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by: Brian on March 02, 2008 06:00:00     Leave a comment »

The Voice's View on Cumbre Vista

Cumbre Vista is one of the most affordable new neighborhoods in Colorado Springs Academy School District 20. It is a master-planned community with great mountain views located on the Bluffs as you approach Black Forest. This neighborhood makes a great home for people who want to be close to where they shop, work and play. There is a lot of room for this great neighborhood to grow.


Cumbre Vista Builders

Classic Homes is a local builder with very unique floor plans and overall design, many aspects of which are widely customizable. They really work and listen to each customer's needs. Finished basements are standard, and they offer a great 8-year structural warranty to back up their quality and workmanship. Their base price point in Cumbre Vista ranges from $265,000 to $322,000.

Keller Homes is a great local custom builder. They are known in Cumbre Vista for offering tandem three-car garages and great views from each side of the home. Their base price point ranges from $266,000 to $305,000.


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Schools/districts

Cumbre Vista is part of Academy School District 20, widely considered the finest school district in Colorado Springs. Plans are being developed for a future in-community primary school.

Ranch Creek Elementary School is a brand-new school in District 20. Its curriculum encourages innovative thinking within a collaborative learning community.

Timberview Middles School prides itself on its four Cornerstones: excellence, exploration, communication and commitment. Its focus on community allows its students to participate in charitable events like food drives and toy drives throughout the year.

Liberty High School has been rated among America's top 500 schools for five years running. Its Advanced Placement (AP) and Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) programs prepare students for college success very well. Its boys soccer and cross country teams are among the state's best.

The Classical Academy is District 20's charter school. It has three campuses and is the largest K-12 charter school in Colorado with more than 2,600 students. Their emphasis on learning through observation, narration, dialog and hands-on activity has helped them to consistently place high on academy scoring tests.


Things To Do

Parks/open space

There is a very nice neighborhood park with soccer fields and picnic areas in Cumbre Vista.

Dining

Residents in the north part of town have the opportunity to enjoy these excellent dining experiences: 3 Margaritas, Elephant Bar, Flying W Ranch, Jun Japanese Restaurant, Mollica's Italian Market and Deli and The Royal Ballroom.

Entertainment

There are several world-class Colorado ski resorts within 2 hours of Colorado Springs. Residents in this part of town also have quick access to these great entertainment experiences: Downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs World Arena, IMAX and Cinemark 16 Theatre, Colorado Springs Sky Sox baseball and The Western Mining Museum.

Shopping

There are many shopping opportunities for Cumbre Vista residents - all within 10-15 minutes away - including: Chapel Hills Mall, The Promenade Shops at Briargate, Home Depot, Lowe's, Wal-Mart, Target, King Soopers and Safeway.

Recreation

Mark Colorado Springs as one of the most active and fit cities in the United States thanks to places like these: The United States Air Force Academy, The Santa Fe Trail, Fox Run Regional Park, Garden of the Gods and the Briargate YMCA.


Contact The Voice for more information on home values, pricing trends and opportunities in Cumbre Vista.

Phone: 719-360-5202

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