Mariana Wagner

Northwest Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report for August 2008

The Northwest Colorado Springs real estate market is made up of several Colorado Springs neighborhoods, to include: Rockrimmon, Peregrine, Oak Valley Ranch and Mountain Shadows. Here is the Northwest Colorado Springs Real Estate Market for August 2008:

Single Family Northwest Colorado Springs Homes:

• Active homes for sale: 201 (42 new listings in August)
• Homes sold in August 2008: 39
• Average Sale Price: $327,657
• Median Sale Price: $314,000
• Average Days on Market: 63 days (drastically down from 107 days in July)
• Average Sale Price/List Price: 97.1%

Townhomes and Condos in Northwest Colorado Springs

• Active homes for sale:70 (12 new listings in August)
• Homes sold in August 2008:9
• Average Sale Price: $187,580
• Median Sale Price: $154,500
• Average Days on Market:138 days (up from 59 days in July)
• Average Sale Price/List Price: 98.3%

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“Based on information from the Pikes Peak REALTOR Services Corp. (“RSC”), for the period August 1-31, 2008.  RSC does not guarantee or is in any way responsible for its accuracy.  Data maintained by RSC may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.”

September 15th, 2008 by Mariana Wagner | Leave A Comment

North Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report for July 2008

The north Colorado Springs real estate market for July 2008 includes the Colorado Springs MLS areas of Black Forest, Briargate, Northgate, Northeast and Northwest Colorado Springs.

Black Forest – Colorado Springs Real Estate Market – July 2008

Single Family Homes in Black Forest

• Active homes for sale: 472
• Homes sold in July 2008: 39
• Average Sale Price: $304,339
• Median Sale Price: $302,500
• Average Days on Market: 86 days
• Average Sale Price/List Price: 97.9%

The Black Forest real estate market is made up of several Colorado Springs neighborhoods, to include: High Forest Ranch, Black Forest Reserve, Pine Cone Acres and Cathedral Pines.

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Briargate – Colorado Springs Real Estate Market – July 2008

Single Family Briargate Homes

• Active homes for sale: 352
• Homes sold in July 2008: 81
• Average Sale Price: $317,093
• Median Sale Price: $300,000
• Average Days on Market: 106 days
• Average Sale Price/List Price: 97.4%

Townhomes and Condos in Briargate

• Active homes for sale: 47
• Homes sold in July 2008: 5
• Average Sale Price: $196,900
• Median Sale Price: $208,000
• Average Days on Market: 35 days
• Average Sale Price/List Price: 97.3%

The Briargate real estate market is made up of several Colorado Springs neighborhoods, to include: Wolf Ranch, Cordera, Charleston Place, Fairfax, Pine Creek and other smaller Briargate neighborhoods.

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Northgate – Colorado Springs Real Estate Market – July 2008

Single Family Northgate Homes

• Active homes for sale: 242
• Homes sold in July 2008: 32
• Average Sale Price: $390,348
• Median Sale Price: $372,000
• Average Days on Market: 107 days
• Average Sale Price/List Price: 96.8%

Townhomes and Condos in Northgate

• Active homes for sale: 17
• Homes sold in July 2008: 8
• Average Sale Price: $231,265
• Median Sale Price: $223,673
• Average Days on Market: 51 days
• Average Sale Price/List Price: 83.4%

The Northgate real estate market is made up of several Colorado Springs neighborhoods, to include: Trail Ridge, Flying Horse and Gleneagle.

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Northeast Colorado Springs Real Estate Market – July 2008

Single Family Homes in Northeast Colorado Springs

• Active homes for sale: 419
• Homes sold in July 2008: 73
• Average Sale Price: $243,813
• Median Sale Price: $201,000
• Average Days on Market: 63 days
• Average Sale Price/List Price: 97.2%

Townhomes and Condos in Northeast Colorado Springs

• Active homes for sale: 134
• Homes sold in July 2008: 7
• Average Sale Price: $159,328
• Median Sale Price: $140,000
• Average Days on Market: 73 days
• Average Sale Price/List Price: 98%

The Northeast Colorado Springs real estate market is made up of several Colorado Springs neighborhoods, to include: Garden Ranch, Vista Grande, University Park and Wagon Trails.

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Northwest Colorado Springs Real Estate Market – July 2008

Single Family Homes in Northwest Colorado Springs

• Active homes for sale: 191
• Homes sold in July 2008: 37
• Average Sale Price: $319,295
• Median Sale Price: $289,900
• Average Days on Market: 107 days
• Average Sale Price/List Price: 96.9%

Townhomes and Condos in Northwest Colorado Springs

• Active homes for sale: 78
• Homes sold in July 2008: 13
• Average Sale Price: $188,376
• Median Sale Price: $164,900
• Average Days on Market: 59
• Average Sale Price/List Price: 98.4%

The Northwest Colorado Springs real estate market is made up of several Colorado Springs neighborhoods, to include: Rockrimmon, Peregrine, Oak Valley Ranch and Mountain Shadows.

“Based on information from the Pikes Peak REALTOR Services Corp. (“RSC”), for the period July 1-31, 2008.  RSC does not guarantee or is in any way responsible for its accuracy.  Data maintained by RSC may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.”

August 12th, 2008 by Mariana Wagner | Leave A Comment

Westside and Downtown Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report for June 2008

The Westside and Downtown Colorado Springs real estate market for June 2008 includes the Colorado Springs MLS areas of Old Colorado City, West, Central, Downtown, Southwest and Northwest Colorado Springs, as well as Ute Pass areas of Green Mountain Falls and Chipeta Park.

Old Colorado City – Colorado Springs Real Estate Market – June 2008

Single Family Homes in Old Colorado City

• Active homes for sale: 129
• Homes sold in June 2008: 8
• Average Sale Price: $119,687
• Median Sale Price: $107,500
• Average Days on Market: 106 days
• Average Sale Price/List Price: 94.9%

Townhomes and Condos in Old Colorado City

• Active homes for sale: 50
• Homes sold in June 2008: 2
• Average Sale Price: $158,450
• Median Sale Price: $158,450
• Average Days on Market: 212 days
• Average Sale Price/List Price:103.6%

The Old Colorado City real estate market is found west of I-25 and includes the streets to the immediate north and south of W. Colorado Ave.

Westside Colorado Springs Real Estate Market – June 2008

Single Family Homes in Westside Colorado Springs

• Active homes for sale: 113
• Homes sold in June 2008: 18
• Average Sale Price: $285,281
• Median Sale Price: $199,450
• Average Days on Market: 87 days
• Average Sale Price/List Price: 95.7%

Townhomes and Condos in Westside Colorado Springs

• Active homes for sale: 59
• Homes sold in June 2008: 7
• Average Sale Price: $319,257
• Median Sale Price: $180,000
• Average Days on Market: 136 days
• Average Sale Price/List Price: 95.1%

The Westside Colorado Springs real estate market is made up of several Colorado Springs neighborhoods, to include: Kissing Camels, Pleasant Valley, Holland Park and Gold Hill Mesa.

Downtown and Central Colorado Springs Real Estate Market – June 2008

Single Family Homes in Downtown and Central Colorado Springs

• Active homes for sale: 333
• Homes sold in June 2008: 51
• Average Sale Price: $222,708
• Median Sale Price: $166,900
• Average Days on Market: 98 days
• Average Sale Price/List Price: 97%

Townhomes and Condos in Downtown and Central Colorado Springs

• Active homes for sale: 86
• Homes sold in June 2008: 5
• Average Sale Price: $179,009
• Median Sale Price: $181,000
• Average Days on Market: 132 days
• Average Sale Price/List Price: 93.4%

The Downtown and Central Colorado Springs real estate market is made up of several Colorado Springs neighborhoods, to include: Downtown, Patty Jewett, Knob Hill and the Old North End.

Ute Pass - Colorado Springs Real Estate Market – June 2008

Single Family Homes in Ute Pass

• Active homes for sale: 27
• Homes sold in June 2008: 3
• Average Sale Price: $219,300
• Median Sale Price: $260,000
• Average Days on Market: 49 days
• Average Sale Price/List Price: 100.5%

Ute Pass is the stretch of Hwy. 24 that goes from Manitou Springs to Woodland Park and includes the mountain property areas of Green Mountain Falls and Chipeta Park.

Southwest Colorado Springs Real Estate Market – June 2008

Single Family Homes in Southwest Colorado Springs

• Active homes for sale: 415
• Homes sold in June 2008: 53
• Average Sale Price: $311,643
• Median Sale Price: $248,000
• Average Days on Market: 86 days
• Average Sale Price/List Price: 95.4%

Townhomes and Condos in Southwest Colorado Springs

• Active homes for sale: 110
• Homes sold in June 2008: 10
• Average Sale Price: $206,950
• Median Sale Price: $205,500
• Average Days on Market: 96 days
• Average Sale Price/List Price: 94.8%

The Southwest Colorado Springs real estate market is made up of several Colorado Springs neighborhoods, to include: Broadmoor, Skyway, Stratmoor Valley and Cheyenne Meadows.

Northwest Colorado Springs Real Estate Market – June 2008

Single Family Homes in Northwest Colorado Springs

• Active homes for sale: 211
• Homes sold in June 2008: 31
• Average Sale Price: $374,654
• Median Sale Price: $350,000
• Average Days on Market: 111 days
• Average Sale Price/List Price: 97.1%

Townhomes and Condos in Northwest Colorado Springs

• Active homes for sale: 79
• Homes sold in June 2008: 8
• Average Sale Price: $119,250
• Median Sale Price: $114,812
• Average Days on Market: 50
• Average Sale Price/List Price: 101.6%

The Northwest Colorado Springs real estate market is made up of several Colorado Springs neighborhoods, to include: Rockrimmon, Peregrine, Oak Valley Ranch and Mountain Shadows.

“Based on information from the Pikes Peak REALTOR Services Corp. (“RSC”), for the period June 1-30, 2008.  RSC does not guarantee or is in any way responsible for its accuracy.  Data maintained by RSC may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.”

July 11th, 2008 by Mariana Wagner | Leave A Comment

Colorado Springs Neighborhood Report: Oak Valley and Oak Valley Ranch

Oak Valley and Oak Valley Ranch are Colorado Springs neighborhoods that are nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in the northernmost part of Colorado Springs School District 11. Wildlife is abundant in theses areas, and it is more common than not to see a herd of deer and multi-point buck roaming throughout many homeowners’ back yards and driveways. If you are lucky, you will also see the occasional fox or big-horned sheep wandering around. Just be careful for the mountain lions!

Oak Valley Area Information:

Oak Valley and Oak Valley Ranch Boundaries:

South: Allegheny Drive and Mountain Shadows neighborhood
West: The Rocky Mountains
North: Peregrine Neighborhood
East: Centennial Blvd.

These neighborhoods are:

• Just south of the United States Air Force Academy
• < 15 minutes from Downtown Colorado Springs
• Directly across Centennial Drive from Ute Valley Park, for all kinds of outdoor hiking and biking
• Close to the world famous Flying W Ranch
• Home of the popular Wilson Ranch outdoor water park
• Zip Code 80919
• Minutes from the historic Garden of the Gods park
• Adjacent to the Pikeview Quarry (NW Colorado Springs mining operation for limestone aggregate)

Oak Valley Ranch and Oak Valley – Colorado Springs Real Estate:

Oak Valley and Oak Valley Ranch started growing in the early 1980′s and finished building home in the mid 1990′s. Most homes in this Colorado Springs neighborhood have 3-5 bedrooms, 2-4 bathrooms , have a 2 car attached garage and range in size from 1,200 sf. To a little over 3,000 sf. Homes in Oak Valley and Oak Valley Ranch are one-level ranches, 2-story homes, tri-levels or bi-levels.

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Here is some Colorado Springs real estate market data for Oak Valley and Oak Valley Ranch as of February 2008:

Active homes for sale in Oak Valley and Oak Valley Ranch:

• There are currently 13 single family homes for sale in Oak Valley neighborhoods.
• Price Range: $184,900 – $279,900
• Average Asking Price: $222,461
• Median Asking Price: $200,000

Under Contract/ Pending Homes in the Oak Valley Neighborhoods: 3 Homes

Sold Homes in Oak Valley and Oak Valley Ranch (since August 2007):

• 13 homes sold in the Oak Valley neighborhoods since August 2007
• Average Sale Price: $235,115
• Median Sale Price: $205,000 (Prices ranged from $166k – $299k)
• Average List Price/Sale Price Ratio: 97.5%
• Average Days on Market (DOM): 70 (DOM ranged from 0 – 190 days.) This includes 6 homes that sold in less than one month!

Rentals in Oak Valley and Oak Valley Ranch:

• Currently, there are 3 homes for rent in Oak Valley and Oak Valley Ranch
• Single Family Homes in the Oak Valley neighborhoods rent for about $1,000 – $1,400 a month

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If you are looking for a neighborhood in Colorado Springs that offers a true taste of Rocky Mountain foothill living, Oak Valley or Oak Valley Ranch may be the neighborhood for you. The housing market in Oak Valley and Oak Valley Ranch are always rather consistent, as you can’t really get closer to the mountains and live in a traditional Colorado Springs neighborhood than you can here. The well priced homes are selling in record time and are getting multiple offers – even in today’s shifting real estate market.

February 14th, 2008 by Mariana Wagner | 2 Comments »

Colorado Springs Real Estate Showing Stories: Deer Droppings and Human Prints

Derek and I had the opportunity to spend the day showing homes for sale in Colorado Springs to an awesome couple from Minnesota today. They are out here for a couple days to figure out exactly WHERE in Colorado Springs they want to live.

Derek and I met Mr. and Mrs. S in the morning and began our tour of homes for sale in Northwest Colorado Springs. This tour consisted of town homes in Rockrimmon, single family homes for sale in Oak Valley Ranch, town homes in Pinon Valley and town homes for sale in Holland Park.

It was amazing the variety of homes that fit their criteria. Some were in amazing condition – model like even, while others were, well, NOT model-like whatsoever. The tough decision boils down to:

• “Do you pay more for a home that has been completely updated and needs NO work?” This would apply to a beautiful 3 bed town home with amazing wood floors. Or …

• “Do you chose a home that needs work, but costs less?” This would apply to the bank-owned home with all the appliances and light fixtures torn out and Cheerios on the floor, but offered a studio apartment above the garage.

Finding a home is always an adventure and the answer to these questions is a personal question that we can never answer for our clients (well, friends in this case…).

Anyway, back to the adventure part …

In the NW part of Colorado Springs, wildlife is abundant. And when I say abundant, I mean deer everywhere. Deer at your back door. Deer crossing the street. Deer staring at you – wondering why you are taking a picture of them …

And where there are deer, there are deer droppings. In fact deer droppings were one of the themes to our trip today. They seemed to be almost everywhere. Like here … and here …

The other theme to our house hunting trip today was prints. No, not Van Gogh paintings or mountain lion tracks, but human prints in odd places. First there was the obvious “use a hand to balance yourself while you (a man) are using the bathroom” hand print above the toilet. Ick. I would think someone would have washed the wall, but this WAS the bank-owned home with Cheerios on the floor and no appliances…

Then there was the oddly placed footprint on the ceiling, near the fan. No. I have no idea…

We looked at about 10 homes for sale in NW Colorado Springs, today. And like other home showing trips … It is always an adventure!

January 26th, 2008 by Mariana Wagner | Leave A Comment