Come live in historic Elbert! This 4-bed, 1-bath, 1,358 sq ft home sits on a large in-town lot with backyard, shop, and shed. Fully remodeled with new roof (2025), windows (2022), vaulted ceilings, expanded kitchen, updated bath, and restored wainscoting. Rock landscaping, RV parking, paved roads, no HOA, low taxes. Walk to school, shops & dining. Easy commute to Springs, Castle Rock, or Denver! Priced to sell!
Land
This large in-town lot offers a backyard perfect for kids to play or pets to roam, plus room for a greenhouse, garden, or RV parking. Paved roads, no HOA, and low taxes make this property both convenient and affordable. A storage shed adds extra functionality.
Improvements
With approximately 1,376 sq. ft., this 4-bedroom, 1-bath, this adorable home has been extensively remodeled. The heat source is propane forced air and electric baseboard heat upstairs.
Updates include:
New roof (2025)
New triple-paned vinyl (developed specifically for high elevation areas to deter vinyl sun damage) Ameritech Windows (2022) this addition made a tremendous difference in heating costs and with only a window AC unit upstairs the home stays nice and cool. These windows are also noise-canceling which really isn’t needed in the quiet little town, but is nonetheless a nice addition.
Expanded kitchen with vaulted ceilings, new cabinets, appliances, and raised ceilings
Bathroom remodel
Main-level laundry with lots of storage
Electric fireplace with tile surround
Fresh paint (interior and exterior), trim, flooring (tile & laminate), light fixtures, and restored antique wood wainscoting
Outdoor fire-pit in the backyard
New crushed asphalt driveway and updated fencing
Outdoor outlets and basement electrical upgrades
Front yard and side yard rock installation for improved drainage and style
SHOP
A roomy shop provides space for hobbies, toy storage, or projects. The backyard is ideal for family fun or pets, with plenty of space to expand your outdoor lifestyle.
***This property is owned by the listing agent/broker***
Recreation
The best walks and hikes in Elbert County
Rim Rock Trail loop Castlewood Canyon State Park.
Lake Gulch & Inner Canyon Trails loop Castlewood Canyon State Park.
Perimeter Trail loop Aurora Reservoir.
Castlewood Canyon Falls The Homestead loop from Cielo.
Lincoln Mountain loop from Larkspur.
Agriculture
Room for a greenhouse or hobby gardeninggrow your own produce or keep small animals while enjoying the country living feel, right in town.
Region & Climate
Elbert, CO has a semi-arid climate, with hot summers and mild winters. The area receives about 14 inches of rain annually, mostly from May to September. Average temperatures in the summer months range from highs of around 80F to lows of 50F at night. Winters are generally mild, with average temperatures typically ranging from highs of 45F to lows below freezing. The area is also known for its strong winds that can gust up to 35 mph or more. Snowfall is light in Elbert; however, it does occur occasionally and usually occurs between December and February.
Elbert, Colorado gets 21 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Elbert averages 97 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 247 sunny days per year in Elbert. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Elbert gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 96 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 16
Rain: averages 21 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 97 inches of snow a year
History
Elbert HistoryA Brief History: Farming, Railroads, and Community
Elbert is a quaint prairie town located south of Kiowa on Elbert Road. The community was first settled around 1860 in the valley of Kiowa Creek. Originally known as Gomer’s Gulchnamed for Gomer’s Sawmillthe town was made up of a post office, stores, gambling halls, and saloons. Later, the town was relocated slightly downstream and renamed Elbert.
In the 1880s, the Denver and New Orleans Railroad (later the Colorado and Southern Railroad) extended a line from Denver to Pueblo, with Elbert as one of its stops. The town grew quickly and, at its height, featured three large mercantile stores (including the Russell Gates Mercantile Company), two banks, a post office, two creameries, two hotels, and a wide range of businesses typical of a thriving prairie community.
Today, Elbert retains much of its historic charm. The Presbyterian Church, built in 1889, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Russell Gates Mercantile Building, constructed in 1906, now serves as a community gathering place and is being lovingly restored by the Elbert Woman’s Club. The Sacred Heart Catholic Church has been carefully restored, the old post office now houses a caf, the Elbert Mercantile has become the South Forty Saloon, and the old lumber shed is home to City Limit Antiques & Reclaimed Materials. More recent additions include the Dancing Wolf Gallery, A Cowgirl’s Heart Boutique and Gallery, Colorado Green Houses, and the offices of Kamerzell Brothers Well & Pump Service.
Location
Perfectly located in the heart of Elbert, this home is walking distance to the K12 school, local restaurants, and antique shopping. Just 30 minutes to Colorado Springs, Castle Rock, or Parker, and an easy commute to Denver. Enjoy small-town charm with big-city amenities close by.
