Sunday, January 16, 2011

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What are the good neighborhoods to move to in Colorado Springs CO?
My husband and I are moving to Colorado Springs CO. We want to know what are the good neighborhoods to move to. Also, I am a teacher and would like to know what high schools I should apply to work at. Thank you for your time.
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First, congrats to moving one of the most beautiful cities in U.S. Colorado Springs was nominated as #1 city with mid-size city about 3 years ago... If you prefer new town with medium to high income area, the 1st choice would be Wolf Ranch. It is located to next to the Peterson Air force base, and I've heard lots of military family is finding home there.. It's pretty new town, so very clean and nice house and of course low crime area. Especially family with no kids prefer mid size house that could range from 200k. Above that area, there is still developing area called Cordera where a brand new house of famous builder such as Keller and Classic homes are being located. If you want a bit settled and bigger house (not always necessary but they do have choices), then definitely go up to Pine Creek area. The zip code is 80920. But all of above areas are within Academy School District 20, which has great school system in the town. For the school list of District 20, go to www.asd20.org. Good luck!
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There aren't necessarily "bad" neighborhoods in Colorado Springs, just different. Ages of homes range from over 100 years to brand new. On the north end of town (above Woodmen Rd), you'll generally find newer homes, in school district 20 which is very well regarded. The east side of town (east of Powers Blvd.) is generally newer, the neighborhoods are packed in tighter, but has great accessibility to shops and restaurants. Pine Creek is very nice, but more expensive than other neighborhoods surrounding it. It also has a very strict homeowners association which many of my friends find borderline offensive. School District 20 is the way to go. District 11 is the largest, but is having many funding problems currently and District 49 (in the east area of town) is not as well regarded. Good luck in your move! It's a beautiful place to live.