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.

Contact The Voice for more information on home values, pricing trends and opportunities in the City of Fountain area.

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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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Woodmen Hills Courtyards Builders

Pulte Homes is the largest national builder and has the best customer satisfaction program. They build in 51 markets in 26 states, and they have built nearly 500,000 homes in about 50 years. In Woodmen Hills they offer a great 10-year structural warranty, with homes ranging in size from 1,200 to 1,475 square feet and in price from $188,000 to $229,000.

Area Map

Courtesy of Pulte Home

Schools/districts

Woodmen Hills Elementary provides a safe, nurturing learning environment for its students. The staff and community there help students develop a passion for learning; encourage students to communicate well and develop critical thinking skills; and model discipline and responsibility.

Falcon Middles School has for the most part moved to the old Falcon High School; sixth graders will join the new school this August. The middle school's mission is to maximize students' academic growth while creating a safe and caring environment.

Falcon High School moved to its new campus last year. The staff here commits to educating students by teaching a rigorous curriculum based on state and national standards.

Things To Do

Parks/open space

The Woodmen Hills area includes several miles of hiking and biking trails. The Woodman Hills Community Park is nearby.

Dining

Woodmen Hills 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 Woodmen Hills Courtyards.

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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.

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The Gables 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. They offer very open and spacious floor plans in The Gables; one of the favorite floor plans is the Clayborn, a 2,498 square-foot two-story home with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. John Laing offers great value and is one of the most custom-oriented builders, emphasizing quality, integrity and service. Their homes in The Gables range in size from 1,781 to 3,056 square feet and in base price from $295,000 to $378,000.

Beazer Homes is also in the Gables. They are the fifth-largest national builder, and they offer a very good dollar amount per square foot. Their best-selling model in The Gables is the Oak Creek model, which has 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths at 2,815 square feet; it is a great model. They offer 10-year structural warranty and rank well in customer satisfaction. Their homes in The Gables range in size from 2,137 to 3,522 square feet and in base price from $299,000 to $361,900.

Neighborhood Map

Courtesy of Beazer Homes (click to enlarge)

Schools/districts

Students within The Gables 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.

Falcon Elementary School works together as a community to maximize each child's learning styles, addressing individual needs to build foundational skills in academics, fine arts and technology.

Falcon Middles School's mission is to maximize students' academic growth while creating a safe and caring environment. The school has for the most part moved to the old Falcon High School, which sixth graders will join this August.

Falcon High School moved to its new campus last year. The staff here commits to educating students by teaching a rigorous curriculum based on state and national standards.

Things To Do

Parks/open space

While there are no parks in The Gables, there is plenty of open space for enjoyment. 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

Residents of The Gables 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 Gables.

Phone: 719-360-5202

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