Colorado Springs Real Estate Facts & Fun: Colorado: Colorado Springs

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.  

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.

There are times as a Realtor that I walk into a house and simply say, "wow". This does not necessarily mean a house has to be expensive but more about the quality, the attention to detail and the stunning affect of being in the house. There is a new house for sale on Point of the Rock that does just that. Where to start in describing this home is probably the biggest challenge.

Waking through the front door the hardwood floors offer a beautiful compliment to the wall colors and bring a warmth that seems to soak in as you walk through the house. With huge windows, a gas fireplace and an open floor plan it is fun to discover just what is around every corner.

The richly accented dining room & kitchen bring the house together and offer plenty of space, storage and access to the back yard for entertaining in the kitchen and the back patio. With granite countertops, all new stainless steel appliances and custom paint colors the rooms stand on their own in beauty.

What I found unusual here is that in this house all three levels of the house have the same attention to detail, custom updates & beauty. 3" trim, new windows on South side, updated vanities & lighting in bathrooms & air conditioning. With 4 bedrooms, 4 baths and a living room, family room & private backyard it is worth seeing. At $269,900 it is priced to sell.

With over 2300 sf and a 3 car garage that is taped & insulated and has 220 v electrical it is perfect for a workshop. Call for an update on the status of this house and to schedule your personal showing at 719-226-0126.