Mariana Wagner

Top 6 Neighborhoods Near Fort Carson

Are 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 Valley

The 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:

• Homes for Sale in Fountain Under $200,000
• Homes for Sale in Fountain Over $200,000
• Town Homes and Condos for Sale in Fountain Valley
• Homes for Sale in Cross Creek – Fountain, CO
• Homes for Sale in Heritage – Fountain, CO
• Homes for Sale in Countryside – Fountain, CO
• Search Homes for Sale in 80817

Security and Widefield

The 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:

• Search Homes for Sale in Security
• Search Homes for Sale in Widefield
• Homes for Sale in the Glen at Widefield
• Search Homes for Sale in Colorado Centre and Morning Sun

Southeast Colorado Springs

Southeast 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:

• Homes for Sale in Pikes Peak Park/Panorama
• Homes for Sale in Sand Creek
• Homes for Sale in Soaring Eagles

Stratton Meadows, Stratmoor Hills and Stratmoor Valley

Stratmoor 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.

• Search All Homes for Sale in Stratmoor Hills and Stratmoor Valley
• Search All Homes for Sale in Stratton Meadows

Broadmoor and S/W Colorado Springs

The 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:

• Search All Homes for Sale in Broadmoor
• Search All Homes for Sale in Skyway
• Search All Homes for Sale in Stratton Preserve, Stratton Pines & Stratton Forest

Rock Creek and Turkey Canon

Rock 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.

• Search All Homes for Sale in Turkey Canon and 80926

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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

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June 29th, 2009 by Mariana Wagner | 8 Comments »

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   Im going to PCS to Fort Carson in early December and I want to know what is on the market for when I get there. I need at least three bedrooms and I want a wood burning fire place. I dont want a house that is older then ten years. We are first time buyers.

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