New Homes for Sale in Colorado Springs Real Estate

Fountain Neighborhoods and Builders

Freedom Heights is built by Aspen View Homes, a branch of Desert View Homes, whose home office is in El Paso, TX. They moved to Colorado Springs in 2004 to develop several Aspen View Homes communities here. The most popular model in Freedom Heights is the Crestone, a 1,800-square-foot model with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and an unfinished basement. Aspen View Homes in Freedom Heights range in size from 1,200 to 1,800 square feet with a base price ranging from $198,000 to $243,000.

Cross Creek is about ten minutes from Fort Carson and offers both single-family homes and townhomes. Pulte Homes is building affordable two-story townhomes in Cross Creek. They feature two-car garages and include all appliances. The Hawthorne model is the most popular here, offering 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths throughout 1,400 square feet. The prices for Pulte Homes townhomes in Cross Creek range from $180,000 to $202,000.

Legendary Homes is also building in Cross Creek. They are a local, family-owned company that has been in Colorado Springs for about 25 years. They successfully show their presence from north to south, showing good quality and integrity. They offer two-story homes with unfinished basements, elegant living rooms and spacious kitchens. Their famous model is the Sprucewood, featuring 2,200 square feet, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. The price range for Legendary Homes in Cross Creek is $227,000 to $267,000 for homes ranging from 1,926 to 2,200 square feet in size.

Countryside North in Fountain is built by Journey Homes, a company whose growth is increasing in Colorado Springs. They build in Colorado and California in 12 different communities and have very affordable prices for first-time and move-up buyers. They offer more than 50 different floor plans. In Countryside North the most popular model is the Arizona, a great layout with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and 1,305 square feet; their homes also come with unfinished basements. Journey Homes in Countryside North range in size from 1,305 to 2,030 square feet, with prices ranging from $216,000 to $245,000.

Area Map

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 City Fountain area.

Courtesy of Google Maps (click to enlarge)

Schools/districts

Students in this part of town will likely attend schools in Widefield School District 3, which founds itself on pride, tradition and innovation.

Webster Elementary School commits itself to provide a safe, caring learning environment where staff, parents and students collaborate to develop motivated, life-long learners and citizens.

Janitell Middle School is proud of its tradition of excellence. They make use of the latest strategies and technology to develop academic success in each student's life, all within a positive, enriching environment.

Mesa Ridge High School provides a safe, supportive, academically rich environment in which all students are prepared to be productive, successful citizens and life-long learners.

Things To Do

Parks/open space

Fountain is home to nearly a dozen parks including Metcalfe Park, Aga Park and Fountain Mesa Park. Residents will find plenty to do among the parks, which include playgrounds, trails, ball fields, volleyball and basketball courts, covered pavilions, fishing ponds and more.

Dining

Fountain offers several unique local restaurants including Chaps Bar & Grill, Coke's Diner, Cowboy Espresso and Papa Teddy's Old World Pizza. A 10-15 minute drive will bring residents to the Powers Corridor, which offers 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

Every Labor Day, the Fountain Fall Festival offers pancakes, parades, arts and crafts, tractor pulls and more. This one-day event is a great highlight of the Fountain calendar. A 10-15 minute drive will bring residents to the Powers Corridor, which gives residents the chance to enjoy movies at the Cinemark 16/IMAX. Minor league baseball is also in season during the spring and summer - fans can enjoy watching the Colorado Springs Sky Sox at Security Service Field. Residents also have easy access to the World Arena Event Center, which is about 15-20 minutes away on I-25 and often features some of the best athletic, musical and family-friendly displays of entertainment in the area.

Shopping

The closest shopping center is Mesa Ridge Shopping Center, with stores, groceries, services and restaurants all within 2 miles. The Citadel Mall is easily reached from nearby South Academy Boulevard. Residents may also venture to the nearby Powers Corridor (10-15 minutes away) to find some of the best shopping in Colorado Springs, all within a two-mile stretch. Stores include 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.

Recreation

The City of Fountain offers several trails ranging in length from 0.3 to 1.3 miles. The Appletree Golf Course offers 18 holes of great golfing and great views of the Front Range. The Fountain Creek Nature Center includes wildlife exhibits and learning programs. The Fountain Valley YMCA offers intramural sports for all ages, exercise classes, a weight room and cardio equipment. The District 8 Sports/Pool Complex offers swimming for the whole family.

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Banning Lewis Ranch Builders

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. Their homes in Banning Lewis Ranch range in size from 1,560 to 2,100 square feet and feature two to three bedrooms; we are currently trying to get a price point for their homes.

Todays Homes is a leading builder in Pueblo, CO. They were founded in 1999, build in seven communities across Southern Colorado, and are a production builder with good value. They offer homes in Banning Lewis Ranch ranging in size from 1,180 to 1,530 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2-car garages; we are currently trying to get a price point for their homes.

Capital Pacific Homes is a national builder with a strong reputation as a leader in the industry. They build homes with good quality, passion and integrity. They are driven by customer satisfaction and are one of the original developers of Banning Lewis Ranch. Their homes here range in size from 1,190 to 1,698 square feet; we are currently trying to get a price point for their homes.

Classic Homes is a great local home builder offering very unique designs and floor plans, which are open to customization. Finished basements come standard in Classic Homes. They work hard, listen to their customers' needs, and back up their quality and workmanship with a great 8-year structural warranty. Their homes in Banning Lewis Ranch range in size from 1,400 to 1,800 square feet; we are currently trying to get a price point for their homes.

Area Map

Courtesy of Banning Lewis Ranch Management Co.

Schools/districts

The Banning Lewis Ranch Academy is the great neighborhood K-8 charter school in the first village of BLR, Northtree. The staff here partners with parents to create a safe environment in which students can strive for academic excellence, develop strong character and become lifelong learners. Apparently there are plans to build more schools in Banning Lewis Ranch as it expands.

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.

Nearby 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.

Things To Do

Parks/open space

Banning Lewis Ranch is intent on making nature easily accessible to all its residents. There are many trails and pasillos designed for walking and jogging. Many parks are located throughout the neighborhood and feature "Adventure Play," meaning there are multi-level degrees of difficulty within each park. The example they give is Climbers Park, where a series of climbing boulders increases in difficulty, allowing for children to conquer new territory as they grow.

Dining

Banning Lewis Ranch residents are just a few miles away from 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

Nearby shopping centers include the Falcon Town Shopping Center as well as the Powers Corridor, which offers an incredible amount of high-quality shopping within a two-mile stretch. Stores include 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.

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 Banning Lewis Ranch.

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