818 E Platte Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Available for rent starting 1 June, 2025. Individual tours possible by request, based on the availability of the current tenant. Three bedroom, one bathroom house available to rent in Mid Shooks Run starting June 1st. This well-located, bright, and airy house was built in 1903 and has been newly renovated with an eye towards both historic preservation and livability. Loads of character and lots of space in a great location. Owners are looking for a conscientious, reliable tenant for a year's lease or longer. 10-foot ceilings, large windows, original woodwork, and built-ins throughout the entire house. All floors are either hardwood (original Douglas fir and white oak) or porcelain ceramic tile - no vinyl or carpet. Two large walk-in pantries for gear and food, quartz countertops, extra storage in the basement, washer and dryer on premises. New windows are large, and well-insulated against heat, cold, and sound, and have screens to catch the summer breeze. The living room, kitchen, and bedrooms all get a nice, painterly sort of light. There is a decent patio in the back yard, and just enough space on the front porch for morning coffees. The claw-foot tub is great for soaking. The upstairs bedrooms have sloped ceilings and work best as studio/office/guest-room spaces. Tenant is responsible for snow removal, basic lawn maintenance, and utilities. Utility costs have averaged about $120 in the summer and $260 in the winter. Compost and Gigabit internet are available from multiple providers. The backyard has a small patio and raised garden beds. It is fenced off and has access to the alley and a designated private parking spot. The neighbors on both sides are great, the tap water is excellent, the postman is efficient, and the neighborhood is fairly quiet and well established. Location: It's well situated for cyclists and pedestrians, close to major bus lines and has easy access to both I-25 and east/west arterial roads. From the front door, it's a 12-minute walk to downtown or Memorial Park, 5 minutes to Shooks Run trail. By bike, it's 10 minutes to the stadium, 5 minutes to the library and downtown, 8 to Colorado College or Monument Valley trail. Via car it's 25 minutes to Ft Carson, 20 minutes to the airport, 15 minutes to Costco/Trader Joes or Peterson SFB and 5 to downtown. A local cafe 'Switchback Coffee' is just around the corner and under a minute away however you choose to get there. We really enjoyed the walkability while we lived here. Lease: The house is available starting June 1st for a yearly lease with the possibility of renewal at the same rate. Very good credit, good references, clean background check and proof employment are a must. A June 15th or August 1st start for a well-qualified tenant on a multi-year lease is also possible. We can tailor the terms of the lease to align with employment offers ( e.g. military orders for 2-4 years or visiting professor positions). Smoking of any kind, use as a short term vacation rental, or marijuana cultivation are not permitted. Pets of good character are possible on a limited case-by-case basis with an additional refundable deposit of $400 per pet. A safety deposit of $3000 and the first month's rent are due at signing. Interested a wonderful, nearly-Victorian house to call home? We are looking for a kind, responsible tenant who will treat both the house and the neighbors well. Although newly renovated, the house is over 120 years old, and needs an occupant who welcomes the quirks of a century home. If this sounds like you, please email to apply and schedule an in-person tour, or swing by the open house. We absolutely loved living here while we were in the Springs, but have had to move away for work. Our hope is to find someone else who will also enjoy the beauty and good location of this old gal, and who will take care of her well. We look forward to hearing from you!