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Rustic Hills Neighborhood Descriptions
The Rustic Hills Subdivision is located in El Paso County, Colorado in the East Colorado Springs real estate area of the city. This part of the Colorado Springs real estate area was established in the early 1960s. The homes for sale in this area offer some distinctive features from the 1960s and 1970s and have mature landscaping. The Rustic Hills Subdivision is conveniently located close to shopping, military bases, and restaurants. Many of the homes for sale in the Rustic Hills real estate area have large trees, flower gardens, and fenced back yards.
Neighborhoods in the Subdivision include: Austin Estates established in 1959-1972, Rustic Hills North in 1972-1979, and Rustic Hills Ranch in 1983. Many of the homes in this real estate area were built in the late 1960s and early 1970s. There are two city parks in the Rustic Hills Subdivision: Wilson City Park and Henry City Park. The proposed Sand Creek Trail, part of the City of Colorado Springs exceptional trail system, will travel through the Subdivision upon its completion.
At a glance:
Prices: $50,000 - $230,000
Square Footage: 800 - 2,600 SF
Bedrooms: 1 - 5
Bathrooms: 1 - 3
Year Built: 1959 - 1972
Homes Prices & Descriptions
Homes for sale in the Rustic Hills Subdivision are mostly bi-level and tri-level homes with a few 2 story, 4 level, and ranch style homes. Some of the homes have unique features that include: sunrooms, bay windows, fireplaces in master bedrooms, and laundry shoots. Other amenities in many of the homes include: hardwood floors, covered patios, wooden decks, storage sheds in the back yard, oversized garages, fireplaces, family rooms, and living rooms. A few of the homes have been updated to include: new roofs, new furnaces, new paint, and new carpets.
The minimum sales price for homes in 2008 in the Rustic Hills Subdivision is $127,900. The minimum size home for sale is 1,326 finished square feet. The minimum home for sale is 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a one car garage. The average sales price in 2008 is $161,004 and is 1,850 finished square feet. The average size home for sale is 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a one car garage. The maximum sales price is $284,000 and is 2,059 finished square feet. The maximum size home for sale is 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, and a 2 car garage.
Schools
The schools of attendance for the Rustic Hills real estate area are: Henry Elementary School, Irving Middle School, and Mitchell High School. These schools are in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 boundary area. Mitchell High School is located in the Rustic Hills Subdivision.
Neighboring Communities
North of the Rustic Hills Subdivision is the Villa Loma real estate area. The Villa Loma Subdivision was established in the 1970s and 1980s. To the south of the Subdivision is a business district, and Platte Avenue. Platte Avenue is a major east/west access road through Colorado Springs. Platte Avenue turns into Highway 24 in the east direction. West of the Rustic Hills real estate area is the Citadel Mall and restaurants. Finally, to the east is the Powers Corridor where there is additional shopping and restaurants for dining pleasures.
Commuting
This prime location for access to military bases begins with Peterson Air Force Base. Peterson Air Force Base real estate is an approximate 11 minute commute or 4.61 miles. Schriever Air Force Base real estate is an approximate 22 minute drive or 13.06 miles. Fort Carson real estate is an approximate 20 minute drive or 11.06 miles. A perfect location for your Colorado Springs military relocation plans. The Colorado Springs Municipal Airport is a short, approximate 11 minute commute, or 7.50 miles from the Subdivision.
Recreation
The Rustic Hills real estate area has two shopping centers situated in the Subdivision: The Citadel Crossings Shopping Center and the Rustic Hills Shopping Plaza. The Citadel Crossings Shopping Center has a Country Buffet, Dollar Store, and a Chipotle restaurant among other stores and restaurants. The Rustic Hills Shopping Plaza has a Sports Authority and other specialty stores. The Citadel Mall borders the Subdivision to the west and has many brand name stores and a food court with popular fast food dining places.
The Rustic Hills Subdivision also has the proposed Sand Creek Trail that will travel through the Subdivision. Sand Creek runs through the Subdivision. Two city parks: Henry and Wilson are located in the Subdivision. Henry City Park is adjacent to Henry Elementary School. It is 7.9 acres in area and has a multi-purpose field that includes basketball, picnicking, a playground, and soccer. Wilson City Park is 6.0 acres in area and has a multi-play court, a playground, and a football/soccer field.
Bordering major thoroughfares, shopping, restaurants, and entertainment abound in this eastern Colorado Springs community. Whether traveling east/west or north/south, everything is within a short driving distance.
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