Austin Estates
Neighborhood in Colorado Springs, Colorado
El Paso County 80909
Midcentury homes on sidewalk-lined streets
The asphalt residential streets in Austin Estates are wide and laid out in a grid. Tree-shaded sidewalks lead to places like Mark Twain Elementary and Twain Park, and midcentury ranch-style and bi-level properties are in northern part of the neighborhood. These vinyl-exterior properties have small concrete front porches and fenced-in backyards shaded by white ash and pine trees. Prices fall between $250,000 and $350,000. Throughout the neighborhood are bi-level homes with a mix of brick and vinyl facades and ranch-style houses built mostly in the 1960s and 1970s. Some of these properties were remodeled with new countertops and flooring and have short cement driveways connected to two-car garages and rock-landscaped front lawn gardens. Prices range between $390,000 and $450,000.
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Hiking and biking in Austin Estates
Small pocket parks with grassy areas like Franklin and Twain Park are scattered throughout the neighborhood, and the 12-acre Wasson Park is a 2-mile drive northwest. Families can check out a soft-surface playground, play pickup basketball or catch a Mitchell High Marauders football game at the Garry Berry Stadium. The 10-mile-long Rock Island Regional Trail, which stretches from across Highway 24 through the city, connects to Austin Estate’s northern border. Folks can see views of Pikes Peak and Rattlesnake Buttes as they bike or jog on the partially paved route, and there are benches for resting along the trail corridor. The massive 730-acre Palmer Park—the largest in the metro area—is about 2 miles north of the community and features several rock formations, dirt trails for mountain biking and horseback riding and multiple scenic overlooks. Neighbors can catch a movie at the Picture Show at Citadel Crossing.
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Joining Air Force JROTC at Mitchell High
The Austin Estates area is zoned for the Colorado Springs District 11, one of 17 in the city. Kids here start at Twain Elementary, which offers preschool through fifth grade and is rated C by Niche. Students then move on to Galileo Middle for sixth through eighth grade and then Mitchell High. Both schools have a Niche score of C. Mitchell High is known for its Air Force JROTC program, where students can join the Junior ROTC Drill Team. ROTC students can also compete in CyberPatriot, where they mimic the experience of working through operation systems in a competition between other schools in their region.
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Bright balloon-watching at Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off
Austin Estates doesn’t have many of its own events, but locals here venture out for multiple festivities in Colorado Springs. Every Labor Day weekend, locals gather at Memorial Park 3 miles southwest for the beloved Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off, where dozens of brightly-colored hot air balloons take off into the sky. Visitors can reserve a time to ride in a balloon over Prospect Lake, visit local food vendors around the park and enjoy live music. Seven miles west, the Old Colorado City neighborhood holds the monthly First Friday ArtWalk. People can meander along Colorado Avenue to look at art galleries and boutiques while enjoying live music from local bands.Convenience to Downtown Colorado Springs
Downtown Colorado Springs is about 2 miles east of the area via East Platte Avenue, which connects to U.S. Route 24 in the east. Mountain Metro Transit buses make several stops in and around the neighborhood, and folks can access bike lanes on Chelton Road and East La Salle Street. The area is fairly walkable, with sidewalks and crosswalks spread throughout. UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central is about 3 miles west of the neighborhood, and Colorado Springs Airport is an 8-mile drive south, with flights to major cities like Chicago, Baltimore and Houston.
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Perusing through shops at Citadel Mall and buying DVDs at EntertainMart
Within the community, residents can explore Citadel Mall, home to department stores like Dillard’s Clearance Center and JCPenney. Nearby Citadel Crossing Shopping Center has tenants like Lowe’s Home Improvement, Dollar Tree and the massive, locally owned EntertainMart, where shoppers can search through newly released books and DVDs every week. Fargo’s Pizza is a sit-down family restaurant decorated with a deep red flowery carpet and sparkling gold chandeliers that give it a Victorian-period vibe. Folks can munch on chicken alfredo pizza and homemade spaghetti, surrounded by stained glass pieces of art and “magic mirrors” that light up when an order is ready. Within an enclosed case is a wax couple, Sophia and Fargo, the characters who allegedly founded the restaurant, according to an urban legend spread by its actual founder. Metric Brewing is a popular spot for craft beer and food trucks, and nearby Kang Nam is known for beef bulgogi and freshly made kimchi. For groceries, locals can stop by Safeway or travel a few miles to downtown for the Colorado Springs Farmers Market.
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Making safety improvements at Citadel Mall
Since 2016, criminal activity has increased at Citadel Mall, according to local news sources. Colorado Springs Police Department data from 2022 showed that the mall had hundreds of calls for incidents of gun violence, robbery and harassment. To help combat these ongoing issues, city leaders met up with representatives of the mall’s owner, Namdar Realty Group, in August 2024 to develop solutions to reduce crime in the area. Colorado Springs Police assessed the property and proposed updated security cameras and limiting parking lot access after hours.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Laura Karan
Laura Karan
RE/MAX Real Estate Group
(719) 249-7882
67 Total Sales
1 in Austin Estates
$409,000 Price
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Jose Medina
Jose Medina
Vantegic Real Estate
(719) 259-2011
209 Total Sales
2 in Austin Estates
$310K - $322K Price Range
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Daniel Pitrone
Daniel Pitrone
Keller Williams Premier Realty, LLC
(216) 677-1959
67 Total Sales
5 in Austin Estates
$348K - $410K Price Range
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David Carter
David Carter
Responds QuicklyCall It Closed International Realty
(719) 652-6415
46 Total Sales
1 in Austin Estates
$355,000 Price
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Tamara Whalen
Tamara Whalen
Responds QuicklyHomeSmart
(719) 666-5366
169 Total Sales
2 in Austin Estates
$373K - $375K Price Range
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Barb Schlinker
Barb Schlinker
Responds QuicklyYour Home Sold Guaranteed Realty - Barb Has The Buyers Team
(719) 652-5811
271 Total Sales
4 in Austin Estates
$355K - $400K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Wilson Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Wagner Park
Wasson Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Franklin Park
- Multi-Purpose Field
- Walking Paths
Twain Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Jefferson Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Austin Estates | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Austin Estates Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Austin Estates, Colorado Springs sell after 60 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Austin Estates, Colorado Springs over the last 12 months is $378,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$384,950
Median Sale Price
$378,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$382,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
122
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$324
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,384
Number of Homes for Sale
18
Median Year Built
1963
Months of Supply
1.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,209
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,343
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 1411am - 1pm
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Saturday, Jun 141 - 3pm
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Saturday, Jun 1412 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$859 - $1,104 per month
- Tiburon Apartments
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 450+ Sq Ft
- 1330 Potter Dr
- Colorado Springs, CO
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$882 - $1,023 per month
- Thirteen20 Potter
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 600+ Sq Ft
- 1320 Potter Dr
- Colorado Springs, CO
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$849 - $1,099 per month
- Peak Elevation Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 600+ Sq Ft
- 1429 Potter Dr
- Colorado Springs, CO
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
10,888
Median Age
36
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$47,832
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$62,719
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.6%
College Graduates
22.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
24''
Average Winter Low Temperature
9°F
Average Summer High Temperature
72°F
Annual Snowfall
51''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
56
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
76
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
47
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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