717 12th Street, Golden, CO
FOR LEASE — Downtown Golden Retail & Office Suites
| Type | Available Suites | Year Built | Zoning | Price | Term | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail/Office | ~300-595 SF | c.1859/1955/2026 | C-2 | Contact Broker | 1-3 Years | Now |
717 12th Street offers move-in-ready retail/office suites in one of Golden’s most active downtown corridors. Located within the 12th Street Historic District, less than half a block off Washington Avenue and a short walk to Clear Creek, the property offers outstanding visibility, character, and immediate access to Golden’s primary commercial core.
The suites feature separate entries, updated mechanical systems, and private restrooms. The scale, frontage, and location make this an excellent option for designers, boutique retail operators, creative studios, or street-facing professional offices seeking a distinctive presence in downtown Golden.
Listing Highlights
Turnkey ~300-595 SF retail/office suites with frontage available on 12th Street
Private entries and a private restroom in each unit
Shared 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
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.
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.
Square footage sourced from the Landlord’s records
