1001 E 5th Ave, Durango, CO 81301

Charming 1930s restored historic home located in the Avenues of downtown Durango. Situated on a corner lot with lots of natural light, this 1903 SF home has lovely landscaping, a brick paver patio, and a 2 car garage. You can't beat this location! just a few blocks to downtown Durango on a quiet neighborhood block. This is an ideal place to live with easy access to Main Avenue restaurants and shops as well as the Sky Steps to Ft. Lewis College. The main floor of the home has a light-filled living room and dining room accented with curved plaster walls and flanked with large banks of windows. The main level has 3 bedrooms and 1 bath, a recently updated kitchen and serene back patio. Toward the rear of the home is sunny mud room and a staircase leading to a finished basement, which can also be accessed via its own entry off of the back patio. A large 2 car garage and basement storage and utility area round out the home. So many options for this prime property - live in the home as one large house. make it a 30 day+ rental, or permit the finished basement as an ADU (owner-occupied) since it is already equipped with a kitchenette, 3/4 bath, a bedroom, and a living area. Throughout the home are numerous unique period details including antique candle sconces, built-in nooks and shelving, wood mullioned windows with custom screens, and refinished hardwood flooring. The current owner is the third owner and has taken great care to update the home while preserving its historic character. Improvements include: new sewer line, new forced air furnace, kitchen, bath, refinished floors, vinyl plank flooring, central evaporative cooler, full landscaping and sprinkler system, upgraded electrical panel, and plumbing updates. Currently a vacation rental but permit does NOT transfer. A new owner may rent it for 30 day+ without a permit per City guidelines. Basement is typical of older homes in the city and does has lower ceilings and a basic finish level. It would be a superb secondary living space, workout studio or could be nice media room or bonus room. Showings available Sat 8/13 and Sunday 8/14 from 9-3 and on evenings thereafter due to Airbnb bookings.