The Old North End is an iconic downtown, Colorado Springs neighborhood. This neighborhood is a collection of small subdivisions lumped together because they occupy the land to the north of Colorado College. The neighborhood possesses a unique architectural style that is different from much of the rest of downtown Colorado Springs. Many of these homes were built with money made from the Cripple Creek gold mines, so they tend to be larger in scale and size and possess a more ornate architectural style.
Here are the Real Estate Statistics For The Old North End from June of 2018 through June of 2019
The Old North End can be difficult to get into from both a price standpoint as well as an availability standpoint. If you are a home buyer looking in the downtown part of Colorado Springs, you owe it to yourself to check out these additional neighborhoods as well.
Bonnyville Is a small neighborhood built around Bonforte Park just northwest of the Patty Jewett Golf Course. This neighborhood is extremely popular for a number of reasons. First of all the area exudes a strong sense of charm. Homes are mostly smaller ranch-style homes on larger mature lots. The area is closed to shopping and restaurants as well as trails and parks. Much like the Knob Hill neighborhood, the Bonnyville neighborhood sees very little turnover.
East Hills is a small neighborhood located just east of the Nob Hill Neighborhood. East Hills is south of East Yampa Street, west of North Circle Drive North of East Saint Vrain Street and East of Alexander Road.
The Hastings subdivision in downtown Colorado Springs actually consists of a couple of small neighborhoods located to the east of the Patty Jewett Golf Course and west of North Wasatch Avenue.
Homes in this historic neighborhood were built as early as 1898 and on into the early 1930s. The average square footage in this neighborhood is currently 1,702 square feet. It's important to know that because of the age of this neighborhood many homes have been remodeled and expanded. the median sales price for this neighborhood is currently $300,000.
Knob Hill, Colorado Springs is a historic neighborhood located on the northeast part of downtown Colorado Springs. The official boundaries of the Knob Hill neighborhood start at the Northwest corner of E. Yampa and N. Union Blvd. The western boundary extends southward to the corner of N. Union and E. St Vrain, eastward along E. St Vrain to Alexander Rd. and north again to E. Yampa.
Knob Hill is a neighborhood that has an important role in the history of Colorado Springs. One of the most interesting and little known facts about this area is that Inventor Nikola Tesla's wireless power experimental station was located on Knob Hill.
Patty Jewett is a neighborhood built around the historic Patty Jewett golf club. This neighborhood is rich in charm and character. The golf club was established in 1897 and predates all but two other golf clubs in the country. The golf course was built in 1910, and then in 1919, the course was given to the city of Colorado Springs by W.K. Jewett in honor of his late wife, Patty Stuart Jewett. Now we know the neighborhood around this course by this same honor.
Prospect Lake is a small neighborhood located within the downtown part of Colorado Springs. The actual lake itself is located inside Memorial Park and is a popular place to recreate any time of year. Around Prospect Lake is a 2.2 mile lightly trafficked loop trail which is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and trail running and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail. No swimming or wading is allowed, except in the designated beach area. No ice-related activities are permitted on the lake and watercraft use is by permit only.
Shooks Run is another historic downtown Colorado Springs neighborhood. One of the most popular aspects of this neighborhood is the Shooks Run Trail and surrounding park. This trail runs north to south along Shooks Run Creek near downtown Colorado Springs. Before the city of Colorado Springs was established in 1871, the small creek that empties into Fountain Creek was given the name Shooks Run after the brothers Peter and Denton Shooks started their ranch in 1865 that included the stream which travels north up the creek to present-day Fountain Boulevard.
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