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Every realtor has parts of town that they love; where they are always excited to show homes.  For me, it’s in the Central areas in Central Colorado Springs.  I find the old houses so interesting, only wish they could talk to me and tell me their story.  Who lived in them, who did the last remodels, what have they seen during their life?   Some of these older neighborhoods, have generations of families who have lived in the area for 40 to 50 years; and they are a wealth of information about the homes and previous owners, and Colorado Springs History.

I often get asked about different neighborhoods and the average prices in certain areas; and thought it may be helpful to share some information I put together on a few of the popular neighborhoods in central Colorado Springs.  The information includes averages on the year built, price per square foot, and the number of homes that sold in the subdivision in 2011.

The Old North End and Downtown, continue to be very popular areas with home buyers interested in Historic Homes.  Prospect Park and Stratton Meadows have became a very popular area with investors; as it’s a very popular area for renters.

This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on Single Family Homes in The North End.

This information is taken from the Pikes Peak Realtor Services Corp and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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Why should you care that there is less inventory on the market?

Real estate has always been about supply and demand. When there are more houses on the market then the demand, the market conditions start to adjust and pricing goes down. When there is less houses on the market, pricing starts to stabilize and go up.   As the information listed below, housing inventory, is down.  In fact, it’s way down.

I’m not sure if this means we are going to start to see a rise in pricing, but I do think the market has hit bottom.  As usual, time will tell ………………

Existing Single Family Homes on the Market

April 2012               4,433                          Sales 2,289

April 2011                4,866                          Sales 2,252

April 2010                6,228                          Sales 2,382

April 2009                5,304                         Sales  2,009

April 2008                6,787                          Sales 2,298

April 2007                6,372                          Sales 3,007

April 2006                 6,114                          Sales 2,725

April 2005                 6,512                          Sales 2,659

April 2004                 6,181                          Sales 3,068

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Neighborhoods Include:  Crown Hill Mesa, Colorado City, and Old Colorado City

Zip code 80904, 80905, 80903

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Here’s a quick summary of the Real Estate Market for Old Colorado City Area Colorado Springs as of December 31, 2011

• Pricing decreased by 5% from 2011 to 2010
• Number of homes sold increased by 16% from 2011 to 2010
• Days on Market increased by 6% from 2011 to 2010

Most Expensive Sale in area:

• Address:  1710 W. Pikes Peak Avenue

• Price:  $424900

• Square Feet:  2464

• Area:  Old Colorado City

Least Expensive Sale in the area:

• Address:  617 Cooper Avenue

• Price:  $30,000

• Square Feet:   808

• Area:  Sherman

This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on Single Family homes in Old Colorado City area in Colorado Springs

This information is taken from the Pikes Peak Realtor Services Corp and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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Zip Code:  80929

The Crystal Hills housing market continues to be a BUYERS Market, as there is currently a 5 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a “NEUTRAL MARKET“.

Single Family Homes in Crystal Hills were primarily built from 1965 to 2006 with an average age built of 1984.  The majority of the houses are 2-stories, ranches, and raised ranches, with 2-4 baths, with 2-3 car garages.  The average home has appx. 2000 to 3000 square footage.

You can reach the neighborhood by going West on Manitou Blvd, South on Crystal Hills Dr, South on Crystal Hills under Highway 24, then up the hill to Crystal Hills.

There are also several townhome complexes in the area including; Cielito Lindo which are priced from $365,000 – $625,000; and Crystal Park which are priced from $97,500 to $160,000.

The Manitou Parks in the area include Bill Bauers and Deer Valley Nature Park.  The school District is District 14.

Here’s a quick summary of the 2011 Real Estate Market for Crystal Hills

• Pricing decreased by 11% from 2011 to 2010.
• Number of holds sold decreased by 15% from 2011 to 2010.
• Days on Market increased by 2% from 2011 to 2010.
• Price per FINISHED square feet decreased by 13% from 2011 to 2010.
• Price per TOTAL square feet decreased by 17% from 2011 to 2010.
• The pricing for homes in Crystal Hills in Manitou Springs is 19% above the average and pricing in Manitou is 24% above the average pricing for homes in Colorado Springs

This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on Single Family dwellings in Manitou Springs area of Colorado Springs

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If you are looking at buying an older home in the Colorado Springs area, especially a Historic Home, don’t forget about inspecting the sewer pipes.

Why should I check the sewer lines?

Sewer lines are buried underground and are susceptible to intrusions like tree roots and excess waste products and paper, not to mention the general aging of the pipes. Common sewer line problems can include roots in the lines, holes, cracks, and pipe separation.

Once tree roots get into sewers, they are often expensive and messy to deal with. It can mean calling in a backhoe to dig up the your yard which adds additional costs to the sewer replacement. Also, it can bring up interesting questions, such as what if your neighbor’s tree rots finds its way into your pipes?

A residential sewer is critical in the proper operation of the whole home’s plumbing system.

Should I get my pipes replaced?

There are several different types of sewer lines, including clay (85+yrs old), cast iron (50+yrs old) and ABS or PVC. Clay can collapse on its own as it ages and can be expensive to replace. Some experts believe that cast Iron, is the best.  A plumber can advise you whether you should get the pipes replace or not.

What is a sewer scope?

A sewer scope is a fairly inexpensive procedure performed by an experienced plumber, involves inserting a cable into the sewer line from the main in the home or in the clean out all the way to the connection with the municipal sewer or a septic tank.    The clean out may be located in the basement, crawlspace or outside where the sewer line exits the home.

On the end of the cable is a tiny television camera that “scopes” through the pipes and detects blockage, breaks and potential clogs in the line.  These images can be recorded on a DVD and may be reviewed by the homeowner and/or prospective buyer to verify the condition of the sewer line.

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Search for Homes in Central Colorado Springs

Zip Code 80903 & 80907

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Single Family Homes in Old North End were primarily built from 1901 to 1981, with an average age built in the 1920’s.  The majority of the houses are 2-stories and ranches, 2-3 baths, with 0 – 2 car garages, both attached and detached.

The Old North End housing market continues to be a BUYERS Market, as there is currently a 16 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a “NEUTRAL MARKET”.

Here’s a quick summary of the 2011 Real Estate Market for North End

• Average Pricing decreased by 43% from 2011 to 2010
• Number of homes sold decreased by 53% from 2011 to 2010
• Days on Market decreased by 5% from 2011 to 2010
• Price per FINISHED square feet decreased by 3% from 2011 to 2010

The area is located in Central Colorado Springs, between Fillmore and Uintah, East and West of Nevada.  There are several parks in the area, including Monument Valley Park The school District is District 11; and the majority of students to go Steele Grade School, North Junior High and Palmer High School.   The neighborhood is close to Downtown Colorado Springs, Patty Jewett Golf Course, and Penrose Hospital.

This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on Single Family Homes in The North End.

This information is taken from the Pikes Peak Realtor Services Corp and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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Zip Code 80903

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Single Family Homes in Downtown Colorado Springs were primarily built from 1890 to 1924, with an average age built in the 1910’s.  The majority of the houses are ranches and 2 stories, 1-2 baths, with 2 – 4 bedrooms, 1-2 car detached garage.

The Downtown Colorado Springs housing market continues to be a BUYERS Market, as there is currently a 8 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a “NEUTRAL MARKET”.

Here’s a quick summary of the 2011 Real Estate Market for Downtown Colorado Springs

• Pricing decreased by 10% from 2011 to 2010.
• Number of homes sold decreased by 19% from 2011 to 2010
• Days on Market decreased by 26% from 2011 to 2010.
• Price per FINISHED square feet increased by 21% from 2011 to 2010.

The area is located in Central Colorado Springs,  South of Unitah, West of Hancock, East of Nevada, North of Pikes Peak

The school District is District 11; and the majority of students to go North Junior High and Palmer High School.   The neighborhood is close to Memorial Park, Downtown Colorado Springs, Patty Jewett Golf Course, Colorado College, and Memorial Hospital, Patty Jewett Golf Course, Colorado College, and Memorial Hospital.

This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on Single Family Homes in Downtown Colorado Springs.

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There are many neighborhoods in Colorado Springs with Historic homes, but these are some of the prime areas:

1. Old Colorado City

• Location: Historic West side of Colorado Springs
• Year Built: 1890 to 1920
• Currently 10 properties for sale built before 1940
• Price Range: $89,000 to $369,900
• Average Price: $172,770

2. Colorado City

• Location: South of Uintah, between 30th and 21st
• Year Built: 1887 to 1923 to 1920
• Currently 4 properties for sale built before 1940
• Price Range: $74,900 to $279,000
• Average Price: $158475

3.  Downtown Central

• Location: South of Unitah, east of Nevada, West of North Hancock, Central Colroado Springs
• Year Built: 1889 to 1923
• Currently 5 properties for sale built before 1940
• Price Range: $117,000 to $249,900
• Average Price: $171,500

4.  Old North End

• Location: Central Colorado Springs
• Year Built : 1910 – 1930
• Currently 14 properties for sale built before 1940
• Price Range: $124,750 to $1,995,000
• Average Price: $318,855

5.  East End Addition

• Location: Central Colorado Springs
• Year Built: 1920 – 1940
• Currently 3 properties for sale built before 1940
• Price Range: $174,900 to $234,900
• Average Price: $235,032

6.  West Colorado Springs

• Location: West of Highway 24, between 21st and 8th
• Year Built: 1894 to 1922
• Currently 6 properties for sale built before 1940
• Price Range: $82,000 to $325,000
• Average Price: $170,967

7. Central

• Location: Close to Downtown Colorado Springs
• Year Built: 1889 – 1940
• Currently 9 properties for sale built before 1940
• Price Range: $119,900 to $386,500
• Average Price: $203,511

8.  Cheyenne Canon and Cheyenne

• Location: Southwest Colorado Springs
• Year Built: 1920 – 1960
• Currently 4 properties for sale built before 1940
• Price Range: $139,000 to 475,000
• Average Price $264,225

9.  Broadmoor

• Location: Southwest Colorado Springs
• Year Built – 1920 – 1940
• Currently 2 properties for sale built before 1940
• Price Range: $559,000 to $995,000
• Average Price: 777,000

10.  Manitou Springs

• Location: Manitou (West of Colorado Springs)
• Year Built: 1880 – 1940
• Currently 9 properties for sale built before 1940
• Price Range: $129,900 to $459,900
• Average Price: $267,856

11.  Hastings

• Location: Central Colorado Springs, North and South of Uintah, East of Wahsatch
• Year Built; 1890 to 1920
• Currently 3 properties for sale built before 194
• Price Range: $130,000 to $174,900
• Average Price: $156,333

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Search for Homes in Gleneagle

Zip Code 80921

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Here’s a quick summary of the 2011 Real Estate Market for GlenEagle

• Pricing increased by 1% in 2011 to 2010.
• Number of homes sold decreased by 13% from 2011 to 2010.
• Days on Market increased by 28% in 2011 to 2010.
• Price per FINISHED square foot decreased by 5% in 2001 to 2010.

Single family homes in Gleneagle in the Northgate area currently range in price from $299,000 to $349,900.  There are currently 6 houses for sale.

The majority of the houses were built in the 1980’s and 1990’s and range from 2,500 to 4,000 square feet with a 2 car to 3 car garage.    The  majority of the homes were custom built, and most of the homes are Ranches and Raised Ranches, but there are also some 2-storys in the area.   The current average list price for sold homes in 2011 is $308,645 and the average days on market is 128.

The schools for the area are in District 20 and the High School is Pine Creek.

The zip code for the area is 80921 and the neighborhood is very close to the entrance to the Air Force Academy, perfect for commuting for work; as well as the Jackson Creek shopping area is very close.   Many of the homes also surround the Gleneagle Golf Course as well as they are close close to Fox Run Regional Park, a beautiful wooded park with many biking and hiking.

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 If buying a Historic home in Colorado Springs is in your dreams, then you’ve come to the right place… I love historic homes

Here’s a list of 5 things to consider when buying a historic home.

1. Has the electric been updated?   New electric panel?  Updated wiring?

Power use today is very different from the early 1900’s. 

Older electrical panels typically that lack the number of circuits to operate the microwave, toaster oven, computer, garbage disposal, washer etc. without tripping the breakers or blowing fuses.   Most newer houses have 200 Amp service, 3-wire electric circuits, fully grounded receptacles, lots of outlets and ground fault interrupters in kitchens, baths and laundry areas.

2. How about the plumbing?   Is their copper plumbing in the house?

Galvanized piping consists of steel pipe, dipped in zinc to provide corrosion resistance.   This coating gradually coating wears off and the steel piping corrodes from the inside out. The corroded piping increases the risk for leakage and can result in low water flow to the plumbing fixtures.

Galvanized piping is often found in older homes; and it has a reputation for leaking and clogging.     Many historic homes have been retrofitted with copper pipe.  Also, it’s important to note that Re-piping a historic home can be more difficult than newer homes because of lath and plaster construction.   Drywall is much easier to work with than lath and plaster.

3. How’s the foundation?  Is it stable?  Is it falling down or crumbling?  

You  may want to have a structural engineer evaluate the structure and make sure it doesn’t have any major problems.

4. Do you want an updated kitchen?

Even though you may love historic homes, most buyers want a more modern kitchen which includes a dishwasher, garbage disposal and more counter and cabinet space

5.  Do you want an updated bathroom?   Do you want a house with the original clawfoot tub still in it?

To find out more information about buying a Historic home in Colorado Springs or Manitou Springs, call ….

Kathy (719-287-1049)   KTorline@msn.com