Colorado Springs Real Estate

Central & Downtown

Elevation is 6,035 feet. The average days of sunshine is 270 days and it is relatively 45% humidity. The Central Colorado Springs area was founded in 1871. The residential communities have a lower growth because there is very little raw land that has not been developed. Downtown is a vibrant business district with a diverse economic mix of business and industry. The downtown is easily accessible to Interstate travel north and south. Overall the city is known for companies specializing in high technology business and as a headquarters center for over fifty national organizations. In and around the downtown area century old homes reflect the early years of the city. Homes situated along the wide tree-lined avenues of Nevada and Weber near downtown are among the most stately in the region. Near downtown is the 100-year-old Colorado College campus which is rated as one of the nation's top 40 liberal arts schools. To the west is the first Colorado Territorial Capitol, Old Colorado City. The City Historic District is composed of the original brick structures, now used as retail shops and restaurants. The neighborhoods feature 70-120-year-old homes, many of which are restored. On the east stretching to Academy Boulevard are numerous neighborhoods of varying age. The older homes are closer to downtown while the homes further north from Union Boulevard east were developed in the 50's and 60's. With few exceptions the east central side has affordable homes and apartments. Throughout the city powering growth and development is the city owned Colorado Springs Utilities Department, rated as one of the five best in the U.S. While the inner areas of many cities in the country have economic problems, Colorado Springs is not one of them. The Colorado Springs airport is ten miles southeast of downtown, served by nine airlines with non-stop service to over 20 cities. At Academy Boulevard and Platte Avenue is the largest shopping mall, the Citadel. Anchor stores include Dillards, Foleys, Mervyns, and Pennys while many national franchise stores surround the mall. The United States Olympic complex east of downtown continues to expand its facilities to enhance athlete training. Hotel facilities are first class accentuated with the Five Star Broadmoor Hotel on the south side and the Antlers Hotel downtown. The beauty of Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Park enhances the overall quality of life. The largest park in the city, Memorial Park, is located just east of downtown. It is the site of several citywide events including the Fourth of July Celebration with the Colorado Springs Symphony, the Hot Air Balloon Classic and velodrome bicycle racing.