Northern Colorado Springs suburb close to city shops and eateries
The northern Colorado Springs neighborhood of Sundown is set in a central location near the bustling Powers Boulevard. This residential area attracts families and military folk, according to Katie Ely, a Realtor with The Cutting Edge. “You can get a good-sized single-family home with a fenced-in yard. Home values are also going up,” she says. Locals can access dozens of eateries, small businesses and retail chains along the Powers Corridor, and kids can attend well-rated schools in the Colorado Springs Schools D11 School District. Parks and scenic hiking trails surround the area, and the neighborhood has a CAP Index crime score of 2 out of 10.
Variety of townhouses and single-family homes in Sundown
The wide residential streets in Sundown are grid-like, with concrete sidewalks dotted with trees and lampposts on each corner. Late 20th-century townhouses sit along the eastern and western ends, while builds from the 2010s are mostly found far north and south. Some older units have Craftsman-influenced designs with masonite exteriors and tiny garages, and newer properties have wood and brick siding and small back patios with furniture. Prices can range between $315,000 and $430,000, and homeowners can expect to pay up to $275 in monthly HOA fees.
Single-family homes here include mostly late 20th-century new traditional and Craftsman-inspired homes sitting close together in enclosed subdivisions and with walk-up entrances, two-car garages and rock landscaping. Some are within walking distance of Fred McKown Park and Field and Homestead Trail; prices roughly range from $380,000 to $550,000, depending on size and age. A mix of modest late 20th-century ranch-style homes and early 2000s mansions are on the southern side of Templeton Gap Road, sitting on acres of land with split rail fences and long gravel driveways. Prices tend to range between $630,000 for smaller homes to up to $1.4 million for homes spanning more than 5,000 square feet.
BBQ at Bird Dog and cheesy slices at Dion’s
Powers Boulevard is the main gateway to shopping and dining from Sundown. Residents have access to a nearby King Soopers in the Ridgeview Marketplace. Next door, Bird Dog BBQ is a Colorado chain with pulled pork sandwiches and loaded baked potatoes. A mile north, locally owned Skirted Heifer serves juicy cheeseburgers with Belgian fries; the restaurant was featured on an episode of “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” Dion’s Pizza is a popular southwestern chain specializing in gourmet pies and subs. “Everybody loves it,” Ely says. “Whenever the local high school wins a game, they celebrate at Dion’s.” Locals can check out Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity ReStore for repurposed furniture, home goods and building supplies. First and Main Town Center is about 4 miles south and has tons of retail chains like World Market and Best Buy, along with a YMCA and the Cinemark Carefree Circle and Imax theater.
Many career-focused classes at Doherty High
Sundown is served by the Colorado Springs Schools D11 School District. Kids can start their education at Scott Elementary, which earns a B-plus from Niche and move on to Jenkins Middle, which earns a B. Doherty High is rated a B and has a robust Career and Technical Education program. Students can learn about careers in fashion marketing, digital photography and catering. There are also several student organizations to join, such as Pokémon Club and Girls Who Code Club.
Shooting hoops at Fred McKown Park and hiking at High Chaparral Open Space
The 9-acre Fred McKown Park is a popular spot to play basketball, stop by the playground or bike along the nearly 10-mile-long Homestead Trail, which travels throughout the eastern portion of the city. Visitors can also play soccer or practice their swings on the park’s multi-purpose field. Hikers can also find dirt-packed trails throughout High Chaparral Open Space near the neighborhood’s south border. A backdrop of the Front Range mountains awaits hikers trekking through 54 acres of open prairie land. Old Farm Park, which has its own playground, is right down the road; it includes the Old Farm Park Community Gardens, a nearly 3-acre site full of vegetables and herbs.
Connecting to other parts of Colorado Springs through Powers Boulevard
Colorado State Highway 21—also known as Powers Boulevard—runs along the eastern border, connecting Sundown to other neighborhoods across the city. Downtown Colorado Springs is a 9-mile drive south via Austin Bluffs Parkway, another major thoroughfare on the west side of Sundown. Most people drive to get around, but Balsam Street and Templeton Gap Road are bikeable and walkable with wide sidewalks. CommonSpirit St. Francis Hospital is a 3-mile drive north via CO-21, and Colorado Springs Airport is 13 miles south. The U.S. Air Force Academy is about 7 miles west.
Staying dry and safe during flood season
Some homes in Sundown are near flood-prone areas, especially those further north. Flood season typically begins around spring and continues throughout the summer in the city. El Paso County recommends homeowners take precautions like sealing walls in basements to avoid seepage, raising electric panels to avoid water damage and building barriers around their homes to prevent water from getting inside.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,273
Median Age
35
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$88,064
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$99,254
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.5%
College Graduates
43.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.2%
% Population in Labor Force
83.2%
Above 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
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
24/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
25/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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