014
$714 (+1.5%)
$7,164 + $15,395
$22,559
2013
$704 (−14.6%)
$5,174 + $10,316
$15,490
2012
$824 (−47.2%)
2011
$1,562 (−8.6%)
2010
$1,710 (+12.4%)
2009
$1,521
$6,770 + $12,670
$19,440
Tax history for 5420 Manitou Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,342 (+43.5%)
2024
$3,721 (+6.8%)
2023
$3,486 (+21.7%)
2022
$2,865 (+0.4%)
$15,012 + $19,384
$34,396
2021
$2,854 (+15.2%)
$15,012 + $19,384
$34,396
2020
$2,477 (+6.7%)
$15,444 + $19,941
$35,385
2019
$2,321 (+44.9%)
$11,440 + $20,163
$31,603
2018
$1,602 (+7.8%)
$11,440 + $20,163
$31,603
2017
$1,486 (+18.0%)
$7,200 + $17,957
$25,157
2016
$1,259
$7,960 + $19,852
$27,812
2015
$1,260 (+76.5%)
$7,164 + $15,395
$22,559
2014
$714 (+1.5%)
$7,164 + $15,395
$22,559
2013
$704 (−14.6%)
$5,174 + $10,316
$15,490
2012
$824 (−47.2%)
2011
$1,562 (−8.6%)
2010
$1,710 (+12.4%)
2009
$1,521
$6,770 + $12,670
$19,440
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
93 ft.
Lot depth
115 ft.
Lot size
10,454 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1959
Sq. Ft.
1,926
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Arapahoe County
APN
2077-18-1-13-005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
MLR
Medium Lot Residential District
The purpose of this Chapter is to establish the districts and standards to implement the corresponding designations of the Future Land Use and Character Map set forth in the adopted Comprehensive Plan. More specifically, the Acreage Residential ACR; Large Lot Residential LLR; Medium Lot Residential MLR; Small Lot Residential SLR; and Multi-Family Residential MFR districts are designed to: Provide for safe, attractive, and highly livable neighborhoods.; Create a variety of housing types and living formats to meet the needs of all residents.; Enable homeowners to improve and reinvest in their properties without a burdensome process.; Protect the value and enjoyment of residential properties by providing for good compatibility and transition standards.; Improve walkability within neighborhoods and provide for safe connections to nearby service and convenience uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Recreation
Park & open space
Mar 12, 2025 • Final
Residential
Remove and replace the flat roof on a residential building.
Roofing
Oct 27, 2023 • Final
Residential electric gen other than srvc change or sub panel
Upgrade the electrical service to a new overhead panel.
Electrical
Generator
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Total: 2
Carport Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Concrete
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 2
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Basement Level Bathrooms: 1
Room 1 Information
Bathroom (Full)
Description: with laundry closet
Length: 9.2
Width: 4.9
Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Primary Bathroom (3/4)
Description: en-suite with primary bedroom
Length: 7.5
Width: 4.5
Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Bathroom (3/4)
Length: 13
Width: 4.5
Level: Basement
Room 4 Information
Bedroom
Description: Primary with en-suite
Length: 10
Width: 12
Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Bedroom
Description: bedroom 2 with built in cabinet
Length: 9.5
Width: 12
Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Bedroom
Description: bedroom 3
Length: 9.5
Width: 9.6
Level: Main
Room 7 Information
Bonus Room
Description: non-conforming bedroom in basement
Length: 11
Width: 13.5
Level: Basement
Room 8 Information
Living Room
Description: floor to ceiling windows and sliders, fireplace, mahogany paneled pony wall
Length: 13
Width: 20.5
Level: Main
Room 9 Information
Kitchen
Description: clerestory windows, original cabinetry, pony wall
Length: 8.25
Width: 12
Level: Main
Room 10 Information
Dining Room
Description: Glass wall with sliders to terrace
Length: 8.5
Width: 8.25
Level: Main
Room 11 Information
Utility Room
Description: large utility room with workbench
Length: 12
Width: 10.5
Level: Basement
Room 12 Information
Family Room
Description: carpet and tile removed and ready for new flooring
Length: 10.5
Width: 27
Level: Basement
Interior Features
Interior Features: Open Floorplan,Smoke Free,T&G Ceilings
Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator