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: 1/10/2026

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. The Kohlberg Residence is more than a home – it is a legacy property ready for its next chapter.

More Information MLS# 935413

Contract Information

List Price: 1200000 List Price/SqFt: 238.57 Zip +4: 3817 Start Showing Date: 2025-12-21 Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell New Home or Resale: Resale Auction: No Total Baths: 5 Street #: 525 Street Name: CORTO Street Suffix: Way County: El Paso State: TX Zip Code: 79902 Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence Status: Active List Date: 2025-12-21

Location, Tax & Legal

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) Subdivision: Sunset Heights

General Property Info

Apx Acres: 0.38 Apx SqFt – 2nd Bldg: 1910 Measured By: Appraiser CAD House Faces: South Builder Name: Henry C. Trost Construction Phase: Finish Plan Description: Kohlberg Residence Lot Size: 16418 Is Property Also For Lease?: No Pool on Property: No Defects: Owner Not Aware # Bedrooms: 6 3/4 Baths: 0 Half Baths: 1 Maid’s Room: Yes Fireplace: Yes # Fireplaces: 3 Laundry Room Location: basement HOA?: No Apx Sqft – Main: 5030 Year Built: 1910 Full Baths: 4

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. The Kohlberg Residence is more than a home – it is a legacy property ready for its next chapter.

Exemptions

65 or Over: 1 Homestead: 1

Lockbox Type

None: 1

Bath Vanities

Ceramic Tile: 1 Granite: 1

Cabinets

Flat Panel: 1 Glass Frame: 1

Kitchen Cntrp & Backsplashes

Ceramic Tile: 1 Granite: 1

Kitchen Sinks

Stainless Steel: 1 Undermount: 1

Roof

Overhang: 1 Pitched: 1 Tile: 1 See Remarks: 1

Construction

Concrete: 1 Other: 1 See Plans: 1

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Central Air: 1 Fresh Air Ventilation: 1

Style

2 Story: 1 See Remarks: 1

Heating

Central: 1 Natural Gas: 1 See Remarks: 1

Water

City: 1

Sewer

Public Sewer: 1

Flooring

Hardwood: 1 Tile: 1

Finance Considered

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Special Listing Conditions

House Historic Property: 1

Laundry

Electric Dryer Hookup: 1 Washer Hookup: 1

Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Gas Water Heater: 1

Lot Description

Corner Lot: 1 Historic Property: 1 View Lot: 1

Garage

Carpad: 1

Interior Features

2+ Living Areas: 1 Basement: 1 Built-in Features: 1 Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Dressing Area: 1 Formal DR LR: 1 High Speed Internet: 1 Master Up: 1 Pantry: 1 Study Office: 1 Walk-In Closet(s): 1 Zoned MBR: 1

Exterior Features

Back Yard Access: 1 Balcony: 1

Patio Features

Covered: 1 Open: 1 Terrace: 1

Windows/Treatments

Drapes: 1

Pool

None: 1

Landscape

Garden/Fruit Trees: 1 See Remarks: 1

None

Geo Lat: 31.762279 Geo Lon: -106.495572

Status Change Info

Status Change Date: 2026-01-09

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: January – 10 – 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Team Juan Uribe

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