It's a Downtown Gem! Come and enjoy all of the Old Town energy from your covered front porch and roll on into Old Town anytime you like. Location X 3, quite literally just steps to Downtown. All brick raised ranch, w/ ideal private fully fenced backyard and many mature trees on this sprawling 8,250 sqft lot, just picture the possibilities; perfect for your backyard bbq's and gatherings, bring the swing set, plant your gardens in the Spring, and still have room for all the fun backyard games too. Classic charm and loads of 1926 character in this comfortable home, that is move-in ready, awaiting just your personal touches. Features gorgeous original Pine wood flooring that was recently refinished, a massive detached 2+ car garage, with loads of room for 2 cars, your bikes, and all your other outdoor toys. Super close to everything Old Town, bicycle friendly, get anywhere fast, and its just blocks away to meander along the Poudre River trail or take a stroll through Lee Martinez park. Income opportunity in the basement with a separate private outside entrance, you can easily earn some sweat equity here! Utilize the separate outside entrance and transform this property into the perfect up/down situation. Or just use the extra space for whatever you like, maybe brew your own beer, make some art, or just have loads of extra storage. This one is low risk and an easy decision. Rarely do homes within two blocks of the heart of Downtown become available (Over 2 years since the last listing hit the market this close to Downtown on Laporte Ave). Be sure to come and see everything that this unique, and versatile home has to offer at the Open House on Saturday, 10/22 from 12PM-2PM
Sold for $565,000 on 01/06/23
$565,000
520 Laporte Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80521
2beds
1,824sqft
Residential-Detached, Residential
Built in 1926
8,250 Square Feet Lot
$637,100 Zestimate®
$310/sqft
$2,859 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 01, 2024 at 08:46pm
Listed by:
Joseph Coulter 970-224-1411,
Fort Collins Real Estate, LLC,
Michael Jensen 970-222-8136,
Fort Collins Real Estate, LLC
Bought with:
Barry Long
Group Harmony
Source: IRES,MLS#: 977298

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Kitchen
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11 x 13
Living room
- Area: 234
- Dimensions: 18 x 13
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range/Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookups, Main Level
Features
- High Speed Internet, Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floor Plan, Walk-in Closet
- Flooring: Wood, Wood Floors, Laminate, Other
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,824
- Total interior livable area: 1,824 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 912
- Finished area below ground: 912
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Oversized
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Type: Detached
Features
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Fencing: Fenced,Wood
Lot
- Size: 8,250 sqft
- Features: Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, Level
Details
- Parcel number: R0025488
- Zoning: NCM
- Special conditions: Licensed Owner,Private Owner
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Residential-Detached, Residential
Materials
- Wood/Frame, Brick
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Not New, Previously Owned
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Electric, City of FTC
- Gas: Natural Gas, Xcel
- Sewer: City Sewer
- Water: City Water, City of FTC
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Fort Collins
- Subdivision: Old Town
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Owner Pay Points,Owner May Carry
- Road surface type: Paved
Services availability
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Estimated market value
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