$194,900

521 Main St Florence, CO 81226

$2,314
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,041 sqft
0.08 acres
$187 / sqft
House

Property details

About 521 Main St

This charming 2-bedroom 1.5-bath historic home offers the best of both worlds—original character seamlessly blended with thoughtful updates for modern living. Situated only 2 blocks from Florence's quaint downtown brimming with great restaurants, coffee shops, art galleries and antiques, this 1888 gem has been thoughtfully updated while preserving its classic appeal. Major updates are completed, so you can enjoy the charm without the big expenses. Main level has an open layout stretching from the original front picture window to the new French doors that open onto a spacious patio and backyard enclosed by new cedar fencing, with room behind the fencing gates for off street parking for 2 vehicles. Backyard is ready for your landscaping vision, garden, entertaining or even RV parking with gates allowing 12' of access from the alley. Inside, the living and dining rooms show off brand new laminate wood flooring that complements the existing hardwood. A spacious main bath boasts new tile and flooring along with washer/dryer hookups, while the convenient half bath has a fully modern design. The South bedroom features mountain views and a stunning pine tongue-and-groove ceiling with skylight, the front bedroom has a darling built-in desk, which could also double as a vanity. Additional significant updates include new 200-amp electric panel, modern Romex wiring, complete new underground gas main, new main interior water lines and updated PVC sewer piping. Ready for a quick close!

Highlights

Home typeOther
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Active Under Contract)
Size1,041 sqft
Lot size0.08 Acres
Year built1888
MLS #71708

Summary

  • MLS Number: 71708
  • MLS Name: RoyalGorge
  • Office Name: Keller Williams Clients Choice
  • Office Phone: (719) 535-0355

Copyright Royal Gorge Association of REALTORS. All rights reserved. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. The real estate listing information and related content displayed on this site is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 3/17/2025, 5:16:00 AM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.

Get an agent. Get a mortgage. Save big.¹

view of front facade featuring a front lawn

$194,900

521 Main St

$2,314

closing credit¹

Sell your home with Rocket and save even more!

Seller rebate

0.5% sale price²

Price information

Property sales

We're sorry, we currently don't have property sales data for this listing.

Tax history

We're sorry, we currently don't have tax history data for this listing.

Nearby schools

5

Fremont Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.8 mi

500 W 5th St

4

Penrose Elementary School

Public District KG-5

5.4 mi

100 Illinois St

6

Lincoln School of Science And Technology

Public District KG-5

7.5 mi

420 Myrtle Ave

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 $36,194. Typical income of Florence, CO residents is less than $<35k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

49%
<35k
47%
35k-100k
5%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

39%
Single, No Kids
14%
Single, with Kids
32%
Married, No Kids
15%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

15%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
18%
18-34 yrs old
39%
35-64 yrs old
20%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • NASCARNASCAR
  • Monster TrucksMonster Trucks
  • HuntingHunting

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Dollar GeneralDollar General
  • Wal-MartWal-Mart
  • Academy Sports & OutdoorsAcademy Sports & Outdoors

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Hardee'sHardee's
  • Jimmy JohnsJimmy Johns
  • ApplebeesApplebees

What do the neighbors drive?

  • GMCGMC
  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • RamRam

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Classic CountryClassic Country
  • CountryCountry
  • New CountryNew Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

Similar homes for sale

Frequently asked questions

About 521 Main St

This home is located at 521 Main St in Florence, CO and zip code 81226. This 1,041 square foot home, which was built in 1888, sits on a 0.08 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 28, 2025 and is currently priced at $194,900.

In February 2025, from all listings sold in Florence, CO there were more than 1 sold above asking price, over 3 sold below and more than 2 were sold right at the asked price. In February 2025 in Florence, CO there were 12.4% more homes for sale than in January. In February 2025 median list price was $310,000 and the average listing age was 44 days.

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

More resources