July 24, 2026 · @springstosold

The oldest house still standing in Colorado Springs is right downtown, and it

The oldest house still standing in Colorado Springs is right downtown, and it comes with a real estate story I can’t resist. The McAllister House at 423 N Cascade Ave was built in 1873 by Major Henry McAllister, the man General Palmer brought in to run the Colorado Springs Company, the outfit that literally built and sold our city. So the oldest house in the Springs was built by the guy behind the city’s very first real estate sales (August 1871, lots went for $50). As your local Realtor, I kind of love that. While most homes in 1870s Colorado Springs were temporary timber shacks, this one was built to last. Brick and limestone, walls 20 inches thick, three marble fireplaces, and bricks said to be shipped in from Philadelphia because the local brick was too soft. I did the tour and highly recommend it. In summer it’s open Wednesday through Saturday, tours at 10:30, 12:30, and 2:30. Ten dollars for adults, and active-duty military families get in free. The guides really know the home. If you love Colorado Springs history and real estate stories, this one is for you. Save it for your next downtown afternoon.