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The "West Side" of Colorado Springs is often a local when it comes to Colorado Springs Real Estate and 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 there is something for everyone on the West Side of Colorado Springs. Colorado Springs School District 11 is a great district and is focused 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.  

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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: 

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

The West Side of Colorado Springs is a great area if you love to live in close proximity to natural spaces such as parks and open spaces that are perfect for hiking or walking. The most popular parks include Garden of the Gods Park on 30th St and Red Rock Canyon Open Space on Highway 24 just west of 31st st. There are a bunch of other smaller parks which include Pike Park, Pioneer Park, Westmoor Park, Sondermann Park, Thorndale Park, Mesa Open Space, Bristol Park, Vermijo Park, Bott Park, Blunt Park and Bancroft Park. Other notable parks and open spaces in Colorado Springs that are popular among locals include:
  • North Cheyenne Canyon Park
  • Blodgett Peak
  • Cheyenne Mountain State Park
  • Fountain Creek Nature Center
Additionally, there are many great Wilderness Areas, National Forests, State Wildlife Areas, Lakes, streams and even fourteen thousand foot peaks within a couple hours drive from Colorado Springs. Enjoy activities such as White Water Rafting, hiking, mountain biking, wildlife watching, rock climbing, hunting, fishing, and even fun and exciting snow sports such as skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and sledding. The Colorado Springs area is an exceptional area for incredible whether for executing these outdoor activities. With 300 days of sunshine, Colorado Springs has so many perfect days for recreating in the outdoors it is hard to beat. It does come with a trade-off, however. Many folks that move to Colorado from the East Coast, Midwest or south portion of the United States often state how dry it is here in Colorado. Compared to many humid places in the country the West is definitely much drier but this also means much more bearable extreme low and high temperatures. Yet, it also means you may need to do the things to offset the dryness like use hand cream, lotion and even keep a humidifier in your bedroom. 

Things to do in the West Side

The West Side always has many events at these parks and Things to do in Colorado Springs. Other notable attractions within the West Side area include the strip of shops and restaurants in Colorado City and just down the street is our favorite Italian restaurant in the entire city: Paravacini's.
There are many things to do in Manitou Springs as well. For starters, there are a number of attractions right in the heart of Manitou Springs such as the Penny Arcade and Manitou Incline. Other attractions in the area include the incredible mix of eclectic shops, restaurants and antique stores. There are many annual events in Old Colorado City, Manitou Springs as well as at Garden of the Gods and the Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. With so many different clusters of fun activities and events, the West Side of Colorado Springs ranks as one of the most desirable areas in all of Colorado Springs. 

Communities on the West Side

One of our favorite neighborhoods in all of Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region is the community of Crystal Park. You can access Crystal Park through the gates in Manitou Springs. The road takes you up into a community embedded into a vast wild and open space. Other than a few homes strategically placed throughout Crystal Park you have rare, untouched nature. This place is a really cool place to live for those who want to stay close to the city but live in a rural setting. Crystal Park comes complete with a Home Owners Association that takes care of roads, a community center and even a pool and a fishing pond!