About Colorado Springs' Old North End

Take Caution with Your Copper Pipes

Homeowners beware: copper thieves are seeking an easy buck by dismantling and removing copper pipes and wiring from unsuspecting owners. I just Googled the price of scrap copper and came up with a place in Denver that pays $2.99 per pound of scrap copper and $1.79 for wire. Apparently that’s enticing enough for thieves to stand up and take action.

One of my past clients contacted me this week letting me know there was a break in at their 1940’s downtown bungalow but they were confused as to what vandals wanted. Hearing that all the cabinets in the garage were in upheaval and the furnace was turned with pipes missing- I knew who lurked behind this job and they came with tools to get what they were after.

Although this is one of the more unpleasant byproducts of our current economic situation, it is something to be more aware of especially for vacation and vacant home owners. This might be a good time to put in a plug for home security systems.

For the vacant home sellers we have an amazing solution here in Colorado Springs. A company called Caretakers of America that will place screened caretakers in a vacant home, stage the home, and pay utilities while the home is marketed. This has been a successful venture for many owners and a viable solution to several issues concerning vacant properties including home insurance. As for Realtors it’s the perfect solution to a win win on the marketing side: compliant caretakers and a staged home.

Homes in Old North End are in the Central Area in Colorado Springs

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Zip Code: 80907

Single Family Homes in Old North End were primarily built from 1901 to 1981, with an average age built in the 1920's. The majority of the houses are 2-stories and ranches, 2-3 baths, with 1 - 2 car garages, both attached and detached.

The Old North End housing market continues to be a BUYERS Market, as there is currently a 14 month of supply of homes on the market. A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET". Sales units increased 7% from 2009 to 2008, and pricing was up 19% from 2009 to 2008. Price per square foot also continued to increase from 2009 to 2008, from $149.00 per square feet to $146.00 per square foot.

The area is located in Central Colorado Springs, between Fillmore and Uintah, East of Nevada. There are several parks in the area, including Monument Valley. The school District is District 11; and the majority of students to go Steele Grade School, North Junior High and Palmer High School. The neighborhood is close to Downtown Colorado Springs, Patty Jewett Golf Course, and Penrose Hospital.

There is also a townhome complex in the area, Wood Avenue. They were built in 1992 and the HOA's are current in the high $200.00's.

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Homes in Old North End are in the Central Area in Colorado Springs

Search for Homes in Central Colorado Springs

Single Family Homes in Old North End were primarily built from 1901 to 1981, with an average age built in the 1920's. The majority of the houses are 2-stories and ranches, 2-3 baths, with 1 - 2 car garages, both attached and detached.

The Old North End housing market continues to be a BUYERS Market, as there is currently a 14 month of supply of homes on the market. A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET". Sales units increased 7% from 2009 to 2008, and pricing was up 19% from 2009 to 2008. Price per square foot also continued to

This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on Single Family homes in Central Colorado Springs.

This information is taken from the Pikes Peak Realtor Services Corp and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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Selling Real Estate in the Colorado Springs area, including Monument, Fountain, Larkspur, Pueblo, Castle Rock, Manitou Springs, Woodland Park, Palmer Lake

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Market Report for Central Colorado Springs

Single Family Homes

The Central part of Colorado Springs housing market continues to be a NEUTRAL Market, as there is currently a 5.66 month of supply of homes on the market. A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET". Sales are only down 16% from 2008 to 2007, but average pricing is only down 5% from 2007 to 2008. 337 Single family homes have been sold in 2009 vs. 407 for the same period in 2008; a decline of 17%.

Current Report as of 6-14-09 in Central Area

• Active listings: 318
• Under Contract and Pending : 132
• Absorption Rate: 56.2 homes per month, a 5.66 month supply of houses currently on the market

Central Part of Colorado Springs homes are in District 11 School District

• Close to Memorial Hospital and Penrose Hospital
• Close to and the Olympic Training Center
• Close to Colorado College
• Great views of Pikes Peak
• Close to the Colorado Springs School for Deaf and Blind
• 20 Minutes from the Colorado Springs Airport
• 10 minutes from Citadel Shopping Mall

This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on Single Family dwellings in Central Central Colorado Springs

This information is taken from the Pikes Peak Realtor Services Corp and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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Market Report for Old North End Neighborhood - Single Family Homes

Single Family Homes in Old North End were primarily built in the 1900's to 1920's. The majority of the houses are ranches and 2-storys, with 3 to 5 bedrooms, 2- 3 baths, and 1 - 2 car garages. The average home has appx. 2500 to 3500 square footage. The absorption rate of 1.3 houses per month shows that there is a 14.25 month supply of houses on the market; the housing market is currently a NEUTRAL -SELLERS MARKET in this area. A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET".

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Recap of 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, and 2004

Current Report as of 4-24-09

• Active listings: 8
• Under Contract and Pending: 2
• Absorption Rate: 1.3 per month

Old North End is located in the Central Part of Colorado Springs and in District 11 Schools

• Grade School: Steele
• Middle School: North
• High School: Palmer

Old North End homes are:

• Close to and the Olympic Training Center
• Close to Colorado College
• Great views of Pikes Peak
• Close To Penrose/St. Francis Hopsital
• 10-15 minutes from Citadel Shopping Mall
• Minutes from Downtown Colorado Springs
• Close to the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center

This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on Single Family homes in Old North End.

This information is taken from the Pikes Peak Realtor Services Corp and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

A Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent You Can Trust

Selling HOMES in El Paso & Douglas County; including Colorado Springs, Monument, Fountain, Larkspur, Pueblo, Castle Rock, Manitou Springs, Woodland Park, Palmer Lake, Woodland Park

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