Patricia Beck
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$279,900

523 E Platte AvenueColorado Springs, CO 80903

Beds
2
Baths
1
Sq ft
1,626
Acres
0.22
Built
1895

About $1,641/month with 20% down at 6.5% · Estimate your payment

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty · Active · MLS #5265733

About this home

Unique investment property opportunity in a great location. This versatile property features a Duplex building style and holds property type classifications including Single Family, and Other - Income) - Zoned R2. Utilities are split for true duplex income opportunity. Demo is done! New roof, new HVAC and water heater, new electrical panel. Some insulation and drywall completed on floor 1. Upon entering the property, you are welcomed into a functional foyer, for duplex floorplan configuration - OR, single family mud room with master suite upstairs, you choose!! This home is looking for the project guy who sees the beautiful finishes and potential. The main floor interior consists of a total of 2 bedrooms, 1 jack and jill bathroom, framed out kitchen area, dining laundry and living space. Among the bathroom setup is a practical double entry bathroom. Up spiral curved wood staircase, second level provides space for 1 bedroom, 1 bath studio with potential kitchen area. Check out the 3D virtual tour for a complete walk through of the home. The building is fitted with new casement windows throughout the space. Extending the property outdoors, a door to back exterior is framed in at dining area and ready for a new deck. The yard is large and fenced on two sides. The oversized detached one car garage is ideal for storage or a workshop area. Concrete slabs on either side of the garage increases parking options and could even accommodate RV parking. A separate storage building has individual doors, ideal for roommates or general organization. This historic charmer is just waiting to be finished and brought back to life.

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Details

Interior

Full / ¾ / half baths
1 / 0 / 0
Main floor bedroom
Yes
Basement
Crawl Space
Basement finished
0%
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
None
Fireplace
None

Exterior and lot

Garage
Available, Detached, 3 spaces
Roof
Composite Shingle
Siding
Wood
Lot
9,500 sq ft · Level
Water
Municipal
Sewer
Sewer

Costs and listing

Property type
Residential · Single Family
Taxes
$1,304.49 (2025)
School district
Colorado Springs 11
County
El Paso
MLS #
5265733

Location

37 photos · 523 E Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs
Historic charmer is waiting to come back to life! Historic charmer is waiting to come back to life.  Featuring a classic gabled roofline, front porch, and mature treesPhoto 3 of 523 E Platte Avenue, Colorado SpringsFront porch with concrete steps, and a white entrance door with decorative metalworkPhoto 5 of 523 E Platte Avenue, Colorado SpringsPhoto 6 of 523 E Platte Avenue, Colorado SpringsPhoto 7 of 523 E Platte Avenue, Colorado SpringsPhoto 8 of 523 E Platte Avenue, Colorado SpringsLiving room with kitchen and dining areas to the leftOpposite view of living room into foyer. Primary bedroom has the original pocket door and is located to the right. Living room view into the kitchen and dining areas. Living Room. Kitchen and dining is to the right. Primary bedroom is straight ahead. Dining and Kitchen area. View from kitchen area into dining and living room Kitchen area with pass through or breakfast bar area. Secondary bedroom om main levelPhoto 17 of 523 E Platte Avenue, Colorado SpringsBedroom #2 off the dining area. Jack and Jill bathroom connects the two main level bedroomsJack and Jill bathroom connects the two main level bedrooms. Full bathroom areaPrimary bedroom with pocket door entry off living room. Opposite view of primary suite connected to Jack and Jill Bathroom. Photo 23 of 523 E Platte Avenue, Colorado SpringsCurved staircase leads to upper level. Charming landing at the top.Curved staircase leads to upper level waiting for a potential build out of a studio style apartment or large bedroom suite. Upper level is waiting for a potential build out of a studio style apartment or large bedroom suite. Large open areas and Higher beamed ceilings allow for many options to build out the upper level. Photo 28 of 523 E Platte Avenue, Colorado SpringsPhoto 29 of 523 E Platte Avenue, Colorado SpringsPhoto 30 of 523 E Platte Avenue, Colorado SpringsPhoto 31 of 523 E Platte Avenue, Colorado SpringsPhoto 32 of 523 E Platte Avenue, Colorado SpringsPhoto 33 of 523 E Platte Avenue, Colorado SpringsPhoto 34 of 523 E Platte Avenue, Colorado SpringsPhoto 35 of 523 E Platte Avenue, Colorado SpringsLevel 1 Floor plan Level 2 Floor plan
Call Patricia · 719-660-9058