West Side Colorado Springs Homes For Sale
The "West Side" is often said with much affection by the locals, is loved for its homes that are a bit different than other areas, as well as quality schools, super easy access to many great trails and other great amenities the Colorado Springs Area, has to offer. From Kissing Camels, Garden of the Gods and Old Colorado City, and country clubs that are set behind gates as private communities, to turn-of-the-century single-family homes like bungalows and french Tudors. Colorado Springs School District 11 is a great district and is focussed on quality schools for families who are proud to live in the eclectic neighborhoods between Interstate 25 and the foothills of the Rampart Range.
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West Side Real Estate
The large West Side area of Colorado Springs is a very desirable set of various communities in Colorado Springs in El Paso County, Colorado. The West Side of Colorado Springs has so many different options when it comes to homes. West Side neighborhoods include the Garden of the Gods area, Kissing Camels Golf Course, Mesa Rd, Manitou Springs and one particular neighborhood up on the hills that one of the most desirable neighborhoods in all of Colorado Springs: Cedar Heights. A lot of the West Side has great views of the mountains and Pikes Peak or conversely, if you are up in the hills you will have an incredible view of Downtown Colorado Springs.
West Side real estate is built on a hilly landscape at the base of the mountains, which offers elevated views of the gorgeous surrounding area. Many places in the West Side area offer incredible views of the Garden of the Gods Park. There is a reason this park was voted the second best park in the country. West Side luxury homes are some of the best in the Colorado Springs area. Expansive landscaped grounds. West Side also has some wonderful homes that are more affordable, yet still, offer great interior features with elevated views of the area. Another fantastic option in the West Side community is to purchase a plot of land.
Life In West Side Area, Colorado Springs
The West Side area has an awesome array of things to do, many parks, tasty restaurants, not to mention some quality schools. Some of our favorite things to do on the West Side include heading to Manitou Springs for some family fun. There is the Penny Arcade, a wide selection of western themed gift stores and breweries and restaurants.
Schools In West Side Area
For families considering a move to the West Side area, it's important to know what schools your loved ones will be attending. The West Side of Colorado Springs is part of School District 11. Some of the schools in this quality school district on the West Side include:
- Elementary Schools – Buena Vista Montessori Elementary School, Irving Howbert Elementary School,
- Middle School – Holmes Middle School,
- High School – Coronado High School.
The average household income in the 80904 zip code is $56,904 while the total homeowners are 5,189 vs 4,190 who rent. The average household size for 80904 is 1.99 with 4,701 total families.
Additional advantages to living in the West Side area include easy access to Downtown Colorado Springs as well as incredible views of the Rocky Mountain Front Range, Cheyenne Mountain, Pikes Peak. Whether you like close to the mountains or up in the foothills there are very impressive views of the sunrise coming up over the eastern plains set behind a beautiful view of Downtown Colorado Springs's skyline.
Parks and Open Spaces on the West Side
- North Cheyenne Canyon Park
- Blodgett Peak
- Cheyenne Mountain State Park
- Fountain Creek Nature Center