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1840 W 3rd Avenue

Durango, CO 81301
  • $899,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 24 Days
  • MLS #: 829441
$899,000
  • 3
    BEDS
  • 0.16
    ACRES
  • 1
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
  • 1,808
    SQFT
  • $497
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1889
County:

School Information

Elementary School:
Middle School:
High School:
Listing courtesy of The Wells Group of Durango, LLC: 970-259-6680.


Description

Location, location, location! This charming home with a detached cottage (ADU) is perfectly situated on desirable West 3rd Avenue, offering easy access to schools, downtown, the river trail, parks, and endless hiking and biking paths. The property is designated as a "legal non-conforming use" which allows BOTH units to be rented. The main house features 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, while the cottage offers a comfortable 1-bedroom, 1-bath layout with its own parking and alley access. Recent improvements include new stucco; windows; exterior trim, windows and doors were professionally painted for both structure; tree trimming; and new gas oven in front house. The cottage was updated including new vinyl flooring, pedestal bath sink and cabinets, hot water heater, faucets, new refrigerator, paved parking area and a new heater placed in the outside accessible heater closet. The sidewalk was replaced along West Third Ave. The fenced backyard features a lawn, mature trees and shrubbery. A long driveway allows for plenty of parking or the potential to add a garage. The basement is easily accessible and provides great space for storage. Both units have been long-term rentals. Great flexibility" and investment opportunity! Live in one and rent the other for additional income and/or to offset your mortgage. Opportunities like this dont come along often"especially in such a prime location!

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1840 W 3rd Avenue Durango, CO 81301

  • Price: $899,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 24 Days
  • MLS #: 829441
3
Beds
1
Baths
0
½ Baths
0.16
Acres
1,808
SQFT
$497
$/SQFT
1889
Built
Neighborhood:
Not Applicable
County:
La Plata
Area:
Durango In Town
Elementary School:
Needham K-5
Middle School:
Miller 6-8
High School:
Durango 9-12
Property Description
Location, location, location! This charming home with a detached cottage (ADU) is perfectly situated on desirable West 3rd Avenue, offering easy access to schools, downtown, the river trail, parks, and endless hiking and biking paths. The property is designated as a "legal non-conforming use" which allows BOTH units to be rented. The main house features 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, while the cottage offers a comfortable 1-bedroom, 1-bath layout with its own parking and alley access. Recent improvements include new stucco; windows; exterior trim, windows and doors were professionally painted for both structure; tree trimming; and new gas oven in front house. The cottage was updated including new vinyl flooring, pedestal bath sink and cabinets, hot water heater, faucets, new refrigerator, paved parking area and a new heater placed in the outside accessible heater closet. The sidewalk was replaced along West Third Ave. The fenced backyard features a lawn, mature trees and shrubbery. A long driveway allows for plenty of parking or the potential to add a garage. The basement is easily accessible and provides great space for storage. Both units have been long-term rentals. Great flexibility" and investment opportunity! Live in one and rent the other for additional income and/or to offset your mortgage. Opportunities like this dont come along often"especially in such a prime location!
Exterior Features

Acreage Range Less than .25 Carport No Construction Type Wood Frame Exterior Structures Guest HouseShed Garage No Property Attached No Roof Metal Sewer Source Public Sewer Siding Stucco Stories One Story Street Description City/Town Style Bungalow Utilities ElectricInternetNatural Gas Water Source City Water Water Well No Waterfront YN No

Interior Features

Additional Living Quarters Yes Appliance Inclusions Range/OvenRefrigerator Flooring Carpet-PartialVinyl Foundation Basement Basement-unfinished Heating Fuel Source Natural Gas Heating System BoilerHot Water Baseboard Interior Inclusions W/D Hookup One Quarter Baths 0 Total Office Dens 0

Property Features

Current Use Residential Green Certification No Hoa No New Construction YN No Real Estate Included Yes Reo Lender Owned No Special Assement No Tax Year 2025 Total Taxes 2726.80 Water Rights No

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Durango Mountain Realty
PO Box 17000
Durango CO, 81302
Listing courtesy of The Wells Group of Durango, LLC: 970-259-6680.