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 don’t come along often—especially in such a prime location!
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Price cut: $49K (11/22)
$850,000
1840 W 3rd Avenue, Durango, CO 81301
3beds
1,808sqft
Est.:
Stick Built
Built in 1889
6,969.6 Square Feet Lot
$821,100 Zestimate®
$470/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Mature treesFenced backyardLong driveway
- 48 days |
- 1,146 |
- 19 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 22, 2025 at 12:16pm
Listed by:
Ashley Kerlin 970-880-4456,
The Wells Group of Durango, LLC,
Abbi Munn 970-759-2217,
The Wells Group of Durango, LLC
Source: CREN,MLS#: 829441
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: W/D Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Carpet-Partial, Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,808
- Total interior livable area: 1,808 sqft
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Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,969.6 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 566520305007
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Stick Built
Materials
- Wood Frame, Stucco
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1889
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City Water
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Internet, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not Applicable
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Durango
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $470/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $850,680
- Annual tax amount: $2,726
- Date on market: 10/23/2025
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$821,100
$780,000 - $862,000
$2,659/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/22/2025 | Price change | $850,000-5.5%$470/sqft |
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| 10/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $899,000+681.7%$497/sqft |
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| 8/16/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,800$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/1992 | Sold | $115,000$64/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,097 +17.5% | $53,170 +10.6% |
| 2024 | $1,784 +15.8% | $48,080 -3.6% |
| 2023 | $1,541 -0.4% | $49,870 +31.6% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$4,602/mo
Principal & interest
$4120
Home insurance
$298
Property taxes
$184
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 81301
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Needham Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Miller Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Durango High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Needham K-5
- Middle: Miller 6-8
- High: Durango 9-12
Source: CREN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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