1126 McArthur Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO, 80909

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$492,500

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  • Single Family
  • 2 bd | 1 ba | 1,452 sqft
  • 1126 McArthur Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO, 80909 listed by Marsha Looper GRI MRP SRES
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  • MLS#: 6525391
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Property Description

Recently Updated Home with Income Potential Guest Cottage with a large 15,000 s/f lot. Welcome to this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1 bathroom home. The 400 s/f Guest Cottage/ ADU features 3 bedrooms/offices, entry, separate furnace and central a/c and is finished off with new luxury vinyl flooring, LED lights and paint. Meticulously maintained and loved by the same family since 1940, this property has been updated with a new roof, modern finishes, engineered hardwood flooring and tile, LED lighting, stucco pop-outs, new paint & trim throughout the homes, landscaping and more. Located near shopping, churches, schools, parks and St. Mary's High School, this property offers a cute comfortable residence with a guest house, and large lot with opportunities for additional income. As you enter through the custom gate of this well lit private 15,000 s/f fenced lot, you'll notice tons of open space for children, pets, hobbies, RV parking and possibly even another home on the south two lots. Stepping into the main house, you’ll notice how the home, guest house, garage and lot have been well maintained. The living room could easily be divided into a dining room or additional bedroom. The main residence home features a large living room, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and basement. The Guest Cottage/ADU offers 4 rooms next to the large detached 2 car garage with a mechanics bay. The kitchen offers granite countertops, wood cabinets and Stainless Steel appliances with an area for a small dining table. The Primary bedroom has the original hardwood floors meticulously cared for by the family, and the living room, laundry room and 2nd bedroom are finished with engineered hardwood floors. All rooms have new lighting fixture and receptacles. The cute partial basement offers room for storage. The front yard is landscaped with sprinkling system updates done in 2025. This property is perfect for families or individuals with pets, businesses or just looking for privacy, and potential growth.

Property Listed By

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  • Marsha Looper GRI MRP SRES
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Property Details

    General Features

  • Property: Single Family, Ranch
  • Year Built: 1940
  • List Price: $492,500
  • County: El Paso
  • School District: Colorado Springs 11

    Rooms

  • Master: Main Level, 15 x 15
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Baths: 1 full bath;
  • Master Bathroom Amenities: Tub/Shower
  • Laundry: Electric Hook-up, Main

    Structure

  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Partial Basement
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan
  • Garage/Parking #: 2 vehicle(s), Detached
  • Patio Description: Concrete, Covered
  • Total SqFt: 1,452
  • Finished SqFt: 1,196
  • Basement SqFt: 256
  • Construction Status: Existing Home
  • Siding: Stucco
  • Structure: Concrete Block, Framed on Lot, Frame

    Features

  • Appliances: 220v in Kitchen, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
  • Floors: Tile, Wood, Wood Laminate
  • Entry: Wood Laminate
  • Additional Items: Refrigerator, Stove/Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Clothes Washer & Clothes Dryer.
  • Handicap: Wide Doors
  • Laundry: Electric Hook-up, Main

    Taxes, Utilities, Lot

  • Tax: $1,225
  • Lot Size: 0.34 Acres, 15,000 SqFt
  • Street Description: City/Town Road, Driveway, Gravel
  • Landscaped: All
  • Fence: All
  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Alley: Gravel
  • Lot Location: Near Fire Station, Near Park, Near Schools, Near Shopping Center
  • Lot Description: Level, Trees/Woods
  • Existing Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Existing Water: Municipal

    Community

  • Covenants: Yes

    Additional Information

  • Notices: Broker Owned, Lead Base Paint Discl Req

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      1126 McArthur Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO, 80909

      Image 1 of 50: Welcome Home!

      Welcome Home!

      Image 2 of 50: This immaculate and well maintained 1,452 s/f 2 bed, 1 bath ranch has an ad

      This immaculate and well maintained 1,452 s/f 2 bed, 1 bath ranch has an additional dwelling unit near the back yard.

      Image 3 of 50: This adorable city bungalo has belonged to the same family since it was bui

      This adorable city bungalo has belonged to the same family since it was built in 1940.

      Image 4 of 50: Large yard with front yard sprinkling system, entirely fenced with gate and

      Large yard with front yard sprinkling system, entirely fenced with gate and security doors.

      Image 5 of 50: Massive 15,000 s/f lot with detached 2 car garage with a mechanics bay and

      Massive 15,000 s/f lot with detached 2 car garage with a mechanics bay and ADU.

      Image 6 of 50: Not only is this one of the most charming properties in the area, it is an

      Not only is this one of the most charming properties in the area, it is an investment dream.

      Image 7 of 50: View of the front of the house from the southwest corner.

      View of the front of the house from the southwest corner.

      Image 8 of 50: This grand living room can easily be divided into an additional bedroom.

      This grand living room can easily be divided into an additional bedroom.

      Image 9 of 50: The living room is approx 23

      The living room is approx 23' x 15', new flooring, lights, paint, switches and curtains.

      Image 10 of 50: The two fans offer a nice breeze on those warm summer Colorado days.

      The two fans offer a nice breeze on those warm summer Colorado days.

      Image 11 of 50: The newly installed engineered hardwood floor is not only beautiful, it is

      The newly installed engineered hardwood floor is not only beautiful, it is very functional.

      Image 12 of 50: The large picture window offers a great view of the enormous yard.

      The large picture window offers a great view of the enormous yard.

      Image 13 of 50: This 12

      This 12' x 15' kitchen has been completely updated with new paint, new lights, newer tile and cabinets.

      Image 14 of 50: Plenty of room for several chefs in the house.

      Plenty of room for several chefs in the house.

      Image 15 of 50: Appliances as seen are included.

      Appliances as seen are included.

      Image 16 of 50: New sink and faucet installed in December 2025.

      New sink and faucet installed in December 2025.

      Image 17 of 50: This is a view from the kitchen into the large living room.

      This is a view from the kitchen into the large living room.

      Image 18 of 50: This 5

      This 5' x 11' Full Bath recently painted, trimmed with newer vanity.

      Image 19 of 50: The primary bedroom is close to the living room and is aprx 15

      The primary bedroom is close to the living room and is aprx 15' X 15'. Recently painted, trimmed, new light, fan and curtains.

      Image 20 of 50: This primary bedroom has a walkin closet with a westerly facing windot look

      This primary bedroom has a walkin closet with a westerly facing windot looking out the front yard.

      Image 21 of 50: The original hardwood flooring is still beautiful and funcitonal in this ro

      The original hardwood flooring is still beautiful and funcitonal in this room.

      Image 22 of 50: This is the 2nd bedroom located near the bathroom. Recently painted, trimme

      This is the 2nd bedroom located near the bathroom. Recently painted, trimmed, new lighting and new engineered hardwood flooring.

      Image 23 of 50: This 2nd bedroom is approx 9

      This 2nd bedroom is approx 9' X 15' and has 2 windows.

      Image 24 of 50: The 10

      The 10' X 12' laundry room is on the main floor, no need to ever to go to the lower level. High end security doors keep the home safe when away.

      Image 25 of 50: New engineered wood floors and tile flooring.

      New engineered wood floors and tile flooring.

      Image 26 of 50: New paint, New trim, New Lights, Flooring finish off this nice little laund

      New paint, New trim, New Lights, Flooring finish off this nice little laundry room.

      Image 27 of 50: the 15

      the 15' X 15' Basement is used for storage, the newer furnace and hot water heater. Recently weatherlocked and painted and ready for occupancy.

      Image 28 of 50: Basement Picture 2.

      Basement Picture 2.

      Image 29 of 50: A nice view of the covered smaller backyard patio and north side of the hou

      A nice view of the covered smaller backyard patio and north side of the house.

      Image 30 of 50: Great view of the back patios.

      Great view of the back patios.

      Image 31 of 50: Another good view of the back patios.

      Another good view of the back patios.

      Image 32 of 50: The 2 Car Detached Garage and Additional Dwelling Unit is just a few steps

      The 2 Car Detached Garage and Additional Dwelling Unit is just a few steps from the main house.

      Image 33 of 50: Picture of the 2 car garage, with automatic openers and remotes AND the Gue

      Picture of the 2 car garage, with automatic openers and remotes AND the Guest House.

      Image 34 of 50: This 400

      This 400' s/f ADU offers 3 nice rooms and a generous entry wary.

      Image 35 of 50: This ADU has been used a a guest house and office.

      This ADU has been used a a guest house and office.

      Image 36 of 50: This 10

      This 10' X 12' room can accommodate a bedroom set of office set.

      Image 37 of 50: Let

      Let's call this bedroom 1, of the guest house which has recently been painted with Luxury Vynl Plank flooring, new LED lights with furnace and AC.

      Image 38 of 50: Bedroom 1 has 2 secure windows.

      Bedroom 1 has 2 secure windows.

      Image 39 of 50: Bedroom/Office 2 is 9

      Bedroom/Office 2 is 9' X 9' and can also accommodate a bedroom or office set up.

      Image 40 of 50: Bedroom/Office 3 is also 9

      Bedroom/Office 3 is also 9' X 9' and can accomodate a bedroom or office setup.

      Image 41 of 50: Bedroom/Office 3. This ADU has a furnace and central a/c.

      Bedroom/Office 3. This ADU has a furnace and central a/c.

      Image 42 of 50: A view from the garage of the back of the primary house and patios.

      A view from the garage of the back of the primary house and patios.

      Image 43 of 50: Nice big driveway for many cars, with a yard big enough for dozens of RVs.

      Nice big driveway for many cars, with a yard big enough for dozens of RVs.

      Image 44 of 50: This is the south side of the house, garage and ADU.

      This is the south side of the house, garage and ADU.

      Image 45 of 50: Recently the cement pad has been sealed with cement sealer and paint. This

      Recently the cement pad has been sealed with cement sealer and paint. This cute 2 car garage also has a mechanics bay built into the floor.

      Image 46 of 50: Nice aerial of the property from Mcarthur.

      Nice aerial of the property from Mcarthur.

      Image 47 of 50: Nice aerial from the south looking north.

      Nice aerial from the south looking north.

      Image 48 of 50: Another nice aerial from the southeast looking northwest.

      Another nice aerial from the southeast looking northwest.

      Image 49 of 50: Great shot of the property.

      Great shot of the property.

      Image 50 of 50: Thank you for viewing this super cool property!

      Thank you for viewing this super cool property!

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