A beautifully restored two-story Victorian in Historic Uptown, within easy walking distance of downtown Colorado Springs and local parks, dining, and transit. With beautiful high ceilings with original woodwork and hardwood floors; elegant retro pocket doors on main level, new paint and carpeting throughout entire home. The kitchen is bright with maple cabinetry, new appliances, and a nostalgic double swinging door to the great room Main-level laundry room with walkout to 12'x24' composite deck, and the large, fenced rear yard to enjoy those summer days. Don't miss the wall of fragrant lilac bushes. The yards features auto sprinkler systems and drip system. The 864 s.f oversize, detached 2-car garage w/shop and private alley access was a great addition in 2008. Located in the Historic Uptown neighborhood—situated directly north of downtown—residents benefit from walkability to restaurants, shops, monuments, cultural venues, parks, and transit. Nearby schools include Columbia Elementary, North Middle, and Palmer High. This home blends the elegance of a Victorian-era home with thoughtful modern updates—lovingly maintained character interiors, spacious outdoor areas, a substantial workshop garage, and R-2 zoning for flexibility. Perfect for buyers seeking a distinctive, centrally located home with potential for rental income or expanded living options.
Sold for $525,000 on 10/20/25
$525,000
538 E Platte Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
3beds
1,994sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1888
9,500.44 Square Feet Lot
$523,100 Zestimate®
$263/sqft
$2,730 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 22, 2025 at 04:55am
Listed by:
Jachele Pfeifle MRP SRES 719-203-0985,
Keller Williams Clients Choice Realty,
Eric Estrada AHWD C2EX MRP 719-722-0009
Bought with:
Tracy Sjobeck GRI MRP
Mountain Springs Realty, LLC
Source: Pikes Peak MLS,MLS#: 8542498
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 15
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Attic Fan
Appliances
- Included: 220v in Kitchen, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- 9Ft + Ceilings, Crown Molding
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,994
- Total interior livable area: 1,994 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,850
- Finished area below ground: 144
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Even with Main Level, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Workshop in Garage, Concrete Driveway, RV Access/Parking
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Wood Deck
- Exterior features: Auto Sprinkler System
- Fencing: Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 9,500 sqft
- Features: Level, Near Fire Station, Near Hospital, Near Park, Near Public Transit, Near Schools, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: 6418101016
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Framed on Lot
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Composite Shingle
Condition
- Existing Home
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1888
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts in Garage
- Water: Municipal
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Colorado Springs
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Other,VA Loan
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Estimated market value
$523,100