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Living in an artistic, up-and-coming district
Close to downtown Colorado Springs, Knob Hill is a lively neighborhood surrounded by numerous parks, shopping, entertainment and cultural venues, restaurants and schools. While driving along East Platte Avenue, one might notice dozens of murals painted upon local Knob Hill businesses, which is part of a grassroots effort to transform the neighborhood into an urban arts district. As of 2023, nearly 60 murals cover building walls throughout Knob Hill. The neighborhood is also home to two art galleries and an art education center. “We’re trying to show that Knob Hill is striving to be bigger and better,” says Muji Rieger, cofounder of the Knob Hill Urban Arts District, a local non-profit. “I hope we can become a certified arts district,” he says. “We want Knob Hill to be a place where residents can have unique experiences and enjoy the benefits of living in a thriving neighborhood.”
Enjoy the arts on First Friday which is a short drive from the Knob Hill neighborhood.
Downtown Colorado Springs is just a few miles from the Knob Hill neighborhood.
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Residential homes in the midst of an art scene
Primarily built between the 1940s and the 1970s, Knob Hill homes range from modest national dwellings under 1,000 square feet to two-story Colonial Revival, bi-level, ranch-style and split-level homes that are around 1,500 to 2,000 square feet. The homes may list between $250,000 and $500,000, and many come with new flooring and updated kitchens and bathrooms. Most yards are around 7,000 and 8,000 square feet with minimal landscaping and leafy trees and shrubs scattered intermittently. Knob Hill’s residential roads are often straight and connected, with some extra narrow streets that can only accommodate one car.
Homes that feature gazebos are in the Knob Hill neighborhood.
Row of brick craftsman style homes in the Knob Hill neighborhood.
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Regional and community parks of Colorado Springs
Home to four pocket parks, the area’s Otis Park has a playing field and a playground area. Memorial Park borders the neighborhood with an ice-skating center, a skate park with a bicycle racing track, a sports center that is complete with baseball, football and soccer fields, tennis courts and an indoor pool. This expansive parkland also includes Prospect Lake, a popular destination for fishing, paddle boarding and swimming. Farther to the north at Palmer Park, naturists can take in the scenic views of Palmer Park Trail and Yucca Flats Trail.
There are plenty of parks in and around the Knob Hill neighborhood.
Enjoy your time with your best friend at Franklin Park, it's in the Knob hill neighborhood.
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Colorado Springs festivals
There is a variety of exciting events that happen throughout the year. In spring and summer, locals gather on Colorado Avenue and celebrate Territory Days with a three-day festival featuring craft booths and live music to commemorate the area’s history. Then in June, people march in solidarity at Alamo Square Park and cheer for the Pikes Peak Pride Fest. The city kicks off autumn with the annual Labor Day Lift Off, which is the largest hot air balloon festival in Colorado. In October, Arts Month comes in full swing with numerous exhibits, screenings, performances and workshops for all kinds of visual mediums. Cripple Creek Ice Festival takes residents to a winter wonderland with a grand display of ice sculptures and ice slides. Additional events include the First Friday Art Walks, the Fruitcake Toss, and the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb race.
The community gets together to feed the needy in the Knob Hill neighborhood.
Soak in the music at First Friday which is close to the Knob Hill neighborhood.
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Navigating Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs offers a network of multi-use urban trails so bicyclists can use the trails for daily commutes. Additionally, residents may navigate the city through Mountain Metropolitan Transit (MMT), which is the local public bus transportation system. UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central is right by the neighborhood, and Colorado Springs Airport, which is 9 miles away from Knob Hill, has nonstop flights to major cities such as Atlanta and Chicago.For those who drive, Interstate 25 leads into Denver.
Residents and visitors travel through the Knob Hill neighborhood using public transportation.
Take a stroll alone Prospect Lake which is close to the Knob Hill neighborhood.
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Shopping and dining at the Citadel Mall
Knob Hill is in a prime location for accessing the Citadel Mall, where more than 100 stores and restaurants await. Drive north along Academy Boulevard for WhirlyBall Colorado Springs, an entertainment venue featuring laser tag, bowling lanes and WhirlyBall, a sports game that combines lacrosse, hockey and basketball skills while riding in bumper cars. Shop for groceries at Safeway, or go to a nearby big-box retailer such as Target and Walmart. For dining out, Black Bear Diner is a popular option serving classic comfort fare in a casual setting.
The Citadel Mall is near Knob Hill and features a food court in a indoor nature setting.
The Citadel Mall is on the east side of the Knob Hill neighborhood.
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Colorado Springs Schools District 11
Area primary centers include Queen Palmer Elementary School, which has a C Niche rating, and the C-minus Twain Elementary School, which offers after-school enrichment programs to students whose parents have extended work hours. Galileo Middle School, also known as the Galileo School of Math and Science, utilizes the nationally recognized curriculum Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) and scores a C. Galileo also has a greenhouse and garden beds, and the cafeteria cooks with produce that is grown from the school’s garden. Sabin Middle School, which rates B-minus, offers a Gifted Magnet Program. Prospective high schools include Palmer High School, which rates a C, and Mitchell High School is ranked B-minus.
Twain Elementary is located in the north end of the Knob Hill neighborhood.
Mitchell High School is located near the center of the Knob Hill Neighborhood.
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Knob Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Knob Hill, Colorado Springs sell after 73 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Knob Hill, Colorado Springs over the last 12 months is $364,900, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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