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#3330322, Alyssa Loflin, Listing Office: eXp Realty, LLC
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518 Forest Ave Canon City, CO 81212
$290,000 List price
$3,444
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,334 sqft
0.1 acres
$217 / sqft
House
Property details
About 518 Forest Ave
Do not miss this adorable log-sided 1950 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath ranch home with full unfinished basement giving a total of 2342 sq ft with 1334 sq ft on the main level. Lovely original oak hardwood flooring in living room, dining room, and bedrooms, and a big helping of curb appeal with a manicured lawn, picket fence, and log-chink siding that create a warm welcome for all who enter. Recent updates include a full bathroom remodel, Pex plumbing lines, forced air gas furnace installed in 2016, hot water heater replaced in 2021, and siding re-chinked, sealed, and stained in 2022. Oversized mud/laundry room could double as an office or multi-purpose workspace, featuring a large built-in closet, cabinets, and worktop. Refrigerator, oven/range, washer, dryer, all included! The unfinished basement has a half bathroom with no walls, yet provides potential for finishing along with an incredible amount of bonus space for storage, workshop, or anything you might imagine! Privacy and chainlink fenced backyard with shed and garden area with lilacs and rosebushes and private driveway from alley. Quiet street nearby parks, schools, and hogback trails! Included solar system make the costs of utilities here very low, adding to the already incredible value of this character filled home.
Highlights
Home typeOther
StatusActive
CoolingEvaporative Cooling
Size1,334 sqft
Lot size0.12 Acres
Year built1950
ParkingCarport
MLS #71739
Summary
- MLS Number: 71739
- MLS Name: RoyalGorge
- Office Name: Homesmart Preferred Realty
- Office Phone: (719) 458-1345
- Listing Agent: Jenny J. Gatzke
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518 Forest Ave
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2010 | Home Sold | $90,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $14,521 | $1,241 |
| 2022 | $13,715 | $1,190 |
| 2021 | $14,110 | $1,193 |
| 2020 | $9,972 | $837 |
| 2019 | $9,972 | $827 |
| 2018 | $7,645 | $650 |
| 2017 | $7,645 | $605 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Washington Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.3 mi
•606 N 9th St
6
Lincoln School of Science And Technology
Public District KG-5
1.2 mi
•420 Myrtle Ave
5
Fremont Elementary School
Public District KG-5
7.5 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 $39,670. Residents of Canon City, CO typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The majority of families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
42%
<35k
54%
35k-100k
0%
100k-200k
4%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
43%
Single, No Kids
16%
Single, with Kids
27%
Married, No Kids
14%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
16%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
22%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
15%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing
Horse Races
Extreme Sports
Where do the neighbors shop?
Family Dollar
Stein Mart
Sam's Club
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
White Castle
LongHorn Steakhouse
Golden Corral
What do the neighbors drive?
Chevrolet
Buick
Oldsmobile
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rock
Contemporary Inspirational
Adult Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 518 Forest Ave
This home is located at 518 Forest Ave in Canon City, CO and zip code 81212. This 1,334 square foot home, which was built in 1950, sits on a 0.12 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 27, 2025 and is currently priced at $290,000.
While more than 5 listings in Canon City, CO in January 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 3 listings sold at asking price, and more than 14 were sold below. In January 2025 in Canon City, CO there were 12.4% more homes for sale than in December. The median list price of listings available in January 2025 was $320,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 69 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.