Top 6 Neighborhoods Near Fort CarsonAre you relocating to Colorado Springs because of a PCS to Fort Carson? We work with many military families and understand that there is A LOT to do in a LITTLE time, when it comes to moving. If you are looking to buy a home near Fort Carson when you get here … Well, you have even MORE on your plate! One of the questions we hear often, when folks are looking to buy a home near Fort Carson is: What homes and neighborhoods are near Fort Carson?Here is a map of the neighborhoods surrounding Fort Carson, and a little bit about the homes for sale near Fort Carson.
Fountain ValleyThe Fountain CO real estate market and neighborhoods are located to the immediate east of Fort Carson. Fountain area homes are in both brand new neighborhoods as well as in more mature communities. The average home for sale in Fountain CO was $162,000 in May of 2009, and currently there are over 400 homes for sale to choose from. Read More: Fort Carson and Fountain CO Homes: Real Estate Market Report For May 2009 Popular Fountain Home Searches:
Security and WidefieldThe Security and Widefield neighborhoods are found to the northeast of Fort Carson. Widefield and Security are “technically” in Colorado Springs, but not within city limits. Homes in these areas were built in the from the 1950’s and you can still find new homes being built in these areas today! Homes come in all sizes and have anywhere from 2-5 bedrooms. There are currently 166 homes for sale in Security and Widefield, priced from $46,900 - $525,000 with an median asking price of $159,900. Homes that have sold since April 2009 sell fro an average of about $140k. Popular Security and Widefield Home Searches:
Southeast Colorado SpringsSoutheast Colorado Springs is home to some of the more affordable 2-3 bedroom homes in the area, with the average sale price in May 2009 of $119,355. Southeast Colorado Springs has several mature neighborhoods AND several newer neighborhoods. Read Also: Top 8 Affordable Colorado Springs Neighborhoods for 1st Quarter 2009 Popular Southeast Colorado Springs Home Searches:
Stratton Meadows, Stratmoor Hills and Stratmoor ValleyStratmoor Hills and Stratmoor Valley are located in S/W Colorado Springs. Stratton Meadows is located immediately north of Fort Carson, off of Hwy 115. Although most of these homes were built in the late 1960’s and 1970’s, there are a few pockets of newer homes in these areas. The average home for sale in these areas are about 3-4 bedrooms and sell for about $135,000. Currently there are 19 homes for sale in these neighborhoods.
Broadmoor and S/W Colorado SpringsThe Broadmoor area is located in S/W Colorado Springs and to the northwest of Fort Carson. The Broadmoor is home to some of the most expensive homes in Colorado Springs. Read More: 5 Most Expensive Colorado Springs Home Sales for May 2009. The average sales price in the Broadmoor area is about $350k, but homes can get into the millions. Read More: About the Broadmoor Real Estate Market Popular Broadmoor Area Home Searches:
Rock Creek and Turkey CanonRock Creek is the area to the immediate west of Fort Carson (across Hwy 115) and home to the Turkey Canon neighborhoods - nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Homes in these areas are fully custom homes on acreage. There are currently 10 homes for sale in Turkey Canon and surrounding areas and they average at about half a million dollars sale price. _____________________________________________________________________ Using USAA for your insurance and considering using them for your loan and real estate agent? USAA is a fabulous company, that offers awesome amenities and benefits for its members. However … YOU HAVE A CHOICE when it comes to your loan and your agent! The Wagner iTeam and the lenders that we work with have consistently gotten BETTER INTEREST RATES and BETTER HOME DEALS for their military home buyers. … and yes, we even have a cash back Military special, too. Call us for more details: 719.434.7525 _____________________________________________________________________
Thanks for reading our Colorado Springs Real Estate Blog! Posted on June 29th, 2009 by Mariana Wagner
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Southeast Colorado Springs Homes: Real Estate Market Report For May 2009Here is the Southeast Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Info For May 2009. S/E Colorado Springs consists of all neighborhoods surrounding South Academy and close to the Colorado Springs Airport, Fort Carson and Peterson AFB. Popular Southest Colorado Springs neighborhoods include: Soaring Eagles and Sand Creek. Southeast Colorado Springs is also the most affordable neighborhood in Colorado Springs. Read Also: Top 8 Affordable Colorado Springs Neighborhoods for 1st Quarter 2009 Southeast Colorado Springs Homes for Sale
Southeast Colorado Springs Home Sales Price Information
Days on Market for S/E Colorado Springs Homes
“Based on information from the Pikes Peak REALTOR Services Corp. (”RSC”), for May 2009. 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.” Southeast Colorado Springs Homes and Area Information
Thanks for reading our Colorado Springs Real Estate Blog! Posted on June 15th, 2009 by Mariana Wagner
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Top 8 Affordable Colorado Springs Neighborhoods for 1st Quarter 2009More than half the homes for sale in Colorado Springs are affordable to the average American family. According to the 2009 1st Quarter Housing Opportunity Index, housing affordability is at the highest level it has been in 18 years! (Colorado Springs Real Estate Journal, Vol. 1 No. 18 “Housing affordability surges to highest level in 18 years”) They based this off of home prices vs. the national median income of $64,000 a year.
Basically, if you make $64,000 a year, you can afford a $250,000 home* (if you pay about $600 a month in car/credit card payments, get a fixed interest rate of about 5% and put about 20% down, with about $1,000 a year in homeowners insurance and $1,200 a year in property taxes). (Check Out the Bank Rate Calculator) *All home loans are subject to credit approval and you may qualify for more, less or nothing based on your unique situation. Contact a local, reputable bank or lender for more information. Top 8 Affordable Colorado Springs Neighborhoods:Here are the most affordable neighborhoods in Colorado Springs, based on median asking and sales prices for the 1st quarter of 2009. 1. Southeast Colorado Springs Homes: Located south of Platte Ave. and North of Security and Widefield. Close to Peterson AFB and Fort Carson. - Check out the Southeast Colorado Springs real estate info and home searches
2. Central and Downtown Colorado Springs Homes: Located east of I-25 and within the boundaries of Circle Drive. - Check out the Central and Downtown Colorado Springs real estate info and home searches
3. Old Colorado City Homes: All areas surrounding West Colorado Blvd. - Check out the Old Colorado City real estate info and home searches
4. East Colorado Springs Homes: Just east of Central Colorado Springs and west of Powers Blvd. - Check out the Eastside Colorado Springs real estate info and home searches
5. West Colorado Springs Homes: West of I-25 between Old Colorado City and Garden of the Gods Road. - Check out the Westside Colorado Springs real estate info and home searches
6. Powers Area Colorado Springs Homes: The stretch of neighborhoods east of Powers between Woodmen Road and Platte Avenue. - Check out the Powers Area Colorado Springs real estate info and home searches
7. Northeast Colorado Springs Homes: Covers mostly all neighborhoods between I-25 (W) and Powers (E), Woodmen (N) and Austin Bluffs (S). - Check out the Northeast Colorado Springs real estate info and home searches
8. Marksheffel Area Colorado Springs Homes: All of Banning Lewis Ranch and Claremont Ranch - East of the Powers neighborhoods of Stetson Hills and Springs Ranch. - Check out the Banning Lewis Ranch real estate info and home searches
Based on this information, there are HUNDREDS of affordable homes for sale in Colorado Springs. Read Also: Top 5 Most Expensive Colorado Springs Neighborhoods for 1st Quarter of 2009 Search ALL Homes For Sale in Colorado Springs“Based on information from the Pikes Peak REALTOR Services Corp. (”RSC”), for the period January 1, 2009 through March 31, 2009. 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.”
Thanks for reading our Colorado Springs Real Estate Blog! Posted on May 31st, 2009 by Mariana Wagner
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Southeast Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Info For April 2009S/E Colorado Springs consists of all neighborhoods surrounding South Academy and close to the Colorado Springs Airport, Fort Carson and Peterson AFB. Popular Southeast Colorado Springs neighborhoods include: Soaring Eagles and Sand Creek. Homes for Sale in Southeast Colorado Springs
Southeast Colorado Springs Sales Price Information
Days on Market in S/E Colorado Springs
Read Also: Southeast Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Info For March 2009 “Based on information from the Pikes Peak REALTOR Services Corp. (”RSC”), for the period April 1 - 30, 2009. 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.”
Thanks for reading our Colorado Springs Real Estate Blog! Posted on May 21st, 2009 by Mariana Wagner
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Southeast Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Info For March 2009Here is the Southeast Colorado Springs Real Estate Market data For March 2009 Homes For Sale
Sales Price Information
Average Days on Market: 72 days >> Search All Colorado Springs Foreclosures for Sale <<
Thanks for reading our Colorado Springs Real Estate Blog! Posted on April 26th, 2009 by Mariana Wagner
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