1840 W 3rd Ave Durango, CO 81301
West Avenues NeighborhoodEstimated payment $4,497/month
Highlights
- Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
- Bungalow
- 1-Story Property
- Durango High School Rated A-
- Shed
- 3-minute walk to Fassbinder Park
About This Home
Location, location, location! This charming home with a detached cottage (ADU) is perfectly situated on desirable West 3rd Avenue, offering easy access to schools, downtown, the river trail, parks, and endless hiking and biking paths. The property is designated as a "legal non-conforming use" which allows BOTH units to be rented. The main house features 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, while the cottage offers a comfortable 1-bedroom, 1-bath layout with its own parking and alley access. Recent improvements include new stucco; windows; exterior trim, windows and doors were professionally painted for both structure; tree trimming; and new gas oven in front house. The cottage was updated including new vinyl flooring, pedestal bath sink and cabinets, hot water heater, faucets, new refrigerator, paved parking area and a new heater placed in the outside accessible heater closet. The sidewalk was replaced along West Third Ave. The fenced backyard features a lawn, mature trees and shrubbery. A long driveway allows for plenty of parking or the potential to add a garage. The basement is easily accessible and provides great space for storage. Both units have been long-term rentals. Great flexibility— and investment opportunity! Live in one and rent the other for additional income and/or to offset your mortgage. Opportunities like this don’t come along often—especially in such a prime location!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,727
Year Built
- Built in 1889
Home Design
- Bungalow
- Metal Roof
- Stick Built Home
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1,808 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Oven or Range
- Washer and Dryer Hookup
- Unfinished Basement
Flooring
- Carpet
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Schools
- Needham K-5 Elementary School
- Miller 6-8 Middle School
- Durango 9-12 High School
Utilities
- Hot Water Baseboard Heater
- Boiler Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Internet Available
Additional Features
- Shed
- 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
- Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 566520305007
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,097 | $53,170 | $15,260 | $37,910 |
| 2024 | $1,784 | $44,380 | $11,360 | $33,020 |
| 2023 | $1,784 | $47,530 | $12,170 | $35,360 |
| 2022 | $1,541 | $49,870 | $12,770 | $37,100 |
| 2021 | $1,547 | $38,980 | $10,970 | $28,010 |
| 2020 | $1,427 | $37,120 | $10,810 | $26,310 |
| 2019 | $1,365 | $37,120 | $10,810 | $26,310 |
| 2018 | $1,289 | $35,500 | $10,300 | $25,200 |
| 2017 | $1,261 | $35,500 | $10,300 | $25,200 |
| 2016 | $1,165 | $35,740 | $9,820 | $25,920 |
| 2015 | $1,091 | $35,740 | $9,820 | $25,920 |
| 2014 | -- | $30,000 | $9,440 | $20,560 |
| 2013 | -- | $30,000 | $9,440 | $20,560 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/20/2026 03/20/26 | For Sale | $799,000 | 0.0% | $442 / Sq Ft |
| 03/08/2026 03/08/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/11/2026 02/11/26 | Price Changed | $799,000 | -6.0% | $442 / Sq Ft |
| 11/22/2025 11/22/25 | Price Changed | $850,000 | -5.5% | $470 / Sq Ft |
| 10/23/2025 10/23/25 | For Sale | $899,000 | -- | $497 / Sq Ft |
Source: Colorado Real Estate Network (CREN)
MLS Number: 829441
APN: R008718
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