$508,524Average Value$266Average Price per Sq Ft11Homes For Sale
Proximity and scenic views in Colorado Springs
Vista Grande means “great view” in Spanish, and while the view of the area is great, the newer houses and breathing room between lots attract people looking for a quiet lifestyle central to Colorado Springs. “I live in Vista Grande, and I love living here,” Erik Galloway, with Real Broker LLC, says. “You see people walking their dogs and people out all the time; it just feels like home.” The neighborhood offers homes on the lower end of the price range for the eastern Colorado Springs area, with easy access to shops, restaurants and anywhere in the city. Galloway says the centrality is one of the main reasons people move to Vista Grande.
There are homes on the hills of Vista Grande that are on large lots of land.
Sunset Mesa Open Space is located in the middle of a neighborhood.
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Diverse home styles in Vista Grande
Houses in Vista Grande range from around $360,000 for a ranch-style home with an attached garage to more than $875,000 for a custom-built stucco home with views of Pikes Peak and the Spanish Peaks. Homes sell, on average, after 52 days on the market, compared to the national average of 42. “Vista Grande is a very diverse neighborhood for housing,” Galloway says. “The houses closer to North Academy Boulevard tend to be more affordable, and as you go deeper towards Montebello Drive West and Vickers Drive, you will see that there are million-dollar homes along the hill.” Condos and townhouses are less common but range from $160,000 to about $415,000.
Sidewalk lined streets are found throughout Vista Grande.
Custom brick homes can be found in the the Vista Grande neighborhood.
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Several extracurricular activities at Doherty High
Education is paramount for residents in Vista Grande. Students can start at Keller Elementary, a B-minus school according to Niche. Keller Elementary holds events for students, such as the Keller Bookfair and the Keller Art Show. Students can go to Russell Middle School next, which also receives a B-minus. Russell offers sports and athletics like football, basketball and track. Teenagers may attend Doherty High School, a B institution with clubs like aerospace, science Olympiad and creative writing. “They had an amazing choir program when my daughter went to school there,” Galloway says. “There are lots of opportunities and high parent involvement.” Those looking to continue their education close to home can enroll at the University of Colorado – Colorado Springs, roughly four miles away, offering several programs and opportunities.
Thomas B. Doherty High School in Vista Grande, Colorado.
Doherty High School in Village Seven offers advanced placement course for students.
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Cuban food favorites at Bale Bale Rumba
Academy Boulevard borders the west edge of the neighborhood and is the main thoroughfare for residents looking to shop or dine close to home. Residents can stop by Bale Bale Rumba, a family-owned Cuban restaurant that was once a popular food truck before becoming a restaurant, serving various food and drinks. Further down Academy, near Union Square Shopping Mall, is Thai Taste Cuisine, serving Thai food classics. Locals can pick up groceries at King Soopers or Walmart Neighborhood Market near the Austin Bluffs Parkway and Academy intersection.
Locals enjoy Sunset Mesa Open Space
Keller Park is a centrally located park with about 18 acres of sports fields, a playground and a sledding hill. Sunset Mesa Open Space is a local hotspot for recreation, offering a natural environment to the north of the neighborhood where people can get away and go hiking, biking and birdwatching. Scenic views of the neighborhood and surrounding areas await at the top of the trail. Vista Grande includes several walking trails and pathways for residents to get some steps in while getting fresh air.
Short drive to downtown
Vista Grande is a primarily car-dependent neighborhood, with limited public transportation options to get around the neighborhood and nearby areas. There are bus routes near the Marketplace at Austin Bluffs on the south end of the area. “Vista Grande is a very central neighborhood; you can be downtown or anywhere in the city within 20 minutes,” Galloway says.
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Parks in this Area
Keystone Park
Fred McKown Park
Fremont Park
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Keller Park
Trails
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
George Fellows Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Sunset Mesa Open Space
Bike Trails
Trails
Hiking
Transit
Airport
City of Colorado Springs Municipal
20 min drive
Bus
Austin Bluffs & Siferd
Bus
Academy & Austin Bluffs
Bus
Academy & Flintridge
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Austin Bluffs & Academy
Bus
Academy & Meadowland
Vista Grande Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Vista Grande, Colorado Springs sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Vista Grande, Colorado Springs over the last 12 months is $404,325.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
11,724
Median Age
40
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$97,964
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$125,361
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.8%
College Graduates
40%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15.9%
% Population in Labor Force
73.6%
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®
22/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
17/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
25/ 100
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