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20 Colorado Avenue, Montrose, CO, 81401

5beds
2baths
2,208sqft
$624,000
$283price/sqft
$3,690/moest. monthly cost
$147,600/yrincome needed

About This Home

Development opportunity! Over half an acre lot zoned B4. This unique property offers a home that sits on a spacious lot offering future development, expansion, or investment possibilities (buyer to verify with local zoning and guidelines). The existing home provides a great starting point and is ideal for investors, builders, or buyers looking to secure land with future upside. The potential development possibilities make this a rare opportunity!

Getting Around

59
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
48
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

4/10
Pomona Elementary SchoolGrades K-50.4 mi
5/10
Columbine Middle SchoolGrades 6-80.6 mi
6/10
Montrose High SchoolGrades 9-120.2 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1954

Materials

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Wood Frame,Other

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Stick Built

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator
  • Laundry features: W/D Hookup

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 3/4 bathrooms: 1

Cooling

  • Cooling features: Window Unit(s)

Features

  • Window features: Double Pane Windows,Metal,Single Pane,Wood Frames
  • Flooring: Carpet-Partial,Linoleum,Tile

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,208
  • Total interior livable area: 2,208 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 376734204017
  • Zoning description: Commercial,Residential Single Family

Features

  • Levels: Bi-Level,Split-Level
  • Patio & porch: Deck
  • Exterior features: Landscaping
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Mountain(s)

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.61 Acres

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Detached Garage
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Lightning
    LightningVery High
  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Lightning
Earthquake
Inland Flooding
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Colorado Counties

Fire
Flood
Severe Storm
Tornado

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $3,155$37,860
Home Insurance *$162$1,944
Property Taxes $187$2,244
Electricity $186$2,232
Total$3,690$44,280
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$126,514/yr
40% on housing$110,700/yr
45% on housing$98,400/yr

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How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 13.7%
13.7%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 2.2%
2.2%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 5.0%
5.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$283This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 81401$206
Montrose County$397

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 81401$265
Montrose County$258

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-03-06Listed for sale$624,000
1993-05-07Sold$55,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentBritany Butler
BrokerageRE/MAX Alpine View

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