300 E 5th Street, Walsenburg
Listing Status: Active
ABOUT THE LISTING
Historic Former Church Beautifully Remodeled | 2 Bed, 1 Bath + Office | Walsenburg, CO Step into a piece of history with this beautifully remodeled 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home plus a versatile office space. Built in the early 1900s, this 1,280 sq ft masonry building features high ceilings and timeless architectural details. Now updated and move-in ready, it is waiting for its next chapter. A Property with Rich History Over more than a century, this building has served the community in many ways. It was originally built as a church, later used by another congregation, and in 1967 was purchased by the local school board and converted into two public school classrooms during a surge in enrollment. It also spent a brief time as a Museum of Minerals before being thoughtfully converted into a residence that preserves its heritage. Remodeled for Modern Comfort The extensive remodel brings modern reliability without sacrificing character.
Historic Former Church Beautifully Remodeled | 2 Bed, 1 Bath + Office | Walsenburg, CO
Step into a piece of history with this beautifully remodeled 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home plus a versatile office space. Built in the early 1900s, this 1,280 sq ft masonry building features high ceilings and timeless architectural details. Now updated and move-in ready, it is waiting for its next chapter.
A Property with Rich History
Over more than a century, this building has served the community in many ways. It was originally built as a church, later used by another congregation, and in 1967 was purchased by the local school board and converted into two public school classrooms during a surge in enrollment. It also spent a brief time as a Museum of Minerals before being thoughtfully converted into a residence that preserves its heritage.
Remodeled for Modern Comfort
The extensive remodel brings modern reliability without sacrificing character:
Newer electric, plumbing, and water line
Two Electric Thermal Storage heaters for efficient heating
Newer double-pane windows for year-round energy efficiency
A striking Moroccan limestone sink adding a unique touch of artisan style
Included with the Property
A storage container and select furniture and furnishings are included. With its rich history, thoughtful updates, and undeniable character, this one-of-a-kind property is ready to be reimagined as a warm and inviting home.
Explore the History
Those interested in the property’s past can research it further through the Huerfano County Clerk’s Office (Judicial Center, 200 W 5th St), which can provide a deed chain for Parcel 62029, and the Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection, which offers digitized issues of The Walsenburg World and The World-Independent from the early 1900s.
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