Thursday, May 2, 2013

Top 5 Neighborhoods in Colorado Springs


Colorado Springs real estate offers a variety of gorgeous homes amid breathtaking scenery. If a potential buyer is looking for custom built homes, good schools, and plenty of outdoor activities there are several neighborhoods that provide all this and more. The following are the top 5 Colorado Springs neighborhoods according to the rank of the above criteria.

Black Forest
Black Forest is definitely one of the best Colorado Springs neighborhoods. The area offers the Black Forest Regional Park to those who enjoy the outdoors, as well as a variety of public and private golf courses. Young and upwardly mobile describes many of the Black Forest residents. There are a variety of lot sizes available; many that are five acres or more. The median home price is about $434,857. 

Briargate
Briargate is a fast growing community in the northeast area of Colorado Springs. This nearly 10,000 acre community offers several small neighborhoods where many of the homes are custom built. For outgoing families, the Challenger Learning Center is located in the Briargate community, and is the only one in Colorado. The learning center offers space simulations for schools and the public. This area is also home to the Academy School District 20, which is a nationally recognized school district.

Broadmoor
Broadmoor is one of the most distinguished areas and top Colorado Springsneighborhoods. Broadmoor is partially located in Bear Creek Regional Park, which provides families with plenty of outdoor activities and an open stunning environmental landscape. Bear Creek is a great area for families and people who want to stay active. There are playgrounds, biking and hiking trails, and ball fields. Broadmoor is one of the safest neighborhoods in Colorado Springs. The southern area of Broadmoor offers several condominiums and apartments as well. The cost of real estate in the Broadmoor area is higher than average but the wealthy area experience is worth the price.

Northgate Highlands
Northgate Highlands is one of the most beautiful and spacious Colorado Springs neighborhoods. With backdrops like Pikes Peak and the Rocky Mountains, and gorgeous tree-lined streets, it's hard to beat Northgate for its natural surroundings. There are a variety of excellent educational opportunities for those living in the Northgate area. The Academy District 20 Schools are in this area, as well as Pikes Peak Community College. The median price of homes in Northgate is about $410,000. 

Cheyenne Canyon
The homes aren’t quite as pricey in the Cheyenne Canyon area as some of the others in the top five, but the area offers some of the most beautiful Colorado Springs real estate. The outdoor amenities are impressive here. Bear Creek Park is close by, providing plenty of hiking, biking, and rock climbing. There is also the excitement of mountain bike racing in the area too. Cheyenne Canyon offers a “small town feel” while still close to all the shopping and dining of downtown Colorado Springs.

Depending on your family’s needs and wants in lifestyle, any real estate option in Colorado Springs is going to be a good choice. Colorado Springs is known for its landscape beauty so anywhere in this town you will feel spoiled and happy with your home location choice. If you are relocating to Colorado Springs, contact Todd Hawker and his agents at Action Team Realty today and they can help make your real estate location choice a lot easier.

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