Homes for Sale Near The Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs

There are a number of communities that have Homes for Sale Near The Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs and many of them also boast beautiful mountain views because of their proximity to the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains.

Consider the growing subdivision of Flying Horse Ranch with its luxury homes starting in the high $300,000's, the 18-hole golf course designed by Tom Weiskopf, the clubhouse and the upscale living associated with this country-club community.

Builders like Classic Homes,  Symphony Homes,  Goetzmann Homes and Vanguard Homes build custom and semi-custom plans on the rolling hills.

For a more traditional and affordable neighborhood, consider the community of Briargate with it's winding tree-lined streets, great school system and proximity to shopping and entertainment. Still only a few minutes from the South entrance of the Air Force Academy, Briargate is a great choice for living but still within a quick hop to the school.

If you prefer the feel of the mountains, consider the West side of Colorado Springs and the Rockrimmon and Mountain Shadows neighborhoods. Located to the West of Interstate 25, these communities border the Pike National Forest at it's most extreme edge and it is common to see small herds of deer grazing through the subdivision and lounging on lawns throughout the area. Other small and even larger animals also visit the area and the area also boasts Ute Valley Park with its multi-use trails for mountain bikers, hikers, and runners as well as horseback riders. Mountain climbers enjoy the excellent bouldering on wild sandstone formations. Beginning at the trailhead at Vindicator, the 2.5-mile loop is an easy to moderate trail with an elevation gain of 120 feet.

This is only a small sampling of the many communities and Homes for Sale Near The Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.  There are many more and varied neighborhoods that are within a short jaunt of the US Air Force Academy.  For more information and a personal introduction to these areas, please call Russ Gordon at 719 661-6555 or visit www.explorecoloradosprings.com.