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Colorado Springs South/West Area

Sabine — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:41:12 +0000

Colorado Springs’ South West Area roughly covers the area from Cheyenne Mountain to I-25, Colorado Avenue to just south of Academy Blvd. It is probably the most diverse area of town, when it comes to properties - homes anywhere from brand-new to 40, 50+ years old, ranging in prices from $100,000 to several Millions throughout several neighborhoods.

The South West Area also offers some beautiful views, either of the city or the Mountains. It also is home to a variety of “tourist spots” that are fun, even for the “Locals” – including Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Seven Falls, the Broadmoor, Helen Hunt Falls and Old Gold Camp Road. Almost any section of this area has easy access to shopping (groceries, furniture, antiques, miscellaneous and cars – at Motor-city), I-25, Ft. Carson and Downtown Colorado Springs.

School Information

Depending on the Area you decide to live in, your children might go to School District 12 or School District 11. Please be sure to verify prior to purchasing or renting a home.

General Information and Links for the South West Area

Colorado Springs Neighborhoods – Colorado Centre

Sabine — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 19:57:48 +0000

If you’ve lived in Colorado Springs for any length of time, you know how much the North/East side expanded – new homes and stores galore! - specially toward Falcon. However, if you are looking for a quieter area – you might want to try Colorado Centre. Located off Powers or Marksheffel and Bradley or Drennan, it’s separate enough from the hustle and bustle of downtown, to make you feel as if you’re out in the country.

Colorado Centre is like it’s own little village – surrounded by open fields, grazing antelope, the occasional cow or horse. FYI – once the Banning Lewis development gets under way, the views might change a bit! For now tho, Colorado Centre is ‘away’ from everything – Horizonview Drive being the “main strip” through this development, which offers a park and playground, a Basketball Court with Picnic tables and it’s own Fire-station.

A branch of the Olympic committee used to reside “out there” as well – but their building is now up for sale and the area is looking for ‘new’ neighbors to occupy the space. Home prices range from $155,000 to approx. $220,000, and square footage from approx. 1,000 to 2,700, and despite it’s feeling of being secluded, you’re only a few minutes away from parks, schools and shopping. As for schools – Colorado Centre is being served by Widefield School District 3. Something to keep in mind - Peterson Air Force Base , Schriever Air Force Base and even Ft. Carson are easily accessible from Colorado Centre.

So if you’re ready to give the “Colorado Life Style” a try – take a look at Colorado Centre!

Colorado Springs Neighborhoods – Wagon Trails

Sabine — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 03:11:20 +0000

Wagon Trails is situated on the North/East Side of Colorado Springs, in the popular Norwood Development. It is bordered by Dublin Blvd.on the South, Bridle Pass on the East and North and Austin Bluffs Parkway on the West.

Wagon Trails is serviced by Colorado Springs School District 11.

Places to shop are available directly on Austin Bluffs, and include Albertson’s, Subway, Ahh Bagels and a Liquor Store.

A Grease Monkey, Dry Cleaner, Beauty Salon, Nail Shop, Fitness Center for Women and a Karate School can be found here as well.

Wagon Trails also offers a Recreation Center , a Park and Walking Trails throughout, and is the future site of Freedom Elementary School .

Home Prices range from approximately $199,000 to $450,000, with square footage ranging from 1,300 square feet all the way up to 4,800 square feet.

Colorado Springs Neighborhoods – Cordera

Sabine — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 03:04:27 +0000

Cordera is located off Powers Blvd. and Briargate Parkway. It is a brand new Community in District 20, near Parks and shopping, with diverse architecture from premier builders, Community Center and Parks.

Available Builders are Vantage Homes, Saddletree Homes, Keller Homes, Campbell Homes and Symphony Homes, with recent sold prices ranging from $329,000 to $430,000. (Sold since January 1^st of 2007.)

Cordera offers a variety of architectural styles, including American Heritage, European Cottage, Italian Eclectic, Prairie and more, as well as different landscaping options, like High Plains, Artistic Revival, High Desert, Traditional Revival and Foothills. Each is a unique blend of plant materials and design, to complement the architecture.

Schools:

General Neighborhood Information

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Wagon Trails Schools – Colorado Springs D-11

Sabine — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 16:28:00 +0000

Public Neighborhood Schools:If you are considering moving into Wagon Trails, or currently live here and have children, you might want to check out the following websites for Neighborhood Schools. (Make sure to check with each school as to space available. If a school is full, your children might be bused to an overflow school.)

Elementary Schools:

Freedom Elementary School – to be built in Wagon Trails
280 Butterfield Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80923

Vera Scott Elementary School
6175 Whetstone Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
719-328-6200

Martinez Elementary School
6460 Vickers Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
719-328-6100

Middle Schools:

Jenkins Middle School
6410 Austin Bluffs Pkwy
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
719-328-5300

Russell Middle School
3825 Montebello Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
719-328-5200

High School:

Doherty High School
4515 Barnes Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
719-328-6400

If you have any schools to add on, please contact me, so I can update this site. Thanks.