717 12th Street, Golden, CO
LEASED! Downtown Golden Retail/Office Suites
| Type | Building Size | Year Built/Renovated | Zoning | Lease Rate | Initial Term | Close Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail/Office | 1,247 SF | c.1859/1955/2026 | C-2 | Contact Broker | 5 Years | July 17, 2026 |
The historic property at 717 12th Street, located along one of downtown Golden’s most active commercial corridors, has been leased to Golden Goods Inc. on an initial five-year term. The neighboring retailer, established in 2013, will use the property to expand its operations and relocate office functions from its Washington Avenue storefront, allowing that building to be fully activated for retail use.
Situated within the 12th Street Historic District, less than half a block from Washington Avenue and a short walk from Clear Creek, the property offers exceptional character, visibility, and immediate access to Golden’s primary commercial core.
The building includes three separate suites, each with a private entrance and restroom. Following its acquisition in spring 2026, the landlord completed extensive improvements throughout the property, including updated mechanical systems, structural repairs, new flooring, fully renovated restrooms and kitchenettes, and refreshed interior finishes.
Delivered as a flexible blank canvas at lease execution, the property is now positioned to become a new hub for retail expansion and community activity in downtown Golden.
Listing Highlights
Turnkey 1,247 SF retail/office building with frontage on 12th Street
Private entries and a private restroom in each unit
Private porch and fenced yard
Updated mechanical systems
Located within the 12th Street Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
One block from Washington Avenue and steps from Clear Creek
Near the Colorado School of Mines, downtown restaurants, shops, parks, and museums
Public parking garage adjacent to the property
Property History
Historically, the building is named for W.A.H. Loveland, a founding-era figure in Golden who helped shape the city’s early commercial and civic life. Loveland founded the Colorado Central Railroad, served as mayor of Golden, sat as a trustee of the Colorado School of Mines, and later served as lieutenant governor of Colorado.
The cottage at 717 12th Street and the adjacent Banks Building at 711 12th Street form a small historic cluster at the corner of 12th Street and Prospector’s Alley, offering a rare leasing opportunity within one of Golden’s earliest built environments.
Each Suite is Unique
Welcome to Downtown Golden
Golden was Colorado’s original territorial capital and a center of activity during the late 1800s. Gold seekers arrived in 1858, Golden City was founded a year later, and the town quickly became a supply hub for miners working along Clear Creek. The neighborhoods that grew from that early settlement still shape Golden’s character today.
Downtown Golden remains one of the Denver metro area’s most recognizable historic commercial districts, anchored by Washington Avenue, Colorado School of Mines, Clear Creek, and a steady mix of restaurants, shops, museums, parks, and year-round visitors. According to Visit Golden’s 2022 Economic Impact Report, downtown Golden generates approximately $168 million in annual visitor spending across its shops, restaurants, and attractions.
The 12th Street Historic District preserves more than fifty of Golden’s earliest homes within a short walk of the site, giving this offering a setting that is both commercially relevant and deeply tied to the city’s history.
