Loveland Cottage | 717 12th Street, Golden, CO
FOR LEASE — Turnkey Retail/Office Suites in Historic Downtown Golden
| Type | Building Size | Year Built | Zoning | Price | Term | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail/Office | ~1,247 SF | c.1875/1955/2026 | C-2 | $2,000-$3,500/Month | 2-10 Years | 30 Days |
Loveland Cottage dates to ~1859 and sits within Golden’s 12th Street Historic District, a block east of Washington Avenue and a short walk to Clear Creek. Ownership is in the process of interior updates to the building and will deliver three move-in-ready suites, each with a private entrance and restroom.
The project is crafted for small-scale operators seeking an impactful downtown Golden address without the overhead of a larger footprint. Ideal for design studios, aestheticians, and other professional service providers.
Listing Highlights
Three turnkey suites ranging from ~300 to 595 SF
Private entrance and restroom in every suite
Loveland Cottage, built c. 1859, is among Golden's oldest surviving buildings
Located in the 12th Street Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Steps to Washington Avenue, Clear Creek, and Colorado School of Mines
Public parking garage adjacent to the property
Available Suites
Suite 1 | ~595 SF | $3,500/month gross
The largest suite features direct frontage on 12th Street with a welcoming porch, sunny storefront windows, and a large restroom. The layout and visibility suit a designer, a street-facing professional office, or a small retail operator seeking presence in a walkable historic district.
Suite 2 | ~340 SF | $2,500/month gross
Accessed via Prospector's Alley on the east side of the cottage, the space features a private entrance, a newly installed kitchenette, and a bathroom with a shower. An excellent fit for an office or professional service provider.
Suite 3 | ~300 SF | $2,000/month gross
Suite 3 is on the south side of the building and has a private entrance, a newly installed kitchenette, and a bathroom with a shower. Well-suited for tattoo, aesthetics, massage, or other appointment-based services where privacy and setting matter more than storefront exposure.
About Loveland Cottage
The building is named for W.A.H. Loveland, a founding-era figure in Golden. He founded the Colorado Central Railroad, served as mayor of Golden, sat as a trustee of Colorado School of Mines, and served as lieutenant governor of Colorado. The cottage and the adjacent Banks Building at 711 12th form a small historic cluster at the corner of 12th and Prospector's Alley.
Welcome to Downtown Golden
Golden was Colorado's original territorial capital and a hub of activity in 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 panning Clear Creek. The visitors who came through planted roots, and the neighborhoods that grew up around them still define the city's character.
Downtown Golden generates roughly $168 million in annual visitor spending across its shops, restaurants, and attractions (Visit Golden, 2022 Economic Impact Report). The Colorado School of Mines sits near the central core, and Washington Avenue runs as the main commercial spine. Parks, museums, and gathering spaces line the side streets, and the 12th Street Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, preserves over fifty of the city's earliest homes within a short walk of the site.
Square footage sourced from Landlord’s records
