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Quiet, rustic living in this southwestern Colorado Springs neighborhood
Set between Fort Carson Army Base and the Rocky Mountains, Rock Creek is an expansive, rural community with custom homes and loads of natural beauty. Split-rail fences surround many properties, and wildlife like deer, birds and even bears roam the lush forestland. Longtime Colorado Springs resident Alan Arata says homebuyers here are drawn to that. “There’s just something about going out on your deck and smelling the pine and fir trees,” he says. “If you want to live in an area like that, you want to live in nature where it can be quiet.” Arata, a Realtor for Keller Williams Clients’ Choice Realty, adds that people move here for the solitude and freedom of choice in homebuilding. Homeowners have access to dozens of trails in the scenic Cheyenne Mountain State Park, and shopping and dining spots are also a few miles north via State Highway 115. The area also boasts a CAP Index crime score of 1 out of 10, lower than the national figure of 4.
Hiking through the forest at Cheyenne Mountain State Park
With the green and tan Front Range mountains bordering Rock Creek in the west, locals can hike and explore some of Colorado’s best views. Within the neighborhood is Cheyenne Mountain State Park, which has over 1,600 acres of dense forest to comb through and about 27 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Folks can bring their bows and arrows to Archer’s Alley near the park's southeast corner to practice shooting at 3D targets. Further south, the Aiken Canyon Preserve has plenty of open space for hiking, including the 4-mile-long Aiken Canyon Loop Trail, where travelers can search for birds around the foothills. The roadside May Natural History Museum has colorful insects on display, including butterflies, beetles and spiders; it’s easy to spot, thanks to Herkimer, a 10-foot-tall, 16-foot-long replica of one of the largest beetles in the world. Herkimer was built in 1952, has six legs and a long, rhino-like horn and sits along State Highway 115.
Try your hand at archery at the Cheyenne Mountain State Park range.
Eight miles north of Red Rock is the Country Club of Colorado where you can play tennis.
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Plenty of lot space and custom homes in Rock Creek
Sprawling forestland and clear views of Cheyenne Mountain can be seen while driving on the unmarked winding roads in Rock Creek. It’s also not uncommon to see occasional “slow down” signs for bikers in the area or wildlife like deer, turkeys and even bears.
Most homes in Rock Creek are located near the eastern portion of the community. Midcentury to late 20th-century ranch-style houses and manufactured homes sit on sizable lots with enough room for trailers and tractors. Prices can range between $20,000 for manufactured properties that have not been refurbished and up to $100,000 for larger homes with upgrades. Depending on square footage, these single-family homes are priced between $450,000 and $650,000.
Two-story custom-built properties from the 1990s to early 2010s are spread throughout the neighborhood; some sit high in the hills of the Rocky Mountains. “People buy the lots and put whatever they want on them,” Arata says. Housing styles include new traditional and Northwest-style, and these homes feature long, paved driveways, stucco and stone exteriors and wrap-around decks. Lot sizes can vary from five to over 30 acres, and a small collection of homes sit in gated, HOA-controlled subdivisions like Turkey Canon Ranch. Prices typically range between $750,000 and $1.1 million; the larger the lot, the more expensive the house, generally.
Log cabin-style homes in Red Rock start at around 645,000 dollars.
Red Rock attracts homeowners looking to embrace mountain living.
In Red Rock you can find modern 4-bedroom homes built in the early 2020s.
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Career-focused curriculum at Florence High
Children here attend the Fremont School District Re-2. Since Colorado is a “school choice” state, families outside the district can apply for a spot during open enrollment at the beginning of the year. Fremont Elementary offers kindergarten through sixth grade and earns a B-minus from Niche. For grades 7 through 12, kids can move on to Florence High, rated B-minus. The school is a part of the Fremont Multidistrict Initiative, which offers classes in career pathways like computer information systems and health sciences to multiple school districts across the region.
Florence High School, a 30 minute drive from Rock Creek, serves grades 7 to 12.
Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School, north of Rock Creek, scored an A on Niche.com.
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While there isn't a bus service in Red Rock, to the north you can catch the Metro.
Narrow roads connecting to State Highway 115
State Highway 115—also known as CO 115—runs along the eastern border of Rock Creek, connecting to Academy Boulevard several miles north. Downtown Colorado Springs is 19 miles north of the area. With large lots and narrow, rural roads, driving is the main form of transportation here. Cedar Springs Hospital is about 16 miles north via CO 115, and Colorado Springs Airport is 21 miles northeast.
Racing to the peak at the Cheyenne Mountain Run
Cheyenne Mountain State Park has many events throughout the year, including the Cheyenne Mountain Run in August. Runners sign up for 5K, 10K and 25K routes traveling around meadows and pine tree groves. The park also collaborates with the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society to host Star Parties, where visitors can check out different constellations through massive telescopes near the Limekiln Trailhead. In October, residents can head north to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo for the Boo at the Zoo holiday celebration. Families can come dressed up in costume to visit a lighted pumpkin patch and trick-or-treat through different animal exhibits.
Fried chicken at Juniper Valley Ranch
Opened in 1951, the family-run Juniper Valley Ranch serves skillet-fried chicken with handmade biscuits and apple butter. Folks can drive between 5 to 10 miles north on CO 115 to grocery shop at Safeway further in the city; there, Springs Wings has a daily happy hour and cooks hearty burgers for lunch. Black Bear Coffee is a local café known for its flaky pastries and cheesy breakfast burritos. Folks can drive further into town for national retail chains like Old Navy and Ross at the Broadmoor Towne Center.
For groceries, travel 7 miles north from Red Rock to the nearby Safeway along Highway 115.
While you pick up groceries, stop at Sushi AI for lunch, north of Red Rock.
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Prepping for fires in Rock Creek
Wildfires are a normal part of life near Rock Creek because of its thick, wooded terrain. Some parts of the neighborhood are even a part of the Wildland-Urban Interface, an area between unoccupied land and human development, and historically, these zones are way more susceptible to wildfire destruction. The Colorado Springs Fire Department recommends homeowners harden their homes by installing double-pane windows and ignition-resistant materials on roofs. Colorado Springs Fire Station 16 is also a couple of miles north of the neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
North Cheyenne Cañon Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Broadmoor Valley Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Football
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Bike Trails
Camping
Parking Lot
Cheyenne Meadows Dog Park
Dog Park
Parking Lot
Oak Meadows Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Iron Horse Park
Playground
Parking Lot
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
City of Colorado Springs Municipal
36 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Rock Creek
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Rock Creek, Colorado Springs sell after 102 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Rock Creek, Colorado Springs over the last 12 months is $724,738, down 30% 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
1,461
Median Age
48
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
18.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$116,054
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$132,727
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.6%
College Graduates
38%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
23%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
24''
Average Winter Low Temperature
9°F
Average Summer High Temperature
72°F
Annual Snowfall
51''
Area Factors
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
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