Hillside/East Lake
Local malls and eateries
The Citadel, a shopping mall and staple of the area for more than 50 years, features over 100 outlets within it, including brands like Burlington and JCPenney. Regional favorite Amy’s Donuts, which reaches into numerous southwestern states as well as Ohio, offers up baked goods, while Switchback Coffee prides itself on quality roasts for its customers. Grocery needs can be met at the local Safeway or Walmart.
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Various home styles
A variety of home styles can be found in Hillside/East Lake, many along walkable, tree-lined streets. Downtown is a quick drive from the area, which is primarily comprised of residential streets rather than commercial outlets. Architectural styles include ranch homes, colonials and Victorian-style, multi-level residences. “It’s a very charming area with big trees,” McGarry says. “There’s some older homes from the late 1800s and early 1900s.”
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Nearby schools with myriad extracurriculars
Students can begin their learning at Monterey Elementary School, graded at a C by Niche and serving up through fifth grade. Within Harrison School District No. 2, they’ll move on to Fox Meadow Middle School for sixth, seventh and eighth grades, which receives a C-plus rating from Niche. Education finishes off at Harrison High School, which is rated at a B-minus by Niche and offers clubs focused on coding, film, writing and more.
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Parks with recreation on land and on water
Memorial Park lies almost in the direct center of Hillside and East Lake, with Prospect Lake taking up nearly half of its occupancy. Boaters need permits to take crafts on the lake, but can swim in the beach area or take a walk around its 1.25-mile trail. Facilities include more than two dozen fields and courts for baseball, football, soccer and tennis, an indoor pool, the Sertich Ice Center for indoor ice rink adventures and a velodrome for bicycle and roller-skate racers. “It’s a pretty active area on the foothills of Pikes Peak,” McGarry, a native of the area, says. “There’s lots of hiking, biking and camping.” Beside Prospect Lake is the site of the annual Labor Day Lift Off, where hot air balloons take to the sky, and also the site of a yearly fireworks display for the Fourth of July. Just north of Memorial Park is the United States Olympic Training Center, which features a museum, café and park. Evergreen Cemetery provides opportunities for reflection amidst tree-lined pathways, while El Pomar Youth Bike Park is an ideal spot for riders to hone their skills both on asphalt and off the beaten path.
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Connected to Denver and beyond
Route 24 makes up a portion of Hillside/East Lake’s southern border, extending farther west into Colorado and as far east as Michigan. Interstate 25 links New Mexico, Colorado and Wyoming and just runs up against the southwestern border of the neighborhood, linking the Springs with Denver and beyond to the north and nearly to the Texas border to the south
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Josefina Escalante
Josefina Escalante
Escalante Real Estate
(720) 706-4797
36 Total Sales
1 in Hillside/East Lake
$400,000 Price
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Michael Labout
Michael Labout
ERA Shields Real Estate
(719) 419-8926
75 Total Sales
1 in Hillside/East Lake
$321,000 Price
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Jennifer Lohrig
Jennifer Lohrig
Walston Group Real Estate
(719) 426-2747
126 Total Sales
1 in Hillside/East Lake
$310,000 Price
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Bobbi Price
Bobbi Price
The Platinum Group Realtors
(719) 259-4381
151 Total Sales
1 in Hillside/East Lake
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Lorraine Amos
Lorraine Amos
The Cutting Edge
(719) 781-8121
107 Total Sales
2 in Hillside/East Lake
$239K - $360K Price Range
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Erik Galloway
Erik Galloway
Real Broker, LLC DBA Real
(855) 213-6460
56 Total Sales
2 in Hillside/East Lake
$345K - $354K 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
Memorial Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Boating
John "Prairie Dog" O'Byrne Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
South Shooks Run Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Fountain Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
Freedom Park
- Picnic Area
Adams Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Hillside/East Lake | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Hillside/East Lake Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hillside/East Lake, Colorado Springs sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Hillside/East Lake, Colorado Springs over the last 12 months is $389,000, down 41% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$389,000
Median Sale Price
$389,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$385,495
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$475,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
36
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-41%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$271
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,469
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1953
Months of Supply
1.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,084
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,495
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
752
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,475 - $2,695 per month
- Chateau Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 589+ Sq Ft
- 355-355 S Union Blvd
- Colorado Springs, CO
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$1,560 - $2,215 per month
- The Willows at Printers Park Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 637+ Sq Ft
- 2205 Willow Tree Grove
- Colorado Springs, CO
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$1,159 - $1,295 per month
- Apartment for Rent
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 309+ Sq Ft
- 833 E Platte Ave
- Colorado Springs, CO
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
10,896
Median Age
37
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$49,969
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$64,346
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89%
College Graduates
25.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.7%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
24''
Average Winter Low Temperature
9°F
Average Summer High Temperature
72°F
Annual Snowfall
51''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
65
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
31
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
37
/ 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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