Widefield offers a slower pace and affordability for Colorado Springs
Slow country living paired with spacious homes attract residents to Widefield. “Neighborhoods in Fountain give you the most bang for your buck,” says Realtor Melanie Weseman of Citadel Realty LLC. “In Widefield, you can find homes with land that cost a lot less than what most people pay in Colorado Springs.” Widefield’s outskirts location creates a way of life that appeals to people who have what they need and desire little else.
Widefield provides large lots and views of nearby Cheyenne Mountain.
Charming neighborhood paths wind through Widefield.
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Split levels homes on spacious lots with carefully manicured lawns
Houses range from $350,000 to $525,000, with split-level homes built during the 1960s and 1970s as the most common option. These well-maintained properties include up to five bedrooms and three bathrooms across 2,000 square feet and are often made of brick and siding. Widefield residents care most about maximizing their space inside and outside. Many homes sit on a quarter acre. Neighbors take pride in their manicured lawns, often including rock gardens and low-water plantings in their grassy yards.
Midcentury split-level homes add a unique charm to Widefield's tree-lined streets.
Widefield has a vintage suburban charm.
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Solid niche scores and an elementary school within walking distance
Students can attend Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary, Janitell Junior High and Mesa Ridge High Schools. King received an overall A from Niche, while Janitell and Mesa Ridge got B’s. Meanwhile, Great Schools gave the elementary school a 6/10, the middle school a 5/10 and the high school a 3/10. King Elementary is walkable and specializes in project-based learning, which provides students with opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge in various ways. Additionally, the junior high and high schools sit beside each other.
Martin Luther King Elementary School is a public school option in Widefield.
Some of Janitell Junior High School's athletic offerings include football, softball, volleyball, and cross country.
Mesa Ridge High School opened in Widefield in 1997 and now boasts 17 athletic teams and 35 student organizations.
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A disc golf course and a 50-acre park near the community
An 18-hole disc golf course joins walking trails stretching across the 50-acre Widefield Community Park. The playground has a zipline, sit-and-spin, and traditional swings, slides and ladders. Athletes can practice their pitch at the baseball backstop and play pickup games on the basketball court. It also offers two recently installed pickleball courts. Driving 2 miles south, locals arrive at Fountain Mesa Park. Young children love the park’s bright yellow and purple playground, which has a challenge course made of unique climbing structures. Older kids and teens are just a few feet away, perfecting tricks at the skatepark.
Widefield Community Park offers a myriad of activity options for all ages.
Nearby Fountain Creek Regional Park includes a dog park.
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Hearty meals, espresso and a general store within a short drive
When locals want to take a break from cooking, they take a seat at The Local Table, known for serving hearty American meals. The Classic Smash Burger is a consistent favorite among customers and is made with 12 ounces of beef, house pickles, caramelized onions, “shredduce” and bacon. On their way to work, many neighbors stop in MoGlo Espresso for a morning cup of coffee. This local spot serves seasonal lattes, handmade frappes and smoothies. Big R General Store sits in the same shopping center as MoGlo and The Local Table. This is the closest department store and is often where neighbors pick up agricultural equipment to maintain their land. Heading a mile north, locals can pull into Walmart Supercenter to run errands and pick up groceries at the same time. Safeway is 3 miles south. For more options, they can follow Highway 85 north into Colorado Springs.
The Local Table has upscale diner fare in Widefield.
Widefield locals enjoy easy shopping at the Big R General store.
GreatSchools:
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Widefield
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Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
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Widefield Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Widefield, Fountain sell after 86 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Widefield, Fountain over the last 12 months is $440,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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