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11 areas to find Colorado Springs Historic properites

Where are the Historic Homes in 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 CityIMG_4272 light fixture

  • 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

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Neighborhood profile: Kissing Camel custom homes in West Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs Housing Market Information for the Kissing Camel neighborhood in WEST area of Colorado Springs, Single Family Homes

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Zip Code  80904

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The Kissing Camels housing market continues to be a BUYERS Market, as there is currently a 19 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 2010 Real Estate Market for Kissing Camels

  • Pricing decreased by 39% from 2010 to 2009
  • Number of homes sold increased by 60% from 2010 to 2009
  • Days on Market decreased by 120% from 2010 to 2009
  • Price per FINISHED square feet decreased by 25% from 2010 to 2009.

Single Family Homes in Kissing Camels are custom homes and were primarily built from 1960 to 1980, with an average age built in 1957.  The majority of the houses are ranches, with 4-5 baths, with 2 to 3 car attached garages.   Average square footage is between 3,500 and 4,500 square feet.  The area does have their own community newsletter, Kissing Camel News.  The neighborhood is one of several areas for Colorado Springs Luxury Homes.
The area is located close to the Garden of the Gods and the Garden of the Garden of the Gods Private Club, East of Mesa Road, West of Centennial Blvd., North of Fillmore.

The community includes 24-hour guarded entry and many home lots have spectacular views of Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods .    There are memberships available to the Garden of the Gods Club and Kissing Camels Golf Club.     Homes are located in District 11 schools, with the majority of students going to Coronado High School.

Kissing Camels Homes

Year

Price

Total Sold

Average Price per FINISHED sq foot

Average Days on Market

Average Sold Per Month
2011

$683,833

6

$127

206

1.5

2010

$767,847

21

$161

141

1.75

2009

$1,001,625

8

$192

320

.67

2008

$1,145,598

8

$221

110

.67

2007

$1,095,692

14

$204

183

1.17

2006

$987,721

23

$214

217

.71

2005

$847,353

13

$169

127

1.08

2004

$858,100

18

$171

202

1.50

This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on Single Family homes in Kissing Camels.

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

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9 neighborhoods with Historic Colorado Springs Homes

Are you looking to buy a Historic Home in Colorado Springs?

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If you are interested in buying a Historic Home in Colorado Springs, here’s a quick listing of some of the neighborhoods you may want to check out:

 

  1. Old Colorado City1325 CASCADE 15 percent
    • Location:   Historic West side of Colorado Springs
    • Year Built:  1890 to 1920
    • Currently 59 properties for sale built before 1940
    • Price Range:  $41,000 to $495,000
    • Average Price:  172,766
  2. Old North End
    • Location:  Central Colorado Springs
    • Year Built :  1910 – 1930
    • Price Range:  $129,900 to $999,999
    • Average Price:  $482,190
  3. East End Addition
    • Location:   Central Colorado Springs
    • Year Built:  1920 – 1940
    • Price Range:  $175,000 to $264,000
    • Average Price:  $217,425
  4. Ivywild
    • Location:  Southwest Colorado Springs
    • Year Built:  1900 – 1940
    • Price Range:  $85,000 to $195,000
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Neighborhood pick of the week, Cedar Heights in west Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs House Market Report for the Cedar Heights neighborhood in WEST area of Colorado Springs, Single Family Homes

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Single Family Homes in Pleasant Valley were primarily built in the 1980’s to 1990’s.  The majority of the houses are ranches, with 4 to 6 bedrooms, 3 – 6 baths, and 2 – 4car garages.   The average home has appx. to 4000 square footage.  The absorption rate of .8 homes per month shows that there is a 7.2 month supply of houses on the market; the housing market is currently a BUYERS MARKET in this area.

Here’s a quick summary of the 2010 Real Estate Market for Cedar Heights

  • Pricing decreased by 10% from 2010 to 2009
  • Number of homes sold was same from 2010 to 2009
  • Days on Market decreased by 47% from 2010 to 2009
  • Price per FINISHED square feet increased by 1% from 2010 to 2009.

Recap of 2010, 2009 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, and 2004

  2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004
Number of Homes Sold  10 10 6 7 9 9 12
Average Sold Price  $531,063 $588,360  $641,633  $601,242  $625,866  $632,744  $526,760 
Average Days on Market  165 201 185 138 110 154 81
Average # of house sold per month  .84 .84 .50 .60 .75 .75 1.0

  This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on Single Family homes in Cedar Heights.

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

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Pricing for homes in West Colorado Springs is increasing, sales remain strong

Colorado Springs Housing Market Report for West, Single Family Homes
 Includes Homes in Pleasant Valley, Kissing Camels, Skyway

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Zip Codes:  80904

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Homes in Colorado Springs WEST area continue to be a BUYERS Market, as there is currently 9 months of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is typically considered a “NEUTRAL MARKET“. 

  • Number of Homes in WEST area in Colorado Springs sold are down 2% more than in 2009, but are down substantially from 2005, when 241 homes were sold.
  • Average pricing increased, currently up 13% from 2010 to 2009.  
  • Recap of 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, and 2004

 

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

2005

2004

Active

   123

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number of Homes Sold

169

 164

145

174

221

241

204

Average Sale Price

$284,144

 $251,449

$259,834

$309,879

$305,031

$254,546

$271,203

Average Days on Market

83

 81

73

75

76

60

52

Average # of house sold per month

13

 14

12

15

18

20

17

This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on Single Family homes in WEST area.

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

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Home sales in Pleasant Valley in west Colorado Springs remain strong

Market Report for the Pleasant Valley homes in WEST area of Colorado Springs, Single Family Homes

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Pleasant Valley is considered one of the best neighborhoods in Colorado Springs, as the houses are very well maintained and it’s walking distance to Old Colorado City and Garden of the Gods.

 
The absorption rate of 3 homes per month shows that there is a 2 month supply of houses on the market; the housing market is currently a NEUTRAL – SELLERS MARKET in this area.   The number of houses sold has increased in 2010 but the price has decreased.

The Homes in Pleasant Valley were primarily built in the 1950’s to 1960’s and the majority of the houses are ranches, with 2 to 4 bedrooms, 2- 3 baths, and 1 – 2 car garages.   The average home has appx. 1500 to 2500 square footage.   

Recap of Home Sales for 2010, 2009 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, and 2004

  2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004
Number of Homes Sold 27 21 25 23 43  46 39
Average Sold Price $205,775 $216,080 $207,615 $243,500 $221,955 $207,341 $189,623
Average Days on Market 78 86 39  96  75  72  28
Average # of house sold per month 2.7 1.75 2.1 1.9 3.6 3.8 3.3

Actives Homes as of 11-8-2010

MLS No.

  

Address

PT

Flr

Br/Ba/Gar

SqFt

Price

612301

 

607 Pleasant ST  

SIF 

RAN 

4,2,2 

1,776 

$210,000 

509966

  

2725 King ST  

SIF 

TRL 

4,3,1 

2,221 

$215,000 

524462

 

1139 Chambers DR  

SIF 

RAN 

5,2,2 

2,188 

$219,900 

620754

  

612 Paradise LN  

SIF 

RRH 

4,3,1 

1,825 

$219,900 

623233

 

3120 Dent AV  

SIF 

RAN 

3,2,2 

1,424 

$225,000 

610448

 

610 N 30Th ST  

SIF 

RAN 

4,2,2 

2,088 

$249,000 

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Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report for WEST area

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Market Report for West, Single Family Homes
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Homes in Colorado Springs WEST area continue to be a NEUTRAL Market, as there is currently 5.7 months of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is typically considered a “NEUTRAL MARKET“. 

  • Number of Homes in WEST area in Colorado Springs sold are up 13% more than in 2008, but are down substantially from 2005, when 241 homes were sold.
  • Average pricing continues to see downward pressure, currently down 3% from 2009 to 2008.   2009 pricing is down 19% from the high in 2007.

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Sales in West Colorado Springs are up for the year

Colorado Spring Real Estate  – West Area

Market Report for September 2009 – Single Family Homes

Includes  Homes in Pleasant Valley and Kissing Camels

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The Colorado Springs West housing market continues to be a BUYERS Market, as there is currently an 6.8 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a “NEUTRAL MARKET”.   Sales units were ONLY down 1% from 2008 to 2007, but pricing was down more than16% from 2008 to 2007.   179 sales in 2009 vs. 158 sales in 2008, show an increase in sales for the first 8 months of the year.

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Homes in Holland Park in West Colorado Springs

My Colorado Springs neighborhood pick of the week — Holland Park

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Holland Park in Colorado Springs is a community that is located in west Colorado Springs.        

To get to Holland Park homes from I-25, turn west on Garden of the Gods.   Then turn left (south) on Chestnut.   The subdivIMG_1773 holland park street signision is west of Chestnut, in between Garden of the Gods and Fillmore. 

Single family homes in Holland Park currently range in price from $140,000 to $180,000.  There are currently 14 houses for sale in the general area.  There is also several townhome complexes called the Vondelpark Condominiums, The Meadows, Holland Park Townhomes, and Creekview Townhomes.    Prices currently range from $140,000 to $150,000.  

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Colorado Springs Neighborhoods – Pleasant Valley

My Colorado Springs neighborhood pick of the week– Pleasant Valley

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Pleasant Valley in Colorado Springs is a community that is a vintage neighborhood located in west Colorado Springs.    As you drive through it, you feel like you have stepped back in time to “Leave it to Beaver” ; most of the lawns are perfectly manicured, houses are in great shape, you almost expect to see white picket fences with a 1950’s cars in the drive-ways.

 To get to Pleasant Valley homes from I-25, turn west onto Colorado Blvd.   Then turn right (north) on 30th Street and you are in Pleasant Valley.

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Single family homes in Pleasant Valley currently range in price from $209,000   to $259,000.  There are currently 7 houses and 3 townhomes for sale in the area.  The townhome complex is a small complex with reasonable HOA’s at $120.00 a month; and it’s a pet-friendly complex. Read the rest of this entry »

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Housing market in West Colorado Springs staying strong

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The West housing market continues to be a BUYERS Market, as there is currently an 9.25 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a “NEUTRAL MARKET“.   Sales units are ONLY down 1% from 2008 to 2007, but pricing is down more than16% from 2008 to 2007.   120 Single family homes have been sold in 2009 vs. 124 for the same period in 2008; a decline of 3%.

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First Quarter 2009 Market report for homes in West Colorado Springs

Colorado Spring Real Estate  - West area – Market Report  – Single Family Homes

Includes  Homes in Pleasant Valley and Kissing Camels

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The West housing market continues to be a BUYERS Market, as there is currently an 9.25 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a “NEUTRAL MARKET”.   Sales units are ONLY down 1% from 2008 to 2007, but pricing is down more than16% from 2008 to 2007.

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Foreclosed homes for sale in West Colorado Springs

West – Market breakdown for Active Homes as of 2-20-09

Neighborhoods:  Homes in Kissing Camels, Cedar Heights, Mesa, Chelsea Glen, Pleasant Valley, Holland Park

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Active as of  2-20-09:  195 

  • Single Family Homes: 137 (70%)
  • Condos/Townhomes/Patio Homes:  58 (30%)

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