38539 Us Highway 285, Jefferson, CO 80456
Turn-key historic restaurant with additional commercial space and a vintage caboose guest experience concept.
- Added:
- Mar 21, 2026
- Days on Market:
- 86
- Last Refresh:
- Jun 14 at 1:33 am
Property Features for 38539 Us Highway 285
General Information
- Standard status
- Active
- Property subtype
- General Commercial
Building Details
- Year Built
- 1881
Listing agent JoAnn MacDougall License #100065750
Listing office Jefferson Real Estate, Inc. (719) 836-2615
Listing date Mar 21, 2026
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HighLights
- Hungry Moose Caboose built in 1881 and designated as a historic site/known landmark
- Multiple income opportunities: established food business plus additional commercial space previously used as a cafe‑style coffee/ice cream concept
- Additional rental/commercial options mentioned: proven VRBO rental and another commercial space ready for lease
- Property offers highway frontage with summer traffic counts approaching 10,000 cars per day
- Level topography with guesthouse and shed; paved road and community maintenance noted
- No pool; includes vintage caboose with a guest‑experience concept
Overview
The offering also includes an additional commercial space that was previously used as a café-style coffee and ice cream concept, plus other revenue-oriented components referenced in the remarks, including a proven VRBO rental and another commercial space ready for lease. The property is described as having prime highway frontage with summer traffic counts approaching 10,000 cars per day, contributing to visibility for both the food business and the additional commercial uses.
For buyers or operators seeking a distinctive restaurant and hospitality-based investment, the combination of an operating food business, multiple commercial spaces, and a vintage caboose for guest use creates a flexible platform. The historic landmark character and preserved interior features may appeal to tenants and guests looking for an experience tied to Colorado rail history, while the on-site mix supports both food service continuity and potential brand or concept updates within the available commercial spaces.
Current Use by Public Records
Map
- City
- Jefferson
- County
- Park
- State
- Colorado
- Longitude
- -105.9949912
- Latitude
- 39.1306798