#71719, Chelsea R. Kovac, Harvey J. Church, Listing office: Homesmart Preferred Realty
$281,330 List price
1540 Colorado Ave Canon City, CO 81212
3 beds
2 full
1,163 sqft
0.6 acres
$242 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1540 Colorado Ave
Affordable living in desirable Lincoln Park neighborhood! Lush beauty surrounds this original farmhouse on over a half acre of land brimming with shade trees and an established orchard of apples, peaches, pears, and plums. This great price includes 3 shares of Crooked Ditch stock. Irrigation makes this hobby farm lush and green for a fraction of the cost! The tile entry leads into original hardwood floors and a space large enough to hold a large living room set-up and a dining table that looks out through warm French doors. Imagine your cozy nights around crackle of the centralized wood stove. The farm-style kitchen has 3 full walls of cabinets and counter space with a natural gas stove, dishwasher, double basin sink and tiled backsplash. The large mudroom exit includes washer and dryer and access to the common bathroom. What a convenient space for a guest bath, especially if you plan to entertain outside! TONS of outbuilding storage in multiple sheds and a historic shop owner has used to work on a vehicle or two. This property is a gem! Come see it while it blooms into a beautiful, green oasis!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Size1,163 sqft
Lot size0.61 Acres
Year built1904
ParkingWorkshop in Garage
MLS #5922029
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Flooring Type: Tile, Wood, Combination, Laminate
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Parking: Workshop in Garage
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $281,330
- Price/SqFt: $241
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,219
- Tax Year: 2023
- Year Built: 1904
- Living Area: 1,163 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.61 Acres
- MLS Number: 5922029
- MLS Name: RoyalGorge
- Office Name: Homesmart Preferred Realty
- Office Phone: (719) 458-1345
- Listing Agent: Chelsea R. Kovac
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 08, 2019 | Home Sold | $224,200 |
| Feb 11, 2010 | Home Sold | $105,000 |
| Jun 21, 2005 | Home Sold | $102,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $14,766 | $1,219 |
| 2022 | $15,064 | $1,263 |
| 2021 | $15,497 | $1,265 |
| 2020 | $12,979 | $1,052 |
| 2019 | $12,979 | $746 |
| 2018 | $8,180 | $672 |
| 2017 | $8,180 | $624 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Lincoln School of Science And Technology
Public District KG-5
1.6 mi
•420 Myrtle Ave
5
Washington Elementary School
Public District KG-5
2.0 mi
•606 N 9th St
5
Fremont Elementary School
Public District KG-5
5.3 mi
•500 W 5th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $62,303. Most Canon City, CO residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in married, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
24%
<35k
45%
35k-100k
24%
100k-200k
7%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
30%
Single, No Kids
9%
Single, with Kids
44%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
13%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
25%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
PGA/LPGA
Figure Skating
NASCAR
Where do the neighbors shop?
Stein Mart
Kmart
Dollar General
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Bob Evans
Cracker Barrel
Jimmy Johns
What do the neighbors drive?
Lincoln
Buick
Ram
What do the neighbors listen to?
News/Talk/Information
Oldies
Classic Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1540 Colorado Ave
The listing price of 1540 Colorado Ave property is $281,330.
The property 1540 Colorado Ave is a house located in Canon City, Colorado, 81212.
Active Listing: 1540 Colorado Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1540 Colorado Ave are: Lincoln School of Science And Technology (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Washington Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Fremont Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Canon City Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Harrison K-8 School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Canon City High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Fremont High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Cripple Creek-Victor Middle/Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,219 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on April 8, 2019 for $224,200 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1540 Colorado Ave has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 1540 Colorado Ave is 1,163 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1540 Colorado Ave is 1904.
This home is located at 1540 Colorado Ave in Canon City, CO and zip code 81212. This 1,163 square foot home, which was built in 1904, sits on a 0.61 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 17, 2025 and is currently priced at $281,330.
In June 2025 more than 3 listings in Canon City, CO were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 6 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 26 were sold below. Between May and June 2025, Canon City, CO real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 12.9%. In June 2025 median list price was $319,000 and the average listing age was 71 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.