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 Pleasant Valley Located in the scenic foothills of the Front Range is the Pleasant Valley Subdivision. Pleasant Valley is in the West Colorado Springs real estate area of El Paso County, Colorado. This Colorado Springs real estate area was established in 1952-1981. Most of the homes for sale were built in the 1950s. The Pleasant Valley real estate area is surrounded by natural landmarks and historical buildings. The Garden of the Gods natural landmark, The Rock Ledge Ranch, Glen Eyrie, and the Flying W Ranch are all situated to the north of the Subdivision. With the Garden of the Gods to the north, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and rock climbing are minutes away from the Pleasant Valley real estate Subdivision. The Valley Swim Club is a large outdoor swimming pool located in the Pleasant Valley real estate area. Memberships are available for the summer months.
The Pleasant Valley Subdivision has mostly ranch style homes for sale with a few bi-level, 2 story, and tri-level houses. Many of the homes have amenities that include: Wood decks (with views of the Front Range), front porches, fireplaces, family rooms, laundry rooms, and privacy fence in back yards. Some have been remodeled to include: New roofs, new water heaters, new paint, new carpets, vinyl windows, new furnaces, updated bathrooms, refinished hardwood floors, and updated appliances. A few of the homes for sale have workshops, storage sheds, oversized garages, and alley access. The minimum sales price for homes in 2008 in the Pleasant Valley Subdivision is $113,000. The minimum size home for sale is 831 finished square feet. The minimum home for sale is 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and no garage. The average sales price in 2008 is $200,298 and is 1,779 finished square feet. The average size home for sale is 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a 1 car garage. The maximum sales price is $269,900 and is 2,810 finished square feet. The maximum size home for sale is 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, and a 2 car garage. The Pleasant Valley real estate area has 2 story townhomes for sale. The Pleasant Valley Townhome neighborhood was established in 1994. In 2008 the average sales price for a townhome in the Pleasant Valley Townhome neighborhood is $173,500 for 1,328 finished square feet. The average townhome has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a 1 car garage. The townhomes have a large laundry room, large upper bathrooms with lots of closet space, a kitchen with nook, family room, and a half bath on the main level. Schools The Pleasant Valley Subdivision is in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 boundary area. The schools of attendance for the Pleasant Valley real estate area are: Howbert Elementary School, Holmes Middle School, and Coronado High School. Neighboring Communities North of the Pleasant Valley real estate area is the Garden of the Gods Park. The Park is an outdoor recreational area and is open daily to the public. Also to the north of the Pleasant Valley Subdivision are the historical Rock Ledge Ranch, Glen Eyrie, and Flying W Ranch. South of Pleasant Valley is Old Colorado City. Many unique stores are located in Old Colorado City. West of Pleasant Valley is the historical Manitou Springs. East is the fabulous Kissing Camels West Golf Course and Indian Heights Subdivision. Commuting Fort Carson real estate is an estimated 19 minute driving distance or 12.06 miles from the Pleasant Valley Subdivision. The United State Air Force Academy real estate area is an approximate 22 minute drive or 14.51 miles from Pleasant Valley. It is approximately 25 minutes to the Peterson AFB real estate area. This community is a good choice for your Colorado Springs military relocation plans. Recreation History, unusual rock formations, and beautiful mountain landscapes surround the Pleasant Valley Subdivision with The Garden of the Gods natural landmark, Rock Ledge Ranch, Glen Eyrie, and the Flying W Ranch. The Garden of the Gods Park is free according to the wishes of Charles Elliott Perkins whose children donated the land to the City of Colorado Springs in 1909. The Park is a geological wonder and has a Visitor's and Nature Center. The Center offers free nature presentations daily. The exhibits in the Center include minerals, geology, plants and wildlife, and Native American culture. With numerous trails, many hikers, horseback riders, and mountain bikers can be seen in the park daily. The Rock Ledge Ranch is 230 acres and includes a 1775 American Indian camp, a 1860s homestead cabin, a farm and the Rock Ledge House built in 1880, and a 1907 Orchard House. Much of the Orchard House was built by General William Jackson Palmer and has been restored. General Palmer was the founder of Colorado Springs. Glen Eyrie is a 67 room English Tudor-style castle built by General Palmer. The house is hidden in the foothills north of the Garden of the Gods City Park. The estate is on 800 acres of land. In 1881 the house was remodeled to include a tower and additional rooms. It resembles a stone castle native to England. The Flying W Ranch is a working mountain cattle ranch. The Ranch has authentic western food and entertainment. It is also the site of weddings and many private events. |
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