This Victorian 2-story home is located within walking distance to downtown Colorado Springs. The inviting wrap around porch welcomes you as you approach this charming late 19th century beauty! You will be delighted by the high ceilings, the outstanding condition of the original woodwork, retro pocket doors separating the living room and great room on the main level not to mention the stunning hardwood floors! New paint and carpet throughout this home make it shine. The main living room is light, bright and open. The great room offers a walk out to the wrap around porch as well. Windows have been updated to high grade vinyl throughout the entire home/there are pleated blinds on the main level. The bright, open kitchen offers maple cabinets, white appliances and a retro double swinging door to the great room. One bedroom is on the main and could serve as a dining room if desired, also a bathroom w/vintage claw foot tub. Upstairs there are 2 large bedrooms and a bonus room that serve as a study/nursery has no closet. The master bedroom in nicely proportioned and has an adjoining sunroom that is bright and cozy! Additionally, you will find a unique 4-piece bathroom with a claw foot tub and stand-up shower. The main level laundry room has a walk-out to a 12'x24' composite deck deck and the large, fenced rear yard to enjoy those summer days. Don't miss the wall of fragrant lilac bushes in rear yard. Yards feature 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. There is ample room for 2 cars and the separate spacious shop area offers tons of workbenches and is fully insulated. Home had a new roof in 2014 to include all sheathing and shingles. The front wrap around porch was completely replaced in 2016. Water pipes updated to copper at some point. Home is in great condition, has tons of character and charm! R-2 zoning offers the possibilities of extra income by ways of an ADU.
For sale
Price cut: $20K (4/2)
$579,900
538 E Platte Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
3beds
1,994sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1888
9,500.44 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$291/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original woodworkFenced rear yardFragrant lilac bushesWrap around porchComposite deckNew roofWhite appliances
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- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 02, 2025 at 02:39am
Listed by:
Rocky Manning 719-229-2332,
Keller Williams Clients Choice Realty
Source: Pikes Peak MLS,MLS#: 6747274

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 144
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Attic Fan, Other
Appliances
- Included: 220v in Kitchen, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Electric Hook-up, Main Level
Features
- 9Ft + Ceilings, Great Room
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Basement: Partial,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, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Workshop in Garage, RV Access/Parking
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Composite, Wood Deck
- Exterior features: Auto Sprinkler System
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 9,500.44 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Near Hospital, Near Park, Near Public Transit, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 6418101016
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composite Shingle
Condition
- Existing Home
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1888
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts in Garage
- Water: Municipal
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Colorado Springs
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $291/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $512,629
- Annual tax amount: $1,545
- Date on market: 3/9/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
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