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820 16th Street, Denver, CO 80202

An 8-story historic office building on 16th Street with complete vacancy, offering flexibility for future occupancy or redevelopment.

Property Size98,577 SF
Lot Size0.29 Acres
Days on Market36

Property Features for 820 16th Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 98,577 SF
Class B
Lot size 0.29 Acres
Property subtype Retail, Office, Land
Zoning D-TD
Investment Type Value Add

Building Details

Year Built 1906
Year Renovated 2020
Buildings 1
Stories 8
Units 116
Listing Agency: Kenai Capital Advisors
Listed By: Canyon Law · License #FA100108613
Source: Crexi
Added: Jul 20 Changed: Aug 23 Last Checked: Aug 23 at 4:44PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

820 16th Street, also known as “The George” and the former Symes Building, is a historic 8-story office property originally constructed in 1906. The building totals 98,577 square feet and sits on 0.29 acres. Ownership benefits from complete vacancy, creating flexibility for a new tenant arrangement, repositioning, or other redevelopment planning.

The property is prominently located along 16th Street, described as a major pedestrian corridor in downtown Denver. The public remarks note a recent $177.4 million reconstruction and rebranding of 16th Street and additional funding by the Denver Downtown Development Authority to support Downtown Denver’s economic recovery.

For buyers seeking a landmark-style office asset with an available interior, The George provides a straightforward platform for future leasing or adaptive planning within a central downtown setting.

Key Highlights

  • 98,577 SF, 8‑story historic office building built in 1906 (Symes Building) on 0.29 acres
  • Complete vacancy gives future ownership flexibility to re‑tenant, reposition, or redevelop
  • Prominently located on 16th Street in the heart of Denver’s LoDo neighborhood area

Property Analytics

Current Use

Localact Advertising Agency 7-Eleven Grocery & Convenience Store The George Denver Real Estate Agency Assurance Risk Managers Insurance Agency Wand Advertising Agency

Suggested Use

Top Pick (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Butcher Adult Day Care Nursing Home Restaurant Pet Grooming Service

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

14,164
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 80202, CO

19,606
Population
14,394
Households
1.4
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
72%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
1.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
16,338
Density / Sq Mi
$110,372
Median Household Income
$80,331
Median Earnings
$2,246
Median Rent
$677,100
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Denver, CO

14.5% 2019
17.4% 2020
19.3% 2021
21.8% 2022
23% 2023
25% 2024
26.3% 2025
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What type of property is this?
Office building - An 8-story historic office building on 16th Street with complete vacancy, offering flexibility for future occupancy or redevelopment.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 820 16th Street Denver, CO.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 98,577 SF, 8‑story historic office building built in 1906 (Symes Building) on 0.29 acres; Complete vacancy gives future ownership flexibility to re‑tenant, reposition, or redevelop; Prominently located on 16th Street in the heart of Denver’s LoDo neighborhood area
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