Old Colorado City
Suburban Neighborhood in Colorado Springs, Colorado
El Paso County 80904
Restored homes and contemporary properties
Houses range from $300,000 to $800,000, with options including restored craftsmen built in 1900 to Contemporary new constructions. Cozy, historic craftsmen and cottages are most common and cap at $600,000, including up to four bedrooms and three bathrooms across 2,500 square feet. Homes will squeeze between next-door neighbors, but yards stretch far enough for residents to utilize the space. New Traditional Craftsmen and Contemporary homes start at $700,000 and can reach up to $950,000.Minutes away from the mountains
Residents love Old Colorado City’s central location to several Colorado Springs outdoor destinations. Red Rock Canyon, Garden of the Gods and the Front Range is less than four miles away. Residents can head two miles down the road to Downtown’s Monument Valley Park for a packed day at the pool or playground. Back home, Bancroft Park sits in the middle of Colorado Avenue.
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Nearby public schools
Schools aren’t the main draw in Old Colorado City, but many students can walk to West Campus, which comprises of elementary and middle school classes. Niche gave West Elementary a C-plus overall grade, and West Middle has a B-minus. Coronado High School logs B’s for academics, teachers and college prep. More than 60 percent of AP students pass their exams, and the entire student body averages a 3.44 GPA.Art walks, galleries and community events
Neighbors spend time along Colorado Avenue every single day. Galleries like Lucky Pig are open daily and sell fine art, artifacts and jewelry, but the First Friday ArtWalk is when local galleries see the most action. On the first Friday of each month, locals walk along the avenue and meet the local artists and artisans who created all the galleries’ items, watch live demonstrations and take advantage of special deals at small businesses like Heartshake Studios – known for art, gifts and home décor. Residents can also find local performers providing live entertainment on the outdoor stage at the weekly Farmer’s Market. Known as Colorado’s largest street fair, Territory Days commemorates Old Colorado City’s evolution since the Pikes Peak or Bust gold rush more than 150 years ago. Watch the Wildlyfe Fire Circus bring the heat, learn how to pan for gold and ride through Territory Days on the Airbound Express Train. Dozens of bands entertain throughout the annual three-day celebration while locals eat, drink and shop for handcrafted goods from hundreds of vendors.
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Proximity to downtown
Residents can get on Interstate 25 to get to many of the other Colorado Springs amenities. Downtown Colorado Springs is only 3 miles away, and retail shopping is available five miles away at University Village. Public transportation through Mountain Metropolitan Transit is available throughout Colorado Avenue.An abundance of local eateries
More than one dozen local restaurants, breweries, and cafes line Colorado Avenue and are a big part of what makes Old Colorado City beloved to residents. Locals looking to dine out but still feel at home go straight to Mountain Shadows, a family-owned and operated restaurant that has been in business for over 30 years and was featured on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Celebrate special occasions at Jake and Tellys Greek Taverna, opened by two Greek brothers in 1997. Try one of their specials, like the Fish Cakes: oven-baked Norwegian salmon cakes served with lemon caper aioli. King Soopers will appease any grocery needs and is located one mile north.
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Written By
Robert Breckenridge
Photography Contributed By
David Sanden
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Suzi Adamson
Suzi Adamson
All Seasons Llc
(719) 733-8680
239 Total Sales
2 in Old Colorado City
$225K - $515K Price Range
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Tina Swonger
Tina Swonger
RE/MAX Properties Inc
(719) 249-0827
146 Total Sales
1 in Old Colorado City
$375,000 Price
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Scott Coddington
Scott Coddington
Pulse Real Estate Group LLC
(719) 627-3204
263 Total Sales
1 in Old Colorado City
$506,000 Price
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Aimee Fletcher
Aimee Fletcher
Exp Realty LLC
(719) 249-7875
602 Total Sales
3 in Old Colorado City
$325K - $410K Price Range
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Mike Kenney
Mike Kenney
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate - Kenney & Co.
(719) 452-8713
163 Total Sales
1 in Old Colorado City
$525,000 Price
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Susan Sedoryk
Susan Sedoryk
RE/MAX Properties, Inc
(719) 652-6562
46 Total Sales
1 in Old Colorado City
$460,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Bott Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Westmoor Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Bancroft Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Thorndale Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Blunt Park
- Basketball
- Trails
- Playground
Garden of the Gods
- Bike Trails
- Events
- Concessions
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Old Colorado City | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Old Colorado City Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Old Colorado City, Colorado Springs sell after 62 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Old Colorado City, Colorado Springs over the last 12 months is $427,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$427,250
Median Sale Price
$427,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$446,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$418,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$255,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
85
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$359
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,496
Number of Homes for Sale
22
Median Year Built
1948
Months of Supply
3.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,223
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,604
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,070
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
830
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 141:30 - 3:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has Equal Renters and Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,106
Median Age
42
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$58,856
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$81,592
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.1%
College Graduates
43.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15%
% Population in Labor Force
70%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
24''
Average Winter Low Temperature
9°F
Average Summer High Temperature
72°F
Annual Snowfall
51''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
78
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
89
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
32
/ 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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