Colorado Springs Real Estate Facts & Fun: Kelly Young ~ Colorado Springs Real Estate ~ 719-226-0126 (Red Rock Realty)

Good news continues to come for a development South of Colorado Springs and Pueblo.  Here is an example of a developer not only doing what they say they are going to do but actually taking it a step further.  Lago Vistas is happy to report that the paved road is finally in & completed.

The developers of Lago Vistas noted in their Developers Disclosure that the road through Filing 1 at Lago Vistas would eventually be paved.  The road builder likes the road to cure for a year, minimum, allowing it to settle and also evaluate if there are any tweaks that need to be corrected prior to paving.  With a wet winter and construction (see below) within Lago Vistas going strong it required a longer waiting time on paving.

Lago Vistas developers are happy to announce that the paved road is completed and look forward to hearing from their owners and guests how you like the look of your completed and paved road.

One of the delays in paving the road at Lago Vistas actually started in February of this year. The natural gas line was finally brought to the Colorado City area. With this news, the Lago Vistas developers made the decision that the right thing to do was to make that available to the owners at Lago Vistas.  With the real estate market being down it was a difficult decision but both developers felt it was the right one and negotiations were finalized in May. Work began and the natural gas line now runs throughout Lago Vistas for all owners to access.  With the Pueblo 2010 Parade of Homes coming in September, Cornella Builders is busy completing final touches for their 2nd annual Parade House at Lago Vistas. This year's Parade House, on Parcel 43 is designed as a walk-out basement with windows to take in the views that are everywhere.  Called Monticello, the rendering above is a glimpse of the exterior. Floor plan details on this 1806 square foot home with a walk-out basement. Exceptional views from the great room windows surrounding the fireplace. Granite counter tops in the kitchen. Bay window in dining room. Hardwood throughout living, dining and kitchen. Master has oversized shower and double vanity. Covered trex deck has fabulous views of Greenhorn Mtn. Three car garage. Five acres within Lago Vistas. Horses allowed. Only a short distance off the new pavement (700 feet ?) Property backs to green belt area. Nearing completion. Priced at $329,900. 7275 Reata Court.  For more information about Lago Vistas or available properties click here for the Lago Vistas website.

The Colorado Springs Gazette, our local newspaper, reported today that Colorado Springs area resales  totaled 913 in June 2010.  This is a 4.6 increase from June of 2009.   They also noted with figures from the Pikes Peak Association of Realtors that prices are also rising.  The median price was $205,000 which is a 5.3% increase from June 2009 .

Here are some great homes for sale in the Colorado Springs region

The figures above  are based on Realtor sales and do not include sales by owners or non-members of the Pikes Peak Board of Realtors.

This 3 bedroom, 2 bath bi-level offers a garden level basement for plenty of sunshine throughout the house. Located on a corner with the Ute Valley Trailhead across the street and walking distance to schools and parks is a huge plus. Neat, clean, updated and well cared for. Nice size fenced yard with raised bed gardens, rear deck with Pikes Peak views for entertaining and an oversized garage giving plenty of room for storage. Kitchen has updated tile floors and new stainless steel refrigerator. All appliances, including washer & dryer stay with the house.

Stop by on Saturday, July 10th from Noon to 3:00 for an open house and see this house for yourself. Be sure to bring your hiking boots to enjoy a hike while you are here.

Kelly Young | Red Rock Realty | 719-226-0126 6255 Pemberton Way, Colorado Springs, CO Incredible house located directly across the street from trail into park for hiking, biking & fun. Mountain views surround you. Nice yard wit 3BR/1+1BA Single Family House offered at $212,000 Year Built 1985 Sq Footage 1,321 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 1 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking Unspecified Lot Size 6,082 sqft HOA/Maint $25 per month DESCRIPTION Great find on this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on the Northwest side of Colorado Springs. Corner lot offers space around you and a gardeners delight with raised beds already established. Deck for entertaining and easy access North and South see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Central heat - Fireplace - Tile floor - Family room - Living room - Dining room - Stove/Oven - Microwave - Washer - Dryer - Laundry area - inside - Balcony, Deck, or Patio - Yard     OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES - Across the street from hiking trail into park - Mountain views to the West - Ridgeline views to the East - Corner lot - Fenced yard ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Front of the house Living Room Bedroom Bedroom Family Room Hiking trail across road Contact info: Kelly Young Red Rock Realty 719-226-0126 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Jun 24, 2010, 4:24am PDT

Moving to a new area and finding fun cooking classes, restaurants & gourmet grocery stores/caterers is often the challenge.  There is an incredible caterer and gourmet prepared foods store on the Westside of Colorado Springs that offers treats daily and is starting their Summer School Cooking class next week.  Check out the details below and make sure to call for availability.

There is a great house for sale in Colorado Springs' Northwest area (a 10 minute drive from here) that is having an open house on Saturday, July 10th from Noon to 3:00 pm.  A 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage with a big yard and the Ute Valley Trailhead across the street.  Outdoor entertaining is a great option with views of Pikes Peak and a walk in the park after a great dinner.  Priced at $212,000.  Be sure to check it out for yourself.

Stetson Hills, located Northeast of Colorado Springs East of Powers Blvd. offers a variety of homes, styles & price ranges for individuals and families wants, needs and preferences.  With quick access up and down Powers Blvd. military bases can be accessed quickly and easily.  Established neighborhoods offer landscaping, parks, schools and a short car ride away is Sky Socks Stadium, how of the Colorado Rockies farm team.  In June 2010 there were 131 total properties.  Of those:

93 are active on the market

5 are a first right of refusal (short sale)

10 are pending

7 are under contract and

16 are sold

The list price ranges from $139,900 to $379,900.  The average listing is $221,951.  The average under contract is $205,114.  In June 2010 the average sold price was $197,350 with 96 days on the market.

Here is a great new listing in Stetson Hills in Colorado Springs

Pinon Valley located East of Centennial Blvd. on the Northwest side of Colorado Springs borders Ute Valley Park on the Park's West side.  Pinon Valley is a great community of homes offering a wide variety of styles, architecture & amenities.  With schools nearby, hiking trails through Ute Valley Park and playgrounds accessible for the kids it is a popular Northwest Colorado Springs community.  In June 2010 there were 18 properties found.  Of those:

13 are active on the market

1 is a first right of refusal (short sale)

2 are pending and

1 is under contract.

The list price ranges from $147,000 to $262,500.  The average listing is $213,221.  The average under contract is $178,450.  In June 2010 several properties are waiting to close but have not closed yet.

Here is a great new listing in Pinion Valley in Colorado Springs

About the Author: Kelly Young

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Kelly is an Associate Broker with Red Rock Realty.  She has over 12 years experience in Real Estate in the Colorado Springs and Front Range region of Colorado. She represents buyers and sellers of real estate buying homes, land for sale, mountain getaways.   Specific areas include:  Black Forest, Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Divide, Falcon, Downtown, Manitou Springs, Monument, Old Colorado City, Westside, Woodmen Hills and Woodland Park. You can reach her at 719-226-0126 or by clicking "email the author" above.

Antelope Meadows is a community located between Austin Bluffs Parkway & Powers with easy access to Woodmen Road and/or I-25 headed North.  Popular because of the access across town North and South as well as East and West yet still convenient to stores and shopping.  The added benefit of Cottonwood Creek Recreation Center is a huge plus. In June 2010 there were 10 properties found.  Of those:

4 are active on the market  

1 is under contract 

1 is pending and 

4 are sold 

The list price ranges from $205,000 to $276,500.  The average listing is $252,600.  The average under contract is $273,000 and the average sold property was $229,725 with 56 days on the market.  

Loose yourself in this perfect combination of just enough land to give you privacy & seclusion yet borders thousands of acres of National Forest.  Add to that, a location offering less than 10 minutes to Woodland Park and you have found the beginning of what makes Windmill Ranch truly unique and prestine.  

The main house is a log home accessed by a private driveway taking you up past the guest house (can also be ideal caretakers home) up on to a mesa with a magnificent park like setting of ponderosa pine, aspen, doug fir and land to roam.  With National Forest out the back access is not only right here but gentle and useable.  Extremely rare and almost impossible to find.  45 acres of gorgeous & useable Colorado Mountain property bordering National Forest on two sides.  

Down the hill from the house and guest house is a barn trimmed out & sitting perfectly overlooking a lush meadow that is fenced and cross fenced with happy horses living their dream as well.  

The garage next to the house is a 4 bay oversized garage with workshop & unfinished game room/guest retreat upstairs.  Wrapped in a Colorado Postcard the setting is tranquil and beyond description.   

Sitting in a valley of only 7 total properties privacy with access is finally achieved.  Less than 1 hour to Colorado Springs and very well priced at $1,950,000.   Call Kelly for status and to set personal tour.

Living in Colorado Springs an important aspect of our community are our military personnel (active & retired).  For military personnel who have bought a home and are in need of assistance, there is a program provided by the Department of Defense designed & created just for you. HAP stands for Homeowners Assistance Program and is designed to help homeowners who face financial loss when selling their primary residences because of a base closure or realignment announcement.  Here is a link for information about the HAP program, how it works and determining eligibility.