Holly Benn
Muldoon Associates Inc
(719) 602-7756
134 Total Sales
1 in Discovery
$85,000 Price
Discovery
Suburban Neighborhood in Colorado Springs, Colorado
El Paso County 80919
People move to Discovery to turn Colorado Springs natural beauty into a way of life. “There’s a uniqueness about Discovery that the people here love,” says Buyer Specialist Kisten Fletcher of The Fletcher Team and Associates at eXp Realty. “People who live in Discovery don’t simply want to look at nature and wildlife; they want to be surrounded by it all the time. The homes are enveloped in evergreens, many sidewalks lead to trailheads, and you’re constantly breathing in the mountain air.”
Homes start at $280,000 and peak at nearly $3 million. Discovery’s diverse price range includes an equally diverse selection of housing: condos, townhouses, split-level homes, contemporary craftsmen and multi-million-dollar mansions. Split-level homes range from $500,000-$600,000 and include up to four bedrooms and three bathrooms across 2,600 feet. These well-maintained properties were built during the 1970s and 1980s, with some interior updates. Additionally, most split-level homes sit on anywhere between a quarter to 2 acres. Contemporary Craftsmen start in the low $700,000s and feature a combination of stone and siding, with up to five bedrooms and four bathrooms over 4,000 square feet.
Students can attend Rockrimmon Elementary, Eagleview Middle and Air Academy High Schools; all received an overall A from Niche. Great Schools gave the elementary school a 7/10, the middle school a 6/10 and the high school an 8/10. Rockrimmon Elementary is walkable for families in surrounding subdivisions. Additionally, the elementary school sits beside Discovery Park and Foothills Swim and Racquet Club. Meanwhile, Air Academy High School is located at the Air Force Academy, but this public school serves many civilian families. Great Schools also gave the high school an 8/10 for college readiness, with teens most interested in continuing their education at Colorado State University.
Discovery Park and Foothills Swim and Racquet Club are popular outdoor recreation areas among neighbors. Discovery spans nearly 12 acres and includes a playground, baseball diamond and multi-use field for football and soccer games. Neighbors can jog and bike along paved and gravel paths; nearby families also use them to drop off and pick up their children from Rockrimmon Elementary. An outdoor pool, tennis, and pickleball courts are your main amenities at the member-owned Foothills Swim and Racquet Club. Adults and children can take lessons or play on rec and competitive teams. The club also has a basketball court and barbecue area.
Popular travel routes like Interstate 25 and Woodman Road lead to Chapel Hills Mall, 4 miles from your front door – you’ll arrive in 10 minutes without traffic. Dozens of big box retailers and grocery stores, like King Soopers and Whole Foods, make leisurely shopping and accomplishing errands easy. Dozens of fast-food joints, chain and local restaurants dot this stretch of Academy Boulevard, but places like The Margarita at Pine Creek are closer to home. This neighborhood staple has served customers since 1974, focusing on “inspired seasonal cuisine.” Enjoy your meal in the dining room or eat outside on the patio under string lights and surrounded by alpine trees. For a more casual option, pop into Oliver’s Deli. This family business specializes in breakfast and lunch sandwiches, locally blended coffee and homemade desserts.
Discovery allows residents with varying budgets to live near the mountains. Trademark features, like local trails, vast greenery and curious wildlife, create the nature-oriented lifestyle residents consider crucial to their well-being.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Holly Benn
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Tommy Kenney
Tommy Kenney
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate - Kenney & Co.
(719) 888-2955
138 Total Sales
1 in Discovery
$720,500 Price
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Jacob Thetford
Jacob Thetford
Keller Williams Clients Choice Realty
(719) 387-0448
133 Total Sales
1 in Discovery
$639,900 Price
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Brian Sink
Brian Sink
The Platinum Group
(719) 662-3371
63 Total Sales
2 in Discovery
$535K - $1.4M Price Range
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Jerry Biesboer
Jerry Biesboer
MB Metro Brokers Realty Oasis
(720) 734-5071
40 Total Sales
1 in Discovery
$590,000 Price
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Sumer Liebold
Sumer Liebold
Responds Quickly8Z Real Estate LLC
(719) 781-8178
81 Total Sales
2 in Discovery
$655K - $696K Price Range
Schools
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GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Woodmen Valley Park
Woodstone Park
Golden Hills Park
Ute Valley Park
Wilson Ranch Park
Discovery Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Discovery | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Discovery Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Discovery, Colorado Springs sell after 75 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Discovery, Colorado Springs over the last 12 months is $662,000, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$674,000
Median Sale Price
$662,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$690,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$260,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
56
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
14%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$300
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,316
Number of Homes for Sale
19
Median Year Built
1981
Months of Supply
4.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,346
Above the national average
1,933
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,032
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
654
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,503
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 1511am - 2pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,650 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,100 Sq Ft
- 124 S Rockrimmon Blvd
- Colorado Springs, CO
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$1,450 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 699 Sq Ft
- 128 W Rockrimmon Blvd
- Unit 203
- Colorado Springs, CO
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,341
Median Age
46
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$114,216
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$133,512
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.4%
College Graduates
62.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
24''
Average Winter Low Temperature
9°F
Average Summer High Temperature
72°F
Annual Snowfall
39''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
21
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
14
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Oak Hills
Top-rated schools, spacious homes and miles of hiking trails in Colorado Springs
Oak Valley Ranch
Mountainside homes near the base of Pikes Peak
Rockrimmon
A scenic Colorado Springs community with larger lots and mature trees
Ute Valley Park
Higher-elevation homes with scenic views and access to neighborhood trails
Falcon Estates
A rural suburb close to city shopping with enough acreage for horse-lovers
Peregrine
A mountainside community in the foothills of the Front Range
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