217 W COLORADO Avenue, Telluride, CO 81435 (MLS# 32563)


$2,995,000
217 W COLORADO Avenue
Telluride, CO 81435
MLS# 32563
Status: Closed



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Property Description
The iconic Bell Building is located in the absolute heart of downtown Telluride's ''Platinum Block''.....known for the colorful painted Elephant on its front façade, the 5,000+ sq ft existing structure is zoned ''Non-Contributing Without Qualifications''. This rating is considered the most favorable rating in the Land Use Code as to flexibility for upgrading, changing or re-developing the site. Incredible opportunity to own & create a one-of-a-kind penthouse residence, with super prime commercial space below. There is nothing else left on Telluride's finest block that would again afford such a unique ownership opportunity. Call for details or to schedule a showing.

Details
Documents
Listing & Location Info
Major Area: 10
Lot #: 31
Historical Qualifctn: Non-Cont w/o Qualify
Keywords Info
# Of Tenants: 2
Full Baths: 2
Half Baths: 2
General Info
Land SqFt: 3125
Zoning: Residential/Commercial
Legal: Lot 31, Block 3
Est Finished SqFt: 5286
Source SqFt: Owner
Year Remodeled: 2001
Directions: Main St / Colorado Ave: building is the iconic ''Elephant Saloon'' building set between the former Steaming Bean Coffee Company and Paragon Sports buildings. Main level tenant is Azadi Rugs.
View 1: Spectacular/ Main St
View 2: Box Canyon/ski Area
Subdivision: None
Year Built: 1885
Financing Info
Taxes: 22010
Tax Year: 2016
RETT: 3% Telluride RETT
Assessor's Acct #: R1011100306
Utility Info
Phone Lines: Regular Phone
Primary Heat: Other See Feature
Disclosures
RETT: 1
Level
Below Grade: 1
Street Level: 1
Upper Level: 1
Construction
Brick: 1
Frame: 1
Stone: 1
Exterior Finish
Metal/Vinyl: 1
Stone: 1
Wood (Natural): 1
Wood (Painted): 1
Water
City: 1
Roof
Metal: 1
Sanitation
Sewer: 1
Special Location
Close to Gondola: 1
Main Street: 1
Electric
Power Company: 1
Listing Location Info
Current Price: $2,995,000
Sub-Type: Commercial Spaces
Area: Town of Telluride - 11 (Major Area 10)
Asking Price: 3250000
Street #: 217
Street Direction Pfx: W
Street Name: COLORADO
Street Suffix: Avenue
City/Town: Telluride
County: San Miguel County
State/Province: CO
Postal Code: 81435
Status Change Info
Status: Closed
Under Contract Date: 2018-03-09
Sold Date: 2018-06-01
Sold Price: $2,995,000
Property Features
Disclosures: RETT
Level: Below Grade; Street Level; Upper Level
Construction: Brick; Frame; Stone
Exterior Finish: Metal/Vinyl; Stone; Wood (Natural); Wood (Painted)
Roof: Metal
Electric: Power Company
Special Location: Close to Gondola; Main Street

IDX
Listing Office: Telluride Sotheby's International Realty, Office of Bill Fandel
Listing Agent: BILL FANDEL

Last Updated: January - 24 - 2026

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