According to the recent Colorado Springs Real Estate Journal article “Housing affordability surges to highest level in 18 years” (vol. 1 No. 18) the median household income is about $64,000 a year – which may afford that family a $250,000 home.

Read More: Top 8 Affordable Colorado Springs Neighborhoods for 1st Quarter 2009

Although MOST neighborhoods in Colorado Springs are VERY affordable, there are 5 areas that cater to the more affluent home buyer. (Of course, some of these areas ALSO offer more affordable homes, but this data is based off of median list/sales price info.)

Top 5 Most Expensive Colorado Springs Neighborhoods

1. Black Forest Colorado Springs Homes: The heavily treed areas in northern Colorado Springs and in Academy School District 20.  – Check out the Black Forest Colorado Springs real estate info and home searches

• Median List Price: $329,999
• Median Sale Price: $315,000

2. Northgate Colorado Springs and Flying Horse Homes: The northernmost part of Colorado Springs and in Academy School District 20 to include the Flying Horse real estate market.  – Check out the Northgate and Flying Horse real estate info and home searches

• Median List Price: $329,500
• Median Sale Price: $314,500

3. Northwest Colorado Springs Homes: North of Garden of the Gods Road, South of the US Air Force Academy and west of I-25 and in Academy School District 20.  – Check out the Northwest Colorado Springs Real Estate information and home searches

• Median List Price: $274,900
• Median Sale Price: $274,900

4. Briargate Homes: North of Woodmen Road, South of Old Ranch Road and east of I-25 and in Academy School District 20.  – Check out the Briargate Real Estate information and home searches

• Median List Price: $280,000
• Median Sale Price: $273,000

5. Southwest Colorado Springs and Broadmoor Homes: Southwest part of town near the Broadmoor Hotel and Cheyenne Mountain and in Cheyenne Mountain School District 12.  – Check out the Southwest Colorado Springs and Broadmoor Real Estate information and home searches

• Median List Price: $255,000
• Median Sale Price: $255,000

As you can see, even the MOST expensive Colorado Springs neighborhoods are still relatively affordable.

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“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.”

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Posted By: Mariana Wagner - Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent - Wagner iTeam
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