523 E Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80903 -- MLS# 5265733

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523 E Platte Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
FOR SALE · Active
$279,900
$156 / Sqft
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,800
Sqft
0.22
Acres
1895
Yr. Built
MLS# 5265733
Cumulative Days on Market: 23 · Includes prior listings · Currently listed since 10/14/26 · Data provided by the MLS.

Property Description

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. Demo is done! New roof in 2023, HVAC 2010. 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 OR large Primary Suite. 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. Check out the 3D virtual tour for a complete walk through of the home.

Property Highlights

Property Type
Residential
Property Sub Type
Single Family
Bedrooms
2
Total Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,626
Price / Sqft
$172
Acres
0.22
Year Built
1895
Cumulative Days on Market
23

Location

City/Township
Colorado Springs
County
El Paso

Property Details

Price
$279,900
Property Type
Residential
Property Sub Type
Single Family

Building

Structure Type
Framed on Lot
Total Area
1,800

Community

Local Schools

Elementary School
Columbia
Middle School
Mann
School District
Colorado Springs 11

Interior Features

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Bedrooms
2

Rooms and Basement

Total Rooms
6
Basement Features
Crawl Space

Area and Spaces

Living Area
1,626
Above Grade Finished Area
1,626

Interior Features

Fireplace Features
None

Heating and Cooling

Heating Features
Forced Air

Building Details

Construction

Year Built
1895

Materials

Roof
Composite Shingle

Terms

Terms

Special Terms
Cash
Cumulative Days on Market
23

Taxes

Tax

Tax (Annual)
$1,304.49

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Cooling Features
None

Utilities

Utilities
Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, See Prop Desc Remarks
Sewer
Sewer
Water Source
Municipal

Lot

Acres
0.22
Lot Size Area Sq Ft
9,500

Parking

Total Parking Spaces
3
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty, 719-550-2500
Listing Data last updated 11/06/2026 08:40 am
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Status Active. This is the date the listing was placed on market.
Cumulative Days on Market: 23 days (includes prior listings) · Currently listed since October 14, 2026. Data provided by the MLS.

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