Black Forest Colorado

Local Real Estate Guide

Black Forest is an area located just North (and slightly East) of Colorado Springs . This community is appealing to homeowners looking for privacy and land tucked away in the beautiful ponderosa pine trees of the area. Black Forest is not a city or a neighborhood. It is an area defined by the trees that darken the terrain, offering a surreal landscape. This area is very popular for homeowners looking for acreage in El Paso County.

Not all of Black Forest is surrounded by trees. Notice how the two aerial photos in the slide show look very different. Both of those photos were taken from the Black Forest area.

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Newest Homes for Sale in Black Forest

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$700,000- $800,000$800,000- $900,000$900,000- $1,000,000
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8782 sanctuary pine drive colorado springs co 80908
$1,995,000

5Bed | 5 Bath | 5,578 Sq Ft | 5.02 Acres

7175 baker road colorado springs co 80908
$800,000

4Bed | 3 Bath | 2,790 Sq Ft | 2.65 Acres

12405 mccune road elbert co 80106
$525,000

3Bed | 2 Bath | 1,534 Sq Ft | 4.77 Acres

17410 w cherry stage road colorado springs co 80921
$1,100,000

4Bed | 4 Bath | 4,154 Sq Ft | 2.54 Acres

7430 pine cone road colorado springs co 80908
$750,000

4Bed | 3 Bath | 2,508 Sq Ft | 5.00 Acres

12512 goodson road colorado springs co 80908
$900,000

3Bed | 3 Bath | 2,526 Sq Ft | 5.03 Acres

16845 roller coaster road colorado springs co 80921
$4,500,000

6Bed | 8 Bath | 11,268 Sq Ft | 28.36 Acres

19840 e elk creek drive colorado springs co 80908
$877,000

3Bed | 2 Bath | 4,424 Sq Ft | 5.27 Acres

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20350 bright wing trail colorado springs co 80908
$859,000

4Bed | 4 Bath | 5,686 Sq Ft | 5.39 Acres

 


Living in BLACK FOREST in Colorado Springs, CO

Black Forest is an unincorporated community named after the beautiful Ponderosa Pines, abundant throughout this part of El Paso County. Black Forest has sections with no trees and beautiful rolling hills, while other areas are covered in trees and secluded from their surroundings. The landscape can be vastly different, depending on which parts you visit.

Black Forest in Colorado Springs, COMany homes in Black Forest sit on five or more acres and are zoned for horses. Most properties have water wells, which is a significant attraction since water costs are rising every year in Colorado. Knowing the rules about water rights and wells is very important when searching for a Black Forest home. Water issues are complicated here.

Black Forest’s average snowfall is around 100 inches per year. This number is significantly more than downtown Colorado Springs, which averages 50 inches of snow and is only 30 minutes away.

Being nestled in the snow-covered Pines is delightful. Roads are generally accessible as they get plowed regularly. Some secondary dirt roads may not receive this treatment, though. It’s wise to research snow plowing routines for any street you plan to live on in this area.

Black Forest’s elevation is estimated to be around 7,300 feet, which is why it receives more snow than usual. Snow cover averages around 100 inches per year here.

Colorado Springs’s average elevation is approximately 6,000 feet. There is a vast difference between the surroundings in Colorado Springs versus Black Forest. They are very different areas that are only minutes away from each other. Views of Pikes Peak are less common deep in the forest.

Black Forest Regional Park and Fox Run Regional Park are two of the most popular parks enjoyed by people in the area. These two parks cover a landmass of 560 acres, allowing for privacy and beautifully maintained landscapes.

In 2020, the city opened up a new hiking trail that is over 8 miles and runs through the Northeast section of Black Forest. The Pineries Open Space Trail is now one of the best trails in El Paso County. It's great for horseback riding, mountain biking, and general hiking.

In 2013, Black Forest received national attention when the area experienced a massive forest fire. It burned down over 500 homes and over 14,000 acres of land. Many of the areas have since been covered and grown back, but there are still signs of the black forest fire sprinkled all over the area.

Black Forest is part of zip codes 80908, 80132, and 80921. It spans through the Academy D-20, Lewis-Palmer D-38, and Falcon D-49 public school districts. The most popular neighborhoods in the area would be Cathedral Pines, High Forest Ranch, and Kings Deer.

If you need a local real estate agent to help you navigate the area, please contact us. We’d love to hear from you.

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Interactive Map of Black Forest & Surrounding Areas

The Pineries Open Space Black Forest Section 16 Fox Run Regional Park Black Forest Regional Park 21 25 24 105 VOLMER RD. BLACK FOREST RD. Interquest Marketplace HODGEN RD. 83 BURGESS RD. SHOUP RD. MERIDIAN RD. BLACK FOREST RESERVE WOODLAKE LATIGO ESTATES SYLVAN MEADOWS FOREST GATE MERIDIAN RANCH WOODMEN HILLS PAINT BRUSH HILLS WILDWOOD VILLAGE PONDEROSA PINES BRENTWOOD PARK FOREST ESTATES HIGHLAND PARK CHERRY CREEK SPRINGS CHERRY CREEK CROSSING HIGH FOREST RANCH SETTLERS RANCH LONGVIEW WISSLER RANCH HAWK RIDGE KINGS DEER BENT TREE SANCTUARY POINTE FLYING HORSE NORTH CATHEDRAL PINES FLYING HORSE PINE CREEK NORTH FORK WOLF RANCH NORTHGATE BRIARGATE CORDERA GLENEAGLE WALDEN BLACK FOREST and Surrounding Areas CLICK ANY AREA VIEW LARGER MAP

Neighborhood Pages: Black Forest Reserve | Briargate | Cathedral Pines | Cherry Creek Crossing | Cherry Creek Springs | Cordera | Flying Horse | Gleneagle | High Forest Ranch | Kings Deer | Latigo Estates | Meridian Ranch | North Fork at Briargate | Northgate | Paint Brush Hills | Pine Creek | Sanctuary Pointe | Settlers Ranch | Walden | Wolf Ranch | Woodmen Hills.


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