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    38539 Us Highway 285, Jefferson, CO 80456

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    $1,620,000

    Turn-key historic restaurant with additional commercial space and a vintage caboose guest experience concept.

    Type:General Commercial
    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

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    Listing Contact
    JoAnn MacDougall

    Listing agent JoAnn MacDougall License #100065750

    Listing office Jefferson Real Estate, Inc.

    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

    This unique lifestyle property centers on the iconic Hungry Moose Caboose in Jefferson, presented as a turn-key opportunity with existing food service operations. The structure began as a depot on the Colorado Southern Railroad line and later served as part of the Denver, South Park & Pacific Railroad, and the property is described as a designated historic site. Original wood floors remain in the kitchen, living room, and main bedroom, with visible historical material details such as saw blade marks, hand-forged square nails, and rail grease stains, reflecting its working freight room heritage.

    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.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Conventional restaurants

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    City
    Jefferson
    County
    Park
    State
    Colorado
    Longitude
    -105.9949912
    Latitude
    39.1306798

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Conventional restaurant - Turn-key historic restaurant with additional commercial space and a vintage caboose guest experience concept.
    Where is this conventional restaurant located?
    The property is located at 38539 Us Highway 285 Jefferson, CO.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $1,620,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: 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
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