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 Manitou Springs Tucked away in the mountain landscape of the west side of El Paso County, Colorado is the eclectic City of Manitou Springs. Manitou Springs is a West Colorado Springs real estate area that virtually blends in with the mountains from a distance. The City was named after the numerous mineral springs located in the city and nearby areas. The City of Manitou Springs is a small city and covers an approximate 3 mile area. This Colorado Springs real estate area was established in 1874 and has many historical buildings. Although there are some newer custom homes in the City there plenty of custom home areas located on the outer skirts of the city. Whether you are looking for a turn-of-the-century Manitou Victorian or a modern, contemporary home, Manitou Springs has it all! Despite its small size, the City of Manitou Springs has much to offer in the way of shopping, entertainment, and recreational activities. The Manitou Springs Swimming and Fitness Center is one of the first stops upon entering the city. Manitou Springs is a cultural city and has numerous art galleries and stores with displays of local artists' work. The Garden of the Gods is a five minute drive from Manitou Springs and has hiking, mountain bike, rock climbing, and horseback riding trails open to the public daily.
Most of the homes for sale in the City of Manitou Springs are ranch-style homes with numerous 2 story and 3 story homes. There are a few 1.5 story homes as well. Many of the homes are situated on hills and have spectacular views of the Garden of the Gods, and the city lights. Numerous homes for sale in the Manitou Springs real estate area have amenities that include: Multiple decks, hardwood floors, fireplaces, stone patios, and vaulted ceilings. Some of the homes have features that include: Slate tile, custom lighting, granite countertops, hot tubs, wine rooms, storage sheds, cottages on the properties, claw foot tubs, and stained glass windows. A few of the homes have been updated and include: New electrical, new plumbing, vinyl windows, new roofing, new insulation, new furnaces, and new water heaters. The minimum sales price for homes in 2008 in the City of Manitou Springsis $130,000. The minimum size home for sale is 700 finished square feet. The minimum home for sale is 1 bedroom, 1 bath, and no garage. The average sales price in 2008 is $244,827 and is 1,648 finished square feet. The average size home for sale is 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a 1 car garage. The maximum sales price is $416,500 and is 3,822 finished square feet. The maximum size home for sale is 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, and a 3 car garage. A variety of Condominiums are for sale in the Manitou Springs real estate area. They range from ranch-style condominiums to 3 story condominiums. Some of the condominiums are newer lofts built in the early 2000s. These condominiums have gated private entrances and custom features. Some of the condominiums for sale were built in the mid 1980s and a few of them have been updated. Some of the townhomes have a community pool, entry courtyards, and a clubhouse. In 2008 the minimum condominium sales price is $140,000. The minimum size condominium for sale is 876 finished square feet. The minimum condominium is 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and a 1 car garage. The average sales price in 2008 is $242,125 and is 1,369 finished square feet. The average size condominium is 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a 1 car garage. The maximum sales price is $347,500 and is 2,232 finished square feet. The maximum size condominium for sale is 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, and a 2 car garage. New villas, the Fountain Creek Villas, were built in 2008 in the City of Manitou Springs. The villas have multiple fireplaces, balconies, and skylights. Other amenities include: iron railings, casement windows, gas lanterns, designer cabinetry, and granite selections. Fountain Creek flows by the townhomes. The minimum sales price for a townhome for sale in 2008 is $212,000 and is 1,383 finished square feet. The minimum townhome for sale is 2 bedrooms, 3 baths, and a 2 car garage. The average sales price in 2008 is $643,000 and is 2,510 finished square feet. The average size townhome is 2 bedrooms, 3 baths, and a 2 car garage. The maximum sales price is $875,000 and is 3,431 finished square feet. The maximum size townhome is 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, and a 3 car garage. Schools The schools of attendance for the Manitou Springs real estate area are: Manitou Elementary School, Manitou Middle School, and Manitou High School. These schools are all in the Manitou Springs School District No. 14 boundary area. Neighboring Communities North of the City of Manitou Springs real estate area are the Cedar Heights Subdivision and Pleasant Valley Subdivision. To the East is the Old Colorado City real estate area. West of the City of Manitou Springs are Ute Pass real estate and the Cascade real estate area. Bear Creek Regional Park is situated to the south of the City of Manitou Springs. Commuting Fort Carson real estate is an estimated 13 minute drive from the City of Manitou Springs or 5.15 miles. The Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Base real estate area is an approximate 23 minute drive. Peterson Air Force Base real estate is an approximate 15 miles from Manitou Springs and just under a 30 minute drive time. Manitou Springs is a superb location for your Colorado Springs Military Relocation plans. Recreation In addition to the Manitou Springs Swimming and Fitness Center and the activities at the Garden of the Gods, there are many additional outdoor and indoor recreational opportunities in and surrounding the Manitou Springs real estate area. The Manitou and Pikes Peak Railway begins in Manitou Springs and travels to the top of Pikes Peak. The Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo cook off and the Mardi Gras Parade happen annually in the City of Manitou Springs. Historical sites like the Briarhurst Manor was built in 1876 and the Miramont Castle was built in the late 1800s. The Manitou Cliff Dwellings are cliff dwellings that exhibit how the Anasazi Indians lived. The Cave of the Winds is located to the west of Manitou Springs. The Cliff House at Pikes Peak is a luxury hotel and dining room. The Iron Springs Chateau is a melodrama located west of Manitou Springs. The melodrama has dining and shows throughout the year. |
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