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Colorado Springs Real Estate - Monument

Monument

In the northwestern portion of El Paso County, north of the Colorado Springs real estate area, lies the Town of Monument. The Monument homes Monument is part of the Tri-Lakes real estate area. The Tri-Lakes real estate area surrounds other communities including Larkspur, USAF Academy, Gleneagle, and the Black Forest. Peak View Ridge, Pine Hills, and Red Rock Ranch are just some of the areas located in Monument. This historical town has an altitude of just about 7000 feet above sea level, which is higher than the encircling areas of Colorado Springs and Denver.

The Santa Fe Trail runs through the Town of Monument. The Rock is an element of the Santa Fe Trailhead. Monument Lake is located in this real estate area backs to The Monument real estate area backs to the Pike Countrywide Forest.

Homes for sale in the Monument real estate area change in size, age, and price. Most ranchers with some 2 story homes throughout the town. Some of the homes have formal dining rooms, hardwood floors, 5 piece master bathrooms, family rooms and living rooms with fireplaces, walk-in closets, huge lots, garden areas, RV parking, and multiple decks. A couple of the older homes have been remodeled to incorporate new plumbing, new carpet, granite countertops gourmet kitchens and appliances, and vinyl windows.

Some of the homes for sale in the Monument real estate area back to play areas or to the Santa Fe Trail, or have impressive perspectives of rock formations, Pikes Peak and the USAF Academy.

The least size home for sale is 1,080 finished square feet. The least home for sale is 2 beds, 2 bathrooms, and an one automobile garage. The regular sales price in 2008 is $280,194 and is 2,374 finished square feet. The regular size home for sale is 3 beds, 2 bathrooms, and a 1 car garage. The biggest sales price is $560,000 and is 3,846 finished square feet. The biggest size home for sale is seven beds, 4 bathrooms, and a three automobile garage.

Patio Homes are for sale in the Town of Monument. The regular size condominium is 3 beds, 3 bathrooms, and a two automobile garage.

In the Monument real estate area there are townhomes for sale. The least townhome for sale is 2 baths, and a 1 car garage. The regular sales price in 2008 is $166,373 and is 1,515 finished square feet. The regular size townhome is 2 beds, 3 bathrooms, and a 1 car garage. The biggest sales price is $189,744 and is 1,867 finished square feet. The biggest size townhome is 3 beds, 4 bathrooms, and a 2 car garage.

Schools
These Lewis-Palmer District 38 schools are all located in the Town of Monument.

Neighboring Communities
The USAF Academy real estate area borders Monument to the south. It is just about a 10 minute drive, or 6 miles to the north gate of the USAF Academy. Palmer Lake has many trails and play areas to enjoy and a museum. The Woodmoor Pines Golf and Country club are located in the Woodmoor real estate area.

Commuting
The Front Range Express (FREX) bus serves the Monument Park and Ride close to the Monument exit to assist with your commuting desires. There are many houses close to the Air Force Academy in Monument. The USAF Academy is located six miles to the south of Monument. The Monument area is a solid choice for a Colorado Springs Military Relocation. Many commuters live in the Tri-Lakes real estate area.

Recreation
The Monument Square offers quality shopping. There are galleries, home decorating shops, book and specialty stores, restaurants , and professional service oriented businesses located off of Highway 105. Jackson Stream offers national chain store shopping, little retail and service oriented companies, with a variety of restaurants.

Castle Rock sits just twenty minutes north of Monument. A factory outlet shopping center with brand name stores stores is a favourite shopping place for Colorado Springs and Denver residents, as well as residents in between the 2 locations. There is even more shopping in North Colorado Springs, with Whole Foods, the Promenade Shops at Briargate and much more just 15 minutes south.

About the Author

Seth Wolf writes about Colorado Springs homes . His topics of interest include Fort Carson real estate, Monument real estate and the Tri-Lakes area.