Why Live in Mountain Shadows
Mountain Shadows in Colorado Springs is characterized by its winding streets, well-paved sidewalks, and a mix of late 20th-century Craftsman-style and modern traditional homes. Properties often feature solar panels due to the higher elevation and direct sunlight exposure. Homes range from one to two stories, with some larger five-bedroom options on half to one-acre lots. The neighborhood is known for its outdoor attractions, including the 4-mile-long Mountain Shadows Open Space with biking trails and the 7-acre Mountain Shadows Park, which offers a playground and volleyball court. Ute Valley Park, adjacent to the neighborhood, provides extensive hiking trails and opportunities for bouldering, jogging, and biking. Garden of the Gods, a 3-mile drive south, is famous for its red rock formations and offers segway and e-bike tours. For shopping, residents frequent Safeway and King Soopers, with additional options at University Village Colorado Shopping Center and Chapel Hills Mall. Dining includes 3.14 Pi Bar and Red Leg Brewing Company within the neighborhood, and Marigold Café and Bakery nearby. The Flying W Ranch hosts the Original Chuckwagon Supper Show and other events from May through October. Mountain Shadows is served by Chipeta Elementary and Coronado High, both highly rated schools. The area is safer than the national average, with light traffic except during peak hours. Downtown Colorado Springs is an 8-mile drive south, and Colorado Springs Airport is 20 miles southeast.
Home Trends in Mountain Shadows, CO
On average, homes in Mountain Shadows, Colorado Springs sell after 123 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Mountain Shadows, Colorado Springs over the last 12 months is $1,100,000, up 206% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,100,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,100,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$386
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
38
Median List Price
$995,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
12%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
206%
