Old Farms
Custom-built homes on larger lots
Houses in Old Farms range from around $420,000 for a split-level home with a garage and a driveway to about $650,000 for a new construction, ranch-style home built in 2021 with a garage and views of the Pikes Peak Mountain. "The builds there are very unique," Galloway says. "There are more custom-built homes with larger plots of land." Homes sell, on average, after 39 days on the market, compared to the national average of 42. Townhouses and condos are rare in the area, but they range from $300,000 to $400,000 when they are.
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Go exploring at High Chaparral Open Space
High Chaparral Open Space offers Old Farms residents 54 acres of mixed-grass prairie lands, desert flowers and a prominent ridgeline. People will find trails and large open spaces for walking, bike riding and other recreational activities. "You can disappear back there," Galloway says. "It is a nice peaceful place for a walk." Old Farm Park shares a namesake with the neighborhood and offers a more traditional park experience, with a playground, swings, a dirt walking trail and a community garden in the center of the neighborhood.
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High praise for Jenkins Middle School
Students can start their educational journeys at Scott Elementary School, a B-plus school according to Niche. Scott Elementary organizes activities and events to enrich student learning, like the Science and Engineering Fair and Battle of the Books. They can next attend Jenkins Middle School, which receives a B-minus and offers clubs like robotics, forensics and chess clubs. "My kids went to Jenkins Middle School, and we were nothing but impressed," Galloway says. "The communication with parents is great, and there are tons of things to be involved in." Teenagers may go to Doherty High School, a B institution that offers sports like basketball, football and soccer.Close to amenities and Powers Corridor
While Old Farms is a more private neighborhood, it is very close to restaurants and other shopping amenities. "You are literally minutes away from several grocery stores; it is very convenient," Galloway says. One of those nearby grocery stores is King Soopers Grocery Store, a Colorado chain with 118 store locations across the state, where people pick up their produce and pantry favorites. King Soopers is at Ridgeview Marketplace, a shopping center at the thoroughfare of Powers Corridor. Start the morning off at Wayfinder Coffee, a local standout coffee shop serving seasonal blends, tea and pastries. In the southeast of the neighborhood is L&L Hawaiian Barbeque, which serves traditional Hawaiian plate lunches in an island-themed restaurant chain. Big-name retailers, like Target and TJ Maxx, are a few minutes south along North Powers Boulevard.
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Bring a car to Old Farms
Locals primarily rely on their vehicles to get around the neighborhood and nearby areas. For those who don't want to drive, there are bus routes throughout and stops along Austin Bluffs and Powers. The neighborhood is walkable and bikeable for leisure or visiting a friend's house, but not for running errands, like grocery shopping. Colorado Springs Airport is about 11 miles south of the neighborhood.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Michelle Bies
Michelle Bies
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate - Kenney & Co.
(719) 781-8288
92 Total Sales
1 in Old Farms
$465,000 Price
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Chuck Wartman
Chuck Wartman
RE/MAX Properties Inc.
(719) 781-7063
22 Total Sales
1 in Old Farms
$425,000 Price
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Kandra Wong
KW
Kandra Wong
Fathom Realty Colorado LLC
(719) 694-3510
5 Total Sales
1 in Old Farms
$392,855 Price
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Heather Maddox
Heather Maddox
Coldwell Banker Realty 44
(720) 807-1750
57 Total Sales
1 in Old Farms
$277,000 Price
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Brian Sink
Brian Sink
The Platinum Group
(719) 662-3371
65 Total Sales
1 in Old Farms
$390,000 Price
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Mai Robinson
Mai Robinson
Responds QuicklyPeak Real Estate Connection Llc
(719) 652-6771
57 Total Sales
1 in Old Farms
$414,990 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
Otero Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Old Farm Park
- Trails
- Playground
Pring Ranch Park
Horace Shelby Park
High Chaparral Open Space
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
Fred McKown Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Old Farms | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Old Farms Demographics and Home Trends
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$233,990
Median Single Family Sale Price
$233,990
Last 12 months Home Sales
0
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$131
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,926
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1982
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,664
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,112
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,402
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,421 - $5,552 per month
- Cortland Powers North
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 615+ Sq Ft
- 5850 Welkin Cir
- Colorado Springs, CO
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,539
Median Age
37
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$78,902
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$109,972
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.6%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
39.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15.5%
% Population in Labor Force
65%
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®
35
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
32
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
23
/ 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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