Nestled in the heart of the charming Shooks Run neighborhood, this lovingly maintained 148-year-old home blends timeless character with everyday comfort. Featuring 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, this historic gem showcases original hardwood flooring that tells a story in every step and a cozy freestanding wood stove that creates the perfect ambiance on crisp Colorado evenings. Situated on a large lot with convenient alley access, the property offers space, flexibility, and future potential — whether you envision a garden retreat, workshop, or additional outdoor living space. Enjoy an unbeatable location just minutes from local cafés, coffee shops, schools, parks, trails, hospitals, and vibrant downtown Colorado Springs. This is urban convenience wrapped in historic charm. If you’ve been searching for a home with soul, character, and a location that truly connects you to the community, this Shooks Run treasure is ready to welcome you home.
For sale
Price cut: $10K (7/14)
$325,000
515 N Franklin St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
2beds
816sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1878
6,115 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$398/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large lotConvenient alley accessCozy freestanding wood stoveOriginal hardwood flooring
- 139 days |
- 451 |
- 39 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lisa Yens C2EX CRS GRI MRP SFR 719-648-4884,
ERA Shields Real Estate
Source: elevateMLS,MLS#: 1581384
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas in Kitchen, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Hook-up, Main Level
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Wood, Wood Laminate
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Free Standing, One
Interior area
- Total structure area: 816
- Total interior livable area: 816 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 816
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage, Garage Amenities (None), RV Access/Parking
Features
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Covered
- Has view: Yes
- View description: View of Pikes Peak
Lot
- Size: 6,115 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 6408334007
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Framed on Lot, Frame
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Composite Shingle
Condition
- Existing Home
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1878
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Municipal
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Colorado Springs
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $398/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $368,530
- Annual tax amount: $1,127
- Date on market: 3/2/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $325,000-3%$398/sqft |
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| 7/12/2026 | Contingent | $335,000$411/sqft |
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| 6/17/2026 | Price change | $335,000-2.9%$411/sqft |
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| 3/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $345,000$423/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,017 +12.7% | $24,700 |
| 2023 | $903 -7.8% | $24,700 +53.1% |
| 2022 | $979 | $16,130 -2.8% |
| 2021 | -- | $16,590 +16.8% |
| 2020 | $964 +0.5% | $14,200 |
| 2019 | $959 +10.7% | $14,200 +14% |
| 2018 | $866 -5.3% | $12,460 |
| 2017 | $914 +5.6% | $12,460 +6% |
| 2016 | $866 +27.1% | $11,750 |
| 2015 | $681 +5% | $11,750 +9% |
| 2014 | $649 | $10,780 |
| 2013 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | $10,560 |
| 2011 | $649 | $10,560 -4% |
| 2010 | -- | $11,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $11,000 +7% |
| 2008 | -- | $10,280 |
| 2006 | -- | $10,280 +23.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $8,330 |
| 2003 | $446 +3.7% | $8,330 +6.3% |
| 2002 | $430 +8.3% | $7,840 +14.6% |
| 2001 | $397 | $6,840 |
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Neighborhood: Central Colorado Springs
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Columbia Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10North Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Palmer High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Colorado Springs 11
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