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 Monument In the northwestern portion of El Paso County, north of the Colorado Springs real estate area, lies the Town of Monument. Monument is part of the Tri-Lakes real estate area. The Tri-Lakes region is named after the Monument, Woodmoor and Palmer lakes. The Tri-Lakes real estate area encompasses other communities including Larkspur, USAF Academy, Gleneagle, and the Black Forest. Peak View Ridge, Pine Hills, and Red Rock Ranch are some of the communities located in Monument. The first homesteaders arrived in Monument in 1865. This historical town has an altitude of approximately 7000 feet above sea level, which is higher than the surrounding areas of Colorado Springs and Denver. The Santa Fe Trail runs through the Town of Monument. Monument Rock is located in the Monument Open Space Preserve. The Rock is part of the Santa Fe Trailhead. There are trails around the rock for horseback riding, jogging, walking your dog, and hiking. Monument Lake is located in this real estate area. The Monument real estate area backs to the Pike National Forest. The Pike National Forest has many trails and paths to explore.
Homes for sale in the Monument real estate area vary in size, age, and price. Most of the homes are ranchers with some two story homes throughout the town. Some of the homes have formal dining rooms, hardwood floors, 5 piece master baths, family rooms and living rooms with fireplaces, walk-in closets, large lots, garden areas, RV parking, and multiple decks. A few of the older homes have been remodeled to include new plumbing, new carpet, granite countertops gourmet kitchens and appliances, and vinyl windows. New homes are still being built in the Town of Monument. Some of the homes for sale in the Monument real estate area back to open spaces or to the Santa Fe Trail, or have spectacular views of rock formations, Pikes Peak and the USAF Academy. The minimum sales price for homes in 2008 in the Monument neighborhood is $109,000. The minimum size home for sale is 1,080 finished square feet. The minimum home for sale is 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a 1 car garage. The average sales price in 2008 is $280,194 and is 2,374 finished square feet. The average size home for sale is 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a 1 car garage. The maximum sales price is $560,000 and is 3,846 finished square feet. The maximum size home for sale is 7 bedrooms, 4 baths, and a 3 car garage. Patio Homes are for sale in the Town of Monument. The average sales price in 2008 is $312,000 and is 2,977 finished square feet. The average size condominium is 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, and a 2 car garage. In the Monument real estate area there are townhomes for sale. The minimum sales price for a townhome for sale in 2008 is $147,415 and is 1,170 finished square feet. The minimum townhome for sale is 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a 1 car garage. The average sales price in 2008 is $166,373 and is 1,515 finished square feet. The average size townhome is 2 bedrooms, 3 baths, and a 1 car garage. The maximum sales price is $189,744 and is 1,867 finished square feet. The maximum size townhome is 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, and a 2 car garage. Schools The schools of attendance are Grace Best Elementary School, Lewis Palmer Elementary School, Lewis Palmer Middle School, and Lewis Palmer High School. These Lewis-Palmer District 38 schools are all located in the Town of Monument. Neighboring Communities The USAF Academy real estate area borders Monument to the south. It is approximately a 10 minute drive, or 6 miles to the north gate of the USAF Academy. The Town of Palmer Lake is located to the north. Palmer Lake has many trails and parks to enjoy and a museum. Jackson Creek real estate, Kings Deer real estate and Woodmoor are on the east side of Monument. The Woodmoor Pines Golf and Country Club are located in the Woodmoor real estate area. Commuting The Town of Monument is located approximately 20 minutes from the City of Colorado Springs, and approximately 50 minutes from Denver. The Front Range Express (FREX) bus serves the Monument Park and Ride near the Monument exit to assist with your commuting needs. There are several homes near the Air Force Academy in Monument. The USAF Academy is located six miles to the south of Monument. The Monument area is a solid choice for a Colorado Springs Military Relocation. Many commuters live in the Tri-Lakes real estate area. Recreation The Monument real estate area offers events such as Music in the Park and Art Hop. The Monument Plaza offers quality shopping. There are galleries, home decorating shops, book and specialty stores, restaurants, and professional service oriented businesses located off of Highway 105. Jackson Creek offers national chain store shopping, small retail and service oriented businesses, with a variety of restaurants. Located twenty minutes to the north is the Town of Castle Rock. A factory outlet shopping center with brand name stores is a favorite shopping place for Colorado Springs and Denver residents, as well as residents in between the two locations. The Chapel Hills Mall is another great shopping location situated in the northern part of the City of Colorado Springs. |
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