CHARMING BRICK RANCH * BACK YARD SANCTUARY * FULLY FINISHED BASEMENT * ATTACHED GARAGE * TWO RV SPACES * SOLAR SYSTEM * NO HOA * Welcome to 8681 Rutgers Street. This affordable and lovingly maintained brick ranch is right-sized for today's buyers with unexpected features and surprising flexibility. On the main floor you'll enter into a sunny living room with new honeycomb shades, open kitchen area, and find 3 bedrooms - any of which work perfectly as a home office - along with a beautifully updated bathroom. Downstairs in the finished basement you'll find a huge fourth conforming bedroom, the perfect hang-out space, a spa-like bathroom, cozy wood-burning stove + flagstone mantel and an area to finish the perfect bar. Just imagine hosting the big game down here! Before stepping into the backyard prepare to fall in love ... The spacious, west-facing deck is your ultimate retreat to enjoy morning coffee, listen to birdsong, and watch sunsets after work. Raised garden beds are waiting to bring spring flowers and summer vegetables, along with a separate patio perfect for grilling and dining. A brand new 8-person hot tub (included) is the ultimate in relaxation-and best of all, the solar system makes it an affordable luxury you can indulge every day of the year. Don't miss the full fencing that makes your oasis private, perfect for people to relax and pets to play. Storage needs? No problem! You'll find TWO separate storage sheds and TWO parking spaces to stow RVs. Shaw Heights is a charming and established neighborhood ... close to shopping, restaurants, theaters, grocery stores, and everything you need. It's also perfect for commute-conscious buyers, with an RTD Light Rail Station only three miles away. Just 13 miles from Denver and Lakewood, 20 miles from Boulder, and 30 minutes from DIA, this home's location simply can't be beat. 8681 Rutgers Street is more than a place to live-it's a place to love, thrive, and make your own Colorado HOME. Schedule your showing today.