How to Be Part of the Revitalization of Walsenburg Real Estate
Invest in Walsenburg real estate in southern Colorado and be a part of small-town renewal. Affordable commercial real estate could prompt you to put some of your entrepreneurial ideas onto the front burner. Walsenburg used to rely on coal. Now with the new tech world and an excellent logistical location on Interstate 25, Walsenburg is poised to embrace creative new impulses.
They say all good things end. Alternatively, good communities can be revitalized and enter a better new cycle. Starting about 25 years ago, cities across America dove into myriad projects downtown. And the era continues.
Case in point are small communities, like Walsenburg, Colorado, where their economies hinged on one industry or one company. We’re listing an old brick church there. Built in 1929, the building includes 12,860 square feet on a quarter acre for $250,000. (See Listing ID #178146.)
Ways to Revitalize Walsenburg Real Estate
HGTV has helped turn remodeling into entertainment. Many of our readers also appreciate fixing things up and repurposing them. So, we’ll give you a little push. You don’t need to completely gut this building to put it back into circulation. Remodel where it matters, open it up, or add walls. Here are three ways to take the large Walsenburg commercial property mentioned above into a new life cycle.
- Plant a church in Walsenburg, Colorado
- Open a school or offices
- Rebuild into loft homes and condos and/or a B&B
Church Building
Our Featured Listing was built 90 years ago. The beautiful historic building is ready for church use. There are 5,362 square feet on the main level, including a sanctuary with a balcony. Additional rooms include two offices, two classrooms, and two bathrooms. Add a baptismal, choir loft, and organ pipe room. The second level features 2,226 square feet and four rooms. In the basement are a large fellowship room, kitchen, salad room and pantry, storage room, quilter’s room, bathroom, and foyer.
Open a Business
This is a commercial property with all kinds of possibilities. Imagine a craft business with trade show booths. How about a theater, dance studio, restaurant, gallery, and yoga classes or camps? Offices for a small manufacturing enterprise, an art school or satellite university courses, big screen symphony performances—the possibilities go on. And the price is right.
Subdivide into Individual Homes
A third option would involve repurposing this commercial property into multifamily properties. These homes could be a mixture of 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom lofts and condos. With 12,860 total square feet, the property could embrace 7-10 nice, upgraded homes. Or start a B&B with separate suites or a youth hostel.
Colorado Realtors – Walsenburg
Put your ideas into the mix and you’ve joined in the revitalization process. For the low down on properties in Walsenburg, Colorado, please call Gene Cruikshank, Broker/President, Cruikshank Realty at (719) 336-7802. Schedule an appointment or visit us soon. Cruikshank Realty is located at 20 S. Main Street, Lamar, CO 81052. Specializing in Farm and Ranch Real Estate Sales, Management, Auctions, and Exchanges.