Woodlake is a community within Black Forest, Colorado near Elbert Colorado. Homes for sale in Woodlake are medium sized, single family homes on 2.5 to 5 acres within a beautiful natural setting. Homes for sale in Black Forest Reserve are typically 2,500 to 4,000 square feet and range from $400,000 to $550,000. Black Forest Reserve, Cathedral Pines, Forest Gate, Highland Park, Sylvan Meadows, and Wildwood 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 are 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.
Updated move in ready raised ranch located on 5.71 acres of land. Amazing horse property 3 stall horse stable with a fully fenced area roaming and grazing area. New roof, paint, flooring, updated appliances truly move in ready! This beautiful home offers a Master suite with an open floor plan, 2 bedrooms in the basement have their own 3/4 bathroom with a separate wet bar and or kitchen area.
This beautiful home was built in 2016 and was moved to the property in 2021. The detached 24x24 garage is new. This home includes a beautiful great room with plenty of natural light, vaulted ceilings, a fireplace and a spacious island bar with extra seating to bring the kitchen and living area together. Both have access to a covered porch to enjoy the beautiful views.
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.
