$305,000

1540 Colorado Ave Canon City, CO 81212

$3,622
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
1,163 sqft
0.6 acres
$262 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1540 Colorado Ave

SELLER OFFERING NEW ROOF WITH SUCCESSFUL CONTRACT! Affordable living in desirable Lincoln park! Lush beauty surrounds this original farmhouse on a sprawling .6 acre lot. Entering, you'll step onto original hardwood floors and into a space large enough to hold a dining table and your living room set up. Imagine cozy nights listening to the crackle of the wood stove. Hosting is a breeze with seamless indoor to outdoor entertaining through warm French doors. This home has 2 conforming bedrooms and an additional bonus room that the current owner loves for dark, quiet, and restful sleep. Working from home? This room would make for a productive workspace as a home office! For the more creative homeowner, a hobby room or craft room would also be a great use! So many possibilities! Outside, your backyard is an absolute dream with over a half acre boasting mature shade trees that provide cool summers. Situate yourself with a hobby farm for sustainable living and flex your green thumb with 3 shares of irrigation. Established orchard brimming with a harvest of apples, peaches, pears and more! This property is a gem! You don't want to miss out!

Highlights

Home typeOther
StatusActive
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Size1,163 sqft
Lot size0.6084 Acres
Year built1904
ParkingCarport
MLS #71622

Summary

  • MLS Number: 71622
  • MLS Name: RoyalGorge
  • Office Name: Homesmart Preferred Realty
  • Office Phone: (719) 458-1345
  • Listing Agent: Chelsea R. Kovac, Chelsea R. Kovac

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Apr 08, 2019
Home Sold
$224,200
Feb 11, 2010
Home Sold
$105,000
Jun 21, 2005
Home Sold
$102,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty 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.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $62,303. Typical income of Canon City, CO residents is between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is married, no kids. Typical level of education for residents 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/LPGAPGA/LPGA
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating
  • NASCARNASCAR

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • KmartKmart
  • Dollar GeneralDollar General

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Bob EvansBob Evans
  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel
  • Jimmy JohnsJimmy Johns

What do the neighbors drive?

  • LincolnLincoln
  • BuickBuick
  • RamRam

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • News/Talk/InformationNews/Talk/Information
  • OldiesOldies
  • Classic CountryClassic Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 1540 Colorado Ave

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 January 28, 2025 and is currently priced at $305,000.

Canon City, CO housing market in February 2025 saw over 0 listings sold above listed price, more than 8 sold at listed price and over 20 sold below. The number of listings in Canon City, CO increased by 9.8% between January and February 2025. Listings spent 89 days on the market in February 2025, and had a median list price of $319,502 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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