Black Forest was named by a German Immigrant who thought that the dark hue of the Ponderosa Pine very closely resembled The Black Forest in Germany. This area encompasses over 200,000 acres and is Northeast of Colorado Springs. It is heavily wooded with some open grassland areas, primarily on the southern boundary, and is characterized by mostly 5 acre and larger lots in a rural setting. The area abounds in wildlife, and horses are a common sight. The elevation varies from approximately 6500-7800 feet. Due to the higher elevation, snow tends to stay on the ground longer than in Colorado Springs, especially in the wooded areas. In the summer, it is not uncommon for the area to be 5-10 degrees cooler than in town. Although the area is rapidly growing, the population is estimated to be a little over 13,000.

Black Forest Living

 

Most homes start in the high $200's to low $300's and are on at least 1 acre of land. The age of homes varies from the early 1900's to today. It is not uncommon to have an older home next to a brand new build. Several new subdivisions in the area include Flying Horse Ranch, Forestgate, Cathedral Pines, and High Forest Ranch. There are 3 school districts in Black Forest--district 38, 20, and 49.

 

VITAL STATISTICS:
Median resident age: 39.6 years
Median household income: $77,085 (year 2000)
Median house value: $232,500 (year 2000)

Call 719-338-5123 or click here to request to be set up on our FREE Daily Homefinder Eamil Alert System. We would input some search criteria (price, area, bedrooms/baths, etc) and when a property comes up that meets your needs, it would be emailed to you. The system would also allow you to search the entire MLS system at your convenience.

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