$494,775Average Value$309Average Price per Sq Ft20Homes For Sale
Centrally-located Colorado Springs neighborhood
In northeast Colorado Springs, Garden Ranch offers convenience, well-maintained homes and plenty of outdoor recreation. Parks, trails and open space surround this neighborhood, which sits right next to the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. “The big draw here is definitely location,” says Jake Wade, Realtor with RE/MAX Real Estate Group based in Colorado Springs. “It has good access to the university, the Powers Corridor, hiking for all abilities and nice parks.” During the 1970s, this peaceful suburb was considered one of the northernmost points in Colorado Springs. The Air Force Academy is about 10 miles north and downtown is 7 miles away.
Ranch-style, split level and New Traditional homes built throughout the decades
Garden Ranch has wide streets and cul-de-sacs lined with evergreen trees. Front yards include rock beds with low-water plants and mature trees, and some backyards are fenced-in. Most homes have basements, and many lots exceed a quarter acre. The neighborhood primarily includes ranch-style and split-level homes built in the 1960s and 70s, with some New Traditional homes built in the early 2000s. Prices range from about $270,000 to $1.3 million, depending on age. Townhouses range from about $360,000 to $470,000, and condos range from about $200,000 to $280,000.
Colorado Springs School District No. 11 offers school choice
Grant Elementary, rated B-minus on Niche, is located in the neighborhood. Students may advance to Mann Middle, rated C-plus, and Mitchell High, rated C. Garden Ranch is zoned for Colorado Springs School District No. 11, one of the largest in the city. This district has an open enrollment policy, so public school students are not restricted to any particular pipeline, pending a student application and school availability. “It’s not a huge pro, but not a con either,” Wade says regarding open enrollment. “It’s nice. It’s a benefit to not be locked into something.” Several private Christian schools nearby serve kindergarten through 12th grade: Colorado Springs Christian School is rated B, and Pikes Peak Christian School is rated B-plus.
Nature preserves, hiking trails and Austin Bluffs Open Space
Local parks and outdoor destinations surround Garden Ranch, including Austin Bluffs Open Space. This nature preserve encompassing nearly 600 acres includes ancient rock formations with flat tops supported by layers of geological history. Garden Ranch Park consists of a baseball diamond, a basketball court and a playground. The volunteer-run Ranch Community Garden has more than 100 plots, all maintained by a drip water system. At Union Meadows Open Space, hikers, trail runners and mountain bikers can embark on easy and intermediate trails leading to views of Pikes Peak and the Front Range. Hidden Canyon Park and Palmer Park offer dozens more acres and miles of trails to explore. Adult recreational sports teams compete at Play It Now Sports, an indoor athletic complex.
Craft beer, vegan tacos and avocado toast
North Academy Boulevard is lined with chain stores like Target, King Soopers and Safeway. Third Space Coffee Roastery Café and Events offers catering services, spaces for rent and daily café dining. Folks can try popular menu items like the pumpkin praline latte or the avocado toast topped with feta, basil and a fried egg. Santana’s Vegan Grill serves plant-based tacos, burgers and sliders. Lost Friend Brewing Company's offerings include lagers, sours, IPAs and hard seltzers. Every day, food trucks come to this local, dog-friendly brewery.
Walking, driving and riding the bus from Austin Bluffs Parkway
Trails, sidewalks and bike lanes make Garden Ranch a pedestrian and bike-friendly neighborhood. Buses along Austin Bluffs Parkway and North Academy Boulevard take passengers throughout the city, including to Citadel Mall Transfer Center and the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. From Garden Ranch, drivers can take Interstate 25 to get downtown, or take North Union Boulevard 7 miles south. UCHealth Grandview Hospital is 4 miles west, and Colorado Springs Airport is 13 miles away.
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Parks in this Area
Keystone Park
Danville Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Trails
Fremont Park
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Village Green Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
George Fellows Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Garden Ranch Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
City of Colorado Springs Municipal
21 min drive
Bus
Austin Bluffs & Academy
Bus
Academy & Union
Bus
Morning Sun
Bus
Austin Bluffs & Regent
Bus
Academy & American
Bus
Austin Bluffs & Goldenrod
Bus
Austin Bluffs & Meadowland
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Garden Ranch
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Garden Ranch, Colorado Springs sell after 68 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Garden Ranch, Colorado Springs over the last 12 months is $462,428, down 11% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
10,512
Median Age
38
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$74,092
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$91,477
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.8%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
36.2%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.7%
% Population in Labor Force
64.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
24''
Average Winter Low Temperature
9°F
Average Summer High Temperature
72°F
Annual Snowfall
51''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
58/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
61/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
34/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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