The Black Forest remains a popular place to buy country homes in the Colorado Springs area.  

Although homes in the million dollar price range are not selling yet, numerous homes are selling in the lower price ranges.   As of yesterday, 131 homes have sold in the Black Forest for prices ranging from $132,000 to $859,000 this year.   Ironically, as of Sept 9, there are 131 homes currently available for sale - the same number that has sold.  17 of those are in the 1-2 million dollar price range.   Of the homes that sold, the majority were in either the 200, 300, or 400 thousand dollar price ranges.  In other words, there are homes and horse propeties  available in the Black Forest that will suit a variety of budgets. 

 How is the horse property market in the Black Forest doing?   To be classified as a horse property in the Black Forest, the home must have at least two acres and a barn or stable of some sort. 

So far, 34 horse properties have sold in the Black Forest this year. 

• Sold Prices are ranged between $175,000 and $850,000. 

• 5 +/- acres is the most common lot size in the Black Forest. 

• The average days on market was 111 days or 3.7 months . 

There are currently 39 horse properties available in the Black Forest.  The lots range between 2.5 acres – 130 acres.  The price range is $235,000 to $1,995,000.   

If you have questions about buying or selling a home in the Black Forest, please do not hesitate to call or email. 

Sincerely,

Sondra Meyer Peterson

Colorado Horse Property Specialist

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