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by: Brian on March 06, 2008 11:15:00     Leave a comment »

The Voice's View on Wildwood Ridge and Wildwood at Northgate  

Wildwood Ridge and Wildwood at Northgate are two neighborhoods being developed exclusively by Richmond American Homes. The neighborhoods are located off Voyager Parkway with easy access to I-25, shopping centers, restaurants and Academy School District 20. The homes offer a lot of distinctive features including tile roofing and elegant exteriors. Richmond offers very affordable prices for single-family homes in District 20 from the low- to mid-200s; they are a great investment, and two of the few places you can buy a new single-family home in District 20 at this price.


Wildwood Ridge and Wildwood at Northgate Builders

Richmond American Homes is one of the largest national builders, and they have a home office in Denver. Even in a slower market, they are aggressively getting land possession and getting good deals on the land, trying to pass the savings onto the customers. They are focusing more and more on customer satisfaction, and they offer a strong 10-year structural warranty in both Wildwood Ridge and Wildwood at Northgate.

Homes in Wildwood Ridge range in size from 1,243 - 2,193 square feet with a base price range of $221,995 to $286,995.

Homes in Wildwood at Northgate range in size from 1,243 - 1,534 square feet with a base price range of $199,995 to $210,995.


Area Maps

Wildwood Ridge:                              Wildwood at Northgate:

Colorado Springs Neighborhoods Wildwood Ridge   Colorado Springs Neighborhoods Wildwood at Northgate

Courtesy of Richmond American Homes (click to enlarge)


Schools/districts

Wildwood Ridge and Wildwood at Northgate are part of Academy School District 20, widely considered the finest school district in Colorado Springs.

The da Vinci Academy is the nearby elementary school. It is a unique community dedicated to the arts and sciences and is where many musically- and artistically-talented students go to school.

Challenger Middle School is District 20's original middle school. It is currently rated in the top 8% of all Colorado middle schools on state assessment tests. Like Mountain View Elementary, Challenger offers a technology-enhanced curriculum.

Pine Creek High School is a well-rounded school with a focus on blending technology and learning. Teachers and students alike use technology in creative and productive ways to enhance the learning experience.

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 are no parks in Wildwood Ridge and Wildwood at Northgate.

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 Wildwood Ridge and Wildwood at Northgate 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, and Garden of the Gods.


Contact The Voice for more information on home values, pricing trends and opportunities in Wildwood Ridge and Wildwood at Northgate.

Phone: 719-360-5202

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