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Northeast Black Forest

The northeastern Black Forest region is located in El Paso County. Situated to the north of the City of Colorado Springs real estate area, this tranquil area is a combination of the well-established ranch style homes and striking new homes. Some of the homes are on 5 acres of land and some of the homes are on 36 acres of land. Many of the homes for sale in this northeastern real estate area have amenities for horses. The areas surrounding the homes are grassland or treed and some of the homes have gorgeous mountain views.

Some of the neighborhoods in the northeastern Black Forest real estate area include: Forest Green established in 1973, Cherry Creek Springs established in 1997-2005, and Black Forest Reserves established in 2005-2006.
At a glance:
Prices: $240,000 - $950,000
Square Footage: 2,000 - 5,900 SF
Bedrooms: 3-5
Bathrooms: 3-5
Year Built: 1973 - 2006
Home Prices & Descriptions
Homes for sale in the northeastern Black Forest real estate area are mostly 2 story homes and ranch style homes. Most of the homes are custom homes and are situated on 5+ acres of land. Some of the amenities include: Mud rooms, lofts, great rooms, slate floors, stone fireplaces, multiple fireplaces, custom cabinets, granite counters, theatre rooms, and insulated and heated detached garage/barns. A few of the homes have been updated and have vinyl windows, new interior and exterior paint, aluminum gutters, and new well pumps.

The minimum sales price for homes in 2008 in northeastern Black Forest is $341,000. The minimum size home for sale is 2,172 finished square feet. The minimum home for sale is 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, and a 3 car garage. The average sales price in 2008 is $499,200 and is 3,833 finished square feet. The average size home for sale is 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and a 4 car garage. The maximum sales price is $925,000 and is 5,646 finished square feet. The maximum size home for sale is 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, and a 6 car garage.

The Forest Green neighborhood has many custom built homes. The homes for sale in this neighborhood are located in the grasslands and many of the homes have views of the Front Range. Some of the homes for sale have features that include: oak floors, 5 burner range tops, Kraftmaid cabinets, quartz countertops, his and her baths, intercom system, home theaters, wet bars, mud rooms, workshops with hot & cold running water, steam shower, jetted tubs, dog runs, decks, and dens. The homes for sale in the Forest Green neighborhood range from the low $140,000s to the mid $400,000s. In 2008 there were 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage homes for sale as well as 6 bedrooms, 5 bath, 3 car garage homes.

Located in the meadows of the Black Forest is the Cherry Creek Springs neighborhood. Most of the homes in this real estate area are zoned for horses and are on 5 acres of land. Over 50 acres of greenbelt goes through the neighborhood and has picnic sites, hiking areas and equestrian trails. The Neighborhood has a fishing reservoir stocked with fish for Cherry Creek Springs residents. Custom homes in this area have features that include: hardwood floors, office, central air, tile, luxurious master suites, dramatic master baths, great room, granite tile counters, built-in nooks, wine cellar or vault room, stucco exterior, vinyl windows, and formal dining rooms. Homes for sale in the Cherry Creek Springs neighborhood range from the low $200,000s to the mid-$600,000s. There are 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage homes all the way to 6 bedroom, 5 bath, 4 car garage homes available.

The Black Forest Reserve neighborhood is a newer community to the Black Forest real estate area. The Black Forest Reserve is a spectacular newer custom home community with 13 custom home builders to choose from. This wooded countryside offers mostly 2.5 acre sites in the towering pines of the Black Forest. Some of the homes back to open space. Homes for sale in the Black Forest Reserve neighborhood range from in the high $500,000s to the mid $1 million range. Square footage ranges from approximately 3,100 finished square feet to 6,500 finished square feet. The homes range from 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 3 car garage homes to 7 bedroom, 8 bath, 4 car garage homes. Features of the custom homes for sale include: custom cabinets, butlers pantry, stainless steel appliances, solid slab granite counters, covered and uncovered deck, multiple fireplaces, recreation room, natural stone and imported marble, and stone accents.

Neighboring Communities
The northwestern and southeastern Black Forest real estate areas surround this region. North of the Black Forest real estate area are more rural countryside areas and to the east are ranching communities and the open plains

Commuting
The northeastern portion of the Black Forest real estate area is an approximate 20 minute commute to I-25 and approximately 45 minutes to Denver. It is located approximately 7 miles from Falcon and 20 minutes from Monument. This part of the Peterson AFB real estate area is an approximate 30 minute drive or 24 miles to the main gate. It is an approximate 30 minute commute from this part of the Air Force Academy real estate area or 17 miles. A possible choice for your Colorado Springs military relocation if you are looking to combine country living and acreage, with city living amenities such as shopping, restaurants, and entertainment available in the Monument and Colorado Springs real estate areas.

Recreation
The Black Forest is an equestrian neighborhood nestled in the pines. Most of the homes are zoned for horses. There are other outdoor recreational activities in some of the communities and surrounding areas such as fishing, hiking, and biking. Shopping is 20 minutes away in the town of Monument. The Factory Outlet Mall in Castle Rock is a favorite shopping center for residents in the El Paso County area and is an approximate 30 minute drive. Several golf courses are located in the Tri-Lakes region to the west of the Black Forest.


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