Black Forest Area Guide

Leading New Home Communities: Meridian Ranch & Woodmen Hills

The "Black Forest MLS Area"of Colorado Springs includes treed areas and open grassland. Here you'll find the fast-growing developments Meridan Ranch and Woodmen Hills.

The "Black Forest" itself is a well-known area of tall ponderosa pines and rolling hills, north and northeast of Colorado Springs. The Black Forest is found in two Colorado Springs MLS areas - Black Forest MLS and Tri-Lakes MLS. The Black Forest covers 200,000 acres, at an elevation 6,500 - 7,800 feet above sea level. Temperatures are cooler in the Black Forest than in Colorado Springs proper, and the Black Forest gets more snowfall, with the snow staying around much longer in shady areas.

The Black Forest MLS Area is bordered by Highway 83 on the east, Highway 24 on the west, Woodmen Road on the south, and County Line Road ( also known as Palmer Divide Road.) on the north.

Meridian Ranch

Meridian Ranch and Woodmen Hills are new developments located along Meridian Road, north of Woodmen Road, just before Woodmen Road reaches Highway 24 East. These fast-growing developments offer some of the best values in brand new homes and in recently built resale homes in all of Colorado Springs. Many leading new home builders are active in Meridian Ranch.

Meridian Ranch Home Prices

Brand new and resale homes in Meridian Ranch are priced from the $250,000s into the $500,000s, with most of these homes in the $275,000 to $325,000 price range. Meridian Ranch homes range in size from 2,500 total square feet to 5,500 total square feet, and most are in the 3,000-3,500 range. These homes date from 2003 through brand new, and many new lots are available. Here's a slide show of a variety of homes in Meridian Ranch. To view all active listings for resale homes in Meridian Ranch, go to our Property Search and search homes in the Black Forest MLS area. And please Contact Us by email or call us at (719) 495-8638 in Colorado, (800) 701-3965 toll-free when you're ready for home showings -- you'll enjoy thousands of dollars cash back on any Meridian Ranch home through our Cash Rebate Program.

Meridian Ranch homeowners enjoy trails and parks, perfect for walking and jogging. There's an extensive trail system throughout the neighborhood. The "Greens Park" features a basketball court, picnic pavilion, playground, BBQ area, grassy play area and walking path. The "Fairway Heights Park" features a playground, a low climbing area and a large grassy area.

Buying a new home in Meridian Ranch?

To enjoy our cash rebate program for Meridian Ranch new homes, be sure to call us at Columbia Properties to accompany you on your first visit to Meridian Ranch model homes, so we may sign up as your Realtor®. You'll receive thousands of dollars cash back! For details, click on our Cash Rebate Program. You can rely on our extensive local market knowledge for advice about:

• Builder rankings in customer satisfaction and reputation for quality.
• Current new home prices including "lot premiums."
• Home plans and upgrades likely to be most important for resale later.
• Lot selection - choosing a lot that add's to a home's value.

When you're ready to see model homes, you have plans for your home-buying trip here, or you would like to receive information about builder inventory of new homes, Contact Us by email, or call us at (719) 495-8638 in Colorado, (800) 701-3965 toll-free.

Meridian Ranch Recreation Center

The Meridian Ranch Recreation Center is located at the corner of Londonderry Drive and Angeles Road. The facilities include a fitness and aerobics center, activity rooms, outdoor swimming pool with slide, graduated slope children's area and lap lanes. A new gymnasium provides a place to play basketball, volleyball, T-ball, and other fun activities. An indoor swimming pool is planned for the future. Residents of Meridian Ranch are automatically members of this recreation center. The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region manages the pool, child watch area and cardio exercise equipment, in addition to initiating programs supported by participant registration fees such as youth sports, day camps, swimming lessons and exercise classes.

Meridian Ranch Elementary

Here's where to find more information about Meridian Ranch Elementary School.

Antler Creek Golf Course

The Antler Creek Golf Course, a "prairie dunes style" course, at 8,100 yards from the championship tees, is the third longest course in the world! Five other tee locations make it so every level of player can enjoy this challenging new course. Three lakes, 73 bunkers and wide playable fairways wind artistically through the Meridian Ranch and Woodmen Hills communities. The restaurant, which also features a full bar, is open for lunch and dinner daily, and is also open for breakfast Saturday and Sunday.

Woodmen Hills

Woodman Hills is the largest development in all of Colorado Springs with many lots of 1/2 acre and 1 acre in size. Woodmen Hills' two recreation centers, open space areas, parks and trails are a strong plus. Many Woodmen Hills homes are on golf-course lots. Several leading new home builders are active in Woodmen Hills.

Woodmen Hills Home Prices

Woodmen Hills home prices range from $165,000 for homes on patio-sized lots up into the $400,000's, with most homes priced from $250,000 to $350,000. Home sizes range from 1,000 total square feet (the "patio homes") to 4,500 total square feet, with most homes between 2,500 to 3,500 total square feet in size. Homes date in year of construction from 1998, and there are many brand new homes available. For those sought-after homes on larger lots of 1/2 acre to 1 acre, expect prices in the $260,000 to $390,000 price range. Here's a slide show of Woodmen Hills. To view all active listings for resale homes in Woodmen Hills, go to our Property Search and search homes in the Black Forest MLS area and in the Falcon MLS area. And please Contact Us by email or call us at (719) 495-8638 in Colorado, (800) 701-3965 toll-free when you're ready for home showings -- you'll enjoy thousands of dollars cash back on any Woodmen Hills home through our Cash Rebate Program.

Buying a new home in Woodmen Hills?

To enjoy our cash rebate program for Woodmen Hills new homes, be sure to call us at Columbia Properties to accompany you on your first visit to Woodmen Hills model homes, so we may sign up as your Realtor®. You'll receive thousands of dollars cash back! For details, click on our Cash Rebate Program. You can rely on our extensive local market knowledge for advice about:

• Builder rankings in customer satisfaction and reputation for quality.
• Current new home prices including "lot premiums."
• Home plans and upgrades likely to be most important for resale later.
• Lot selection - choosing a lot that add's to a home's value.

Contact Us when you're ready to see model homes, when you have plans for your home-buying trip here, or if you would like information about builder inventory of new homes!

Woodmen Hills Recreation Centers

Woodmen Hills residents enjoy the use of the two Woodmen Hills Recreation Centers. The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region operates the facilities, which are owned by the Woodmen Hills Metropolitan District. Woodmen Hills monthly home owners dues covers the membership. The Center West offers an outdoor swimming pool, and the larger, 12,000 square foot Center East features two indoor swimming pools, including a lap pool and children's pool, a cardiovascular exercise room, an aerobics room, locker facilities and a children's playroom. The YMCA manages programs for youth sports, childcare and aerobics.

Woodmen Hills Elementary

Here's where to find more information about Woodmen Hills Colorado Elementary School.

Elkhorn Estates

Elkhorn Estates is located at the west end of Woodmen Hills Drive west of Meridan Road. This is a smaller, new development of homes on 5 acre lots. The homes range in price from $430,000 to $490,000 and range in size from 3,200 to 3,700 total square feet. These homes range in age of construction from 2001 and newer, and most homes have 4 to 5 bedrooms. Here's a slide show of homes in Elkhorn Estates.

Falcon Hills

Falcon Hills is located west of Meridian Ranch off Londenderry Drive and in the immediate area of the present Falcon High School. Homes in Falcon Hills range in price from $225,000 to $450,000, and in size from 2,100 total square feet to 4,400 total square feet. Most homes are priced in the $260,000 to $350,000 range with sizes in the 2,500-3,500 total square feet range. Falcon Hills homes are built from 1994 and there are brand new homes in Falcon Hills. All homes are on 1/2 acre lots. Here's a slide show of a variety of Falcon Hills.

Paint Brush Hills

Paint Brush Hills is located west of Meridian Ranch off Londenderry Drive. Homes in Paint Brush Hills range in price from $225,000 to $370,000 and in size from 3,000 to 4,000 total square feet. These homes have from 3 to 6 bedrooms, and many Paint Brush Hills homes have 3 car garages. Homes range in age from 1984 thru 2006, and many are on 1/2 acre lots.

Latigo Estates & The Trails

Latigo Estates and The Trails are located on the east side of Meridian Road off Latigo Boulevard, a few miles north of Meridian Ranch. These developments Latigo and The Trails offer a unique setting for equestrians. There is a large equestrian center and homeowners may ride their horses from their properties on miles of special easements between the lots, which are generally 2 1/2 acres in size, with some lots much larger. Homes in Latigo and The Trails range in price from $280,000 to $500,000, with most priced in the $315,000 to $400,000 range. These homes are typically 3,000 to 4,000 total square feet in size, and date in construction from 1979 to 1995, with new construction as well. Here's a slide show of homes in Latigo Estates and in The Trails.

Woodlake

Woodlake is located on the east side of Meridian Road, from Murphy Road on the south to Hodgen Road on the north. Woodlake is an older development of homes all on 5 acre lots; these homes range in age of construction from 1979 to 1995. Home prices range from $280,000 to $500,000, with most in the $315,000 to $400,000 price range. These homes are mostly 3,000 to 4,000 total square feet in size. Here's a slide show of homes in Woodlake.

Falcon High School

Falcon High School is located in Falcon Hills, on Towner Avenue. From Meridian Road, go west on Stapleton Drive, then north on Towner Avenue. Here's where to find more information about Falcon High School.
The Black Forest Colorado MLS area includes homes in:

• Falcon School District 49
• Academy School District 20
• Lewis-Palmer School District 38