Park Forest Estates is a community within Black Forest, Colorado. Homes for sale in Park Forest Estates are older, single family homes on 2.5 to 5 acres generally zoned for horses. Homes range from $300,000 to $600,000 and typically have 1,500 square feet to over 3,000 square feet. Black Forest Reserve, Cathedral Pines, Forest Gate, Highland Park, Sylvan Meadows, Wildwood and Woodlake are all other popular neighborhoods in the Black Forest area. There is some new home construction in both Cathedral Pines and Black Forest Reserve. Some new builds in the Black Forest are also the result of rebuilding after the 2013 Black Forest Fire. There are very few apartments, condos and townhomes in the Black Forest area.
People move to the Black Forest to have acreage and privacy, and it is common to have horses and other livestock in this area. Neighborhoods such as Park Forest Estates, Cherry Creek Springs, Spiritwood and Latigo Trails cater to the equestrian lifestyle.
7280 McShane Road***WELCOME HOME*** Nestled among the trees and located in sought after Black Forest, this remodeled midcentury farmhouse rancher features true Colorado living with custom, modern amenities. This 3 bed, 2 bath home features: a 3.
Convenient location home offers in town living, large custom built fenced front and back yard, and has been meticulously updated and renovated with modern contemporary inside style while maintaining a rustic mountain look. The new garage, front door, and rain gutters have not only improved curb appeal but also function.
Gorgeous 3 Bedroom, 3 bathroom home nestled amongst the mature ponderosa pines on 2.5 acres in the heart of Black Forest. This very well kept home has a large brand new composite deck to enjoy the forest and native wildlife. The lower level has a brand new renovated bathroom, laundry room with plenty of space to finish out.
The Black Forest area of Colorado Springs is a large area located in the northeast part of El Paso County. The area covers approximately 125 square miles and is at an average elevation of 7300 feet in elevation. The northern border is Douglas County while the southern border extends down to Woodmen Road. The homes in this area are on heavily treed acreage with an average lot size of over 7 acres.
Schools in Black Forest
The Black Forest is so large it has three separate school district attendance areas. Academy School District #20 covers residences in the southern and western areas, Falcon School District #49 on the eastern edge and Lewis Palmer School District #38 in the north-western area. Where you live in the Black Forest will determine your home school.
Weather in Black Forest
The weather in the Black Forest tends to be a little more extreme than in other parts of the Colorado Springs area due to its higher elevation. Average highs in the winter are in the upper 30’s with average lows dropping down to 15-20 degrees. Summertime temperatures average 80-83 degrees with the lows in the 50s. The treed areas usually experience more snow during the winter than areas located more west and south.
