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by: Brian on March 17, 2008 10:36:43     Leave a comment »

The Voice's View on The Stetson Hills Area

Stetson Hills started out as its own neighborhood but has now grown so significantly that it includes many smaller neighborhoods and commercial areas; it is therefore easiest to put the following new home neighborhoods under the Stetson Hills umbrella.

The Stetson Hills area is probably the most attractive commercial part of town, and tenants pay more here than anywhere else in town. It is just exploding and has been the fastest-growing real estate area in town for the past ten years. It was cheap land at the beginning, and now there are still little pockets under development, but there is not much left. The average appreciation has been reaching 10-12% for the past ten years.

All schools within the Stetson Hills area are part of Falcon School District 49, which is getting bigger and bigger and continues to improve as a district.

Each neighborhood within the Stetson Hills area is located within a few minutes of Powers Boulevard, which is really the hub of all nearby entertainment, dining and shopping. This Powers corridor has just exploded in the last three years, and it is giving great energy to this part of town. Chapel Hills Mall and the Citadel Mall are also both within a 20 minute drive or so, increasing the great range of shopping, dining and entertainment options. The Peterson Air Force Base is just about 15 minutes away; the Air Force Academy about 15-20; the Colorado Springs Airport also about 15-20.

Each new home neighborhood within Stetson Hills is listed below, with its builder and area schools immediately following.


Indigo Ranch is an affordably-priced neighborhood offering traditional-looking homes with privacy fences, decent-sized lots and great mountain views. Indigo Ranch is built by Classic Homes, the leader in the Colorado Springs new homes market industry. They are one of the best local builders and offer very unique, customizable designs and floor plans. They work hard to listen to customers' needs. They offer finished basements and a great 8-year structural warranty to back up their quality and workmanship. The starting price point in Indigo Ranch ranges from $211,000 to $350,000.

Schools for Indigo Ranch:

Stetson Elementary School works to ensure a high level of academic achievement for each child. This is done through collaborative efforts among teachers, students and parents. The staff maintains high expectations of each child.

Skyview Middle School is home to the Eagles, who live by the anagrammed vision Everyone Accepting responsibility, Growing as individuals, Learning new things and Experiencing success in a Safe and healthy environment.

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.

The brand-new Vista Ridge High School is scheduled to open this fall. Vista Ridge will be a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) focus school. Grades 9 and 10 will be accepted this coming 2008-2009 school year, and grades 11 and 12 will be added individually the following two years.


Chaparral Point is a slightly different community because of its traditional flair. Homes include covered front porches, alley access to the garages, privacy fencing and lush landscaping. There is a common landscape park area right outside the front door, and the neighborhood also includes a large central park. The homes here look almost Victorian with a modern vibe, which many people enjoy. Classic Homes is building Chaparral Point; they are the leader in the Colorado Springs new homes market industry. They are one of the best local builders and offer very unique, customizable designs and floor plans. They work hard to listen to customers' needs. They offer finished basements and a great 8-year structural warranty to back up their quality and workmanship. The starting price point in Chaparral Point ranges from $199,000 to $237,000.

Schools for Chaparral Point:

Stetson Elementary School works to ensure a high level of academic achievement for each child. This is done through collaborative efforts among teachers, students and parents. The staff maintains high expectations of each child.

Skyview Middle School is home to the Eagles, who live by the anagrammed vision Everyone Accepting responsibility, Growing as individuals, Learning new things and Experiencing success in a Safe and healthy environment.

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.

The brand-new Vista Ridge High School is scheduled to open this fall. Vista Ridge will be a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) focus school. Grades 9 and 10 will be accepted this coming 2008-2009 school year, and grades 11 and 12 will be added individually the following two years.


Mule Deer Crossing offers decent-sized lots, privacy fences, and a variety of two-story and one-level homes. It is being built by Hallmark Homes, a fairly small local builder with an average completion time of less than six months per house. The base price in Mule Deer Crossing ranges from $223,000 to $264,000.

Schools for Mule Deer Crossing:

Remington Elementary School strives to create a safe and positive learning environment wherein self-esteem and mutual respect are prevalent among all students. They help children build solid skill sets and a passion for knowledge, ethics and community.

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.


Pronghorn Meadows offers its residents an opportunity to enjoy open space, prairie terrain, and year-round green Colorado plants. It is being built by Campbell Homes, which is a good local builder with a well-established reputation for quality, value and customer service; they are one of the best. Their models accurately reflect they type of homes you will buy, and their homes are built at a standard pricing, so when you see the model you know exactly what you're going to buy. The base price in Pronghorn Meadows ranges from $281,000 to $318,000.

Schools for Pronghorn Meadows:

Springs Ranch Elementary School works to help students understand, appreciate and apply the value of learning while acquiring knowledge. The staff models the learning process, embraces individual needs and encourages risk taking to prepare students for the future.

Skyview Middle School is home to the Eagles, who live by the anagrammed vision Everyone Accepting responsibility, Growing as individuals, Learning new things and Experiencing success in a Safe and healthy environment.

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.


Morning View Estates is a friendly neighborhood featuring single-family homes with privacy fences and lot sizes between 5,000 and 10,000 square-feet. The builder is Richmond American Homes, one of the largest national builders. They offer unfinished basements here and a really good price-per-square-foot. The homeowners' association here is $35 a month and includes trash pick up. The base price in Morning View ranges from $195,000 to $260,000.

We do not currently have proper word on schools for Morning View Estates.


Area Map

Colorado Springs Neighborhoods Stetson Hills area

All aforementioned neighborhoods are essentially within a small one to two mile radius of the green arrow on the map, which is the center of the Stetson Hills area.

Courtesy of Google Maps (click to enlarge)


Things To Do

While briefly discussed above, an expanded list of things to do in the Stetson Hills area follows:

Parks/open space

Residents will find several nice parks within walking distance: Sand Creek Park, Pring Ranch Park, Old Farm 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

Residents of the Stetson Hills area 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 the Stetson Hills area.

Phone: 719-360-5202

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