525 CORTO Way, El Paso, TX 79902

$1,200,000

525 Corto Way was built in 1910 by Henry C Trost for Mr. and Mrs. Ernst (Olga Bernstein) Kohlberg.

Virtual Tour

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Perched high on the elevated lot, there are amazing views of Juarez, MX, Downtown El Paso, and the Franklin Mountains to the east.

The exterior walls are 17 inch thick, load-bearing brick with a cement plaster finish, designed for energy efficiency.

The Kohlberg Mansion is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places.

The music parlor is done in mahogany, which was thought to be acoustically superior, THe rest of the house is done with old-growth, quarter-sawn oak.

The upstairs game room can be used as an additional bedroom.

The design of the stairwell takes advantage of cross breezes on the first floor to circulate upstairs.

A former balcony was enclosed to make an additional sleeping quarters.

Upstairs bedroom with wonderful views of Mexico to the west, and Mt. Cristo Rey to the northwest.

The Primary bedroom has access to the main balcony and offers panoramic views of Downtown El Paso to the south, and views of Mexico to the west.

The upstairs bathroom with exquisitely restored details.

Frank Adam Electric, a manufacturer of electrical panels and circuit breakers, was founded in 1891 as part of the Blacker and Adam Watch Company in St. Louis, Missouri.

This original fireplace was coal-burning and has been converted to gas.

Beautifully carved details in the woodwork.

Radiant heat is used for this plate warmer.

Meals are kept warm on these radiant heat shelves.

Imagine the colorful historic visitors these announced!

An old fashioned intercom from the kitchen to upstairs.

Old-growth, quarter-sawn oak floors offer exceptional stability, unique beauty with dramatic "fleck" patterns (medullary rays), and superior durability from centuries-old, densely grown trees, making them highly prized, stable, and beautiful for historic restoration or modern homes, though they are rare and expensive. This premium flooring combines the tight grain of old-growth timber with the dimensional stability and distinctive look achieved by sawing logs radially, resulting in a premium, long-lasting floors.

Lincrusta wainscoting is a unique wallcovering invented in 1877 that uses deeply embossed, paintable wallcoverings made from natural materials like linseed oil and wood flour, applied to create textured dado panels (lower wall sections) for durable, decorative effects, mimicking ornate plasterwork but much hardier and washable, often used in Victorian-style or grand interiors for a unique, long-lasting finish.

17 radiators throughout the house provide the heating. It is a double pipe system that use over 1/10 of a mile of piping.

The old cast-iron coal-fired furnace has been converted to natural gas. It is now in it's second century of service.

Picture rail through out the home to hand artwork without damaging the plaster walls.

Note the beautiful patterns in the old-growth, quarter-sawn oak woodwork.

Large laundry room is located in the basement.

Large basement apartment has combo living and dining room.

Basement apartment has private entrance and is well suited as rental porperty.

Basement apartment has 1 bedroom with private bath.

Basement apartment has large cedar-lined closet.

The Music Parlor hosted many elegant functions.

Impressive Main Foyer with views toward Downtown El Paso.

Perched high on an elevated lot with panoramic views.

Facing west, looking into Juarez, Mexico.

Facing Northwest, looking into Juarez, Mexico.

Facing South, looking into Downtown El Paso.

Facing East, looking toward Scenic Drive on the lower tip of the Franklin Mountains.

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 5,030 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 16,418 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,200,000 List Date: 1/10/2026 Last Modified: 3/09/2026

Overview

Description

Rare opportunity to acquire the iconic Kohlberg Residence, a true El Paso landmark designed by famed architect Henry Trost. Perched in a premier central location, this distinguished estate offers stately, panoramic views of Downtown El Paso and Ciudad Juárez. The home blends historic character with comfortable livability, featuring gracious formal and informal spaces, abundant natural light, and exceptional craftsmanship throughout. Expansive grounds provide multiple outdoor areas to relax and enjoy the sweeping city and borderland views. Very few properties offer this level of architectural pedigree, history, and presence. This was the former Mexican Consulate, and recently used as a Law Office, with close proximity to County and Federal Courthouses. The perennial favorite home on the Sunset Heights Tour of Historic Homes, the Kohlberg Residence is more than a home - it is a legacy property ready for its next chapter.

Listing Details MLS# 935413

Location, Tax & Legal

Subdivision: Sunset Heights
Zoning: R4
Water District: El Paso Water
School District: El Paso
Elementary School: Mesita
Middle School: Wiggs
High School: Elpaso
Apx Yearly Taxes: 16683
Tax Year: 2025
Parcel ID: S97999900900500
Legal: 9 SUNSET HEIGHTS N 131.34 FT OF 1 TO 5 (16418.00 SQ FT)

Contract Information

Street #: 525
Street Name: CORTO
Street Suffix: Way
County: El Paso
State: TX
Zip Code: 79902
Zip +4: 3817
List Price/SqFt: 238.57
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
New Home or Resale: Resale
Start Showing Date: 2025-12-21
Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Auction: No
Total Baths: 5

General Property Info

Apx Sqft - Main: 5030
Apx SqFt - 2nd Bldg: 1910
Measured By: Appraiser CAD
Year Built: 1910
Apx Acres: 0.38
House Faces: South
Builder Name: Henry C. Trost
Construction Phase: Finish
Plan Description: Kohlberg Residence
Is Property Also For Lease?: No
Pool on Property: No
Defects: Owner Not Aware
# Bedrooms: 6
Full Baths: 4
Half Baths: Yes
Maid's Room: Yes
Fireplace: Yes
# Fireplaces: 3
Laundry Room Location: basement
HOA?: No
3/4 Baths: 0

Status Change Info

Status Change Date: 2026-01-09

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Rare opportunity to acquire the iconic Kohlberg Residence, a true El Paso landmark designed by famed architect Henry Trost. Perched in a premier central location, this distinguished estate offers stately, panoramic views of Downtown El Paso and Ciudad Juárez. The home blends historic character with comfortable livability, featuring gracious formal and informal spaces, abundant natural light, and exceptional craftsmanship throughout. Expansive grounds provide multiple outdoor areas to relax and enjoy the sweeping city and borderland views. Very few properties offer this level of architectural pedigree, history, and presence. This was the former Mexican Consulate, and recently used as a Law Office, with close proximity to County and Federal Courthouses. The perennial favorite home on the Sunset Heights Tour of Historic Homes, the Kohlberg Residence is more than a home - it is a legacy property ready for its next chapter.

More Information

Exemptions

65 or Over: Yes
Homestead: Yes

Lockbox Type

None: Yes

Bath Vanities

Ceramic Tile: Yes
Granite: Yes

Cabinets

Flat Panel: Yes
Glass Frame: Yes

Kitchen Cntrp & Backsplashes

Ceramic Tile: Yes
Granite: Yes

Kitchen Sinks

Stainless Steel: Yes
Undermount: Yes

Roof

Overhang: Yes
Pitched: Yes
Tile: Yes
See Remarks: Yes

Construction

Concrete: Yes
Other: Yes
See Plans: Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Central Air: Yes
Fresh Air Ventilation: Yes

Style

2 Story: Yes
See Remarks: Yes

Heating

Central: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes
See Remarks: Yes

Water

City: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Flooring

Hardwood: Yes
Tile: Yes

Finance Considered

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Special Listing Conditions

House Historic Property: Yes

Laundry

Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Gas Water Heater: Yes

Lot Description

Corner Lot: Yes
Historic Property: Yes
View Lot: Yes

Garage

Carpad: Yes

Interior Features

2+ Living Areas: Yes
Basement: Yes
Built-in Features: Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Dressing Area: Yes
Formal DR LR: Yes
High Speed Internet: Yes
Master Up: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Study Office: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
Zoned MBR: Yes

Exterior Features

Back Yard Access: Yes
Balcony: Yes

Patio Features

Covered: Yes
Open: Yes
Terrace: Yes

Windows/Treatments

Drapes: Yes

Pool

None: Yes

Landscape

Garden/Fruit Trees: Yes
See Remarks: Yes

Property Features

Exemptions: 65 or Over; Homestead Bath Vanities: Ceramic Tile; Granite Cabinets: Flat Panel; Glass Frame Kitchen Sinks: Stainless Steel; Undermount Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Style: 2 Story; See Remarks Construction: Concrete; Other; See Plans Roof: Overhang; Pitched; Tile; See Remarks Lot Description: Corner Lot; Historic Property; View Lot Garage: Carpad Interior Features: 2+ Living Areas; Basement; Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Dressing Area; Formal DR LR; High Speed Internet; Master Up; Pantry; Study Office; Walk-In Closet(s); Zoned MBR Exterior Features: Back Yard Access; Balcony Patio Features: Covered; Open; Terrace Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Gas Water Heater Flooring: Hardwood; Tile Pool: None Sewer: Public Sewer Heating: Central; Natural Gas; See Remarks Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air; Fresh Air Ventilation Landscape: Garden/Fruit Trees; See Remarks Finance Considered: Cash; Conventional Special Listing Conditions: House Historic Property Lockbox Type: None

Documents

Seller's Disclosure ›

LBP ›

Sunset Heights Historic District Map ›

History of the Kohlberg Mansion ›

Description of the Floors ›

Listing Office: R C Properties

Office Website: https://www.rcproperties-elp.com/

Last Updated: March - 09 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

525 CORTO Way, El Paso, TX 79902 (MLS# 935413)