Wolf Ranch has an urban-west community design, which
means it has an pedestrian-friendly design without a lot of traffic. The
neighborhood has a community center with an indoor swimming pool, aerobic gym,
and a small theater that residents can rent out. The community also features
lots of parks and open space. There are plans for a 14-acre lake, which will be
amazing when it is done.
Wolf Ranch has a good homeowners' association to
protect values, and everyone is expected to take care of their properties. There
is a great track of appreciation in the last five years, more than 10%. Living
in Wolf Ranch makes for an easy commute to the north and south; you are right
in the middle of town, which is something a lot of people like about the neighborhood.
Wolf Ranch Builders
Engle Homes builds townhomes in Wolf Ranch and is the most
affordable builder in District 20. They are a national builder with a great
reputation, and they are also one of the Energy Star efficient builders in the
area. They offer a 10-year structural warranty, and their base price range in
Wolf Ranch is $164,000 to $218,000.
John Laing Homes is a national builder with one of the
highest customer satisfaction ratings of all builders. All of their homes have
character, both indoor and outdoor, and are built to entertain family and
friends. Very unique features include fireplaces in the backyard and open
kitchens flowing into the dining rooms. Their homes have a European look, and
their models are named after European countries. Their base price range in Wolf
Ranch is $341,000 to $366,000.
Classic Homes is 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. Their most popular floor plan in Wolf
Ranch is the "Durango," an extremely well-done floor plan. Their price point is
not moving as it used to, but it will change; the current base price ranges
from $261,000 to $407,000.
Vantage Homes has a great reputation as a national builder
with a home office here in Colorado Springs since 1983. They have mastery in
their ranch floor plans that is absolutely amazing, along with good quality of
the homes with a 10-year structural warranty. They have great customer
satisfaction based on customer-completed surveys. They are proud builders of
BuiltGreen and Energy Star homes, creating savings of 15-25% on homeowners' energy
bills. Their base price range in Wolf Ranch runs from $323,000 to $415,000.
Beazer Homes is the fifth-largest national
builder, and they are the best dollar amount per square foot in Wolf Ranch.
They offer a 10-year structural warranty and excellent customer satisfaction. Their
wide variety of available floor plans includes the award-winning "Bradbury." Their
base price range in Wolf Ranch runs from $309,000 to $383,000.
Neighborhood Map
Courtesy of Classic Homes (click to enlarge)
Schools/districts
Wolf Ranch 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. Liberty's
Advanced Placement (AP) and Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)
programs prepare students for college success very well. Its boy's 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
The Gateway Park at Wolf Ranch has a large pavilion, a small
pond with a waterfall, picnic tables and benches; it also provides wireless
internet for public use.
Westcreek Park in Wolf Ranch has playground equipment,
picnic pavilions and an in-line roller hockey/basketball court.
Wolf Ranch will eventually feature more than 300 acres of
open space and parks along with 10 miles of trails and the aforementioned
14-acre lake.
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