Black Forest-Just minutes from the north end of Colorado Springs is the Black Forest, a combination of dense pine forest and wide open rolling pine stubbled prairie. Certain parts of Black Forest offer stunning views of "Pikes Peak" and the Front Range. Home sites average 5 acres, restrictions are very light to non-existent and horses are OK with the exception of a few exclusive subdivisions. Recreation includes an equestrian center, a 240-acre county park, and the 320-acre Fox Run Regional Park. Black Forest Sales Statistics For August 2008 > BLACK FOREST MARKET STATISTICS -AUGUST 2008 Number of Sales: 36 Median Sales Price: $287,650 Average Sales Price: $328,840 Average Days On Market: 97 Months of Inventory: 10   09/16/2008

The Black Forest real estate market is made up of several Colorado Springs neighborhoods, to include: High Forest Ranch, Black Forest Reserve, Pine Cone Acres  and Cathedral Pines.  Black Forest - Colorado Springs Real Estate Market - August 2008 Single Family Black Forest Homes: Active homes for sale: 451 (100 new listings in August 2008) Homes sold in August 2008: 36 Average Sale Price: $328,840 Median Sale Price: $287,650 Average Days on Market: 97 days (up from 86 days in July) Average Sale Price/List Price: 96.5% Search Homes for Sale in Black Forest "Based on information from the Pikes Peak REALTOR Services Corp. ("RSC"), for the period August 1-31, 2008.  RSC does not guarantee or is in any way responsible for its accuracy.  Data maintained by RSC may not reflect all real estate... 09/12/2008

Most areas in our region saw their strongest month Year to Date, not so for Black Forest. There were 39 sales in the month of July vs. 55 in April. The Median sales price is down 4.5% from the beginning of the year. The good news is the Average Days on Market is down to 86 days from 120 days, that’s an impressive reduction in time on market. Black Forest more then any other area appears to be seeing a re-adjustment in pricing. The decrease in days on market in conjunction show this area is seeking market equilibrium.   Black Forest Market Numbers July 2008 Sold 39 Median Sales Price $302,500 Average Sales Price $304,339 Median List Price $310,000 Listing Discount 2.1% Average Days on Market 86   Courtesy Joe Boylan: http://www.SpringsHomes.com   08/10/2008

Black Forest Market Report Black Forest, Colorado is located just north of Colorado Springs and East of I-25. Black Forest is known for its thick stands of Ponderosa Pine (hence the name ) and sweeping views of the front range. There is plenty of hiking, biking, and outdoor activities in the Black Forest area. The elevation in Black Forest ranges from 6500-7800 sqft and encompasses about 127.5 square miles. School Districts: Lewis-Palmer District School District #38, Falcon School District #49, Academy School District 20, Peyton School District 23-JT Homes on the Market: 88 (Average List Price: $427,208) Under Contract: 6 (Average List Price: $464,650) Pending*: 26 (Average List Price: $290,694) Sold: 72 (Average Sold Price: $315,019) Average Days on Market for sold properties:140 Sold ... 07/11/2008

Black Forest is a large are located to the northeast of Colorado Springs Colorado. This area is characterized by towering ponderosa pines and large lots, generally 2.5 to 5.00 acres. Black Forest is a popular area for home buyers moving to the Pike's Peak region. Here is a quick breakdown on the Real Estate Sales activity in Black Forest, Colorado for the month of June of 2008: Number of Sales: 58 Median List Price: $297,500 Average Sales Price: $318,805 Median Sales Price: $283,950 Average Days on Market: 117     Courtesy Joe Boylan: http://www.SpringsHomes.com   07/08/2008

Black Forest Market Report Black Forest, Colorado is located just north of Colorado Springs and East of I-25. Black Forest is known for its thick stands of Ponderosa Pine (hence the name ) and sweeping views of the front range. There is plenty of hiking, biking, and outdoor activities in the Black Forest area. The elevation in Black Forest ranges from 6500-7800 sqft and encompasses about 127.5 square miles. School Districts: Lewis-Palmer District School District #38, Falcon School District #49, Academy School District 20, Peyton School District 23-JT                 Homes on the Market: 81 (Average List Price: $454,209) Under Contract: 5 (Average List Price: $385,880) Pending*: 25 (Average List Price: $300,471) Sold: 84 (Average Sold Price: $344,845) Average Days on Market for sold prop... 06/27/2008

Black Forest Market ReportBlack Forest, Colorado is located just north of Colorado Springs and East of I-25. Black Forest is known for its thick stands of Ponderosa Pine (hence the name ) and sweeping views of the front range. There is plenty of hiking, biking, and outdoor activities in the Black Forest area. The elevation in Black Forest ranges from 6500-7800 sqft and encompasses about 127.5 square miles. School Districts: Lewis-Palmer District School District #38, Falcon School District #49, Academy School District 20, Peyton School District 23-JT    New Homes on the Market: 55 (Average List Price: $402,199)Under Contract: 24 (Average List Price: $337,609)Sold: 13 (Average Sold Price: $478,065)Average Days on Market for sold properties: 125Sold Price vs. List Price: (98.85%)   Contact... 04/05/2008

Black Forest Market ReportBlack Forest, Colorado is located just north of Colorado Springs and East of I-25. Black Forest is known for its thick stands of Ponderosa Pine (hence the name ) and sweeping views of the front range. There is plenty of hiking, biking, and outdoor activities in the Black Forest area. The elevation in Black Forest ranges from 6500-7800 sqft and encompasses about 127.5 square miles. School Districts: Lewis-Palmer District School District #38, Falcon School District #49, Academy School District 20, Peyton School District 23-JT    New Homes on the Market: 54 (Average List Price: $408,308)Under Contract: 16 (Average List Price: $430,602)Sold: 7 (Average Sold Price: $400,213)Average Days on Market for sold properties: 97Sold Price vs. List Price: (96.44%)   Contact D... 03/06/2008

Black Forest Market ReportBlack Forest, Colorado is located just north of Colorado Springs and East of I-25. Black Forest is known for its thick stands of Ponderosa Pine (hence the name ) and sweeping views of the front range. There is plenty of hiking, biking, and outdoor activities in the Black Forest area. The elevation in Black Forest ranges from 6500-7800 sqft and encompasses about 127.5 square miles. School Districts: Lewis-Palmer District School District #38, Falcon School District #49, Academy School District 20, Peyton School District 23-JT    New Homes on the Market: 47 (Average List Price: $455,722)Under Contract: 9 (Average List Price: $473,505)Sold: 6 (Average Sold Price: $268,616)Average Days on Market for sold properties: 84Sold Price vs. List Price: (96.56%)   Contact Da... 02/21/2008

Black Forest Market ReportBlack Forest, Colorado is located just north of Colorado Springs and East of I-25. Black Forest is known for its thick stands of Ponderosa Pine (hence the name ) and sweeping views of the front range. There is plenty of hiking, biking, and outdoor activities in the Black Forest area. The elevation in Black Forest ranges from 6500-7800 sqft and encompasses about 127.5 square miles. School Districts: Lewis-Palmer District School District #38, Falcon School District #49, Academy School District 20, Peyton School District 23-JT    New Homes on the Market: 42 (Average List Price: $463,529)Under Contract: 9 (Average List Price: $272,795)Sold: 5 (Average Sold Price: $376,088)Average Days on Market for sold properties: 107Sold Price vs. List Price: (93.82%)   Contact D... 02/21/2008

Black Forest Reserve, is a new subdivision located on the eastern edge of the Black Forest. OK not the "Black Forest" but a part of Colorado Springs called the Black Forest. This region is located to the northeast of Colorado Springs. The name comes from the fact that this is the largest contiguous Ponderosa Pine forest in North America. Black Forest Reserve is a new subdivision on the eastern edge of the Black Forest. This subdivision features 2.5 to 5 acre lots in a secluded, heavily treed setting. Here is a video of a newly built custom home we have just put on the market. Real Colorado Living! If you would like more information about Black Forest Reserve or this particular home please visit http://www.polepinepoint.com/ 02/04/2008

Black Forest Market ReportBlack Forest, Colorado is located just north of Colorado Springs and East of I-25. Black Forest is known for its thick stands of Ponderosa Pine (hence the name ) and sweeping views of the front range. There is plenty of hiking, biking, and outdoor activities in the Black Forest area. The elevation in Black Forest ranges from 6500-7800 sqft and encompasses about 127.5 square miles. School Districts: Lewis-Palmer District School District #38, Falcon School District #49, Academy School District 20, Peyton School District 23-JT    New Homes on the Market: 40 (Average List Price: $2,605,527)Under Contract: 16 (Average List Price: $347,474)Sold: 5 (Average Sold Price: $337,512)Average Days on Market for sold properties: 47Sold Price vs. List Price: (97.92%)    Contac... 12/06/2007

Black Forest Market ReportBlack Forest, Colorado is located just north of Colorado Springs and East of I-25. Black Forest is known for its thick stands of Ponderosa Pine (hence the name ) and sweeping views of the front range. There is plenty of hiking, biking, and outdoor activities in the Black Forest area. The elevation in Black Forest ranges from 6500-7800 sqft and encompasses about 127.5 square miles. School Districts: Lewis-Palmer District School District #38, Falcon School District #49, Academy School District 20, Peyton School District 23-JTThere are 546 active properties in the Black Forest area as of 11/06/2007. Prices range from $125,000 to $2,700,000. Sizes range from 720 to 8978 sqft homes.   New Homes on the Market: 38 (Average List Price: $471,487)Under Contract: 12 (Aver... 11/06/2007

 BLACK FOREST, COAny discussion of Colorado Springs Real Estate is not complete without discussing Black Forest, CO.  Bordering the north end of Colorado Springs, just minutes from town, the Black Forest area encompasses 200,000 acres of unincorporated land in El Paso County. The area offers a densely wooded pine forest with some open rolling grassland areas.  Characterized by mostly 5 acre and larger lots with elevations of 6500-7800 feet, many offer stunning views of Pikes Peak and the Front Range.  Black Forest, CO housing styles run the gamut from log cabins to contemporary homes and sprawling mansions.  This beautiful area was named by a German Immigrant who thought that the dark hue of the Ponderosa Pine very closely resembled The Black Forest in Germany. The area abounds in wildl... 10/30/2007

Black Forest Market ReportBlack Forest, Colorado is located just north of Colorado Springs and East of I-25. Black Forest is known for its thick stands of Ponderosa Pine (hence the name ) and sweeping views of the front range. There is plenty of hiking, biking, and outdoor activities in the Black Forest area. The elevation in Black Forest ranges from 6500-7800 sqft and encompasses about 127.5 square miles. School Districts: Lewis-Palmer District School District #38, Falcon School District #49, Academy School District 20, Peyton School District 23-JTThere are 567 active properties in the Black Forest area as of 10/09/2007. Prices range from $178,125 to $2,700,000. Sizes range from 720 to 8978 sqft homes.    New Homes on the Market: 44 (Average List Price: $441,723)Under Contract: 10 (Ave... 10/09/2007

Black Forest Market ReportBlack Forest, Colorado is located just north of Colorado Springs and East of I-25. Black Forest is known for its thick stands of Ponderosa Pine (hence the name ) and sweeping views of the front range. There is plenty of hiking, biking, and outdoor activities in the Black Forest area. The elevation in Black Forest ranges from 6500-7800 sqft and encompasses about 127.5 square miles. School Districts: Lewis-Palmer District School District #38, Falcon School District #49, Academy School District 20, Peyton School District 23-JTThere are 586 active properties in the Black Forest area as of 9/13/2007. Prices range from $179,900 to $2,700,000. Sizes range from 720 to 9124 sqft homes. New Homes on the Market: 33  (Average List Price: $443,505)Under Contract: 21 (Averag... 09/13/2007