About Peyton's Meridian Ranch

Homes in Meridian Ranch are in the Falcon Area in Colorado Springs

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Zip Code: 80831

The Meridan Ranch housing market continues to be a BUYERS Market, as there is currently a 11 month of supply of homes on the market. A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET". Sales units were down 22% from 2009 to 2008, and pricing was down 8% from 2009 to 2008. Sales units have continued to increase for 2010, but pricing has continued to decrease.

Single Family Homes in Meridian Ranch were primarily built from 2003 to 2009, with an average age built of 2005. The majority of the houses are 2-stories and ranches with 2 - 4 baths, with 2-3 car garages.

The average home has appx. 1500 to 3000 square footage. The 2009 absorption rate of 6.4 houses per month shows that there is a 11 month supply of houses on the market; the housing market is currently a "BUYER'S/NEUTRAL MARKET in this area. A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET".

The area is bounded by Meridian Road and Stapleton, North to Rex, East side of Meridian.

The school District is District 49, Falcon; and the majority of students to go Meridian Ranch Grade School, Falcon Junior High School and Falcon High School. There is a neighborhood park, Woodmen Hills Park, and the Antler Creek Golf Course in the neighborhood.

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Meridian Ranch

Meridian Ranch is a master planned community located east of
Colorado Springs in Peyton, Colorado. Recreation includes walking trails,
recreation center and 18 hole golf course. Nearby military bases are
Peterson Air Force Base and Schriever Air Force Base.

Ranch Home for sale in nearby Woodmen Hills

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Just received our water bill from Meridan Services Metro District, only to find out that our typical water consumption averaging around 23.00/month now produces a bill of over $50.00/month.

Seems that Meridian Services Metro District is now charging for something called a "Water Service" fee, totalling $29.27. More than our actual water usage?

Called up to enquire what this was all about, and got some kind of story about the 'board's' decision to proactively charge to ensure that our future water needs are met.

What?!?! Are they some how producing more water? Are they suing Wyoming for additional water rights? Sounds like a tax to me. Perhaps some Merdian Services executive needed a pay raise?

If it is indeed some kind of fee for future water access, seems to me it should be based on how much water a household consumes, NOT a uniform increase across all customers. Why not pro-rate the water rate to include this 'fee'? Oh, because they would then be charging MORE for water than like sized companies perhaps?

This to me rings of the 'Storm water zone fee' or whatever it was called that Colorado Springs Utilities wanted to charge is customers. A tax is a tax. Calling something a 'fee' ought to come with some sort of detailed page explaining exactly what this fee is supposed to entail.

If Merdian Service Metropolitan District wants to raise rates, at least be up-front about it with your customers. I would HATE to see what happens if the 2000 to 3000 (or more) homeowners in Meridian Ranch pay their MONTHLY $30.00 (which by the way equals some $90,000 per month!!!!!!!!) to Meridian Service Metro District and it winds up in some executives pay check.

Shame on you!

Want to invest in the future? Raise the rates and let the water usage dictate how much our rates go up! An across the board 'fee' is nothing more than a tax! Those who use the most water should pay more towards the future supply. Those without a sprinkler system, and who conserve water should pay less! Those on a septic system where 100% of the water consumed goes back down into the Earth should pay less as well.

My husband plans on attending the board meeting tomorrow in protest...more to come!!!!

The Pikes Peak Region, fabled for its abundant natural beauty and treasure, has saved its best for this very moment. And that's saying something. With a lifestyle as big and bold as Colorado itself -- absolutely no other community along the Front Range can begin to compare to Meridian Ranch.

Meridian Ranch offers an astounding array of amenities including a 30,000 square foot recreation center, miles of paved hiking and biking trails, an outdoor swimming pool, and the renowned Antler Creek Golf Course. With the new Meridian Ranch Elementary and Falcon High School located within the community as well as traditional, acreage, and custom home sites, Meridian Ranch is a neighborhood you have to see to believe!

Discover the riches of Meridian Ranch, where Campbell Homes (priced from the $270's) extravagant amenities and exceptional prices bring families together in a bold new Master Planned Community.

Meridian Ranch is the investment of a lifetime where a casual country lifestyle blends seamlessly with all the amenities and conveniences of urban living.

Community Information:

-School District 49

• Meridian Ranch Elementary School (http://www.d49.org/schools/mres/)
• Falcon Middle School (http://www.d49.org/schools/fms/)
• Falcon High School (http://www.d49.org/schools/fhs/)

- Parks and Recreation

• Antler Creek Golf Course
• Meridian Ranch Recreation Center
  • 26,100 square foot facility
  • managed by the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region
  • full size gymnasium with indoor courts
  • State of the Art Fitness Equipment
  • 5,400 square foot outdoor swimming pool with children's play areas and a lap pool
  • Fitness & Aerobics Classes
• 5 Miles of trails throughout Meridian Ranch
• Greens Park
  • Basketball court
  • Playground
  • Walking/Jogging Paths
  • Picnic Pavilion
• Fairway Heights Park
  • Playground
  • Low Rock Climbing Wall
  • Walking Path

-Entertainment & Conveniences:

• Easy Access to Peterson & Shreiver Air Force Bases
• Creek View Grille at Antler Creek Golf Course
• Super Wal-Mart, Safeway, Starbucks, Restaurants all within 5 minutes of Meridian Ranch
• North Care at St. Francis Hospital within 10 minutes of Meridian Ranch

Learn more by visiting http://www.meridianranch.com/ or www.campbellhomes.com

Notes on a Recent Purchase (Or Getting to Know My Work):

My nephew works for a local auto dealer and was sweet enough to send one of his co-workers to me. The wanted to sell their home and purchase a new one.

The family was very nice; a couple and their 8 year old daughter. But, Mrs. Buyer was set on purchasing a new home build from one of our local builders. When you are that set on a particular builder and home, you loose all your negotiation power. I strongly urged her to check out other builders. And to facilitate that, I offered to take her around to them.

We visited over 30 different model homes. Probably 10 different builders, too. She found a home she liked and had it down between that home and the one she'd seen before I started helping her. In the end, she decided they liked the home I'd shown them best.

They made an offer, and I started the negotiations for them. They got the home and at a sizeable amount off the asking price, plus we got the builder to come in and finish the basement.

Mrs. Buyer and her family love their new home. All's well that ends well!