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.
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.
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
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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