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Higher Education in Colorado Springs | Universities, Colleges and Trade Schools

Colorado Springs is home to some great colleges and schools for higher learning. Below are a few of the larger schools in the area.

• Colorado College – Downtown Colorado Springs
  This is a private liberal arts college that has been around since before Colorado even became a state.
• University of Colorado, Colorado Springs [UCCS] – Northeast Colorado Springs
  This is one of 3 University of Colorado schools, with the other two in Boulder and Denver.
• University of the Rockies – Downtown Colorado Springs
  Accredited university offering Masters and Doctorate programs
• Pikes Peak Community College – Multiple locations
  Largest community college in the area, founded in 1968, with campuses in South Colorado Springs (near Ft. Carson), Downtown and North Colorado Springs (off Interquest Parkway).
• Everest College – Southeast Colorado Springs
  Business, medical and legal tech college located off Jetwing Drive.
• Regis University – North Colorado Springs
  University offering Masters and Bachelors degrees in computer information, humanities, education, management and counseling.

For information on how to buy a house in Colorado Springs while being a student, please contact the Wagner iTeam 719.434.7525

August 20th, 2011 by Mariana Wagner | Leave A Comment

Most Expensive Academy School District 20 Home Sales for February 2010

The Colorado Springs real estate market has several school districts within its boundaries. The most northern one is Academy School District 20.

In February 2010, the Academy School District 20 real estate market saw 5 homes sell for more than $500,000. The most expensive home sold in the Pine Creek real estate market. Two sales were in the Black Forest Real estate market and 2 sales were in the Northgate real estate market.

Read More:  Homes for Sale in Academy School District 20 – Colorado Springs

Here are the top 3 most expensive home sales in the Academy School District 20 real estate market.

1. 9735 Summit Ash Court, Colorado Springs CO 80920 ~ Pine Creek

• List Price: $649,900
• Sales Price: $629,000
• Date of Sale: 2/17/2010
• Brokers/Companies Involved:
  Listing: The Platinum Group
  Buyer: Milner Properties, LLC
• Days on Market: 10 Days
• MLS Remarks: Exceptional Ranch Style Home On Half Acre On Pine Creek Golf Course. This Beautiful Home Sits In A Cul-de-sac Within The Pine Creek Golf Course Community And Is Pleasing In Every Way. From The Grand Stucco And Stone Exterior With Tiled Roof, To The Open And Well Thought Out Floor Plan, With Gorgeous Landscaping And Golf Course Views. The Covered Entry Opens Up To The Beautiful Hardwood Flooring And Large Formal Dining Room With Elegant Columns And Coffered Ceiling. Oversized Windows Provide City And Mountain Views! A Study Is Off The Entry With French Doors And Built-In Bookcases. The Living Room Features A Vaulted Ceiling, Oversized Arched Windows, Tiled Raised Gas Fireplace And Mantle, Entertainment Niche And Tremendous Views Of The Golf Course. The Large Kitchen And Breakfast Nook Are Appropriately Situated Nearby And Walk Out To A Covered 35 Foot Patio And Back Yard. Elegant Maple Cabinets With A Cherry Stain Are Throughout The Home, Including The Kitchen, Which Also Features Granite Slab Counters And Backsplash, Island With Pendant Lighting, Walk-In Pantry, Convection Self-Cleaning Oven, Filtered Hot And Cold Water, Flat Cook Top, Hood Vent, Dishwasher And Microwave. The Master Suite Features Coffered Ceiling, Walk-Out To The Covered Deck And A 3-Way Fireplace Shared With The 5-Pc Bath, With Jetted Tub, Glass Block Oversized Walk-In Shower, Double Sinks And Large Walk-In Closet. A 15×15 Guest Bedroom Is Also On The Main Level And Features Its Own Full Bath. The Laundry Room Includes Ceramic Tile Flooring, Built-In Cabinets And Utility Sink. The 3-Car Garage Is Oversized With Work Bench Area, Built-In Shelving And Two Access Doors Into The Home. A Powder Room Leads Past The Wrought Iron Railing, Which Leads To The Full Finished Basement. The Family Room Features A Gas Fireplace With Stone Surround And Raised Hearth, Wet Bar With Ceramic Tile Floor And Counters, Mini Fridge, Glass Front Cabinets And Wine Rack. A Recreation Room And Theatre Room Adjoin This Area, With The Theatre Room Wired For A Sophisticated Projection And Sound System. Three Very Large Bedrooms Are On This Level, With Walk-In Closets And One With A Private Bath. The Fifth Bath Is Also On This Level, Is Full Sized And Features Ceramic Tile Like The Other Baths In This Home. Additional Amenities Include: Central Air, Central Humidifier, Surround & Environmental Sound, Security Alarm System, Central Vac, Two Trane Furnaces With Electrostatic Filter, Two Hot Water Heaters, Abundant And Newly Refinished Hardwood Flooring, One Year New Tile Roof & So Much More! Near Parks, D-20 Schools, Hospitals, Restaurants And Shopping With Easy Access To I-25, Downtown And Denver!

Search All Academy School District 20 Homes for Sale $600k-$700k

2. 6902 Juniper Drive, Colorado Springs CO 80908 ~ Black Forest

• List Price: $795,000
• Sales Price: $531,000
• Date of Sale: 2/19/2010
• Brokers/Companies Involved:
  Listing: Save With Gary
  Buyer: JR Julsonnet
• Days on Market: 337 Days
• MLS Remarks: Fabulous Black Forest Horse Property on 18+ acres w/3 barns and plenty of fenced pastures. Quality home w/Pella Brand windows, hardwood floors, new furnace/new water heater, new carpet/paint throughout, beautiful Cherry Cabinets, Granite counter tops, new Travertine master bath, jacuzzi tub, lg 2 head shower. Minutes from shopping/doctors. Private, treed lot free of underbrush. 4-6 car drive-thru garage,(not tandem). Barn next to house has heated workshop. Barn behind has steel paneling & Upgrades galore.

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2. 13630 Northgate Estates Drive, Colorado Springs CO 80921 ~ Northgate Estates
(Near the Flying Horse real estate market)

• List Price: $561,110
• Sales Price: $525,000
• Date of Sale: 2/10/2010
• Brokers/Companies Involved:
  Listing: Challenger Homes
  Buyer: RealTeam Real Estate
• Days on Market: 180 Days
• MLS Remarks: Brand new home for sale in D-20. Beautiful open ranch plan on walkout lot, 3 Car Stucco & Stone Exterior with Tile Roof, Covered 18×12 Trex Deck with stamped and stained patio below, Gourmet Kitchen with Granite Slab, Gas Cooktop and Butler s Pantry, Full Finished Basement. Two additional bedrooms with jack and jill bath in basement. Two 50 gallon hot water heaters, Air Conditioning and Humidifier included. Step ceiling featured in formal dining and master bedroom.

Search All Academy School District 20 Homes for Sale $500k-$600k

Conversely, the least expensive home sales in the Academy School District 20 real estate market fell between $140k and $170k. There were 6 homes in this sold price range.

For more information on buying or selling a luxury home in Colorado Springs, please contact the Wagner iTeam at Keller Williams Realty: 719.434.7525

Based on information from the Pikes Peak REALTOR Services Corp. (”RSC”), for February 2009 . All information and images are courtesy of the Pikes Peak MLS SOLD data and used by permission through the IDX agreement. 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.

March 3rd, 2010 by Mariana Wagner | 2 Comments »

Homes for Sale in Academy School District 20 – Colorado Springs

One of the most common requests that we get as Colorado Springs real estate agents is: “I want to buy a home for sale in Academy School District 20.”

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Academy School district 20 covers the neighborhoods in the northern part of Colorado Springs.

Read More: About Academy School District 20

According to GreatSchools.net, Academy School D-20 rates a 9 out of 10 for test scores. (Yet they spend less per student than the state average…) This may be a determining factor for many families with school-aged children looking to buy a home for sale in Colorado Springs.

If you are looking to buy a home for sale in Academy School District 20, be prepared to spend about $250,000 (on the low end) to over a million dollars (on the high end).

Here is a breakdown of the different major Academy School District 20 neighborhoods and their real estate markets:

Northwest Colorado Springs – Academy School District 20 homes:

• Located west of I-25 between the USAFA and Garden of the Gods Road.
• D-20 Neighborhoods: Rockrimmon and Peregrine
• Zip Code: 80919 >> Homes for Sale in 80919 – Rockrimmon, Peregrine and Mountain Shadows
• Average Sale Price is about $250,000 – $450,000
• Price Range: mid-$200k (if you are lucky) – over $1 million
• Townhomes and Condos in Rockrimmon offer homes for the upper $100k’s through the mid-$200k’s.
• Read More: About the Northwest Colorado Springs Real Estate Market

Briargate – Academy School District 20 Homes:

• Located North of Woodmen Road, South of Old Ranch Road, between I-25 and Black Forest
• Popular Briargate Area Neighborhood Areas: Pine Creek, Wolf Ranch, Cumbre Vista and Cordera.
• Zip Code: 80920 >>Homes for Sale in 80920 – Briargate and Pine Creek
• Average Sales Price is about $300k – $400k
• Price Range: Lower $200k’s – over $1 million
• Some of the older parts of Briargate (closer to Woodmen) have some single family homes in the upper $150k range.
• Several Briargate town home and condo communities offer homes in the mid-$150k range.
  Read More: Briargate Town Home Communities – Northeast Colorado Springs Real Estate
• Read More: About the Briargate Real Estate Market

Northgate and Flying Horse – Academy School District 20 Homes:

• Located in the northernmost part of Colorado Springs, just east of the US Air Force Academy and immediately south of Monument CO.
• Zip Code: 80921 >> Homes for Sale in 80921 – Northgate, Gleneagle and Flying Horse
• Popular Northgate Neighborhoods: Flying Horse, Gleneagle and Trail Ridge
• Average Sales Price is about $350k – $500k
• Price Range: $250k – over $4 million
• Read More: About the Flying Horse Real Estate Market and About the Northgate Real Estate Market

Black Forest – Academy School District 20 Homes:

• Located in the far N/E part of Colorado Springs – where all the trees are…
• Zip Code: 80908 >> Homes for Sale in 80908 – Black Forest
• Average Sales Price is about $550k
• Price Range: Mid $200k’s (if you are lucky) – over $4 million
• Black Forest is where you buy a house if you like to be surrounded by trees.
• Read More: About the Black Forest Real Estate Market

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Search Academy School District 20 Homes for Sale by Price Range:

• Academy School District 20 Homes for Sale $500k-$600k
• Academy School District 20 Homes for Sale $600k-$700k
• Academy School District 20 Homes for Sale $700k-$1 Million

Check Out Also: Foreclosure Homes for Sale in Academy School District 20

“Based on information from the Pikes Peak REALTOR Services Corp. (”RSC”), for 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.”

May 22nd, 2009 by Mariana Wagner | 1 Comment »

Colorado Springs School District 11 Shuts Down 8 Elementary Schools

The Colorado Springs School District 11 School Board voted yesterday to shut down 8 local elementary schools. A recent Gazette article reads,

“The board decided to move students from Buena Vista, Washington and Whittier elementary schools into the West Middle School building next fall. The Montessori program at Buena Vista will move into the Washington building.

Ivywild, Pike, Longfellow and Jefferson elementary schools will close, and Hunt and Adams elementary students will be combined into the Hunt building.”

Superintendent Terry Bishop said,

“This has been a long process, and it’s been difficult for students, staff, communities,” Bishop said. “There is no more difficult of a situation than dealing with school closures. But I believe what we have done is best for district and will allow us to remain competitive. I believe District 11 will bounce back better than before.”

Read the Full Report over on the School District’s website:
D-11 Board of Education Approves School Utilization Plan

Questions about the school closures
and student relocation?

Colorado Springs School District 11 Public Relations:

Elaine Naleski : 719.520.2005

2/28/2009 UPDATE: A friend of mine recently posted a thoughtful comment regarding the school closings, over on Facebook, it read:

“I live on the westside and my kids have gone to some of those schools.  It’s too bad because those are small schools which I think are better for kids overall.  But I think D-11 is being smart and pretty progressive, creating a K-8 and consolidating some of their schools.  What it means for our school that is staying open is that we will get more kids and therefore have enough enrollment to get an art teacher and other specialists we couldn’t get before.  Having been involved in the start-up of the Montessori program, it is actually good that they are giving it its own building and only having Montessori kids go there.  Constantly mixing in non-Montessori caused a lot of problems.”

February 27th, 2009 by Mariana Wagner | 3 Comments »

Pre-Schools in Academy School District 20 – N/W Colorado Springs

[Original Photo Credit: NinjaPoodles - Preschool Party - CAKE FACE]

Here are the major pre-schools in Academy School District 20. These schools are located in or near the Northwest Colorado Springs neighborhoods, to include Rockrimmon and Peregrine.

• The Renaissance Academy – (719) 475-2510
• Children’s Depot- Rockrimmon – (719) 598-1818
• Woodmen Roberts Elementary Pre-School – (719) 234-5300
• Rockrimmon Children’s Center – (719) 598-1818
• General Info. for Academy School D-20 Elementray-Based Pre- Schools – (719) 234-1754

Read More: Colorado Springs Schools: Academy School District 20

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October 25th, 2008 by Mariana Wagner | 1 Comment »