With a name like Kissing Camels, an explanation is essential. Colorado Springs’ most luxurious neighborhood is named after an iconic rock formation at Garden of the Gods with the same name that resembles two kissing camel heads.
Garden of the Gods is a great choice for outdoor activity. The Visitor and Nature Center is conveniently located near your home, with the dog park next door. The 1,300 acre park has plenty of spaces to walk, hike or bike along paved and dirt trails. Many Kissing Camels residents are also members of the Garden of the Gods Resort and Club. The 27-hole Kissing Camels Golf Club is part of the club and serves as your neighborhood’s massive centerpiece.
Homes range from $750,000 to $3.5 million, starting with late 1990s Millennial Mansions and leading to Contemporary custom-built mansions. Properties with price tags up to $1.5 million are located along the lower half of Kissing Camels, near main roads. These homes average five bedrooms and four bathrooms spread across over 4,000 square feet. Lots larger than a quarter acre provide the privacy and personal space neighbors deem vital. Mansions tend to have spots on higher elevations, offering beautiful views of Garden of the Gods’ sandstone structures with Pikes Peak in the background. Lush green grass and mature trees stretch across half-acre lots, extending the boundaries of homes far past four walls. You can also find master-planned housing developments, townhomes and condominium complexes within the $300,000-$650,000 range, but these are not the main reasons buyers bring their search to Kissing Camels.
Students can attend Howbert Elementary, Holmes Middle and Coronado High Schools, all of which received B-minus or higher grades on Niche. The three schools are also located less than two miles from each other. Howbert’s significantly above-average math and science test scores earned the school a 6-out-of-10 from GreatSchools. Holmes received an A-minus from Niche for teachers and has a 17-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Coronado High has high participation in AP classes, with a pass rate higher than 66%. Students average a 3.44 GPA and have an 81% graduation rate.
King Soopers sits at the bottom of your neighborhood, so residents don’t have to sacrifice convenience for a secluded lifestyle. A popular local restaurant, Heart of Jerusalem, is in the same shopping center. Customers praise Heart of Jerusalem for its extensive menu, fresh food, and friendly atmosphere. Visitors can try the restaurant’s namesake sandwich: a pita stuffed with grilled and chopped chicken breast, shaved gyro meat, hummus and magic sauce. Red Leg Brewing Company offers a lengthy menu of craft beers, cocktails and wines, as well as excellent mountain views in its expansive outdoor area.
The quiet, private lifestyle still lends itself to quick commutes around Colorado Springs. Run errands at University Village, located six miles north, off Interstate 25. Downtown is the same distance south on I-25 and Old Colorado City is a shorter, five-mile drive.
Tamara Whalen
HomeSmart
(719) 666-5366
174 Total Sales
1 in Kissing Camels
$550,000 Price
Michael Labout
ERA Shields Real Estate
(719) 419-8926
75 Total Sales
1 in Kissing Camels
Monica Shea
Keller Williams Clients Choice Realty
(719) 722-3093
213 Total Sales
1 in Kissing Camels
$479,000 Price
Kevin Patterson
The Patterson Group
(719) 888-3662
136 Total Sales
94 in Kissing Camels
$150K - $3M Price Range
Brian Sink
The Platinum Group
(719) 662-3371
65 Total Sales
1 in Kissing Camels
$460,000 Price
Sumer Liebold
8Z Real Estate LLC
(719) 781-8178
82 Total Sales
1 in Kissing Camels
$700,000 Price
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| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Kissing Camels | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Kissing Camels, Colorado Springs sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Kissing Camels, Colorado Springs over the last 12 months is $592,580, up 82% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$1,339 - $3,587 per month
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