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Western Colorado Springs community with large lots and mountain vistas
Set deep in the western Colorado Springs landscape, Cedar Heights is a secluded, gated community with custom homes, easy access to famous city parks and panoramic views of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. People tend to move here from larger Western cities like L.A. for the more calm, private lifestyle and home-building options. “The lots are larger and surrounded by trees,” says Daniel Pitrone, Realtor for Keller Williams Premier Realty and resident of the Springs since 2007. Along with high-rated schools, the neighborhood also has an overall Cap Index Crime Score of 1 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4. With properties sitting at a higher elevation, residents can see mountain peaks and thick forestland during the day and bright city lights at night. Outdoor attractions like Garden of the Gods surround the area, with its twisting trails and giant rock formations, and Cave of the Winds Mountain Park is full of obstacle courses overlooking the mountains. For shopping, dining or special events, folks travel south to Manitou Springs or further southeast to the popular Old Colorado City neighborhood. “It’s not too rural, but it has this mountain-y feel to it, even though you’re still close to the city,” Pitrone says.
Exploring at Cave of the Winds and hiking trails in Garden of the Gods
Within the community, locals can check out Cave of the Winds Mountain Park, a sizeable outdoor attraction with a climbing wall, a rope and obstacle course and the 1200 foot-long Frontier Zip Lines, where visitors hike through mountain terrain and glide back down past the mature spruce and ponderosa pine trees. Folks can also trek through million-year-old underground caverns on one of three cave tours or climb limestone cliffs using the site’s Via Ferrata track cable system. The historic Manitou Cliff Dwellings—preserved ancestral Puebloan ruins from over 800 years ago—are located near the area’s southern border. Visitors can browse through two museums showcasing tools, pottery and weapons left behind by the Pueblo Native American descendants from the area. The iconic, pine-tree-filled Garden of the Gods butts up to the eastern border of the neighborhood. It has over 20 miles of paved and unpaved hiking trails, horseback riding paths and opportunities to rock climb on the jagged, sandstone rock formations. Memorial Park in Manitou Springs is 4 miles south, featuring a playground, the flowing Fountain Creek and plenty of open space to relax or check out different historical statues.
Cave of the Winds draws the adventurous from miles around, and it's in Cedar Heights' backyard.
The obstacle course at Cave of the Winds Park.
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Custom homes surrounded by forestland
The enclosed residential streets here wind past green and tan hills and connect with narrow, unmarked roads. These connect directly with long paved driveways or small cul-de-sacs. The neighborhood has several existing multi-acre lots surrounded by groves of spruce and ponderosa pine trees. Prices for these can range between $90,000 and nearly $430,000, with larger lots further west costing more. “This is for people who want to build a custom home and be close to the mountains,” Pitrone says. “There’s also a lot of re-sale options, and the HOA doesn’t enforce a lot of architectural control with homebuilders.”
Late 20th-century new traditional and modern homes with red cement tile roofs and stucco exteriors are found near the eastern border of Cedar Heights. These one- to two-story properties sit on up to half-acre lots and feature wooden balconies and solar panels on their roofs. Prices for these properties typically range close between $775,000 and $900,000. Further west, a culmination of three to five-bedroom early 21st-century log cabin-like homes and 2010s through 2020s-built contemporary mansions with slanted roofs and stone details sit at a higher elevation on larger lots. These houses often have sunrooms and open outdoor patios with clear views of the impressive Front Range mountains. Prices range from $985,000 and close to $1.7 million. Homeowners in all parts of the neighborhood can expect to pay between $300 and $400 in monthly HOA fees, which cover community security, ground maintenance and even snow removal.
Racing in coffins and re-living the Wild West
Folks in Cedar Heights can make their way south to Manitou Springs for several annual events. In October, the community gathers near Red Mountain for the Emma Crawford Coffin Races. The event is based on a real woman who moved to Manitou Springs in the late 19th century for tuberculosis treatment but tragically passed away. A heavy rainfall took her coffin down Red Mountain, and today, folks dress in skeleton costumes and race each other in their own coffin-designed carts while crowds cheer along Manitou Avenue. On Memorial Day, residents head to Old Colorado City, a few miles southeast, for Territory Days, where people enjoy live music, buy snacks from food vendors and participate in activities like gold panning and gunfight re-enactments to replicate the Wild West days when the city was founded.
Local shops in nearby Old Colorado City
Residents can hop on U.S. Route 24 to reach local shops and restaurants outside the area. Safeway is about 4 miles east, and the Old Colorado City community houses several small businesses further east. Eclectic CO sells handmade jewelry and pottery items, and Oddball Store Music and More has a random assortment of vinyl records, superhero décor and baseball memorabilia. Shoppers can also find other small boutiques, art galleries and other locally owned businesses at Old Town Plaza’s L-shaped brick building. For lunch, folks can head over to Amanda’s Fonda for fresh Mexican cuisine and specialty margaritas. Adam’s Mountain Café is a few miles south of the neighborhood near Manitou Springs and serves up vegan and vegetarian plates with sauces and dressings made in-house. Close by, Mo’s Diner and Lounge whips up classic breakfast plates in a Route 66-inspired dining space with checkered floors and red booths.
The Safeway on highway 24 is only a few minutes away from Cedar Heights.
Manitou Outpost is a local ice cream option.
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Commuting on U.S. Route 24
U.S. 24 runs along the southern border of Cedar Heights, giving connections to Downtown Colorado Springs 9 miles east or other nearby cities like Woodland Park. The area doesn’t get much traffic, and people mainly drive to get from one place to another. Mountain Metro Transit buses stop near U.S. 24, closer to Manitou Springs. Penrose Main Hospital is about 9 miles east of the area, and Colorado Springs Airport is a 19-mile drive southeast via U.S. 24.
Garden of the Gods' paved roads make it a favorite for local cyclists.
Cedar Heights is a car dependent neighborhood, but nearby Manitou Springs has a free shuttle.
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Long list of student clubs at Manitou Springs High
Manitou Springs School District 14 serves the Cedar Heights area and accepts School Choice Enrollment applications at various times of the year. Children can begin at Manitou Springs Elementary and move forward to Manitou Springs Middle, which both score a B-plus from Niche. Manitou Springs High also earns a B-plus and offers a variety of student organizations like Forensics, where kids study debate, and Environmental Club, where students volunteer in improvement projects to help the community. The school also hosts a World Language and Culture Night, so students can present research projects on selected regions of the world and eat snacks from visiting food trucks.
Manitou Springs High School is next to Manitou Springs Middle School.
Manitou Springs Middle School is on a bluff that overlooks Manitou Springs.
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Prepping for fire and snow in Cedar Heights
Because of its mountainous location, homes in Cedar Heights may be more at risk of wildfire destruction. The neighborhood survived the devastating Waldo Canyon fire in the summer of 2012, which took out thousands of acres of forestland and hundreds of homes in adjacent neighborhoods like Mountain Shadows. This was done through a planned community fire mitigation program funded by the Colorado Springs Fire Department, where neighbors were encouraged to remove dead trees and create defensible spaces in their yards. The department still recommends homeowners follow these tactics, clearing debris from gutters, and keeping firewood piles far away from the home, preferably uphill. The area does experience some heavy snowfall in the winter, but the warm, dry Chinook winds, which move downslope, heat the atmosphere, quickly melting any snow. If temperatures stay low, the city advises homeowners to keep a drip in their faucets and have rock salt ready to de-thaw icy driveways.
Commutes in and out of Cedar Heights on highway 24 are beautiful.
Cedar Heights residents will have no shortage of dramatic Colorado vistas.
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Parks in this Area
Soda Springs Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Fields Park
Basketball
Disc Golf
Picnic Area
Cave of the Winds
Picnic Area
Trails
Memorial Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Garden of the Gods
Bike Trails
Events
Concessions
Transit
Airport
City of Colorado Springs Municipal
46 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Cedar Heights
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cedar Heights, Colorado Springs sell after 124 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Cedar Heights, Colorado Springs over the last 12 months is $1,070,761, down 11% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Only 10 minutes from downtown Colorado Springs, sitting at the base of Pikes Peak and neighboring both Cave of the Winds and Garden of the Gods, Cedar Heights is a dream come true. This one-acre lot offers the opportunity to build the perfect Colorado escape. Cheyenne Mountain can be seen to the south of the property, and there is potential for Pikes Peak views as well. All major utilities are
Discover the majestic backdrop of Pikes Peak with 360-degree views from every vantage point. Cedar Heights is a gated community adjacent to the Garden of the Gods, offering 24-hour guard access. Own a piece of land in this stunning community and build your future. The lot provides utilities at the property line and is ideally situated in the cul-sac with both city and mountain views. Watch for
Your hacienda Sante Fe style home behind the guarded gates of Cedar Heights next door to the Garden of the Gods is a dream come true.Custom finishes are exquisite from granite counters and pantries in the chef's kitchen to the stunning great room with fireplace and wall of windows with views you rarely get. The artist's studio/office w/ fplce, deck & huge views with bonus room perfect for working
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
647
Median Age
56
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
15.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
34.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$154,375
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$169,093
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.3%
College Graduates
54.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
24''
Average Winter Low Temperature
9°F
Average Summer High Temperature
72°F
Annual Snowfall
51''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
2/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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