Garden of the Gods
Garden of the Gods Park spans 100 acres
Residents are minutes from the Garden of the Gods, a public park known for its massive sandstone rock formations spanning over 100 acres of land. “It’s pretty quiet here and there’s tons of wildlife and nature, which is a big draw for people,” says Schinkel. The park offers rock climbing, guided horseback riding and over 20 miles of hiking trails weaving through the mountains and the forests of Pikes Peak. Residents also frequent Westmoor Park, which sits in the heart of the community and has a baseball field, basketball court, tennis court, and playground for kids to explore. In the northeastern corner of the neighborhood, the community gathers at the Valley Swim Club, a local swimming pool offering sand volleyball, swim teams and swimming lessons for kids.
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Midcentury homes line the streets
Most homes in Pleasant Valley were built in the mid-1900s, with four-bedroom ranch-style homes featuring stucco or brick exteriors, modest lots and xeriscape landscaping for $465,000 to $500,000. Closer to the Garden of the Gods, homes sit on larger lots with up to two acres of land and homebuyers can find select custom-built homes with vaulted ceilings and multilevel porches starting at around $1.1 million. New construction is less common, but contemporary two-bedroom townhomes built in the early 2020s can be found in the southwestern corner of the neighborhood, with prices ranging from $750,000 to $850,000.
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Shopping and dining along Manitou Avenue
Residents enjoy easy access to markets, shops and restaurants along Manitou Avenue, which runs along the southern portion of the neighborhood. Local favorites along this street include Adam’s Mountain Café, a rustic eatery known for its comfort foods and house-brewed coffee, and Lulu’s Downstairs, a small venue hosting live music and comedy shows. For groceries, the nearby Safeway is only a mile away and is one of several grocery stores serving the area.
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Coronado High boasts an award-winning music program
Children attend Colorado Springs School District No. 11, which earned a B from Niche. Younger kids start at Howbert Elementary School, which earned a B-minus from Niche, before moving on to Holmes Middle School, which earned a B from Niche. Teens attend Coronado High School, which earned a B-plus and is known for its award-winning music and robotics programs. Private school options include Colorado Springs School, which serves grades K-12 and earned an A-plus from Niche.
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Route 24 runs through the neighborhood
U.S. Route 24 runs horizontally through the southern portion of the neighborhood, making it easy for residents to drive 5 miles east to the city center of Downtown Colorado Springs. Locals can also hop on Route 3 of the Mountain Metropolitan Transit, which stops on Manitou Avenue and travels downtown.
Written By
Sally Stimpson
Photography Contributed By
Karl Brewick
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Monica Shea
Monica Shea
Keller Williams Clients Choice Realty
(719) 722-3093
213 Total Sales
3 in Garden of the Gods
$593,000 Price Range
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Jacob Thetford
Jacob Thetford
Keller Williams Clients Choice Realty
(719) 387-0448
143 Total Sales
1 in Garden of the Gods
$485,000 Price
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Chandra Herman
Chandra Herman
Responds QuicklyBrightCO Home Group
(719) 781-8646
76 Total Sales
1 in Garden of the Gods
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Drake Guidry
Drake Guidry
Keller Williams Clients Choice Realty
(985) 333-7354
69 Total Sales
2 in Garden of the Gods
$515K - $535K Price Range
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Alyce Chermack
Alyce Chermack
The Platinum Group
(720) 575-2668
39 Total Sales
1 in Garden of the Gods
$535,000 Price
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Jordan Cassalia
Jordan Cassalia
Responds QuicklyReal Broker, LLC DBA Real
(531) 999-6667
57 Total Sales
1 in Garden of the Gods
$559,780 Price
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
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Westmoor Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Thorndale Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Fields Park
- Basketball
- Disc Golf
- Picnic Area
Cave of the Winds
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Pioneer Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Trails
- Playground
Transit
Garden of the Gods Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs sell after 89 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs over the last 12 months is $275,900, down 28% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$298,950
Median Sale Price
$275,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$272,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$275,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
25
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-28%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$245
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,122
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1967
Months of Supply
0.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,520
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,603
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,140
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
828
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,363
Median Age
50
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
30.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$76,212
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$99,865
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.7%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
45.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.7%
% Population in Labor Force
63.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
24''
Average Winter Low Temperature
9°F
Average Summer High Temperature
72°F
Annual Snowfall
51''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
28
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
15
/ 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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