Green Mountain Falls is a unique community located 11 miles west of Colorado Springs directly off of Highway 24. The town of Green Mountain Falls is located both in El Paso County as well as Teller County with over 60% of the town located in El Paso County. This town is best characterized as a small, rural town (population less than 1,000) popular with people looking to live a mountain lifestyle. In the 2010 census, there were 640 people living in the town and the town sits at 7,800 feet of elevation. The number of people increases significantly in the summer as residents from many states come to visit cabins in the area. The characteristic Victorian gazebo on an island in the pond toward the center of town dates from the late 1800’s. Green Mountain Falls real estate are generally older homes similar with a definite mountain-cabin style.
Homes for sale in Green Mountain Falls are generally older homes similar with a definite mountain-cabin style. Homes were built between 1909 and 1992 with the average home built in 1948. Homes in this area average 1,391 square feet with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The median sales price per square feet is $185 with a median sales price of $243,000.
Students living in this area are located in the Manitou Springs #14 attendance area. Ute Pass Elementary school is located in this area but secondary students are bused to Manitou Springs. Green Mountain Falls is a great area to buy a house if you are looking for a mountain feel with some great privacy and aspects rural living. In the recent years, some newer larger homes have been built taking advantage of the beautiful scenery and stunning wildlife. Other neighborhoods in the Ute Pass area include Cascade and Pikes Peak Estates. Traveling further west, Woodland Park offers a larger town with a wider variety of homes for sale.Â
