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.
Better than NEW! This home is a 2019 Custom Build Home, sits on over 5 Acres with beautiful unobstructed Pikes Peak Views! This property is zoned for horses and allows for barns and shops.rnThis two story home has lots of upgrades and convenient main level living . It is light and bright with hardwood floors, 9' ceilings, and a spacious 3 car garage.
This one-of-a-kind rancher located on over 5 acres of fenced property offers country living with all the convenience of being close to the city! A charming enclosed front porch invites you in and you will know you are HOME! New luxury vinyl wood flooring leads you into the Great Room with a fireplace and a walk-out to your deck with breathtaking Pikes Peak and Front Range views! The open-concept f
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.
