This lovely Victorian home, nicknamed The Watermelon House, was built in 1900 & features two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Lovely wood floors are evident throughout the property, and there is a cozy wood insert/fireplace in the living room. Masterful woodwork from a bygone era graces each room and adds much character and charm to this darling house. The extra large bright and sunny windows offer amazing passive solar heat in the home. A large kitchen is on the back side of the house with room for a breakfast table or larger dining table. Just out the back kitchen door, you can plant your herbs and vegetables in the southern exposure- a canvas to create a beautiful garden. An east-facing bay window captures great light & makes for a cozy home for your plant babies. Recent updates include a radon mitigation system, a new hot water tank, A NEW ROOF, A NEW FURNACE, and newer plumbing. The property features a large, fenced yard with wildflower gardens and ornamental trees. There is one off-street parking space out back plus a small shed for toys & tools. This Victorian neighborhood features expansive yards and unique architectural details up and down the street and is a contributing area of the Idaho Springs historic designation district. Located minutes to Loveland Ski Area and within an hour's drive to 8 other world-class ski resorts, you'll love the central location of this property in the funky mountain town of Idaho Springs. It is also an easy walk to the downtown restaurants, shopping, services, the Clear Creek, and museums. Whether you're touring Mount Blue Sky, tubing Echo Mountain, soaking in the Indian Hot Springs Resort, or rafting/fishing the Clear Creek, it'll be a short walk or drive from this home! So call your favorite Realtor today, and come see The Watermelon House!
Offered By
Sharon Rossino tworiversre@gmail.com,303-569-5155, Two Rivers Real Estate
Utility FeaturesElectricity Available, Cable Available
SEWERCity Sewer, Public Sewer
WATER SOURCECity Water
Year Built1900
BasementBuilt-In Radon, Radon Test Available
FINISHED BASEMENT SIZE30.0
ARCHITECTURAL STYLEVictorian
RoofComposition
FenceFenced
Lot FeaturesHistoric District
Garage spaces1
Other StructuresOutbuildings
CITYIdaho Springs
SUBDIVISIONIdaho Springs
COUNTYClear Creek
AREASuburban Mountains
STATECO
SENIOR COMMUNITYNo
TAX AMOUNT1778.0
LATEST UPDATE2024-11-04T13:11:53.669Z
DAYS ON MARKET92
PRICE CHANGE(S)
$580,000 Aug 4, 2024
$550,000 Sep 26, 2024
CUMULATIVE DAYS ON MARKET92
Market Trends
New Properties On Market
8
14%
Increase In New Listings
Average Asking Price
$484,112
$251,712 Increase In Avg Asking Price
Average Asking Price / Sq. Ft.
$264
$59 Increase In List Price/Sq. Ft.
Average Days On Market
11
15 Day
Decrease In Days On Market
Data as of Nov 15, 2024.
Remaining statistics above are calculated on activity within the period from Sep 01, 2024 to Oct 31, 2024.
Mortgage Calculator
The information provided by this calculator is for illustrative purposes only and accuracy is not guaranteed. The values and figures shown are hypothetical and may not be applicable to your individual situation. Be sure to consult a financial professional prior to relying on the results. This calculator does not have the ability to pre-qualify you for any mortgage or loan program. Qualification for mortgages or loans requires additional information such as credit scores and existing debts which is not gathered in this calculator. Information such as interest rates and pricing are subject to change at any time and without notice. All information such as interest rates, taxes, insurance, monthly mortgage payments, etc. are estimates and should be used for comparison only.