The Kohlberg Residence, 1910 Mediterranean Revival style in El Paso, Texas - $1.2 Million

Texas

May 28

The Kohlberg Residence for sale in El Paso, Texas. Built in 1910, designed in 1909 by famed architect Henry C. Trost, Mediterranean Revival style, tall ceilings, basement with a separate apartment, landscaped grounds with cacti and 40 pomegranate trees, great location, 6 bedrooms, 6030 square feet. $1,200,000.

The Kohlberg Residence 1910 Mediterranean Revival El Paso Texas - front view

House overview

The Kohlberg Residence, designed by famed architect Henry C. Trost, is located in the highly desirable Sunset Heights neighborhood. Highly regarded in the community, this property is a perennial invitee on the Historic Homes Tour, with many visitors calling it "the best one."

The home is a classic example of Mediterranean Revival architecture, featuring crisp white stucco walls, an imposing symmetrical footprint, a low-pitched red tile roof, and grand classical columns framing its front balconies and side pergolas.

The structure is well-insulated and offers beautiful, scenic views from its deck and back windows. It is exceptionally well-located for walkability - situated just a 9-minute walk from the downtown square in one direction, and about a 15-minute walk to UTEP in the other.

Tall ceilings: The interior boasts impressive, tall ceilings creating an open and spacious feel.
Premier workspace: The current owner notes this is the absolute best home-office space they have ever experienced.
Income-producing basement: The basement features a separate apartment with its own private entrance, which has previously rented out for $885.

The grounds

The yard is uniquely landscaped with native, low-maintenance flora and an established private orchard:

The landscape is heavily planted with an array of desert cacti.
Includes roughly 40 pomegranate trees spanning 15 different varieties. These trees are just becoming of age and require very little water once they reach maturity.

Transaction notes:

Agent commission: 3% commission offered. The owner explicitly requests no exclusive listings.
Financing options: The owner may consider owner financing under the terms of 25% down with a 5-year balloon payment.

House details

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 5
Interior area: 6,030 sqft
Lot size: 0.38 Acres
Year built: 1910
Style: Mediterranean Revival
State: Texas
Price: $1,200,000
Photos and info: Owner
Contact: Steve Fischer (owner)
- Tel: (915) 801-5000
- Email: sfischerlaw@gmail.com
Address: 525 Corto Way, El Paso, TX 79902