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Vista Grande

Vista Grande

$508,524 Average Value
$283 Average Price per Sq Ft
11 Homes 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.
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.
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.
Sidewalk lined streets are found throughout Vista Grande.
Custom brick homes can be found in the the Vista Grande neighborhood.
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.
Thomas B. Doherty High School in Vista Grande, Colorado.
Doherty High School in Village Seven offers advanced placement course for students.
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

Transit

Airport

City of Colorado Springs Municipal

20 min drive

Bus

Austin Bluffs & Siferd

Bus

Academy & Austin Bluffs

Bus

Academy & Flintridge

Bus

Austin Bluffs & Academy

Bus

Academy & Meadowland

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Vista Grande US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Vista Grande Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$414,325
Median Sale Price
$367,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$404,325
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$657,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
24
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$283

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,884
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Median Year Built
1976
Months of Supply
5.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,736
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,111
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
876
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
556
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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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
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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