Why Live in Wagon Trails
Wagon Trails in Colorado Springs is a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood with sidewalks and crosswalks throughout. The area features a mix of New Traditional and ranch-style homes built in the 1990s and early 2000s, offering up to five bedrooms and three bathrooms. Yard sizes vary, with larger, fenced-in yards typically costing more. Townhouses are also available. Eugene McCleary Park, centrally located, offers a basketball court, playground, and picnic area, while the Wagon Trails Recreation Association provides an outdoor pool. Cyclists frequent the nearby Homestead Trail, supported by local bike shops like Bike Valet of Colorado and Ascent Cycling. Cottonwood Creek Park, about a mile west, features a large playground, disc golf course, outdoor hockey rink, and hiking trails along Cottonwood Creek. For indoor activities, the YMCA at Cottonwood Creek Park and Villa Sport offer fitness centers and pools. Shopping options include Walmart Supercenter and Safeway, with dining choices ranging from fast food to Village Inn for made-from-scratch pancakes. Powers Boulevard, bordering the neighborhood, provides access to various restaurants and retailers, as well as CommonSpirit St. Francis Hospital, Peterson Space Force Base, and Colorado Springs Airport. Local attractions include Play Street Museum and Legends Miniature Golf & Batting Cages. Schools in the area, including Freedom Elementary, Jenkins Middle School, and Doherty High School, are highly rated.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wagon Trails a good place to live?
Wagon Trails is a good place to live. Wagon Trails is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Wagon Trails has 9 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 8.2 people per acre and a median age of 37. The average household income is $119,518 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 53.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Wagon Trails are home owners, with 25.3% of residents renting and 74.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Wagon Trails can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Wagon Trails neighborhood guide.
Is Wagon Trails, CO a safe neighborhood?
Wagon Trails, CO is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Wagon Trails?
The median home price in Wagon Trails is $499,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $99,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.75%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,590 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $111K a year to afford the median home price in Wagon Trails. The average household income in Wagon Trails is $120K.
What are the best public schools in Wagon Trails?
The best public schools that serve Wagon Trails are:
- Jenkins Middle School has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 20:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
- Freedom Elementary School has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 17:1 and an average review score of 4.7.
- Doherty High School has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 22:1 and an average review score of 3.8.
What are the best private schools in Wagon Trails?
The best private schools that serve Wagon Trails are:
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Home Trends in Wagon Trails, CO
On average, homes in Wagon Trails, Colorado Springs sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Wagon Trails, Colorado Springs over the last 12 months is $485,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$485,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$500,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$325,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$327,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$288
Number of Homes for Sale
15
Last 12 months Home Sales
79
Median List Price
$499,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%