1520 virginia street

Victorian home with an extra lot in historic Idaho Springs! It is rare to have a 7755 SqFt lot and a 5 bedroom home in the heart of town. This home is just a couple blocks from all the shops, bistros, galleries and breweries. There is room in the huge side yard if you want to add an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) for rental income. The home has great architectural detail and nice curb appeal. It has good bones, with a newer roof and updated mechanical systems. Live in the home as is or update it to your taste. Increase your value quickly with a little cosmetic fix-up. With a little sweat equity this house can become a stunning home. This home is perched up high on a quiet block and gets full sun all day. There are mountain views out of every window and the front porch is a great place to take in the town. It is 5 blocks to the remodeled rec center with, gym, sauna, hot tub & pool. The new Virginia Canyon hiking and mountain bike park is just 8 blocks away. The soon to be completed Mighty Argo gondola will take you and your friends to the top of the mountains for appetizers and brews while taking in a sunset of the conventional divide! The gondola also features dedicated mountain bike carriers so you can take the easy way up and enjoy the roller-coaster of a ride back down. Take advantage of the Clear Creek Greenway bike path and new mountain bike trails above town. Enjoy unique shops, bistros, brew pubs, distilleries, casinos, rafting, mountain biking, zip lines and more! It is just 25 min to Loveland ski area, 30 min to the Metro area, 45 minutes to Lake Dillon and within 1.5 hours of multiple world class ski areas. Schedule your tour today!