Claremont Ranch Builders
D.R. Horton is one of the largest builders in the nation. They
are a customer-oriented builder with great square foot per dollar amount and
have a very good 10-year structural warranty program. They offer great
two-story open floor plans. Unfinished basements are included in their houses,
and they do front landscaping for you and put a privacy fence on the back,
which is a rare but nevertheless good combination. The starting price for D.R.
Horton in Claremont Ranch ranges from $202,000 to $246,000.
Richmond American Homes is one of the largest builders is in
the nation, and they have a home office in Colorado. They are thinking very enthusiastically
about the Colorado Springs market, and they are in 13 different locations in
the city. They have great price points, 10-year structural warranty, lots of
nice custom design options available - from the flooring to the countertops to
cabinets - which not many builders will do anymore. The starting price point for
Richmond American Homes in Claremont Ranch ranges from $208,000 to $254,000.
Beazer Homes is the fifth-largest builder in the nation, and
they offer some very nice townhomes in Claremont Ranch. The townhomes are
two-stories, range in size from 1,170 to 1,810 square feet, and have two or
three bedrooms. Beazer offers a strong 10-year structural warranty, 2-year electrical
and plumbing warranties, and good customer satisfaction. Beazer townhomes in
Claremont Ranch range in price from $160,000 to $175,000.
Area Map
Courtesy of D.R. Horton (click to enlarge)
Schools/districts
Students within Claremont Ranch will attend schools in Falcon School District 49, which is getting
bigger and bigger and continues to improve as a district, posting some of the
highest SAT and ACT scores in the area.
Evans Elementary School
strongly believes any student can learn regardless of past performance. The
staff's goal is to educate all students to their highest academic and creative
potential so they can positively impact the world.
Horizon Middle School
is dedicated to creating active, internationally-aware learners. The staff and
community works hard to instill a sense of PRIDE in Horizon students - Positive,
Respect, Integrity, Determination, Excellence.
Sand Creek High School
provides a safe, respectful environment that encourages students to pursue
excellence in academics, learning, citizenship and community. They believe that
proper education is the responsibility of students, parents, staff and the
community.
There are also initial plans to eventually build an
elementary school in Claremont Ranch.
Things To Do
Parks/open space
Jimmy Camp Creek Park, which is supposed to be completed by
2014, will include hiking trails and a reservoir for fishing and boating. Residents
will also find several nice parks within walking distance: Sand Creek Park,
Pring Ranch Park and Sandstone Park.
Dining
Residents in this part of town have the chance to enjoy a
great variety of popular restaurants including Old Chicago, Outback Steakhouse,
Red Robin, Mimi's Café, Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, Cold Stone Creamery, Panera
Bread, Wahoo's Fish Tacos and Chili's. Also in the mix are a few hidden gems
including AI Sushi, Burger City, Leo's Pizzeria and Fox & Hound Restaurant.
Entertainment
The Cinemark 16/IMAX is nearby and offers one of the best
movie-going experiences in town. The World Arena Event Center is about 15-20
minutes away and often features some of the best athletic, musical and
family-friendly displays of entertainment in the area. The Sky Sox minor league
baseball club plays its home games at Security Service Field, which is about
five minutes away.
Shopping
Claremont Ranch residents have some of the city's best
shopping all within 5-10 minutes away. National stores like Best Buy, Super
Target, CostCo, Whole Foods Market, Dick's Sporting Goods, Lowe's, J.C. Penney,
Men's Wearhouse, Pier 1 imports, World Market, Office Max, GNC, PETsMART, Wild
Oats Natural Marketplace and Staples round out a seemingly endless list of
great shopping opportunities.
Recreation
The recently-opened VillaSport recreation club - just about
five minutes down the road - offers a terrific variety of aerobic, athletic and
fitness opportunities. The Antler Creek golf course is about two miles away, as
are several fine walking trails. Of course, residents may also enjoy the
excellent recreation opportunities Colorado Springs is known for, including
visiting the Air Force Academy, Garden of the Gods, and the Cheyenne Mountain
Zoo.
Contact The Voice for more information on home values, pricing trends and opportunities in Claremont Ranch.
Phone: 719-360-5202
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