The area offers a densely wooded pine forest with some open rolling grassland areas. Characterized by mostly 5 acre and larger lots with elevations of 6500-7800 feet, many offer stunning views of Pikes Peak and the Front Range. Black Forest, CO housing styles run the gamut from log cabins to contemporary homes and sprawling mansions. This beautiful area was named by a German Immigrant who thought that the dark hue of the Ponderosa Pine very closely resembled The Black Forest in Germany. The area abounds in wildlife. Many of the properties are zoned for horses. Although the Black Forest is rapidly growing, the population in Black Forest, CO is estimated to be about 11,500. Recreation includes an equestrian center, a 240-acre county park, and the 320-acre Fox Run Park.
Average Sales Price - $352,613
Average Days on Market – 100
Active Listings - 480
Average Sales Price - $266,797
Average Days on Market – 82
Black Forest, CO Appreciation, 1996-2006: 137.82%
School District(s):
Academy 20, Falcon 49, Lewis-Palmer 38
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The MacGuire Team
6760 Corporate Drive, Ste 300
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
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