4700 East Colfax Avenue

A vacant lot at 4700 E Colfax Avenue may soon become a bustling hub of dining and retail as updated plans for a mixed-use development make their way through the city’s review process.

Located at the corner of East Colfax Avenue and Dexter Street, the project is poised to bring new life to a site with a history of unrealized proposals and stalled projects.

Previously home to a self-serve car wash built in 2003, the lot has been vacant for several years. In recent years, the property saw a series of proposed developments, including a townhome project that never got off the ground.

In May 2023, however, Hartman Square LLC purchased the property for $1.625 million, signaling fresh momentum for the site’s future.

The updated plans envision a two-story building with a central market and space for four restaurant tenants on the ground floor, complemented by office space on the second floor.

This layout aims to create a lively, community-centered environment where patrons can enjoy diverse dining options, shop, and work, all in one location. With East Colfax’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project underway, which promises to enhance connectivity and foot traffic along the corridor, the timing for this development could be ideal.

The proposed design is intended to complement nearby businesses, including the recently opened Lilac Coffee Express. If approved, the project could break ground in early 2025.

If realized, the project could serve as a significant catalyst for further redevelopment in this section of East Colfax, helping to bring new energy and foot traffic to the neighborhood.

Local residents and business owners are optimistic about the impact that a mixed-use space could have, especially as it aligns with East Colfax’s ongoing transformation.

As plans await approval, Denver’s development community and Colfax neighbors alike are watching closely, eager to see how this vacant lot could help redefine a historic stretch of one of the city’s main thoroughfares.