Palmer Lake is a small town with a big story. Located at the foot of the front range mountains, directly between Denver and Colorado Springs, this small town has served as a refuge from the hustle and bustle of the big city life since it was founded in 1882. Plotted initially as a vacation community, the area has always been treasured for its small-town lifestyle and the elaborate matrix of trails for miles in the mountain range. This page is updated every 15 minutes with the most recent listings from our local MLS.Palmer Lake, CO
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LIVING IN PALMER LAKE, CO
Palmer Lake is located just North of Monument, CO, surrounded by Pike National Forest and the Greenland Open Space Preserve. The town's population is 2,420 and has only grown by 241 people over the last ten years. For this reason, Palmer Lake is a great place to live for those who value privacy, quiet, and a small-town lifestyle.
History of Palmer Lake
In 1871, General William Palmer purchased a large portion of the land in Palmer Lake for the Denver Rio Grande Railroad. This was the only place for the steam trains to stop and gather water from a natural resource along the front range mountains. Dr. William Finley officially purchased the land and plotted out the city of Palmer Lake in 1882. The area was intended to be a vacation area and was offered as a healthy place to get away and relax. Palmer Lake has a rich history and many stories during the wild west of Indian scalping, shootouts, and saloon raids.
Palmer Lake's Star of Bethlehem
Many tourists and residents from other parts of Colorado have noticed the bright 5-point start lit up in December and throughout the year for special occasions. It is 475 feet across and rests on Sundance Mountain in Palmer Lake. This star represented Bethlehem's star from the Bible and was initially constructed in 1935 by Jack and Bert Sloan. In 1976, the star was reconstructed by the city and has been a staple of the community ever since, ushering in the joy of Christmas that can be seen from many miles away.
Things to Do in Palmer Lake
Two reservoirs behind the lake are open to the public and great for hiking and fishing. The Upper Reservoir is a great place to get away into the mountains and catch a few fish. The trail to these reservoirs starts in the town center and continues into the mountain range. It's one of our favorite places to spend a day off. There are many trails throughout the hills and mountains in Palmer Lake. If you venture out that way, bring a map of the trails because it is easy to get lost.
More Details on Palmer Lake, CO
Palmer Lake does not have a mandatory Homeowners Association. This area is zoned to Lewis-Palmer School District 38, with Palmer Lake Elementary, Lewis-Palmer Middle School, and Lewis-Palmer High School as the primary schools for the kids in the community. Palmer Lake is considered to be part of the Tri-Lakes MLS area within zip code 80133. Please get in touch with us anytime if you need a local Palmer Lake Realtor to help you navigate the area. We'd love to hear from you!
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