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University Park


 

University Park

 

Located right in the heart of Colorado Springs’ North Academy business and shopping district.  It’s just east of Academy Blvd. between Austin Bluffs Blvd. and Vickers Dr. with access from Austin Bluffs, Vickers or Academy.  The development abuts to the University of Colorado campus which is what gives University Park its name.  University Park is a master planned 675 acre community of unrivaled beauty right in the city; 200 acres have been dedicated to parks and trails.  The University Park Subdivision has custom homes, fabulous single family dwellings with gorgeous townhomes and patio homes in the community. Some of the homes for sale back to wooded lots.  Many of the homes are ranch style homes and 2 story style homes with stucco exteriors.  University Park was established in 1979-1980 with some homes built prior to the 1970s.  Features in many of the homes include: hardwood floors, crown molding, theatre rooms, gourmet kitchens, stainless steel appliances, offices, great rooms, and formal dining rooms, slab granite island kitchen with tile counters, 5-piece master baths, recreation rooms, multiple fireplaces, surround sound, French doors, custom wet bars, and dramatic walls of windows. 
University Park backs to Austin Bluffs Open Space which is 585.5 acres of gorgeous space with fantastic views of the city and the Front Range Mountains.  It also has trails winding throughout which provide outstanding hiking, biking, and picnic opportunities.
Range View Heights, University Bluffs and University Heights are considered part of University Park.  The homes in these secluded neighborhoods have breathtaking views of the Front Range and the City!

Other neighborhoods near University Park Colorado Springs
To the west of the University Park Subdivision is the Austin Bluffs Open Space. The Space encompasses open spaces from Pulpit Rock, University Park and Austin Bluffs.  Areas to the south and east are residential neighborhoods with the Austin Bluffs Park and Garden Ranch Park. Residential areas are also located to the north, as well as some business developments.

Employers near University Park Colorado Springs
University Park is an approximate 9 minutes, or 4.80 miles from the south entrance of the USAF Academy. There are several homes near the Air Force Academy, homes near Peterson Air Force Base (20 minute commute) and homes near Fort Carson (20 minute commute.) University Park is certainly an option for your Colorado Springs Military Relocation plans. The Park is less than 10 minutes from Interstate 25 for your easy access to Monument, Castle Rock, Denver, and Pueblo areas.

Major Zip Codes- 80918
Ave Home Price – Approx. $240,000
Home Price Range – Approx. $150,000 - $1.8 Million
School Districts- Colorado Springs School District #11, Academy District #20
Major Neighborhoods - University Park, St. Andrews